Josie McFarlane landed in Albert Square in August 1998, intending to visit her son, Mick. Josie, with her high aspirations, had been led to believe Mick was a successful musician. Imagine her shock when she found out Mick’s music career had hit a sour note, leaving him selling CDs at…

Kerry Skinner breezed into Albert Square in October 2000, bringing with her a mix of charm and a knack for stirring the pot. As the daughter of Eddie Skinner and great-niece of the beloved Ethel Skinner, Kerry’s arrival was sure to make waves. Quickly befriending Zoe Slater, Kerry wasted no…

Kim McFarlane first made her presence known in Albert Square in August, 1998. She arrived with her guardian, Josie McFarlane, under the guise of visiting Josie’s son, Mick McFarlane. But, as is often the case in EastEnders, things were not quite what they seemed. Mick was expecting his mother, but…

Naomi Julien made quite the entrance when she arrived in Albert Square as Sonia Fowler’s nurse friend. Initially, she settled in with Dot and Jim Branning, but later moved in with the ever-entertaining duo of Garry Hobbs and Minty Peterson. Garry, always the charmer, quickly took a liking to Naomi,…

Natalie Price had quite the dramatic journey in Albert Square, filled with tumultuous relationships and family drama. Growing up, Natalie had a rough time with her parents’ separation, favoring her absent father and enduring the favoritism her mother showed to her sister, Susie. This rocky family dynamic left its mark,…

Nathan Williams shook things up in Albert Square when he made his debut in 2001. The illegitimate son of Roy Evans, Nathan’s existence was a bombshell dropped by his terminally ill mother, Jane Williams, who revealed his true parentage to Roy. Initially, Nathan wanted nothing to do with Roy’s attempts…

Paul Trueman was born in January 1967 and had a tumultuous childhood as the eldest son of Audrey Trueman. Believing Patrick Trueman was his father, Paul was devastated when Patrick abandoned the family, leaving him and his younger brother Anthony. Unlike Anthony, who excelled academically, Paul found himself on a…

Dr. Oliver Cousins certainly knew how to make an entrance in Albert Square! He first appeared on the scene in a rather memorable fashion—getting knocked over by Dot Branning and then locked out of his house naked. Thanks to Mo Harris picking the lock for him, and an unfortunate towel…

Pauline Fowler was a cornerstone of Albert Square, born on 11 March 1945, alongside her twin brother Pete, to Albert and Lou Beale. Growing up at number 45 Albert Square, Pauline attended Walford High School and shared an unbreakable bond with Pete. As kids, Pete was utterly lost when Pauline…

Sandra di Marco certainly knew how to make an entrance – and an exit – on Albert Square. Estranged wife of Beppe di Marco and mother to Joe, Sandra first walked out on her family when Joe was just one year old. She reappeared in 2000, tracking down Beppe and…