Frank Butcher was born Francis Aloysius Butcher on 27th March 1940 to George and Mo Butcher in the East End. Frank kicked off his career as a used-car salesman, a fitting start for a man who’d later become one of Albert Square’s most memorable characters.

Beppe Di Marco was a character who brought plenty of drama and a fair share of intrigue to Albert Square. He made his first appearance in January 1998, arriving just in time for his father Giuseppe’s funeral. Soon after, Beppe moved to the Square with his family, which included his…

Barry Evans made his first splashy appearance in Albert Square in late 1994, moving in when his father, Roy Evans, began a relationship with Pat Butcher. Right from the start, Barry found himself tangled up in drama, particularly when Frank Butcher returned in 1996 to reclaim Pat and his business.…

Suzy Branning was the queen of drama in Walford, always ready to shake things up. She first rolled onto the scene in April 1996 for her sister April’s wedding to Nikos. The day took a wild turn when Nikos jilted April at the altar, prompting their sister Carol Branning and…

Syd Chambers made quite the entrance in Walford, along with her trusty collie, Sugar. February 2009 saw her returning Gumbo, Bradley Branning’s missing dog, which led to a charming cup of tea with Bradley. Things clicked, and by March, Bradley had finally plucked up the courage to call her. Their…

Stella Crawford crashed into Walford as Phil Mitchell’s new lawyer, but things quickly took a turn for the dramatic. She started dating Phil, but his son Ben was less than thrilled. Despite Ben’s best efforts to split them up, Stella cunningly gained his trust while scheming to end his friendship…

Shenice Quinn brought a burst of youthful energy and a fair share of drama to Walford. Daughter of Kat Moon’s old pal Martina from Spain, Shenice’s arrival at The Queen Vic was met with an immediate splash – literally – when Kat doused Martina with water. The history between the…

Manda Best was the potter who molded more than just clay in Walford. Her first appearance at the community center teaching pottery classes was an unassuming start, but it quickly rekindled old sparks with Minty Peterson. Minty, who once harboured secret hatred for Manda when she was dating his mate…

May Wright brought a special blend of drama and desperation to Albert Square. Her arrival as the new GP, taking over from Oliver Cousins, seemed innocent enough, but we all know nothing stays quiet for long in Walford. It didn’t take long for her true colours to show when it…

Minty Peterson was always the guy you could count on for a bit of banter and a lot of heart. He first popped up in Walford as the tough landlord of Janine Butcher and Laura Beale. When Laura enlisted Phil Mitchell to sort Minty out over his constant rent demands,…