Clare Bates, the feisty and complex character of EastEnders, first graced Albert Square in July 1993. She arrived with her mum Debbie, who moved in with her new partner Nigel Bates. Clare’s early years in Walford were marred by her abusive father, Liam Tyler, who tried everything to break up…

Callum Monks arrived in Walford with a bang – quite literally, considering he was squatting in his dad Vinnie’s flat and got a vase to the head for his trouble. When Vinnie found him, he quickly went from attacker to caretaker, offering Callum water and a bacon sarnie. Callum, ever…

Connor Stanley, a mate of Billie Jackson from their days in Balham, brought a whirlwind of drama to Albert Square. Alongside his gang members Kylie and Mitch Gannon, Connor first made an impression when Whitney Dean came looking for Billie. The gang attacked her, but later made amends in Walford,…

Becca Swanson, Stacey Slater’s loyal yet troubled friend, first popped up when Stacey was staying in a psychiatric hospital. Becca was a steadfast companion to Stacey, especially when Stacey’s mom Jean visited, and Becca convinced her to stay put instead of going home. Their bond was solidified by their shared…

Blossom Jackson, the ever-supportive grandmother of Alan Jackson, brought a touch of warmth and wisdom to Albert Square. Originally from Tobago, Blossom moved to Britain as a young child and grew up in East London. Her first marriage to Nathan ended when he deserted her, but she found happiness with…

Billie Jackson was the youngest of four siblings and the apple of the Jackson family’s eye. His early years in Walford began in 1993 when he moved to Albert Square with his parents Carol and Alan, along with his siblings. Blossom Jackson, his great-grandmother, joined the family a year later,…

Bradley Branning’s entrance to Walford was a fresh start, moving in with his grandfather Jim and step-grandmother Dot after landing a job as a banker in the City. Initially wanting nothing to do with his father Max when he moved to Albert Square, Bradley eventually bonded with him. Upon arriving,…

Tony King was one of those characters who left a lasting impression on the residents of Albert Square, though not for the best reasons. He first appeared in 2008, stepping into the chaotic life of Bianca Jackson and her family. Tony quickly became a father figure to Bianca’s children, but…

Theo Kelly’s time in Walford was nothing short of dramatic, with a mix of romance, tension, and some rather deep secrets. He landed in Albert Square on a mission to find Patrick Trueman, working on behalf of Tommy Clifford. Theo was digging into the 1950s race riots that Patrick had…