Greg first popped up on the radar at Bradley Branning’s funeral, where Tanya’s daughters, Abi and Lauren, casually mentioned their mum’s new boyfriend. Fast forward to June 2010, and Tanya dropped the bombshell that she and Greg were engaged. Talk about moving fast!

Jodie first appeared on the scene when Darren Miller found her lost in the road. Darren, ever the gentleman, offered to help her out, and they ended up going on a date. Jodie then reunited with her mother, Vanessa Gold, who handed her the keys to a new car and…

Dr. Yusef Khan’s time in Walford was nothing short of a dramatic rollercoaster, filled with twists, turns, and a fair share of fire—both literal and metaphorical. Yusef’s backstory was as fiery as his temper. He married Zainab Masood in an arranged marriage at 17, but things took a dark turn…

Norman Simmonds was always more of a follower than a leader, a trait that made him endearing yet often left him in tricky situations. Despite his indecisive and cautious nature, Norman had a certain charm that drew people, especially women, to him. This charisma led to five marriages, though Norman…

Heather Trott was a beloved character in Albert Square, known for her love of cheese, karaoke, and George Michael. She started off living with her controlling mother, Queenie Trott, but soon moved in with her best mate, Shirley Carter. Heather’s life took a turn when she became friends with Hazel…

Lorraine Stevens was the kind of character who could stir up drama just by walking into a room. Back in 1991, Pat Butcher met Lorraine in a bar while trying to pick up a man. Lorraine, being harassed by a bloke who implied she was a prostitute, found an unlikely…

Arriving in March 1992, Mandy was left in Pat Butcher’s care by her hospitalised mother, Lorraine. She quickly befriended Sam Mitchell but felt unwanted by Frank Butcher, leading her to start squatting. Mandy’s rebellious nature shone through as she blackmailed Ian Beale and survived by stealing and conning people. After…

Diane Butcher, born to Frank and June Butcher, had quite the eventful life in Albert Square. With two older siblings, Clare and Ricky, and a younger sister, Janine, Diane’s family dynamics were anything but dull. After June’s death in 1987, Diane, Ricky, and Frank moved to Albert Square, taking over…

Born to a neglectful mother, Martha Colwell, Rose Cotton grew up alongside her brothers Gerry and Tim Taylor, and her older half-sister, Dot Branning. Their relationship was rocky from the start, with Rose running away during a holiday to Clacton, leaving Dot to take the blame. At fifteen, Rose found…