EastEnders is a popular British soap opera that has been captivating audiences since 1985. The show is set in the East End of London, in the fictional borough of Walford, and focuses on the everyday lives of the working-class residents of Albert Square. This traditional Victorian square, with its terrace houses surrounding a park, provides the perfect backdrop for the drama, comedy, and romance that unfolds in each episode.
At the heart of EastEnders are the characters that make up the diverse and complex community of Walford. From the fiery and independent Tanya Lauren Cross, played by Jo Joyner, to the troubled and mysterious Danielle Jones, portrayed by Lauren Rose Crace, the characters in EastEnders are what make the show so compelling. Each character has their own unique story, and as they interact with one another, the result is a rich and intricate web of relationships that keep viewers hooked.
One of the things that sets EastEnders apart from other soap operas is its focus on the working-class experience. The show doesn't shy away from the challenges and struggles that come with living in a working-class community, and it explores these issues with sensitivity and nuance. Whether it's the impact of unemployment, the challenges of raising a family on a tight budget, or the importance of community and friendship, EastEnders offers a thoughtful and authentic portrayal of working-class life. With its compelling characters, engaging storylines, and realistic portrayal of the working-class experience, EastEnders is a must-watch for anyone who loves great drama.
Main Cast of EastEnders
Jo Warne
Peggy Mitchell
Lorna Fitzgerald
Abi Branning
Scott Maslen
Jack Branning
Tamzin Outhwaite
Melanie Owen
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Sean Maguire
Aidan Brosnan
Martin Kemp
Steve Owen
Kate Williams
Liz Turner
Samantha Womack
Ronnie Mitchell
Susan George
Margaret Walker
Glynis Barber
Glenda Mitchell
Pamela Salem
Joanne Francis
Nitin Ganatra
Masood Ahmed
Wendy Richard
Pauline
Michael Higgs
Andy Hunter
Laila Morse
Mo Harris
Nicola Duffett
Debbie Bates
John Altman
Nicholas Charles "Nick" Cotton
Melissa Suffield
Lucy Beale
Charlie Brooks
Janine Malloy
Perry Fenwick
Billy Mitchell
Jessie Wallace
Kat Slater
Kara Tointon
Dawn Swann
Shane Richie
Alfie Moon
Robert Kazinsky
Sean Slater
Ricky Groves
Garry Hobbs
Rudolph Walker
Patrick
Zöe Lucker
Vanessa Gold
Linal Haft
Harry Gold
David Proud
Adam Best
Steven Hartley
Matthew Jackson
Billy Murray
Johnny Allen
Lucy Speed
Natalie Evans
Linda Henry
Shirley Carter
Nina Wadia
Zainab Masood
Cheryl Fergison
Heather Trott
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Michael French
David Wicks
Haluk Bilginer
Mehmet Osman
John Bardon
Jim Branning
Emma Barton
Honey Mitchell
Preeya Kalidas
Amira Masood
Jamie Borthwick
Jay Brown
Jimi Mistry
Fred Fonseca
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Marc Elliott
Syed Masood
Margaret Tyzack
Lydia Simmonds
Heather Chasen
Lydia Simmonds
David Walliams
Ray Collins
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Luke Mably
Ryan
Jody Latham
Rob Grayson
Michele Austin
Gloria Macdonald
Jacqueline Jossa
Lauren Branning
Matilda Ziegler
Donna Ludlow
Nigel Harman
Dennis Rickman
June Brown
Dot Cotton
Molly Conlin
Dotty Cotton
Stephen Lord
Jase Dyer
Natalie Cassidy
Sonia Fowler
Danny Dyer
Mick Carter
Amanda Holden
Carmen
John Hallam
Barnsey Barnes
Letitia Dean
Sharon
Tameka Empson
Kim Fox
Pat Coombs
Marge Green
James Alexandrou
Martin Fowler
Lindsey Coulson
Carol Jackson
Dean Gaffney
Robbie Jackson
Adam Woodyatt
Ian Beale
Devon Anderson
Billie Jackson
Pam St. Clement
Pat Butcher
Steve McFadden
Phil Mitchell
Hannah Waterman
Laura Beale
Kylie Babbington
Jodie Gold
Stefan Booth
Greg Jeremy Jessop
Charlie Jones
Ben Mitchell
Natalia Lipka-Kozanka
Amy Mitchell
Amelie Conway
Amy Mitchell
Joshua Pascoe
Ben Mitchell
Rachel Cox
Lousie Mitchell
Brittany Papple
Lousie Mitchell
Danni Benatar
Lousie Mitchell
Samuel Timson
Jack Evans
Joseph Timson
Jack Evans
Kathryn Apanowicz
Magda Czajkowski
Harry Hickles
Dennis Rickman Jr.
Arian Chikhlia
Kamil Masood
Charlee Hall
Oscar Branning
Neo Hall
Oscar Branning
Gabriel Miller-Williams
Oscar Branning
Joshua Jacobs
George Michael Trott
Ryan
Jimmy
Freya Coltman-West
Aleesha Miller
Phoebe Coltman-West
Aleesha Miller
Louise Plowright
Julie Cooper
Secondary Cast of EastEnders
Carol Harrison
Louise Raymond
Gillian Wright
Jean Slater
Kamil Lipka-Kozanka
Amy Mitchell
Hilda Braid
Nana Moon
Robyn Moore
Shirley Benson
Dilys Laye
Maxine Palmer
Des Coleman
Lenny Wallace
Shirley Cheriton
Debbie Wilkins
Jack Ryder
Jamie Mitchell
Christopher Parker
Spencer Moon
Jane How
Miss Hammond , Jan Hammond , Janet "Jan" Hammond
Debbie Arnold
April Branning
Mohammed George
Gus Smith
James Forde
Liam Butcher
Aftab Sachak
Ashraf Karim
Kathryn Apanowicz
Mags
Delanie Forbes
Cassie Carpenter
Isabella Hegarty
Summer Swann
Rebecca Hegarty
Summer Swann
Harry Swash
Summer Swann
Daisy Fitter
Summer Swann
Emma Herry
Vicki Fowler
Michael-Joel David Stuart
Jordan Johnson
Charnae Leckie
Eleanor Trueman
Stephen Woodcock
Clyde Tavernier
Nisha Kapur
Shireen Karim
Ronny Jhutti
Sohail Karim
Rani Singh
Sufia Karim
Samantha Leigh Martin
Vicki Fowler
Victoria Gould
Polly Becker
Juhaim Choudhury
Davinder 'Nugget' Gulati
Jon Peyton Price
Martin , Martin Fowler
Isabelle Lucas
Jean Hancock
Joseph Gritt
Gobbo
Naomi Osei-Mensah
Nurse
Maggie Ford
Joan Boyd
Ashvin Luximon
Asif Malik
Johnnie Clayton
Reg Cox
Andrew Johnson
Saeed Jeffrey , Saeed Jeffery
Brian Hoskin
Mr. Chumley
Harry Miller
DI Marsh
Mine Keylan
Ayse Osman
Peter Aubrey
Ambulance Attendant
Jeffrey Robert
Ambulance Driver
Ken Wynne
Ernie Mears
David Baukham
Policeman
Malcolm Kaye
Wardrobe Man
Douglas Fielding
Detective Sergeant Quick
Kieran Parkes
Stuart
Jon Glentoran
Alan Grout
Jeannie Taylor
Lil
Kit Jackson
Vicar
Lori Lee
Drag Act
Danny Owen
Singer
Jean Reeve
Shopper
Mark White
Raymond
Judy Liebert
Ruth , Ruth Lyons
Marolyn Gaynor
Barmaid
Natasha Matalon
Little Girl
Garry Freer
Reporter
Jenny Lee
Mrs. Woods
Sharon Baylis
Woman
Winston Crooke
Beresford
Peter Corey
Vic
David Dale
John Fisher
Gordon Case
Neville Agard
Shreela Ghosh
Sue Osman , Shreela Ghosh , Naima Jeffreys , Naima Jeffrey , Naima Jeffery
Sydney Arnold
Mr. Pavasars
Beth Ellis
Jill
Graeme Edler
Michael
Anthony Jackson
Carpet Salesman
Samantha Crown
Annie Smith
Martyn Whitby
Delivery Man
Raymond Brody
Mr. Gill
Charles Murray
Newsreader
Jennie Lee
Mrs. Woods
Jennie Lee
Mrs. Woods
Annabel Mednick
Night nurse , Night Nurse
Marcia Tucker
Day nurse
Sidney Kean
Delivery man , Delivery Man
Gareth Potter
Harry Reynolds , Harry Reynold , Harry
George Bruno Money
Johnny Earthquake
Christopher Karallis
Dave
Philip Brooks
Owen Hughes
Freda Dowie
Clerk
Carry Freer
Reporter
Katherine Parr
Aunty Irene , Auntie Irene
Nigel Humphreys
Police sergeant
Judith Jacob
Health visitor , Carmel Roberts
Vincent Pickering
The Rev Hodges
Graeme Eton
Mr Grant
Paddy Ward
Show Judge
Chua Kahjoo
Chinese man
Alisa Bosschaert
Justine
Lisa Lancashire
Adele
Charlotte Edwards
Gina
Paul Kelly
Social worker
Yvonne Gilan
Mrs McCabe
Steve Swinscoe
Scene of crime officer
Robert Duncan
Fingerprint man
Nick Orchard
Gavin
Bill Rourke
Ambulance man
David McAlister
Dr Blackburn
Chris Sanders
Mr Fenwick
Colin Gourley
Alexander
Barbara Bermel
Patient
Eleanor Rhodes
Tina
Billy Hassan
Rayif
Allan O'Keefe
Mary's father
Cindy Day
Sally
Harriet Cole
Gillian
Joanne Bell
Jude
Pelin Ahmet
Emine
Henry Power
Luke
Colum Gallivan
Oxley
William Boyde
James Wilmott-Brown , James Willmott-Brown
Natasha Knight
Sophie
Madeline Blakeney
June Watkins
Merelina Kendall
Dr Bell
Hugh Martin
Atkinson
Ediz Izzet
Murat , Murat Osman
Ray Blake
Window cleaner
Mark Elstob
Receptionist
Mike Porter
Waiter
Michael Garner
Tel
Pamela Barrie-Rose
Usher
Michael Eaves
Clerk of Court
Nick Reding
Mr Miller
Norman Gregory
Solicitor
Bob Hewis
Ray
Dione Imran
WPC Stewart
Leonard Maquire
Uncle
Hugh Martin
W/O Atkinson
Donna Galbraith
Tracey
Sumar Khan
Farrukh
Tony Wredden
Ashraf Jeffrey
Gary McDonald
Darren
Aaron Carrington
Junior
Suzanne Halstead
Punk girl
Garry Roost
Punk boy
Ian Jentle
Fr Allen
Jill Benedict
Mrs Burton
Ken Sharrock
Derek
Shreela Gosh
Naima Jeffery
Leonard Gregory
D.S. West , DS West
Abbie Knowles
Amy Mitchell
Peter Quince
Marco
Freddie Phillips
Will Mitchell
Sarah Mowat
Registrar
Susan Hughes
CID Officer
Sen Monro
Groundsman
Gillian Kirkpatrick
DI Sara Devenport
Ben Champniss
Shrimpy
Elizabeth Sweet
Marie
Tessa Churchard
Trish Barnes
Alexandra Doyle
Lisa
Frank Kovacs
Policeman
Crawford Logan
Moneylender
David Gillespie
Duncan
Debbie Cameron
Bev Mills
Jayda Mitchell
Pub Customer.
Aditi Bajpai
Midwife
Tim Packham
Man
Janette Sharpe
Paramedic
Graeme Crowther
Mugger
Jude Clark
Aaron Palmer
Jim Dowdall
Bus Driver
Cerith Flinn
Mr. Gethin Pryce
Grace
Janet Mitchell
Martin Anzor
Preston Cooper
Piotr Baumann
Konrad Topolski
Justin Pierre
DC Jimmy Glover
Polly Highton
Mrs. Robyn Lund
Kirsten Obank
Receptionist
Layla Rumi
Lauren
Samantha Dakin
Waitress
Kathleen Bidmead
Tutor , Ruth
Marta Kielkowicz
Nurse Nicole Wade
Nicola Weeks
Nurse Laura Barnes
Matt Slack
PC Gregg Preston
Liz Sutherland
Pru Garcia
Nigel Lister
Waiter
Oli Regan
Hellraiser
Rachel Smyth
Female Interviewee
Patrick Myles
Gary Green
Jack Daniels
Niall
Ace Ruele
Rowan
Matt Jessup
Toby
Shanice Stewart-Jones
Nargis
Paul Bradbury
Jewellery Stall Holder
Samuel James
Jimmie Broome
Katie Neal
Debra Hammond
Joanna Croll
Maggie
Tom Gilling
Kai
Rob Maloney
Volunteer
Maia Watkins
Candice
Jade Matthew
Sarah
David Paisley
Tom Edwards , Clinic Receptionist
Clare James
Gillie
Jeannie Taylore
Lil
Petrina Derrington
Woman
Alexander Wilson
D.C.
Colin McPhillamy
P.C.
Megan Williams
Nancy
Richard Jamieson
Brian
Mike Dowling
John
Billy Clarke
Kevin
John Labanowski
Queenie
Yvonne D'Alpra
Mrs. Ludlow
Mark Duffy
Younger Prison Officer
Karen Archer
Ms. Martin
Ella WIlder
Maxine
Ella Wilder
Maxine
Lyanne Compton
Melody
John Burgess
Mr. Ludlow
Angela Wyndham Lewis
Usher
Simon Carter
Clerk
Wilfred Grove
Jury Foreman
Syd Williams
Rhodes , Mr. Rhodes
Joanne Mapp
Drug Pusher
Gavin Watson
Gang Leader
Peter Crayer
Man in Cafe
Annie Havard
Joan Russell
Lucy Foxwell
Clare
Neil McCaul
Dave Right
Con Chambers
Woodbine
Maggie Wells
Anthea
Nicholas Monu
P.C.
Lorna Barton
Salesgirl
Valerie Bell
Margaret Stone
Sedhar Chozam
Teacher
Virginia Denham
Assistant Registrar
Vicky Murdock
Marie
Bill Bingham
Newsreader
Bobby Collins
Builder
Richard Addison
Fred
Michael Godley
Father Fraser
Vera Jakob
Ada
Saul Jephcott
Danny Whiting
Jane Wood
Headteacher
Neville Watchurst
Vicar
Steve Knowles
P.C.
Dennis Redwood
Stallholder
Virginia Fiol
Hazel
Charon Bourke
Mandy Whiting
Russell Gold
Spyder
Alannah O'Sullivan
Barbara
Phil McDermott
Trevor Short
Mark Thrippleton
Paul Priestly
Bonnie Sullivan
Girl Vagrant
Sarah Swingler
Shirley Bates
Daniel Kruyer
Van Driver
Lee Chappell
Young Man
Tony Stephens
Van Driver
Sonya May
Waitress
Tony Sands
Furtive
Simon Holmes
Man in Street
Martin Gower
Maxwell
Danny Brown
Billy
Richard Walker
D.I. Lancing
Louise Beckett
Nurse , W.P.C.
John Line
Funeral Director
Reverend Plumstead
Neville Watchurst
Neil Phillips
Matthew Taylor
John Rolfe
Alec Carter
Emma Rawson
Librarian
Ruddy L. Davis
Mr. Calder
Cindy O'Callaghan
Stella
Mohammed Ashiq
Parvez
Annie Leon
Baglady , Avis
Robin Griffith
Process Server
Paul Cooper
Chauffeur
David Ellison
Mr Etheridge
Hebe Chitnis
Nasreen Ahmed
Alex Tetteh-Lartey
Pastor
Elma Bettancourt
Gospel Singer
Peggy Phango
Gospel Singer
Judi Lamb
Lesley Fisher
Barry Woolgar
Jenkins
Charlie Hawkins
Greg McIntosh
Frank Coda
Nightwatchman
Steve Gregory
Saxophone
Ronnie Johnson
Guitar
Geoff Dunn
Drums
Laurence Cottle
Bass
Valerie Caren
Doctor
Owen Hatchard
Steve
Mark Sproston
Stuart Kendle
Russell Dixon
Malcolm Kent
Jeremy Hodge
Jamie
Simon Tyrrell
Rob
Kelly Downes
Youth
Guy Manning
Doctor
Paul Rainbow
P.C.
Simon Tyyrell
Rob
Peter Barnes
D.C. Hallum
Shahnaz Pakravan
Headmistress
Ryan James
Detective
Matthew Line
Michael Pariss
Barry McArthur
Waiter
Angela Phillips
Mrs Higson
Michael Chance
Diner
Jason Emmanuel
Diner
Lloyd McGuire
Policeman , PC Williams
John Emms
Pianist , Piano Player
Arthur Kelly
Eric
Andrew Powell
P.C.
Sam Smart
Interviewee
Thomas Marty
Police Sergeant
Lusha Kellgren
Girl in Queen Vic
Nigel Harrison
D.S. Neil Buckle
Sophy Newton
Lucy Penton
Clifford Predgen
Pool Attendant
David Milner
Barry
Mary Miller
Joan Garwood
Ian Thompson
Graham Garwood
Tom Eastwood
Cab Driver
Robert Perkins
D.S.S. Official
Richard Beale
Jackie Stone
Roy Merchant
Boy Vagrant
Angela Catherall
Penny
Melanie Parr
Receptionist
Stewart Harwood
Father Christmas
Edward Farrell
Steven Beale
Jan Graveson
Disa O'Brien
Leroy Golding
Celestine Tavernier
Michael Melia
Eddie Royle
Jacqui Gordon-Lawrence
Etta Tavernier
Marcel Smith
Kofi Tavernier
Mark Bannister
Doctor
Claire Hearnden
Girl 1
Katryna Thomas-Shell
Girl 2
Simon Nagra
D.S. Virdi
Carl Pizzie
Dan Zappieri
Justine Midda
Consultant
Lorraine Sass
Trading Standards Officer
Richard Sandellis
Mr. Williams
Stephen F. Burke
Chris
Patricia Ede
Roma
Keith Hazemore
Policeman
Richard Ashley
Councillor
Richard Sandells
Mr. Williams
Jim Shepley
P.C.
Kate Kenny
Woman Customer
Steven Payne
D.C. Logan
Susan Tordoff
Liz Kelson
Simon Firth
Council Officer
Martha Ross
Martha
Ian Rose
Patrick
Michael Thomas
Stuart
Rebecca Lamb
W.P.C. Jessell
James Carrington
Busker
Daniel Scott-Croxford
Craig
Ben Lobb
P.C.
Tilly Edwards
Nurse One , Nurse
Debra Penny
Nurse Two
Ray Burnside
Police Sergeant
Grant Parsons
Man in Restaurant
Simon Law
P.C. Trustram
Dale Rapley
D.C. Collins
Aron Paramor
Doctor
Patrick Myers
Paramedic
Elaine Collins
Lisa
Priya Bilkhu
Sharmilla Kapoor
Neil Clark
Alistair Matthews
Charlotte Bellamy
Sue Taylor
John Middleton
Doctor
Susan Warren
Nurse
Mark Brett
Desk Sergeant
Doreen Taylor
Maude
Jacqueline Kington
Gloria
Matthew Jay Lewis
Chris Clarke
Mark Kingston
Johnny
Seán Gleeson
Conor Flaherty
Sylvester Williams
Mick McFarlane
Casey Anne Rothery
Lucy Beale
Carissa O'Meara
Courtney Mitchell
Josephine O'Meara
Courtney Mitchell
Stuart Stevens
Steven Beale
Alex Stevens
Peter Beale
Chelsey Paden
Jessie Moore
Natalie Poyser
Nurse
Sally Chattaway
Carla
Rebecca Walker
Deena
Tricia Ford
Lynne
Roger Martin
Mr. Bailey
Louise Barrett
Helen Baxter
Matthew Silver
Ben Mitchell
Alan Hunter
Max Townsend
Richard Driscoll
Alex Healy
Ann Davies
Mrs Barkworth
Laura Rogers
Corrine Mandel
Will Murph
James
Anil Goutam
Ranveer Gulati
Crew of EastEnders
Full backstage crew list →- Released on February 19, 1985