List of EastEnders characters explained
EastEnders is a British television soap opera first broadcast on BBC1 on 19 February 1985. The following is a list of characters who currently appear in the programme, listed in order of first appearance. In the case that more than one actor has portrayed a character, the current actor portraying the character is listed last.
Present characters
Regular characters
Recurring and guest characters
Named extras
Character | Actor(s) | Duration | |
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| | –present | [84] |
| | –present | [85] |
| | –present | [86] |
| | –present | [87] | |
Cast changes
Departing characters
Returning characters
Future characters
Character | Actor(s) | |
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| Jonathan Nyati | [93] |
| Dayo Koleosho | | |
Former characters
See main article: List of former EastEnders characters.
Lists of characters by year of introduction
Spin-off characters
See main article: List of EastEnders spin-off characters.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Kathy Beale . . . 2 March 2021.
- Web site: Sharon Mitchell . . . 2 March 2021.
- Web site: Ian Beale . . . 10 December 2023.
- Web site: Martin Fowler . . . 2 March 2021.
- News: Bayley . James . Here's what EastEnders actor James Alexandrou who played badboy Martin Fowler is up to now . 2 March 2021 . MyLondon . 15 January 2021.
- News: Knight . Lewis . What happened to Cindy Beale in EastEnders? Michelle Collins role explained . 10 December 2023 . . 28 August 2023.
- Web site: Phil Mitchell . . . 2 March 2021.
- Web site: EastEnders confirms Patsy Palmer return as Bianca Jackson for reunion with David Wicks . 2024-08-08 . Radio Times . en-GB.
- Web site: Sonia Fowler . 2 March 2021 . . BBC.
- EastEnders' Peter Beale to return to Walford alongside Cindy and Ian later this year. 23 June 2023. BBC Media Centre. 10 December 2023.
- Web site: Billy Mitchell . . . 2 March 2021.
- Web site: Kat Moon . . . 2 March 2021.
- News: Morris . Grace . Mo Harris to make EastEnders return — and she'll be joined by ANOTHER Slater . 5 April 2024 . . 28 February 2024.
- Web site: Patrick Trueman . . . 2 March 2021.
- Web site: Alfie Moon . . . 10 December 2023.
- News: Westbrook . Caroline . Bobby Beale actors in EastEnders – a closer look at the five faces of Ian Beale's son . 2 March 2021 . . 13 June 2019.
- News: EastEnders summer return for Angela Wynter as Yolande Trueman . . 29 June 2023 . 29 June 2023.
- Web site: Adams . Michael . EastEnders legend makes dramatic return and fans are exploding . . 15 July 2024 . en . 15 July 2024.
- Web site: Stacey Fowler . . . 2 March 2021.
- News: EastEnders sign Jade Goody's son Bobby Brazier as they recast role . 10 December 2023 . . 22 July 2022.
- Web site: Jean Slater . . . 2 March 2021.
- Web site: Honey Mitchell . . . 2 March 2021.
- News: Morris . Grace . Who is Dean Wicks in EastEnders? And what did he do to Linda? . 10 December 2023 . . 30 October 2023.
- News: McLennan . Patrick . EastEnders casts former Coronation Street star Zaraah Abrahams as Chelsea Fox . 10 December 2023 . . 15 October 2020.
- Web site: Denise Fox . . . 2 March 2021.
- Web site: Jacqueline Jossa announces return to EastEnders as Lauren Branning five years after exit . . 30 September 2023 .
- Web site: Jay Brown . . . 2 March 2021.
- Web site: Jack Branning . . . 2 March 2021.
- News: Dainty . Sophie . EastEnders' Suki Panesar to turn nasty with Billy and Honey's son Will . 2 March 2021 . . . 28 November 2020.
- News: Daly . Helen . EastEnders confirms Penny Branning return after 15 years away . 10 December 2023 . . 6 November 2023.
- News: Dainty . Sophie . EastEnders confirms Amy Mitchell recast in new episodes. 9 August 2022 . . . 8 August 2022.
- Web site: Kim Fox-Hubbard . . . 2 March 2021.
- News: Tutton . Charlotte . EastEnders: Who is the new actress playing Lily Slater, and who played her before? . 2 March 2021 . . 22 September 2020.
- News: Milward . Charlie . EastEnders spoilers: Tommy Moon's heartbreaking 'diagnosis' rocks Walford in tragic twist . 2 March 2021 . . 10 July 2020.
- News: Wallace: EastEnders baby plot was not hard . 2 March 2021 . . 16 April 2011.
- News: Alexander . Susannah . EastEnders confirms Tommy Moon recast in box set episodes . 2 July 2021 . . . 28 June 2021.
- Web site: Linda Carter . . . 2 March 2021.
- News: Sarrubba . Stefania . EastEnders to bring back Johnny Carter as role is recast again . 10 December 2023 . . . 5 December 2023.
- News: EastEnders recasts a character as new Queen Vic family is revealed. Harp. Justin. 28 March 2023. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 28 March 2023.
- News: Kilkelly . Daniel . EastEnders casts a brand new family as the Taylors arrive with "explosive" storylines . 2 March 2021 . . . 10 May 2017.
- News: Lee . Ben . EastEnders confirms plans for Halfway to return to Albert Square . 2 March 2021 . . . 28 March 2018.
- News: Kilkelly . Daniel . EastEnders – who are the Panesar brothers? . 2 March 2021 . . . 4 October 2019.
- News: Fullerton . Huw . EastEnders casts Balvinder Sopal as Suki Panesar . 2 March 2021 . . 22 December 2019.
- News: Crick . Claire . Silent Witness and Call The Midwife star James Farrar joins the cast of EastEnders . 3 March 2021 . . 31 January 2021.
- News: EastEnders casts Ross Boatman for big Bobby Beale storyline. Dainty. Sophie. 9 June 2021. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 9 June 2021.
- White . Kate . 'People keep telling me I better treat Kim right!' . . 27 August - 2 September 2022 . 35 . 44–45.
- News: Theil . Michele . EastEnders casts former Waterloo Road star Heather Peace as Stacey's prison friend . 10 December 2023 . . . 29 August 2021.
- News: EastEnders confirms Aaron Thiara has joined cast for new Panesar story . Harp. Justin. 4 July 2022. . Hearst Magazines UK. 4 July 2022.
- News: EastEnders is bringing in Mitch Baker's brother and nephews in cast shake-up. Harp. Justin. 6 June 2022. . Hearst Magazines UK. 11 June 2022.
- News: Dainty . Sophie . EastEnders reveals Howie Danes secret in new episodes . 10 December 2023 . . . 1 August 2022.
- News: Murphy . Stephen . EastEnders spoilers reveal deadly fight that leaves one person lifeless . 8 August 2022 . . (Reach plc) . 2 August 2022.
- News: Kilkelly. Daniel . EastEnders casts Navin Chowdhry as newcomer Nish Panesar. 28 August 2022. . Hearst Magazines UK. 28 August 2022.
- News: Sarrubba . Stefania . EastEnders casts Jonny Freeman as Dot Branning's great-nephew . 10 December 2023 . . . 22 November 2022.
- News: Daly . Helen . EastEnders casts Ravi Gulati's long lost love - and his secret daughter . 30 September 2023 . . 21 September 2023.
- News: Daniel . Kilkelly . EastEnders to explore sexual harassment in Yolande Trueman and Pastor Clayton storyline . . 26 March 2024 . 29 March 2024.
- Web site: Harp . Justin . EastEnders casts Emmerdale star as George's son . . . 2 May 2024 . 2 May 2024.
- Web site: Anderton . Joe . EastEnders expands Mitchell family in Stevie secret story. . . 6 June 2024 . 6 June 2024.
- Web site: Anderton . Joe . EastEnders expands Mitchell family in Stevie secret story. . . 6 June 2024 . 6 June 2024.
- Web site: Anderton . Joe . EastEnders expands Mitchell family in Stevie secret story. . . 6 June 2024 . 6 June 2024.
- News: Patterson . Stephen . EastEnders spoilers: Panic as Janet Mitchell goes missing . 2 March 2021 . Metro.
- News: Dainty . Sophie . EastEnders introduces new Ricky Mitchell as Frankie Day takes over the role . 2 March 2021 . . . 13 August 2018.
- News: Danielle Harold's EastEnders daughter reminds her of Maisie Smith . 2 March 2021 . Female First . 3 November 2020.
- News: Pratt . Steve . Bad Santa is too merry for Lola . 2 March 2021 . . 11 December 2014.
- News: Seddon . Dan . EastEnders star Jessie Wallace reveals adorable Christmas card from her on-screen sons . 19 December 2021 . . . 18 December 2021.
- Web site: 01/03/2021 - Credits . . . 2 March 2021.
- 1071339480462827522. lauraziepe. My little Harry on front of @TVChoice and @whatsontvuk magazine #EastEnders #olliecarter #ollieeastenders. Farr. Laura. 8 December 2018. 2 March 2021.
- 721101044965588992. Jdbaby666. @MrDDyer Watching tonight made me MELT my charlie! so cute x. Jadie. 15 April 2016. 2 March 2021.
- 695874459861917696. CarenFraggle. Watched Jacks last episode as Ollie yesterday. Thanx 4 being so kind & lovely 2 us X @MrDDyer @kelliebright76 @maddy_hill90 @danboy @ShonaBM. Farr. Laura. 6 February 2016. 2 March 2021.
- News: EastEnders recasts character in Stacey and Jean Slater row storyline. Harp. Justin. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 21 March 2022. 21 March 2022.
- News: Paul . Anna . Who is Raymond in EastEnders? . 2 March 2021 . . 25 September 2020.
- Episode dated 04/06/2021. EastEnders. EastEnders. Executive Consultant: Jon Sen; Director: Nimer Rashed, Ian Barnes and John Greening; Writer: Matthew Hurt. BBC. BBC One. 4 June 2021. 4 June 2021.
- Episode dated 09/08/2022 - Part 1. EastEnders. EastEnders. Executive Producer: Chris Clenshaw; Director: John Howlett; Writer: Poz Watson. BBC. BBC One. 9 August 2022. 12 August 2022.
- Web site: Noach Persell . Mandy . 2 March 2021.
- Web site: Frankie Brennan . Mandy . 2 March 2021.
- News: Palmer . Katie . EastEnders Fox family tree explained: How is Kim Fox related to Denise and Raymond? . 2 March 2021 . . 11 November 2020.
- News: West . Amy . EastEnders confirms Sharon Watts changed baby Kayden's name during lockdown . 2 March 2021 . . . 3 September 2020.
- News: Alexander . Susannah . EastEnders spoilers: Linda Carter reveals name of her newborn baby . 14 September 2021 . Metro . 14 September 2021.
- News: Harp . Justin . EastEnders reveals aftermath of Chelsea Fox's unexpected labour . 28 December 2021 . . (Hearst Magazines UK) . 27 December 2021.
- News: Lewis . George . EastEnders to air parrot storyline for Rocky Cotton . 18 June 2023 . . . 13 May 2023.
- News: Charli XCX reacts to EastEnders baby name tribute. Rowan. Iona. Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. 6 September 2023. 9 September 2023.
- Web site: Alexander . Susannah . EastEnders casts new character in Harvey Monroe story. . . 20 May 2024 . 20 May 2024.
- News: EastEnders casts British sitcom legend as Reiss confronted by Debbie's parents . Daly . Helen . 25 July 2024 . Radio Times.
- Web site: Laila Rouass makes EastEnders guest appearance . . 26 July 2024 . en.
- News: Hogan . Michael . 10 things you didn't know about EastEnders' legendary silent barmaid Tracey . 2 March 2021 . . . 28 April 2017.
- News: McKinnell . Ellie . What the actor who played our favourite extra Winston on EastEnders is doing now . 2 March 2021 . MyLondon . 10 September 2020.
- News: Tutton . Charlotte . EastEnders fans can't deal when café waitress Marie speaks for the first time . 2 March 2021 . . 26 September 2016.
- News: Lindsay . Duncan . Everyone's favourite EastEnders extra Shrimpy looks seriously different in real life . 2 March 2021 . . 9 May 2016.
- Web site: EastEnders' Laurie Brett confirms details of Jane and Cindy Beale showdown: "There is a lot of drama!" . . 15 July 2024.
- News: Major EastEnders exit confirmed as star quits after five years . . Patterson . Stephen . 15 April 2024 . 15 April 2024.
- Web site: EastEnders star confirms Dean Wicks exit after trial . . 15 July 2024 . 15 July 2024.
- Web site: EastEnders' Chrissie Watts returns as Tracy-Ann Oberman reprises role this autumn . . 3 July 2024 . en.
- Web site: EastEnders legend Michael French to make epic comeback as David Wicks . . 17 July 2024 . en.
- Web site: Denby . Laura . EastEnders casts Ted Lasso and Strike stars as George's long-lost brothers Kobina and Kojo Asare . . . 16 August 2024 . 14 August 2024.