Julie Perkins, the no-nonsense, straight-talking geezer-bird, made quite the splash when she rocked up in Walford. A childhood friend of Billy Mitchell, Julie had a tough exterior but a heart of gold. Her backstory was a rollercoaster, having been separated from Billy and their son, Dan Pearce, who was taken…

Mercy Chubb, the ever-compassionate and sometimes chaotic character, had quite the journey in Walford. Her story began in the spin-off series E20, where she was trying to create a project for the local church with youth minister Benjamin. With her grandmother promising to fund her university place if the project…

Rob Grayson was the smooth-talking charmer who turned out to be anything but charming. Making his first appearance, Rob swooped in like a knight in shining armour when he rescued Whitney Dean from a botched pickpocketing attempt. He bought her a meal and gave her his number, promising a way…

Faith Olubunmi’s time in Walford was nothing short of a whirlwind. Sent to Nigeria by her grandmother, Grace, to straighten out her life, Faith returned to the Square in September 2011, bringing with her a knack for stirring up trouble. Her first order of business was to inform Fatboy that…

Grace Olubunmi was the no-nonsense grandmother who brought a mix of discipline and drama to Walford. She first appeared in the spin-off series E20, where she quickly made it clear that she thought Fatboy was a bad influence on her granddaughter, Mercy. When Grace arrived in June, she had plans…

Darren Miller, the lad who always seemed to find himself in a pickle, had quite the journey in Walford. Born to Rosie and Keith Miller, Darren was part of the chaotic Miller clan. His dad, Keith, was more interested in the telly than finding a job, leaving Darren to fend…

Mickey Miller, the cheeky chappy of Albert Square, was always up to something. Born to Mike Swann and Rosie Miller, Mickey had a rough start when his dad left the family when he was just three. Growing up with his sister Dawn and half-siblings Demi and Darren, Mickey always saw…

Eddie Moon, the head honcho of the Moon family, was a breath of fresh air in Albert Square. With his bubbly personality and a touch of class, Eddie could charm the socks off anyone. He was the kind of bloke who made friends for life and was always popular with…

Pat Evans, the legendary matriarch of Albert Square, had a life as colourful as her iconic earrings. Born in Walford in 1942, Pat was the youngest of four children. Her early years were marked by family drama, including the tragic disowning of her sister Joan, who had Down’s syndrome. Pat’s…

Vanessa Gold came to buy a car from Max Branning, but ended up getting a lot more than she bargained for! After sealing the deal with a kiss, which Max’s daughter Abi witnessed, things quickly got complicated. Max’s lodger, Darren Miller, started dating Vanessa’s daughter, Jodie, without knowing their connection.…