Becca Swanson, Stacey Slater’s loyal yet troubled friend, first popped up when Stacey was staying in a psychiatric hospital. Becca was a steadfast companion to Stacey, especially when Stacey’s mom Jean visited, and Becca convinced her to stay put instead of going home. Their bond was solidified by their shared…

Blossom Jackson, the ever-supportive grandmother of Alan Jackson, brought a touch of warmth and wisdom to Albert Square. Originally from Tobago, Blossom moved to Britain as a young child and grew up in East London. Her first marriage to Nathan ended when he deserted her, but she found happiness with…

Billie Jackson was the youngest of four siblings and the apple of the Jackson family’s eye. His early years in Walford began in 1993 when he moved to Albert Square with his parents Carol and Alan, along with his siblings. Blossom Jackson, his great-grandmother, joined the family a year later,…

Bradley Branning’s entrance to Walford was a fresh start, moving in with his grandfather Jim and step-grandmother Dot after landing a job as a banker in the City. Initially wanting nothing to do with his father Max when he moved to Albert Square, Bradley eventually bonded with him. Upon arriving,…

Tony King was one of those characters who left a lasting impression on the residents of Albert Square, though not for the best reasons. He first appeared in 2008, stepping into the chaotic life of Bianca Jackson and her family. Tony quickly became a father figure to Bianca’s children, but…

Theo Kelly’s time in Walford was nothing short of dramatic, with a mix of romance, tension, and some rather deep secrets. He landed in Albert Square on a mission to find Patrick Trueman, working on behalf of Tommy Clifford. Theo was digging into the 1950s race riots that Patrick had…

Trina Johnson was the kind of character who brought a whirlwind of chaos and drama to Walford. A drug addict and not exactly winning any Mother of the Year awards, Trina had a knack for stirring the pot, especially when it came to her ex-husband-to-be, Lucas. Their paths crossed again…

Afia Masood made her entrance in Walford in December 2009, with her friend Zulekha Abbasi at Syed Masood and Amira Shah’s Mehndi celebration. Initially, Syed’s brother Tamwar thought he was getting Zulekha’s number, but was surprised when Afia showed up instead. She found Tamwar’s “geek chic” vibe endearing. Tamwar, attempting…

Vinnie Monks made his entrance in Walford in a way that only he could – by accidentally knocking over Shirley Carter with his car! She was on her way to court for her son, Deano Wicks, so Vinnie offered to take her to the hospital, but she insisted on making…