Born in December 1993 alongside her twin brother Peter, Lucy’s early years were marked by drama. At just two years old, her mum Cindy hired a hitman to take out her dad, Ian. Cindy fled the country with Peter and Steven, leaving Lucy behind. It took nearly a year and…

Morgan Butcher’s journey in Albert Square began in the most dramatic fashion. Picture this: a family evicted, spending the night in a bus shelter, and then taken into care after Bianca, his fiery mum, gets arrested for assaulting a police officer. Talk about a rough start! But the Butcher clan,…

Marcus Christie, the solicitor with a knack for getting the Mitchell brothers out of sticky situations, first graced Albert Square in November 1990. Employed by Phil and Grant Mitchell, Marcus quickly became known for his ability to bend the rules just enough to keep his clients out of trouble. One…

Emma Summerhayes, Walford’s very own detective extraordinaire, arrived in the Square with a mission: to solve the murder of Lucy Beale. From the moment she stepped into Ian Beale’s living room with her colleague DS Bryant, it was clear that Emma meant business. Tasked with being the Family Liaison Officer,…

Jake Stone, the charming yet troubled soul of Walford, has had quite the journey since he first stumbled into Albert Square. A former chef with a penchant for bad decisions, Jake’s life has been anything but boring. From his tumultuous relationships to his battles with addiction, Jake’s story is a…

Dexter Hartman burst onto the scene in Albert Square in 2013, bringing with him a whirlwind of drama and charm. He arrived after finding a photograph and address for his mother, Ava’s family, who she had recently reunited with. Dexter quickly made friends with his cousin, Abi Branning, and was…

Cindy Williams Jr. entered the world with more drama than a Christmas special. Born in prison after her mum, Cindy Beale, tried to have Ian Beale bumped off, Cindy Jr. never knew her parents. Instead, she was whisked away to Devon to live with her gran Bev and aunt Gina.…

Christian Clarke burst onto the Walford scene with all the subtlety of a glitter cannon. His arrival was marked by a dramatic dinner at Fargo’s Restaurant, where he dropped the bombshell that he had once been in love with Jane’s first husband, David. This revelation led to the end of…

Carol Jackson’s arrival in Albert Square with her partner Alan and their four kids — Bianca, Robbie, Sonia, and Billie — was the start of a whirlwind saga. Things got spicy when Carol’s ex, David, moved back to Walford. The drama hit the fan when Carol had to reveal that…