Binnie Roberts made a bold entrance into Albert Square in June 1994. As the secret girlfriend of hairdresser Della Alexander, Binnie was out and proud, contrasting sharply with Della’s preference to keep her sexuality under wraps. Binnie had no tolerance for bigotry and was quick to defend her lifestyle choices…

Andy O’Brien made his entrance into Albert Square in March 1985, accompanied by his girlfriend, Debbie Wilkins. A decidedly middle-class couple, they stood out among the working-class residents of the Square. Their relationship was rocky from the start, with Andy eager to settle down and start a family, while Debbie…

Arthur Fowler’s story in Albert Square is one of love, hardship, and the occasional gardening triumph. Born in August 1943, Arthur grew up in Walford, where he met the love of his life, Pauline Beale, in school. They started dating in 1964, and Arthur proposed to Pauline in a sweet…

Asif Malik was the kind of character who brought a cheeky charm to Walford, always found with his best mate Martin Fowler. The two were partners in crime, quite literally, getting up to all sorts of mischief, from shoplifting to vandalism. And almost every time Martin got caught, Asif was…

Adi Ferreira brought a blend of ambition and family drama to Albert Square when he moved in with his family in 2003. Alongside his sister Kareena, Adi ran a clothes stall in the market, while his brother Ash worked at the community centre and Ronny earned money as a DJ,…

Ash’s journey in Walford wasn’t exactly smooth sailing. He came to the Square with a decent amount of ambition and the intelligence to match. But underneath the quiet, Ash was a man waiting to cut loose: bullied by their vicious father Dan, Ash could have been so different. He developed…

Andy Hunter arrived in Walford with a bang, taking over The Firm after Jack Dalton’s death at the hands of Dennis Rickman. Andy didn’t waste any time asserting his dominance, threatening Dennis and Phil Mitchell for information. Surprisingly, after learning that Dennis was the culprit, Andy claimed he’d shake Dennis’s…

Kelvin Carpenter brought a bit of youthful energy to Albert Square when he hung out with his best friend, Ian Beale. The duo spent a lot of time together, often getting into the kind of mischief only best mates could. In 1985, Kelvin found himself in the middle of a…

Nadia Borovac’s whirlwind journey in Walford began when she met Phil Mitchell in a bar in Southampton. Phil, feeling sorry for Nadia who feared deportation, agreed to marry her so she could stay in England. They tied the knot on 8 July 1993, and Nadia returned to her boyfriend, Marku.…