Albert Square is about to crown a new Queen of The Vic, as Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) and Elaine Knight (Harriet Thorpe) ...

Ross Davidson's character, Andy O'Brien, a gentle-natured nurse, made EastEnders history by becoming the first character ever ...

Andy O'Brien, portrayed by Ross Davidson, was a gentle-natured nurse who made EastEnders history as the first character to be ...

From treasured icons who have sadly passed away, to cast members who achieved Hollywood fame or completely stepped away from the limelight, here's a glimpse at the original EastEnders cast and their ...

A gossip with a heart of gold, Ethel Skinner was a former music hall star who brought old-school charm to Walford. Her most ...

Reid joined EastEnders in 1987, quickly turning Frank into one of the show's most popular characters. Actress Pam St Clement, who played Frank's wife Pat for many years ... a great man and our ...

EastEnders fans are speculating the return of beloved character Shirley Carter, played by Linda Henry, as part of Phil Mitchell's ongoing mental health plot. Shirley left Walford in December 2022 ...

EastEnders stalwart Pam St Clement has etched her name into soap history with her iconic role as the bold and brassy Pat Butcher. Known for her flamboyant fashion sense and statement earrings ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Famous costumes worn by characters in EastEnders ... exhibition. Pat Butcher's famously oversized earrings, Frank Butcher's spinning bow tie, Kat Slater's leopard print coat, Shirley Carter's ...

Actress Pam St Clement has lifted the lid on the unusual inspiration she used for her iconic character Pat Butcher on EastEnders. The 82-year-old actress famously portrayed the bolshy barmaid on ...

Johnny Allen in EastEnders. Johnny's savage killing of Andy was just the start of his reign in Walford, as it transpired he had history with Pat Evans ... bully niece Shirley (Linda Henry ...