Louise Raymond, née Simmonds, certainly knew how to make an entrance. Arriving in Albert Square in May 1998, she crashed the proceedings of her estranged husband Terry’s wedding to Irene Hills. Despite having been separated for years, Terry and Louise were still legally married, much to the surprise of everyone,…

Lenny Wallace made his lively debut in Walford in May, 1996, bringing a splash of fun and mischief to Albert Square. Alongside his Welsh buddy, Huw Edwards, Lenny took up employment as a barman at George Palmer’s Cobra Club. The duo soon moved into 55 Victoria Road, renting from Mark…

Alex Healy made quite the entrance as Walford’s new vicar, bringing a bit of divine intervention to the Square. Armed with a mission and a compassionate heart, Alex ran the homeless shelter, Bridge House, with the help of the devout Sarah Hills. Despite the noble cause, the residents of Walford…

Sarah Hills made her dramatic entrance in Albert Square alongside her dad, Ted Hills, and brother, Tony Hills. The family dinner party quickly turned sour when Ted was forced to admit that his business was in trouble after a boy tragically died falling off scaffolding, leading to harassment from the…

Tony Hills rolled into Walford in September 1995, with his sister Sarah, bringing a bit of Norfolk flair to Albert Square. Tony initially stirred the pot by selling ecstasy with his friend, Dan Zappieri. However, he decided to quit the shady business after Dan gave Sarah ecstasy without her knowing.…

Troy Harvey breezed into Walford like a breath of fresh air—or a gust of chaos, depending on how you look at it. This free spirit was backpacking through London when he decided to drop in on his old mate Tony Hills. But instead of just catching up over a pint,…

Hattie Tavernier moved to Albert Square in 1990 with her bustling family, including her father Celestine, mother Etta, brothers Clyde and Lloyd, and grandfather Jules. Despite excelling in her O-level examinations, Hattie disappointed her parents by choosing a job as a waitress for the ever-ambitious Ian Beale. Her good intentions…

Celestine Tavernier brought a rich backstory when he arrived in Walford. Born in Trinidad and raised by his grandmother after his mother’s death, Celestine followed his father Jules’ footsteps by moving to Britain in 1966, where he was recruited by London Transport. Despite the societal expectations that most West Indians…

Etta Tavernier brought her Trinidadian flair to Albert Square when she moved there in 1990 with her husband, Celestine, and their children, Clyde, Lloyd, and Hattie. Having married Celestine in Jamaica and moved to England after the birth of their first son, Clyde, Etta was determined to make a new…

Clyde Tavernier burst onto the scene in Albert Square in July 1990, making his mark with a job at The Queen Victoria pub as a potman. It wasn’t long before Clyde found himself under suspicion for a series of money thefts at the pub, with his boss Eddie Royle pointing…