Cast and Crew of EastEnders

EastEnders

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

Don Gilet as Lucas Johnson

Don Gilet

Lucas Johnson
Don Gilet's portrayal of Lucas Johnson in the long-running British soap opera "EastEnders" is a masterclass in complex character development. Gilet skillfully navigates the nuances of Lucas's multifaceted personality, from his initial charm and charisma as the new pastor in Walford to the darker, more manipulative aspects of his character as his true nature is revealed. His performance is both chilling and captivating, particularly as Lucas's storyline delves into themes of religious fanaticism, deceit, and violence. Gilet's ability to convey Lucas's inner turmoil and moral ambiguity keeps viewers on edge, creating a character that is at once repulsive for his actions and compelling for his depth. His interactions with other characters are charged with a tension that underscores the duality of Lucas's existence—a man of faith who is also capable of shocking cruelty. Gilet's performance is a highlight of his career and a memorable addition to the "EastEnders" pantheon of villains.
Sandy Ratcliff as Sue Osman

Sandy Ratcliff

Sue Osman
Tom Watt as Lofty Holloway

Tom Watt

Lofty Holloway
Linda Davidson as Mary Smith

Linda Davidson

Mary Smith
Paul J. Medford as Kelvin Carpenter

Paul J. Medford

Kelvin Carpenter
Philip Dowling as Leo Taylor

Philip Dowling

Leo Taylor
Joe Swash as Mickey Miller

Joe Swash

Mickey Miller
Scarlett Alice Johnson as Vicki Fowler

Scarlett Alice Johnson

Vicki Fowler
Nej Adamson as Ali Osmon

Nej Adamson

Ali Osmon , Ali Osman
Jo Joyner as Tanya Lauren Cross

Jo Joyner

Tanya Lauren Cross
Lauren Rose Crace as Danielle Jones

Lauren Rose Crace

Danielle Jones
Larry Lamb as Archie Mitchell

Larry Lamb

Archie Mitchell
Jo Warne as Peggy Mitchell

Jo Warne

Peggy Mitchell
Matt Di Angelo as Deano Wicks

Matt Di Angelo

Deano Wicks
Kellie Shirley as Carly Wicks

Kellie Shirley

Carly Wicks
Charlie Clements as Bradley Branning

Charlie Clements

Bradley Branning
Nina Toussaint-White as Syd Chambers

Nina Toussaint-White

Syd Chambers
Gary Hailes as Barry Clark

Gary Hailes

Barry Clark
Madeline Duggan as Lauren Branning

Madeline Duggan

Lauren Branning
Lorna Fitzgerald as Abi Branning

Lorna Fitzgerald

Abi Branning
Neil McDermott as Ryan Malloy

Neil McDermott

Ryan Malloy
Louisa Lytton as Ruby Allen

Louisa Lytton

Ruby Allen
Scott Maslen as Jack Branning

Scott Maslen

Jack Branning
Shona McGarty as Whitney Carter

Shona McGarty

Whitney Carter , Whitney Dean
Michelle Ryan as Zoe Slater

Michelle Ryan

Zoe Slater
Janet Dibley as Lorna Cartwright

Janet Dibley

Lorna Cartwright
Derek Martin as Charlie Slater

Derek Martin

Charlie Slater
Brooke Kinsella as Kelly Taylor

Brooke Kinsella

Kelly Taylor
Lucy Benjamin as Lisa Fowler

Lucy Benjamin

Lisa Fowler
Tamzin Outhwaite as Melanie Owen

Tamzin Outhwaite

Melanie Owen
Clare Wilkie as Sandra di Marco

Clare Wilkie

Sandra di Marco
Nicola Stapleton as Mandy Salter

Nicola Stapleton

Mandy Salter
Hilda Braid as Nana Moon

Hilda Braid

Nana Moon
Sean Maguire as Aidan Brosnan

Sean Maguire

Aidan Brosnan
Martin Kemp as Steve Owen

Martin Kemp

Steve Owen
Kate Williams as Liz Turner

Kate Williams

Liz Turner
Gary Beadle as Paul Trueman

Gary Beadle

Paul Trueman
Samantha Womack as Ronnie Branning

Samantha Womack

Ronnie Branning , Ronnie Mitchell
Mark Monero as Steve Elliot

Mark Monero

Steve Elliot
Rita Simons as Roxy Mitchell

Rita Simons

Roxy Mitchell , Roxanne Lizette "Roxy" Mitchell
Elaine Lordan as Lynne Hobbs

Elaine Lordan

Lynne Hobbs
Barbara Keogh as Lilly Mattock

Barbara Keogh

Lilly Mattock
Susan George as Margaret Walker

Susan George

Margaret Walker
Raji James as Ash Ferreira

Raji James

Ash Ferreira
Leslie Grantham as Den Watts

Leslie Grantham

Den Watts
Glynis Barber as Amy Mitchell

Glynis Barber

Amy Mitchell , Glenda Mitchell
Marc Bannerman as Gianni di Marco

Marc Bannerman

Gianni di Marco
Rudolph Walker as Patrick Trueman

Rudolph Walker

Patrick Trueman , Patrick
Pamela Salem as Joanne Francis

Pamela Salem

Joanne Francis
Cliff Parisi as Minty Peterson

Cliff Parisi

Minty Peterson
Liam Bergin as Danny Mitchell

Liam Bergin

Danny Mitchell , Danny Nicholas Mitchell
Anna Wing as Lou Beale

Anna Wing

Lou Beale
Nitin Ganatra as Masood Ahmed

Nitin Ganatra

Masood Ahmed
Lacey Turner as Stacey Fowler

Lacey Turner

Stacey Fowler , Stacey Slater , Stacey Branning
Kim Medcalf as Sam Mitchell

Kim Medcalf

Sam Mitchell
Michael Higgs as Andy Hunter

Michael Higgs

Andy Hunter
Laila Morse as Mo Harris

Laila Morse

Mo Harris
Anita Dobson as Angie Watts

Anita Dobson

Angie Watts
Shana Swash as Demi Miller

Shana Swash

Demi Miller
Nicola Duffett as Debbie Bates

Nicola Duffett

Debbie Bates
Ian Lavender as Derek Harkinson

Ian Lavender

Derek Harkinson
Bobby Davro as Vinnie Monks

Bobby Davro

Vinnie Monks
Jimmy Yuill as Victor Brown

Jimmy Yuill

Victor Brown
Oscar James as Tony Carpenter

Oscar James

Tony Carpenter
Josie Lawrence as Manda Best

Josie Lawrence

Manda Best
Wendy Richard as Pauline Fowler

Wendy Richard

Pauline Fowler , Pauline
Louise Jameson as Rosa

Louise Jameson

Rosa
Ben Hardy as Peter Beale

Ben Hardy

Peter Beale
Ray Panthaki as Ronny Ferreira

Ray Panthaki

Ronny Ferreira
Michael Cashman as Michael Cashman

Michael Cashman

Michael Cashman , Colin Russell
Ameet Chana as Adi Ferreira

Ameet Chana

Adi Ferreira
Melissa Suffield as Lucy Beale

Melissa Suffield

Lucy Beale
Angela Wynter as Yolande Trueman

Angela Wynter

Yolande Trueman
Charlie Brooks as Janine Malloy

Charlie Brooks

Janine Malloy
Maggie O'Neill as Suzy Branning

Maggie O'Neill

Suzy Branning
Perry Fenwick as Billy Mitchell

Perry Fenwick

Billy Mitchell
Nick Berry as Simon 'Wicksy' Wicks

Nick Berry

Simon 'Wicksy' Wicks
Jessie Wallace as Kat Slater

Jessie Wallace

Kat Slater
Kara Tointon as Dawn Swann

Kara Tointon

Dawn Swann
Shane Richie as Alfie Moon

Shane Richie

Alfie Moon
Robert Kazinsky as Sean Slater

Robert Kazinsky

Sean Slater
Ray Brooks as Joseph "Joe" Macer

Ray Brooks

Joseph "Joe" Macer
Ricky Groves as Garry Hobbs

Ricky Groves

Garry Hobbs
Laurie Brett as Jane Beale

Laurie Brett

Jane Beale
Jake Wood as Jackson

Jake Wood

Jackson , Max Branning
Zöe Lucker as Vanessa Gold

Zöe Lucker

Vanessa Gold
John Altman as Nick Cotton

John Altman

Nick Cotton , Nicholas Charles "Nick" Cotton
Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Mitchell

Gillian Taylforth

Kathy Mitchell , Kathy Cotton , Kathy Beale , Kathy
Linal Haft as Harry Gold

Linal Haft

Harry Gold
David Proud as Adam Best

David Proud

Adam Best
Steven Hartley as Matthew Jackson

Steven Hartley

Matthew Jackson
Billy Murray as Johnny Allen

Billy Murray

Johnny Allen
Craig Fairbrass as Dan Sullivan

Craig Fairbrass

Dan Sullivan

Kamil Lipka-Kozanka

Amy Mitchell

Robyn Moore

Shirley Benson

Dilys Laye

Maxine Palmer

Hannah Waterman

Laura Beale

Des Coleman

Lenny Wallace

Shirley Cheriton

Debbie Wilkins

Jack Ryder

Jamie Mitchell

Christopher Parker

Spencer Moon

Ross Davidson

Andy O'Brien

Jane How

Miss Hammond , Jan Hammond , Janet "Jan" Hammond

Debbie Arnold

April Branning

Kylie Babbington

Jodie Gold

Crew of EastEnders

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