Andrew Cotton first popped up at a 1980s festival in Southend-on-Sea, where he let Heather Trott and Shirley Carter into the event, despite it being for couples only. Heather tried to pass herself and Shirley off as a couple, but Andrew saw through the ruse. After a bit of confusion,…

Anthony Moon’s arrival in Walford was anything but ordinary. Posing as a council member to help his dad, Eddie, eject a squatter, Anthony quickly decided to stick around and help set up their antiques business. His knack for spotting valuable items got him into hot water when he bought some…

Fresh from a split with her husband Nico Pappas, Carly moved in with her adoptive father, Kevin Wicks, and brother, Deano. She quickly found work as a mechanic, thanks to Phil Mitchell, who even sponsored her to attend college. Carly’s early days in Walford were marked by a feud with…

Amira Masood, the glamorous and high-maintenance girlfriend of Syed Masood, certainly knew how to make an impression in Walford. She first arrived on the scene when Zainab invited her for dinner, only for Syed’s brother Tamwar to spill the beans about Syed’s less-than-successful ventures. After a brief fallout, Amira returned,…

Syed Masood, the eldest son of Masood Ahmed and Zainab Masood, certainly knew how to make an entrance in Walford. Before the Masoods even set foot in Albert Square, Syed had already managed to almost bankrupt the family business by stealing from it. His father, Masood, took the blame but…

Michael Moon, the charming rogue of Albert Square, made quite the entrance in 2010. With a penchant for danger and a knack for manipulation, Michael was never one to shy away from a risky move. His arrival was marked by his flashy demeanour and competitive nature, traits that often left…

Tyler Moon, the cheeky chappy of Albert Square, burst onto the scene with his dad Eddie and brother Anthony in tow. Working at his dad’s antiques emporium, Tyler quickly made a name for himself. He took up boxing and floored his first opponent, blissfully unaware that his brother Michael had…

Ray Dixon’s arrival in Walford was anything but ordinary. When Morgan asked about his dad, Bianca cheekily claimed it was Barack Obama. Whitney Dean, knowing the truth, took matters into her own hands and introduced Morgan to Ray. Ray soon made his way to Walford, saving Kim Fox from a…

Zainab Khan, née Masood, was the queen of drama in Walford, and her arrival was nothing short of spectacular. She burst onto the scene as the new owner of the Post Office, immediately locking horns with Denise Wicks. Their initial clash was legendary, but they eventually became friends. However, the…

Ayesha Rana’s time in Walford was nothing short of a whirlwind. She first appeared in the café, where Zainab, not recognising her, accused her of queue-jumping. Classic Zainab! Later, Ayesha showed up at Zainab’s house, catching her mid-face mask. Zainab was miffed, as Ayesha was three weeks early. Ayesha then…