Andy Hunter arrived in Walford with a bang, taking over The Firm after Jack Dalton’s death at the hands of Dennis Rickman. Andy didn’t waste any time asserting his dominance, threatening Dennis and Phil Mitchell for information. Surprisingly, after learning that Dennis was the culprit, Andy claimed he’d shake Dennis’s…

Kelvin Carpenter brought a bit of youthful energy to Albert Square when he hung out with his best friend, Ian Beale. The duo spent a lot of time together, often getting into the kind of mischief only best mates could. In 1985, Kelvin found himself in the middle of a…

Nadia Borovac’s whirlwind journey in Walford began when she met Phil Mitchell in a bar in Southampton. Phil, feeling sorry for Nadia who feared deportation, agreed to marry her so she could stay in England. They tied the knot on 8 July 1993, and Nadia returned to her boyfriend, Marku.…

Frank Butcher was born Francis Aloysius Butcher on 27th March 1940 to George and Mo Butcher in the East End. Frank kicked off his career as a used-car salesman, a fitting start for a man who’d later become one of Albert Square’s most memorable characters.

Beppe Di Marco was a character who brought plenty of drama and a fair share of intrigue to Albert Square. He made his first appearance in January 1998, arriving just in time for his father Giuseppe’s funeral. Soon after, Beppe moved to the Square with his family, which included his…

Barry Evans made his first splashy appearance in Albert Square in late 1994, moving in when his father, Roy Evans, began a relationship with Pat Butcher. Right from the start, Barry found himself tangled up in drama, particularly when Frank Butcher returned in 1996 to reclaim Pat and his business.…

Suzy Branning was the queen of drama in Walford, always ready to shake things up. She first rolled onto the scene in April 1996 for her sister April’s wedding to Nikos. The day took a wild turn when Nikos jilted April at the altar, prompting their sister Carol Branning and…

Syd Chambers made quite the entrance in Walford, along with her trusty collie, Sugar. February 2009 saw her returning Gumbo, Bradley Branning’s missing dog, which led to a charming cup of tea with Bradley. Things clicked, and by March, Bradley had finally plucked up the courage to call her. Their…

Stella Crawford crashed into Walford as Phil Mitchell’s new lawyer, but things quickly took a turn for the dramatic. She started dating Phil, but his son Ben was less than thrilled. Despite Ben’s best efforts to split them up, Stella cunningly gained his trust while scheming to end his friendship…