• 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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  • Shenice Quinn

    Shenice Quinn brought a burst of youthful energy and a fair share of drama to Walford. Daughter of Kat Moon’s old pal Martina from Spain, Shenice’s arrival at The Queen Vic was met with an immediate splash – literally – when Kat doused Martina with water. The history between the…

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  • Manda Best

    Manda Best was the potter who molded more than just clay in Walford. Her first appearance at the community center teaching pottery classes was an unassuming start, but it quickly rekindled old sparks with Minty Peterson. Minty, who once harboured secret hatred for Manda when she was dating his mate…

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  • Dr. May Wright

    May Wright brought a special blend of drama and desperation to Albert Square. Her arrival as the new GP, taking over from Oliver Cousins, seemed innocent enough, but we all know nothing stays quiet for long in Walford. It didn’t take long for her true colours to show when it…

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  • Richard “Minty” Peterson

    Minty Peterson was always the guy you could count on for a bit of banter and a lot of heart. He first popped up in Walford as the tough landlord of Janine Butcher and Laura Beale. When Laura enlisted Phil Mitchell to sort Minty out over his constant rent demands,…

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  • Martina Quinn

    Martina Quinn brought a splash of Spanish drama to Albert Square, and boy, did she know how to stir the pot! She reconnected with her old friend Kat Moon, but it wasn’t exactly a warm reunion. Martina had reported Kat and her husband Alfie to the police in Spain, sparking…

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  • Li Chong

    Li Chong was an unforgettable character whose time in Walford was short but packed with drama. She first appeared at Walford Video, where she was selling Cantonese DVDs to Mickey Miller. This business arrangement quickly caught the eye of Mickey’s teenage brother Darren, who had his own plans. Darren tried…

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  • Leon Small

    Leon Small was a hit with the ladies and a force to be reckoned with in the boxing ring. His charm and good looks made him popular, but his short fuse and authority issues often landed him in hot water. Leon’s life was marked by tragedy from a young age,…

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  • Lydia Simmonds

    Lydia Simmonds was a formidable presence in Walford, casting a long shadow with her sharp wit and even sharper tongue. Born around 1924 in Walford, Lydia’s life was a blend of love and loathing. She married young and had her beloved daughter June in 1941, followed by Norman in 1943,…

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  • Nicola Mitchell

    Feisty and unstoppable, there’s a reason that Teddy Mitchell has been extremely keen to begin a life anew with his newfound brother Billy and his sons Harry and Barney – and it’s also been clear that he wants to hide his assets from someone.

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  • Jordan Johnson

    Jordan Johnson’s journey in Walford was a rollercoaster of emotions and drama. He first appeared when his father, Lucas, introduced him to Denise Wicks, the mother of his daughter. Denise was pleasantly surprised to find that Jordan was a well-behaved and kind boy, which helped her see Lucas in a…

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