Irene Raymond, the estranged ex-wife of Ted Hills and mother of Sarah and Tony Hills, arrived in Albert Square in August 1997 following Ted’s departure to South Africa. Freshly fleeced out of her divorce settlement by a conman, Irene came to stay with her children, who initially greeted her with…

Courtney Mitchell’s life in Albert Square was anything but boring. Born prematurely by caesarean section in March 1997, it was initially a mystery whether her father was Grant Mitchell or Tony Hills. A DNA test soon cleared things up, revealing Grant as her dad. Drama struck on New Year’s Eve…

Lorna Cartwright’s journey in Albert Square was a whirlwind of drama, deceit, and redemption. As an alcoholic, she first crossed paths with Phil Mitchell at an AA meeting. The two found a kindred spirit in each other, bonding over their struggles with addiction. Phil’s marriage was already on the rocks…

Dan Zappieri’s time in Albert Square was short-lived but packed with drama and dark undertones. Making his way into the Walford scene, Dan quickly befriended Tony Hills. The allure of excitement and the promise of quick cash led Tony down a dangerous path, entangled in Dan’s world of drug dealing.…

DCI Charlie Mason was no stranger to the gritty streets of Walford, having been a dedicated police officer since 1976. His first notable appearance was in December 1998, when he mentioned his impressive 22-year tenure in the force. Known for his no-nonsense approach and a knack for being in the…

Ayesha Siddhu was contacted by Nish Panesar, who sought her forgiveness for killing her husband, Hardeep, over two decades earlier. Nish, hoping to atone for his actions, faced a resolute Ayesha, who had long since moved on and built a new life.

As the son of Henry and Margaret Asare and brother to Kojo Asare and George Knight, Kobina’s arrival was packed with family drama and revelations. He came to Walford after Angela Lawal spilled the beans about their brother George, who was formerly known as Kwame. This bombshell set the stage…

Maya Houssain made her memorable entrance to Albert Square in May 2024, when she bumped into Harvey Monroe. Needing directions to a cab office, she found herself chatting with Harvey, who revealed he was a cabbie. The conversation took a friendly turn when Harvey noticed Maya’s lifelong loyalty to Tottenham…

Britney Wainwright burst onto the scene as the scrappy girl from the same estate as Bianca Jackson, turning heads when Whitney Dean caught her eating out of bins. The situation escalated when Whitney confronted Britney’s mum, Keeley, leading to a physical altercation and a dramatic chase where Britney almost got…

April Branning’s arrival in Albert Square in December 1995 was anything but low-key. She came to invite her sister Carol Branning and her boyfriend Alan Jackson to her wedding. Having spent eight years in Greece selling time-share apartments, April had met and gotten engaged to a local named Nikos. Carol…