Johnny Allen, the notorious Walford crime boss, was a character who brought drama and tension to Albert Square like no other. Born in 1943, Johnny started life in a deprived family and was famously recalled by Dot Branning as the “ugliest baby” she’d ever seen. Growing up, Johnny mingled with…

Joe Macer wasn’t exactly your run-of-the-mill Walford resident. Widowed in 1982, Joe had two daughters, Megan and Shelly, from his first marriage. He found solace and a bit of spice in his life when he met Pauline Fowler at their salsa dance club. The two became fast friends, and Joe…

Hannah Carpenter first appeared in Walford in June 1985, popping in occasionally to discuss their children with her estranged husband, Tony. Hannah had a habit of looking down on Tony’s lifestyle and career, so their meetings were rarely pleasant. Their dynamic took a dramatic turn when Hannah met the suave…

Guizin Osman, the long-suffering wife of the philandering Turkish Cypriot Mehmet Osman, first arrived in Albert Square in October 1985. She made quite an entrance by informing her sister-in-law, Sue Osman, that her husband, Ali, had gambled away the mortgage money for the home they were planning to buy. Guizin…

Geoff Barnes was Michelle Fowler’s personal tutor at university and played a significant role in her final year in 1994. When Michelle began struggling academically, Geoff stepped in to help her get back on track. Their relationship quickly evolved from a professional friendship to a romantic one, despite Geoff being…

Debbie Bates made her first appearance in Walford in May 1993, introduced as a friend of Tracey. It didn’t take long for her to become a love interest for Nigel Bates, whom she met at his birthday party. Debbie and her daughter Clare Tyler moved nearby to escape Debbie’s abusive…

Danny Moon brought a whirlwind of trouble to Albert Square when he arrived with his older brother, Jake. The cousins of Alfie Moon, Danny and Jake were far from welcomed guests, especially since Alfie had taken the fall for their credit card fraud and spent three years in prison for…

WHO? Name: Dan FerreiraFirst Appeared: 3rd June 2003Last Appeared: 30th December 2003Played by: Dalip Tahil Dan Ferreira was the patriarch who brought a whole lot of drama and a bit of mystery to Albert Square when he and his family moved in back in 2003. The Ferreira clan quickly integrated…

WHO? Name: Demi MillerFirst Appeared: 6th September 2004Last Appeared: 7th July 2006Played by: Shana Swash Demi Miller made quite the entrance in Walford at just 13 years old. She instantly became the talk of the Square due to her pregnancy, and this feisty troublemaker wasted no time making her mark.…

WHO? Name: Den WattsFirst Appeared: 19th February 1985Last Appeared: 18th February 2005Played by: Leslie Grantham Den Watts, affectionately (or not so affectionately) known as “Dirty Den,” was born Dennis Alan Watts on 11 July 1946. Growing up in Walford, Den quickly found himself rubbing shoulders with the wrong crowd, making…