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

CharacterActor(s)Duration
–2000, 2015–present [1]
–1995, 2001–2006, 2012–present [2]
1985–present [3]
–2007, 2014–present [4] [5]
–1990, 1992–1998, 2023–present [6]
–2003, 2005–present [7]
Bianca JacksonPatsy Palmer1993–1999, 2008–2014, 2019, 2024–present[8]
–2007, 2010–2011, 2014–present [9]
1993–2010, 2013–2015, 2020–present [10]
–present [11]
–2005, 2010–2016, 2018–present [12]
2000–2016, 2018–2022, 2024–present [13]
–present [14]
–2005, 2010–2016, 2018–2019, 2022–present [15]
–2008, 2017, 2023–present [16]
–2010, 2014–present [17]
–2006, 2022–present [18]
–present [19]
–2006, 2018–2021, 2024–present [20]
–2008, 2014–present [21]
–2010, 2020–present [22]
–present [23]
–2018, 2022–present [24]
–present [25]
–2013, 2015–present [26]
, 2024–present [27]
–present [28]
–present [29]
, 2014–present [30]
–2016, 2018–present [31] [32] [33]
–present[34]
2013–2014, 2016–2018, 2024–present [35]
–2017, 2023–present [36]
–present [37]
–present [38]
–present [39]
–present [40]
–present [41]
–present [42]
–present [43]
–present [44]
2022–present[45]
–present [46]
–present [47]
–present [48]
–present [49]
–present [50]
–present
–present
–present
–present [51]
–present
2024–present [52]
2024–present [53]
2024–present[54]
Lewis Bridgeman2024–present[55]
Dayo Koleosho2024–present[56]
Laura Doddington2024–present [57]

Recurring and guest characters

CharacterActor(s)Duration
–2011, 2014–present [58]
–2012, 2014–present[59]
, 2016–present [60]
–2015, 2019–present [61] [62]
–2016, 2018–present [63]
–2016, 2018–present
–present [64]
–2018, 2023–present
–present [65] [66] [67]
–present [68]
, 2020–present [69] [70]
–present [71] [72] [73]
–present [74]
–present [75]
2021–present [76]
2021–present [77]
(dog)

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Kathy Beale . . . 2 March 2021.
  2. Web site: Sharon Mitchell . . . 2 March 2021.
  3. Web site: Ian Beale . . . 10 December 2023.
  4. Web site: Martin Fowler . . . 2 March 2021.
  5. 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.
  6. News: Knight . Lewis . What happened to Cindy Beale in EastEnders? Michelle Collins role explained . 10 December 2023 . . 28 August 2023.
  7. Web site: Phil Mitchell . . . 2 March 2021.
  8. Web site: EastEnders confirms Patsy Palmer return as Bianca Jackson for reunion with David Wicks . 2024-08-08 . Radio Times . en-GB.
  9. Web site: Sonia Fowler . 2 March 2021 . . BBC.
  10. EastEnders' Peter Beale to return to Walford alongside Cindy and Ian later this year. 23 June 2023. BBC Media Centre. 10 December 2023.
  11. Web site: Billy Mitchell . . . 2 March 2021.
  12. Web site: Kat Moon . . . 2 March 2021.
  13. News: Morris . Grace . Mo Harris to make EastEnders return — and she'll be joined by ANOTHER Slater . 5 April 2024 . . 28 February 2024.
  14. Web site: Patrick Trueman . . . 2 March 2021.
  15. Web site: Alfie Moon . . . 10 December 2023.
  16. News: EastEnders summer return for Angela Wynter as Yolande Trueman . . 29 June 2023 . 29 June 2023.
  17. Web site: Stacey Fowler . . . 2 March 2021.
  18. News: EastEnders sign Jade Goody's son Bobby Brazier as they recast role . 10 December 2023 . . 22 July 2022.
  19. Web site: Jean Slater . . . 2 March 2021.
  20. Web site: Ruby Allen set to return to EastEnders as Louisa Lytton reprises the role later this year . 2024-11-18 . www.bbc.co.uk . en.
  21. Web site: Honey Mitchell . . . 2 March 2021.
  22. News: McLennan . Patrick . EastEnders casts former Coronation Street star Zaraah Abrahams as Chelsea Fox . 10 December 2023 . . 15 October 2020.
  23. Web site: Denise Fox . . . 2 March 2021.
  24. Web site: Jacqueline Jossa announces return to EastEnders as Lauren Branning five years after exit . . 30 September 2023 .
  25. Web site: Jay Brown . . . 2 March 2021.
  26. Web site: Jack Branning . . . 2 March 2021.
  27. News: Daly . Helen . EastEnders confirms Penny Branning return after 15 years away . 10 December 2023 . . 6 November 2023.
  28. News: Dainty . Sophie . EastEnders confirms Amy Mitchell recast in new episodes. 9 August 2022 . . . 8 August 2022.
  29. Web site: Kim Fox-Hubbard . . . 2 March 2021.
  30. News: Tutton . Charlotte . EastEnders: Who is the new actress playing Lily Slater, and who played her before? . 2 March 2021 . . 22 September 2020.
  31. News: Milward . Charlie . EastEnders spoilers: Tommy Moon's heartbreaking 'diagnosis' rocks Walford in tragic twist . 2 March 2021 . . 10 July 2020.
  32. News: Wallace: EastEnders baby plot was not hard . 2 March 2021 . . 16 April 2011.
  33. News: Alexander . Susannah . EastEnders confirms Tommy Moon recast in box set episodes . 2 July 2021 . . . 28 June 2021.
  34. Web site: Linda Carter . . . 2 March 2021.
  35. News: Sarrubba . Stefania . EastEnders to bring back Johnny Carter as role is recast again . 10 December 2023 . . . 5 December 2023.
  36. 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.
  37. News: Kilkelly . Daniel . EastEnders casts a brand new family as the Taylors arrive with "explosive" storylines . 2 March 2021 . . . 10 May 2017.
  38. News: Lee . Ben . EastEnders confirms plans for Halfway to return to Albert Square . 2 March 2021 . . . 28 March 2018.
  39. News: Kilkelly . Daniel . EastEnders – who are the Panesar brothers? . 2 March 2021 . . . 4 October 2019.
  40. News: Fullerton . Huw . EastEnders casts Balvinder Sopal as Suki Panesar . 2 March 2021 . . 22 December 2019.
  41. News: Crick . Claire . Silent Witness and Call The Midwife star James Farrar joins the cast of EastEnders . 3 March 2021 . . 31 January 2021.
  42. News: EastEnders casts Ross Boatman for big Bobby Beale storyline. Dainty. Sophie. 9 June 2021. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 9 June 2021.
  43. White . Kate . 'People keep telling me I better treat Kim right!' . . 27 August - 2 September 2022 . 35 . 44–45.
  44. News: Theil . Michele . EastEnders casts former Waterloo Road star Heather Peace as Stacey's prison friend . 10 December 2023 . . . 29 August 2021.
  45. Web site: Rowan . Iona . EastEnders star Navin Chowdhry tipped for exit from Nish role . . . 15 September 2024 . 15 September 2024.
  46. News: EastEnders confirms Aaron Thiara has joined cast for new Panesar story . Harp. Justin. 4 July 2022. . Hearst Magazines UK. 4 July 2022.
  47. 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.
  48. News: Dainty . Sophie . EastEnders reveals Howie Danes secret in new episodes . 10 December 2023 . . . 1 August 2022.
  49. News: Murphy . Stephen . EastEnders spoilers reveal deadly fight that leaves one person lifeless . 8 August 2022 . . (Reach plc) . 2 August 2022.
  50. News: Sarrubba . Stefania . EastEnders casts Jonny Freeman as Dot Branning's great-nephew . 10 December 2023 . . . 22 November 2022.
  51. News: Daly . Helen . EastEnders casts Ravi Gulati's long lost love - and his secret daughter . 30 September 2023 . . 21 September 2023.
  52. Web site: Harp . Justin . EastEnders casts Emmerdale star as George's son . . . 2 May 2024 . 2 May 2024.
  53. Web site: Anderton . Joe . EastEnders expands Mitchell family in Stevie secret story. . . 6 June 2024 . 6 June 2024.
  54. Web site: Anderton . Joe . EastEnders expands Mitchell family in Stevie secret story. . . 6 June 2024 . 6 June 2024.
  55. Web site: Anderton . Joe . EastEnders expands Mitchell family in Stevie secret story. . . 6 June 2024 . 6 June 2024.
  56. 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.
  57. Web site: Zammitt . Erin . October 2, 2024 . EastEnders to introduce Teddy Mitchell’s ex-wife in new story . 2024-10-10 . . en-GB.
  58. News: Patterson . Stephen . EastEnders spoilers: Panic as Janet Mitchell goes missing . 2 March 2021 . Metro.
  59. News: Dainty . Sophie . 28 November 2020 . EastEnders' Suki Panesar to turn nasty with Billy and Honey's son Will . 2 March 2021 . . Hearst Magazines UK.
  60. News: Dainty . Sophie . EastEnders introduces new Ricky Mitchell as Frankie Day takes over the role . 2 March 2021 . . . 13 August 2018.
  61. News: Danielle Harold's EastEnders daughter reminds her of Maisie Smith . 2 March 2021 . Female First . 3 November 2020.
  62. News: Pratt . Steve . Bad Santa is too merry for Lola . 2 March 2021 . . 11 December 2014.
  63. News: Seddon . Dan . EastEnders star Jessie Wallace reveals adorable Christmas card from her on-screen sons . 19 December 2021 . . . 18 December 2021.
  64. Web site: 01/03/2021 - Credits . . . 2 March 2021.
  65. 1071339480462827522. lauraziepe. My little Harry on front of @TVChoice and @whatsontvuk magazine #EastEnders #olliecarter #ollieeastenders. Farr. Laura. 8 December 2018. 2 March 2021.
  66. 721101044965588992. Jdbaby666. @MrDDyer Watching tonight made me MELT my charlie! so cute x. Jadie. 15 April 2016. 2 March 2021.
  67. 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.
  68. News: EastEnders recasts character in Stacey and Jean Slater row storyline. Harp. Justin. Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. 21 March 2022. 21 March 2022.
  69. News: Paul . Anna . Who is Raymond in EastEnders? . 2 March 2021 . . 25 September 2020.
  70. 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.
  71. 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.
  72. Web site: Noach Persell . Mandy . 2 March 2021.
  73. Web site: Frankie Brennan . Mandy . 2 March 2021.
  74. News: Palmer . Katie . EastEnders Fox family tree explained: How is Kim Fox related to Denise and Raymond? . 2 March 2021 . . 11 November 2020.
  75. News: West . Amy . EastEnders confirms Sharon Watts changed baby Kayden's name during lockdown . 2 March 2021 . . . 3 September 2020.
  76. News: Alexander . Susannah . EastEnders spoilers: Linda Carter reveals name of her newborn baby . 14 September 2021 . Metro . 14 September 2021.
  77. News: Harp . Justin . EastEnders reveals aftermath of Chelsea Fox's unexpected labour . 28 December 2021 . . (Hearst Magazines UK) . 27 December 2021.

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