List of EastEnders characters
EastEnders is a British television soap opera first broadcast on BBC1 on 19 February 1985. The following is a list of characters who are currently appearing 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
| Character | Actor(s) | Duration | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janet Mitchell | Grace | 2006–2011, 2014–present | [52] |
| Will Mitchell | Toby Walpole | 2007–2012, 2014–present | [53] |
| Freddie Phillips | |||
| Ricky Branning | Henri Charles | 2010, 2016–present | [54] |
| Frankie Day | |||
| Tommy Moon | Shane White | 2010–2016, 2018–present | [55][56][57] |
| Ralfie White | |||
| Shay Crotty | |||
| Sonny Kendall | |||
| Lexi Pearce | Dotti-Beau Cotterill | 2012–2015, 2019–present | [58][59] |
| Isabella Brown | |||
| Bert Moon | Freddie Beale | 2014–2016, 2018–present | [60] |
| Stanley Beale | |||
| Elliot Briffett | |||
| Ernie Moon | Freddie Beale | 2014–2016, 2018–present | [60] |
| Stanley Beale | |||
| Cody Briffett | |||
| Pearl Fox | Arayah Harris-Buckle | 2015–present | [61] |
| Ollie Carter | Jack Tilley | 2015–present | [62][63][64] |
| Charlie Harrington | |||
| Harry Farr | |||
| Louie Beale | Oscar Winehouse | 2015–2018, 2023–present | [19] |
| Freddie Harrington | |||
| Jake McNally | |||
| Raymond Fox | Michael Jose Pomares Calixte | 2017, 2020–present | [65][66] |
| Mica Fox | Maylo Miller | 2018–present | [67] |
| Albie Watts | Arthur Gentleman | 2020–present | [68] |
| Annie Carter | Savannah Keir | 2021–present | [69] |
| Lois Hawkins | |||
| Jordan Fox | Jahsaiah Williams | 2021–present | [70] |
| Charli Slater | Uncredited | 2023–present | [71] |
| Jimmy Beale | Uncredited | 2025–present | [72] |
| Mini Mo (cat) | Uncredited | 2025–present | [73][74] |
| Ethan Branning-Panesar | Uncredited | 2026–present | [75] |
| Ivy Knight-Mitchell | Uncredited | 2026–present | [76] |
| Ria Virdi | Aaria Sharma | 2026–present | [77] |
Named extras
| Character | Actor(s) | Duration | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracey | Jane Slaughter | 1985–present | [78] |
| Winston | Ulric Browne | 1985–present | [79] |
| Marie Evans | Liz Sweet | 2000–present | [80] |
| Shrimpy | Ben Champniss | 2014–present | [81] |
| Beryl | Ninette Finch | 2024–present | [82][83] |
Cast changes
Departing characters
| Character | Actor(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Linda Carter | Kellie Bright | [84] |
| Johnny Carter | Charlie Suff | [85] |
| Ravi Gulati | Aaron Thiara | [86] |
| Oscar Branning | Pierre Counihan-Moullier | [87][88] |
Future characters
| Character | Actor(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Megan Hawkins | TBA | [89] |
Returning characters
| Character | Actor(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|
| Janine Butcher | Charlie Brooks | [90] |
| Sean Slater | Robert Kazinsky | [91] |
| Nancy Carter | Maddy Hill | [92] |
| Lee Carter | Danny Hatchard | [92] |
Former characters
Lists of characters by year of introduction
Spin-off characters
References
- ↑ "Kathy Beale". BBC Online. BBC. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ "Sharon Mitchell". BBC Online. BBC. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ "Ian Beale". BBC Online. BBC. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- 1 2 "EastEnders' Vicki Fowler returns to Walford with a new family". BBC Media Centre. Retrieved 22 February 2025.
- ↑ Knight, Lewis (28 August 2023). "What happened to Cindy Beale in EastEnders? Michelle Collins role explained". Radio Times. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ↑ "Phil Mitchell". BBC Online. BBC. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ "EastEnders' Peter Beale to return to Walford alongside Cindy and Ian later this year" (Press release). BBC Media Centre. 23 June 2023. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ↑ "Billy Mitchell". BBC Online. BBC. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ "Kat Moon". BBC Online. BBC. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ Morris, Grace (28 February 2024). "Mo Harris to make EastEnders return — and she'll be joined by ANOTHER Slater". What to Watch. Retrieved 5 April 2024.
- ↑ "Patrick Trueman". BBC Online. BBC. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ "Alfie Moon". BBC Online. BBC. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ↑ "EastEnders summer return for Angela Wynter as Yolande Trueman". Radio Times. 29 June 2023. Archived from the original on 24 July 2023. Retrieved 29 June 2023.
- ↑ "Jean Slater". BBC Online. BBC. Archived from the original on 1 April 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ "Honey Mitchell". BBC Online. BBC. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ McLennan, Patrick (15 October 2020). "EastEnders casts former Coronation Street star Zaraah Abrahams as Chelsea Fox". Radio Times. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ↑ Knight, Lewis. "EastEnders airs surprise unannounced return in New Year's Day flashforward special". Radio Times. Retrieved 26 May 2026.
- ↑ Zammitt, Erin (3 September 2025). "EastEnders confirms huge Max Branning twist in Zoe Slater flashback episode". Digital Spy. Retrieved 3 September 2025.
- 1 2 "Jacqueline Jossa announces return to EastEnders as Lauren Branning five years after exit". Daily Mirror. 30 September 2023.
- ↑ "Jack Branning". BBC Online. BBC. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ Finn, Rachel (21 June 2025). "EastEnders confirms Oscar Branning return in dramatic summer story". Digital Spy. Retrieved 21 June 2025.
- ↑ Daly, Helen (6 November 2023). "EastEnders confirms Penny Branning return after 15 years away". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 29 January 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ↑ Dainty, Sophie (8 August 2022). "EastEnders confirms Amy Mitchell recast in new episodes". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Archived from the original on 8 August 2022. Retrieved 9 August 2022.
- ↑ "Kim Fox-Hubbard". BBC Online. BBC. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ "EastEnders fans in meltdown as they call new Lily Slater 'a mini Stacey' in debut". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2 October 2025.
- ↑ "Linda Carter". BBC Online. BBC. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ Sarrubba, Stefania (5 December 2023). "EastEnders to bring back Johnny Carter as role is recast again". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- 1 2 3 Harp, Justin (28 March 2023). "EastEnders recasts a character as new Queen Vic family is revealed". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Archived from the original on 28 March 2023. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ↑ Anderton, Joe (17 January 2026). "EastEnders recasts Mark Fowler Jr after star's Emmerdale move". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 18 January 2026.
- ↑ Lee, Ben (28 March 2018). "EastEnders confirms plans for Halfway to return to Albert Square". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ "EastEnders star reveals surprise similarities to Ash Panesar ahead of first scenes". Digital Spy. 19 September 2026. Retrieved 21 September 2026.
- ↑ Kilkelly, Daniel (4 October 2019). "EastEnders – who are the Panesar brothers?". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Archived from the original on 13 December 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ Fullerton, Huw (22 December 2019). "EastEnders casts Balvinder Sopal as Suki Panesar". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 13 December 2022. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ Crick, Claire (31 January 2021). "Silent Witness and Call The Midwife star James Farrar joins the cast of EastEnders". What to Watch. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
- ↑ Dainty, Sophie (9 June 2021). "EastEnders casts Ross Boatman for big Bobby Beale storyline". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Archived from the original on 13 December 2022. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ↑ White, Kate (27 August – 2 September 2022). "'People keep telling me I better treat Kim right!'". Inside Soap. No. 35. pp. 44–45.
- ↑ Theil, Michele (29 August 2021). "EastEnders casts former Waterloo Road star Heather Peace as Stacey's prison friend". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ↑ Harp, Justin (4 July 2022). "EastEnders confirms Aaron Thiara has joined cast for new Panesar story". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Archived from the original on 13 December 2022. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- ↑ Dainty, Sophie (1 August 2022). "EastEnders reveals Howie Danes secret in new episodes". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ↑ Murphy, Stephen (2 August 2022). "EastEnders spoilers reveal deadly fight that leaves one person lifeless". OK!. (Reach plc). Archived from the original on 9 August 2022. Retrieved 8 August 2022.
- ↑ Daly, Helen (21 September 2023). "EastEnders casts Ravi Gulati's long lost love - and his secret daughter". Radio Times. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- 1 2 Anderton, Joe (6 June 2024). "EastEnders expands Mitchell family in Stevie secret story". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on 8 October 2024. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
- ↑ Denby, Laura (14 August 2024). "EastEnders casts Ted Lasso and Strike stars as George's long-lost brothers Kobina and Kojo Asare". Radio Times. Immediate Media Company. Archived from the original on 3 January 2025. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
- ↑ Zammitt, Erin (2 October 2024). "EastEnders to introduce Teddy Mitchell's ex-wife in new story". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 7 October 2024. Retrieved 10 October 2024.
- ↑ "Exclusive: EastEnders confirms return for Joel Marshall as Max Murray reprises role". Digital Spy. 30 April 2026. Retrieved 30 April 2026.
- ↑ "EastEnders airs big twist about major new character in early BBC iPlayer release". Radio Times. Retrieved 26 February 2026.
- ↑ Gonzalez, Elliot (15 September 2025). "Cindy warns mystery newcomer Jasmine away from Oscar in EastEnders". I Talk Telly. Retrieved 16 September 2025.
- ↑ "Matthew James-Bailey joins the cast of EastEnders as new character DC Craig Ingram". BBC News. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Warner, Sam (31 July 2026). "EastEnders announces five new characters as Nicola's family arrive". Digital Spy. Retrieved 31 July 2026.
- ↑ "EastEnders welcomes two new arrivals to the Fox-Trueman family" (Press release). BBC Media Centre. BBC. 11 August 2026. Archived from the original on 11 August 2026. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ Carreno-Müller, Laura (11 August 2026). "EastEnders announces two more new characters for big Denise Fox story". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 11 August 2026. Retrieved 11 August 2026.
- ↑ Patterson, Stephen. "EastEnders spoilers: Panic as Janet Mitchell goes missing". Metro. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ Dainty, Sophie (28 November 2020). "EastEnders' Suki Panesar to turn nasty with Billy and Honey's son Will". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ Dainty, Sophie (13 August 2018). "EastEnders introduces new Ricky Mitchell as Frankie Day takes over the role". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ Milward, Charlie (10 July 2020). "EastEnders spoilers: Tommy Moon's heartbreaking 'diagnosis' rocks Walford in tragic twist". Daily Express. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ "Wallace: EastEnders baby plot was not hard". RTÉ.ie. 16 April 2011. Archived from the original on 10 July 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ Alexander, Susannah (28 June 2021). "EastEnders confirms Tommy Moon recast in box set episodes". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Archived from the original on 27 November 2024. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ↑ "Danielle Harold's EastEnders daughter reminds her of Maisie Smith". Female First. 3 November 2020. Archived from the original on 10 July 2021. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ Pratt, Steve (11 December 2014). "Bad Santa is too merry for Lola". The Northern Echo. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- 1 2 Seddon, Dan (18 December 2021). "EastEnders star Jessie Wallace reveals adorable Christmas card from her on-screen sons". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 19 December 2021.
- ↑ "01/03/2021 - Credits". BBC Online. BBC. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ Farr, Laura [@lauraziepe] (8 December 2018). "My little Harry on front of @TVChoice and @whatsontvuk magazine #EastEnders #olliecarter #ollieeastenders" (Tweet). Retrieved 2 March 2021 – via Twitter.
- ↑ Jadie [@Jdbaby666] (15 April 2016). "@MrDDyer Watching tonight made me MELT my charlie! so cute x" (Tweet). Retrieved 2 March 2021 – via Twitter.
- ↑ Farr, Laura [@CarenFraggle] (6 February 2016). "Watched Jacks last episode as Ollie yesterday. Thanx 4 being so kind & lovely 2 us X @MrDDyer @kelliebright76 @maddy_hill90 @danboy @ShonaBM" (Tweet). Retrieved 2 March 2021 – via Twitter.
- ↑ Paul, Anna (25 September 2020). "Who is Raymond in EastEnders?". Metro. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ Executive Consultant: Jon Sen; Director: Nimer Rashed, Ian Barnes and John Greening; Writer: Matthew Hurt (4 June 2021). "Episode dated 04/06/2021". EastEnders. BBC. BBC One. Archived from the original on 4 June 2021. Retrieved 4 June 2021.
- ↑ Palmer, Katie (11 November 2020). "EastEnders Fox family tree explained: How is Kim Fox related to Denise and Raymond?". Daily Express. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ West, Amy (3 September 2020). "EastEnders confirms Sharon Watts changed baby Kayden's name during lockdown". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Archived from the original on 4 September 2020. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ Alexander, Susannah (14 September 2021). "EastEnders spoilers: Linda Carter reveals name of her newborn baby". Metro. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
- ↑ Adams, Michael. "EastEnders airs heartbreaking Denise Fox scenes and tragic accident involving Ian Beale in early BBC iPlayer release". Radio Times. Retrieved 1 June 2026.
- ↑ Rowan, Iona (6 September 2023). "Charli XCX reacts to EastEnders baby name tribute". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Archived from the original on 8 September 2023. Retrieved 9 September 2023.
- ↑ Adams, Michael (7 May 2025). "Lauren gives birth in EastEnders early BBC iPlayer release and reveals poignant name". Metro. Retrieved 14 September 2025.
- ↑ Adams, Michael. "EastEnders 'confirms' Zoe Slater's tormenter as mystery deepens in BBC iPlayer release". Radio Times. Retrieved 8 December 2025.
- ↑ "The Big Impression star joins EastEnders for a short stint as Linda Carter's old acquaintance". The Independent. Retrieved 6 December 2025.
- ↑ Folan, Megan. "EastEnders solves major flashforward mystery after nine months". Metro. Retrieved 26 September 2026.
- ↑ Denby, Laura. "5 EastEnders spoilers next week: New mum Nicola Mitchell's heartache as she pushes George Knight away". Radio Times. Retrieved 2 April 2026.
- ↑ "EastEnders reveals sad new setback for Eve in fostering storyline". Digital Spy. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ Hogan, Michael (28 April 2017). "10 things you didn't know about EastEnders' legendary silent barmaid Tracey". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ McKinnell, Ellie (10 September 2020). "What the actor who played our favourite extra Winston on EastEnders is doing now". MyLondon. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ Tutton, Charlotte (26 September 2016). "EastEnders fans can't deal when café waitress Marie speaks for the first time". OK!. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ Lindsay, Duncan (9 May 2016). "Everyone's favourite EastEnders extra Shrimpy looks seriously different in real life". Metro. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ↑ "EastEnders - 07/08/2024". BBC iPlayer. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
- ↑ "EastEnders - 31/03/2026". BBC iPlayer. Retrieved 4 April 2026.
- ↑ Lewis, George (8 August 2026). "EastEnders star Kellie Bright leaves BBC soap after 13 years". Digital Spy. Retrieved 8 August 2026.
- ↑ Adams, Michael (18 August 2026). "EastEnders confirms Charlie Suff exit from Johnny Carter role". Radio Times. ISSN 0033-8060. OCLC 952210169. Archived from the original on 18 August 2026. Retrieved 18 August 2026.
- ↑ Lewis, George (15 August 2026). "EastEnders star Aaron Thiara to leave BBC soap after four years". Digital Spy. Retrieved 15 August 2026.
- ↑ Lewis, George (29 August 2026). "EastEnders lines up shock 2027 exit for popular Branning". Digital Spy. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
- ↑ Knight, Lewis (29 August 2026). "EastEnders' Pierre Counihan-Moullier tipped to exit popular Oscar Branning role in 2027". Radio Times. Retrieved 29 August 2026.
- ↑ Adams, Michael. "EastEnders boss confirms Nicola Mitchell's niece Megan Hawkins will arrive in Walford – and when fans can expect her". Radio Times. Retrieved 20 August 2026.
- ↑ Adams, Michael (25 July 2026). "EastEnders legend Charlie Brooks tipped for Janine Butcher return in 'explosive' autumn storyline". Radio Times. ISSN 0033-8060. OCLC 952210169. Archived from the original on 26 July 2026. Retrieved 26 July 2026.
- ↑ "Sean Slater returns to EastEnders as Rob Kazinsky reprises his role" (Press release). BBC Media Centre. BBC. 17 August 2026. Archived from the original on 17 August 2026. Retrieved 17 August 2026.
- 1 2 "EastEnders Nancy and Lee Carter to make Walford return in autumn 2026". BBC. 22 August 2026. Retrieved 26 August 2026.
