• 2027: The Questions

    New Year’s Day gave us a flashforward episode so packed with chaos, clues and cryptic stares that even Sharon Watts would’ve needed a stiff drink to process it. Before we catch up to that fateful night in 2027, there are some very big questions Walford needs to answer — and…

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  • Zoe Slater

    Zoe Slater, one of Albert Square’s most memorable characters, made her grand entrance with the Slater family in September 2000. Alongside her sisters Kat, Lynne, and Little Mo, their father Charlie, and grandmother Mo Harris, Zoe quickly became a central figure in Walford. A year after arriving, Zoe’s life took…

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  • Kareena Ferreira

    Kareena Ferreira and her family arrived in Albert Square in 2003, bringing a fresh wave of drama with them. Kareena, alongside her brother Adi, ran a clothes stall on the market, making her presence known with her charm and business acumen. Her brother Ash took up a job at the…

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  • Kelly Taylor

    Kelly Taylor first appeared in December 2001, enduring a tough life as a young prostitute under the control of the malicious Roxy Drake. After being thrown out by her family, she felt indebted to Roxy, who exploited her. Her life took a turn when she met Zoe Slater, another runaway…

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  • Kate Mitchell

    Kate Mitchell waltzed into Walford’s chaotic scene in quite a dramatic fashion. She first met Phil Mitchell at the hospital while he was visiting his godson, Jamie, who had been hit by a car. When Jamie tragically died, Kate was there to give Phil a shoulder to cry on, and…

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  • Dr. Jaggat Singh

    Jaggat Singh made his debut in Albert Square in November 1986, joining the Walford Surgery team to help out Doctor Harold Legg. It didn’t take long for the residents to warm up to him, especially Naima Jeffery, who showed a romantic interest in the charming doctor. The pair went on…

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  • Anthony Trueman

    Anthony Trueman brought a mix of drama, charm, and complexity to Albert Square during his time on EastEnders. His storylines were anything but straightforward, often entangled with family drama and romantic escapades. Anthony’s mother, Audrey, was deeply involved in his life, often disapproving of his choices, especially his relationship with…

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  • Jan Hammond

    Jan Hammond sauntered into Albert Square in 1986 as the chic, upper-class mistress of Den Watts. With her posh demeanor and job at an art gallery, Jan seemed worlds apart from the gritty charm of Walford. Despite the sophisticated exterior, she was thrust into the messy world of EastEnders drama.…

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  • Jamie Mitchell

    Jamie Mitchell arrived in Walford with a suitcase full of emotional baggage. After losing his father, Charlie, Jamie was taken in by his godfather, Phil Mitchell, who stepped in to rescue him from the clutches of his abusive uncle, Billy Mitchell. Phil became the father figure Jamie desperately needed, effectively…

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  • Joanne Ryan

    Joanne was hired by Peggy to look after her precious granddaughter Louise. She arrived out of the blue and immediately went to work, leaving Lisa feeling like a spare part in her own child’s life. 

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  • Juley Smith

    Juley Smith first sauntered into Walford in July 2002 as the wayward brother of Gus Smith. From the get-go, Juley proved to be a handful, getting involved in all sorts of mischief including firearm possession and stealing charity money. This not-so-squeaky-clean behaviour led to his departure in April 2005, but…

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