Bushra Abbasi, an old friend of Zainab Masood, is the kind of character who knows everyone’s business and isn’t afraid to share it. Her first mission in Walford was to set up Zainab’s son, Syed, with one of her daughters. When Zulekha didn’t work out, she tried her luck with…

Aleks Shirovs burst onto the scene as Walford’s new market inspector, determined to whip the place into shape. With his strict adherence to rules, he quickly put Tamwar Masood on probation, warning him to shape up or ship out. But Aleks had a secret plan up his sleeve – merging…

Shakil Kazemi, the cheeky lad with a heart of gold, burst onto the scene in Albert Square with all the swagger of a young Essex boy. From the moment he arrived, it was clear Shakil was going to make his mark. Whether he was charming the ladies or getting into…

Sylvie Carter, the matriarch with a penchant for chaos, brought a whirlwind of drama to Albert Square. As the mother of Shirley and Tina Carter, and the adoptive mother of Mick Carter, Sylvie’s arrival in Walford was anything but smooth. Her battle with dementia added a layer of complexity to…

TJ Spraggan, or Terry Junior as his dad might call him when he’s in trouble, is one of those characters who managed to make a big impact in a short time. Arriving in Walford with his dad, Terry, and sister, Rosie, TJ quickly found himself in the thick of the…

Tanya Cross, formerly known as Tanya Branning, is one of those characters who has seen it all in Albert Square. From her tumultuous relationships to her fierce battles with personal demons, Tanya’s journey has been a rollercoaster of emotions. Born and raised on a council estate, Tanya’s early life was…

Vincent Hubbard, the enigmatic charmer of Albert Square, certainly knew how to make an entrance and an even more dramatic exit. From the moment he arrived, Vincent’s presence was felt, not least because of his complicated ties with the Fox family. Married to the vivacious Kim Fox, Vincent’s life was…

Bert Atkinson, a proud Yorkshireman from Slaithwaite, Huddersfield, made quite the entrance when he first arrived in Walford. With his thick accent and no-nonsense attitude, Bert quickly became a character in Albert Square. He often boasted about how Southerners couldn’t hold a candle to his fellow Northerners, much to the…

Steven Beale, the lad who could never quite catch a break, has had one of the most tumultuous journeys in Albert Square. Born to Cindy Beale and Simon Wicks, but raised by Ian Beale, Steven’s life was a rollercoaster from the start. His early years were marked by the classic…

Aunt Sal, the no-nonsense sister of Peggy Mitchell, has always been a force to be reckoned with in Albert Square. With her sharp tongue and even sharper wit, Sal has never been one to mince words. From her first appearance, she made it clear that she was not to be…