Jaggat Singh made his debut in Albert Square in November 1986, joining the Walford Surgery team to help out Doctor Harold Legg. It didn’t take long for the residents to warm up to him, especially Naima Jeffery, who showed a romantic interest in the charming doctor. The pair went on…

Anthony Trueman brought a mix of drama, charm, and complexity to Albert Square during his time on EastEnders. His storylines were anything but straightforward, often entangled with family drama and romantic escapades. Anthony’s mother, Audrey, was deeply involved in his life, often disapproving of his choices, especially his relationship with…

Jan Hammond sauntered into Albert Square in 1986 as the chic, upper-class mistress of Den Watts. With her posh demeanor and job at an art gallery, Jan seemed worlds apart from the gritty charm of Walford. Despite the sophisticated exterior, she was thrust into the messy world of EastEnders drama.…

Jamie Mitchell arrived in Walford with a suitcase full of emotional baggage. After losing his father, Charlie, Jamie was taken in by his godfather, Phil Mitchell, who stepped in to rescue him from the clutches of his abusive uncle, Billy Mitchell. Phil became the father figure Jamie desperately needed, effectively…

Joanne was hired by Peggy to look after her precious granddaughter Louise. She arrived out of the blue and immediately went to work, leaving Lisa feeling like a spare part in her own child’s life. 

Juley Smith first sauntered into Walford in July 2002 as the wayward brother of Gus Smith. From the get-go, Juley proved to be a handful, getting involved in all sorts of mischief including firearm possession and stealing charity money. This not-so-squeaky-clean behaviour led to his departure in April 2005, but…

Johnny Allen, the notorious Walford crime boss, was a character who brought drama and tension to Albert Square like no other. Born in 1943, Johnny started life in a deprived family and was famously recalled by Dot Branning as the “ugliest baby” she’d ever seen. Growing up, Johnny mingled with…

Joe Macer wasn’t exactly your run-of-the-mill Walford resident. Widowed in 1982, Joe had two daughters, Megan and Shelly, from his first marriage. He found solace and a bit of spice in his life when he met Pauline Fowler at their salsa dance club. The two became fast friends, and Joe…

Hannah Carpenter first appeared in Walford in June 1985, popping in occasionally to discuss their children with her estranged husband, Tony. Hannah had a habit of looking down on Tony’s lifestyle and career, so their meetings were rarely pleasant. Their dynamic took a dramatic turn when Hannah met the suave…

Guizin Osman, the long-suffering wife of the philandering Turkish Cypriot Mehmet Osman, first arrived in Albert Square in October 1985. She made quite an entrance by informing her sister-in-law, Sue Osman, that her husband, Ali, had gambled away the mortgage money for the home they were planning to buy. Guizin…