Shabnam Masood, the daughter of Masood and Zainab, initially appeared in Walford as a university graduate unsure of her career path. Despite aspirations to travel, she stayed to support her struggling family. This decision led to friction with her mother, Zainab, especially over Shabnam’s friendship with Dawn Swann and her…

Super-geek Tamwar Masood always seemed destined for the ivory towers of academia, but instead, he decided to stick around in Walford, adding his sardonic put-downs and dry wit to every occasion. His failure to get into Oxbridge was a massive blow to his overbearing mum, Zainab, who loved using his…

Jack Edwards brought a mix of charm and drama to Albert Square from the moment he arrived. His first appearance was a memorable one, as Billy mistook him for a plumber. Jack, ever the gentleman, let Billy ramble on about his life, only to leave him unimpressed by the end.…

Sarah Cairns’ brief yet intense time in Albert Square was anything but ordinary. Arriving in September 2004 as a barmaid at Angie’s Den nightclub, Sarah’s life took a dramatic turn when she met Martin Fowler. A night of heavy drinking led Martin to wake up in Sarah’s bed, realizing he…

Charlie Slater made his memorable entrance to Albert Square in September 2000. At the time, he was a taxicab driver and the widower of Viv Slater. He arrived with Viv’s mother, Mo Harris, and his five daughters: Lynne, Kat, Belinda, Little Mo, and Zoe. Alongside them was Lynne’s boyfriend, Garry…

Nicky di Marco arrived in Albert Square in 1998, bringing along her mother Rosa, brothers Beppe and Gianni, and sister Teresa. At first, Nicky’s life in Walford was relatively quiet. She was best friends with Sonia Jackson and had brief romances with Jamie Mitchell, Asif Malik, and Martin Fowler. For…

Teresa di Marco brought a vibrant, rebellious energy to Albert Square when she first appeared at her father’s funeral in January 1998. Known as the wild child of the di Marco family, she had her overprotective brothers Beppe and Gianni constantly watching over her. Despite their efforts, Teresa’s knack for…

Lola Christie made her entrance in Walford with a bang, auditioning for Mick McFarlane’s band and instantly impressing him with her singing talents. Mick, completely smitten by her voice (and let’s be honest, her looks too), offered her the job on the spot. Their professional relationship quickly blossomed into a…