Beale family
Beale family | |||||
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EastEnders family | |||||
First appearance | Episode 1 19 February 1985 | ||||
Created by | Tony Holland and Julia Smith | ||||
Introduced by | Julia Smith | ||||
Duration | 1985–present | ||||
Spin-offs | "CivvyStreet" | ||||
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The Beales and the Fowlers are a fictional family in the
The Beale family have been rejuvenated several times. In 2004,
The Beales and Fowlers are one of EastEnders most iconic families and have been a major part of the show since its inception in 1985. They have been known for their ownership and occupation of some of the Square's businesses including a café, launderette and a fruit stall which have become historical references to show. The Beales and Fowlers are characterized as a traditional "East-end family" and have been known for representing the show in some of its classical storylines, which have brought the show some of its highest viewers. These include their rivalry with the
Members of the Beale family currently in EastEnders as of 2024 include Ian, Peter, Bobby, Martin and Martin's daughter
Creation
The Beale and Fowler family were one of the shows original family. The family was created by
From 1994, with EastEnders was airing three episodes per week, and a number of new characters were introduced around this time. Amongst these was David Wicks, played by Michael French, the eldest son of Pete, and Ian's half-brother, from his marriage to Pat some 30 years earlier.[17] Patsy Palmer was cast as Bianca Jackson, who was unknowingly the daughter of David.[18] Lucy and Peter were introduced as the twin children of Ian and Cindy Beale, born in December 1993 played by Eva and Francis Brittin-Snell.[19]
Pete Beale, meanwhile, had made his final appearance in May 1993 and news of his death in a car crash reached Albert Square seven months later. Arthur Fowler, his brother-in-law, died suddenly in May 1996. Pete and Pauline's mother Lou died of natural causes in the summer of 1988.
In 1996, Casey Anne Rothery and Alex Stevens took on the roles of Lucy and Peter, however, Peter was recast in 1998 to Joseph Shade. Rothery and Shade remained in the show until 2004, when the characters were recast to
In 2011, it was announced that Hetti Bywater would be playing the role of Lucy from January 2012.[22] Peter returned in 2013, played by Ben Hardy.[23] Bobby was recast to Rory Stroud and Mimi Keene joined the show as Cindy Beale's youngest daughter, Cindy. Bosses described Cindy as a "magnet for trouble" and "shares many similarities with her late mother" as well as "cheeky and hugely likeable, the mischievous teen has no fears or inhibitions and will shake up life for the Beales and the Square in general".[24][25] Martin, Sonia and Rebecca returned to the show in 2014. Natalie Cassidy reprised the role of Sonia whilst Martin and Rebecca were recast to James Bye and Jasmine Armfield respectively. Rebecca is described as "a well-behaved teenager, but is also a little fighter. A bright child who is passionate about music" who "wants to do well in life and make her parents proud, but it's this determination that will be the making or undoing of her".[26][27]
Storylines
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Before the show began, the Beale family consisted of head of the family
At first, the family consisted of head of the family Lou Beale, Pete and Pauline. Pete and his wife, Kathy, had a teenage son, Ian. Pauline was married to Arthur Fowler and had 2 teenage children, Mark and Michelle. Their youngest son,
Michelle jilted her fiancé,
Pete and Kathy's marriage broke down at the end of the 1980s following her rape by
Ian bought Sue and Ali Osman's café on Bridge Street and became besotted with new market trader Cindy Williams. They eventually married, Ian thinking that Cindy was carrying his baby, but the baby was actually Simon's. Steven Beale was born on Boxing Day 1989, and Cindy confessed to Ian who, in a drunken frenzy, crashed his van and ended up in hospital, and Cindy and Wicksy ran away with Steven.
Mark revealed that he was
Ian set up a new restaurant, The Meal Machine, with
Michelle's close friendship with
Kathy starts a relationship with Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), opposed by Pauline until she figured out what sort of person Pete was and realised that Kathy was happy with Phil. Grant obtains a tape of a drunk Michelle and Sharon's recorded conversation about Sharon's affair with Phil, which Grant plays at Kathy and Phil's engagement party (see Sharongate). Kathy and Michelle's relationship becomes strained, but they soon make up. Michelle graduates from University with a B.A. and Kathy secretly marries Phil in early 1995. Their son, Ben, is born a year later – meaning that Kathy has finally given birth to her third child, an incredible 27 years after giving birth for the second time.
Mark meets Ruth Aitken, a Scottish nanny, and they marry. Michelle, pregnant with Grant Mitchell's baby, and Vicki moved to America. Cindy has another affair with Ian's half-brother David Wicks, who is revealed as Bianca Jackson father. Ian is forced to deal with Kathy expecting Phil's baby and she gives birth to Ben Mitchell. Arthur is imprisoned when he is falsely accused of stealing local money and is framed by Willy Roper. He suffers a mental breakdown, which leads to his eventual death. Ian is shot, but survives and is discovered Cindy hired a hitman. Mark's second marriage later collapses.
Martin starts hanging around with a gang, who cause trouble and Martin is arrested and placed under the supervision of a social worker. Bianca marries
Kathy moves to South Africa following her marriage breakdown, but returns for Ian's wedding to
In 2002, a 12-year-old Steven finds out Ian is not his biological father and goes to live with Simon in New Zealand. Ian marries
Pauline reluctantly marries Joe Macer in February 2006. When Joe could not decide between his marriage to Pauline and friendship with Bert, she threw him out. Joe responded by hitting Pauline with a frying pan and she subsequently died on Christmas Day 2006, of a brain injury caused by the blow. Joe died soon after in January 2007 but not before confessing to Pauline's murder.
Mark married Lisa Fowler in April 2002, but she left him for Phil Mitchell (the father of her daughter Louise) within months. Soon after, Mark discovered that his HIV medication was no longer working, and he left Walford in February 2003. Fourteen months later Pauline received that news that Mark had died of an AIDS-related illness.
Martin ran over Jamie Mitchell in December 2002. After Jamie died in hospital from his injuries a few days later, Martin was sentenced to four months in youth custody. A year later, 19-year-old Martin married Jamie's ex-girlfriend Sonia Jackson.
Pauline marries Joe Macer in February 2006, but they separate after a few months, and Pauline dies on Christmas Day after collapsing in the Square. It is later revealed that Joe – who kills himself – had attacked her after making a brief return to Albert Square to confront her. Martin, Rebecca, and Sonia leave the Square soon after Pauline dies, and Ian and his family move into her house.
In 2007, a 17-year-old Steven returned to Walford and proceeded to stalk Ian, having first used the internet to contact his siblings which the pretence that he was Ian's first wife Cindy, who had died in November 1998. Ian was held hostage for several weeks whilst Steven rejoined the family, poisoning Lucy's mind against her father in the process. When Steven's deception was revealed, Ian's wife Jane was accidentally shot and needed an emergency hysterectomy. Whilst Jane was devastated that she was now unable to conceive, Ian eventually forgave Steven, but when Steven helped Lucy run away, Ian banished him for good. In 2010, Ian planned for Jane to adopt Bobby, which would give her full legal rights to him.
Ian and Jane's marriage was marred with various affairs on both sides and in May 2011 Jane left Walford to avoid upsetting Bobby with her and Ian's constant fighting. By this time Lucy had already left as Ian could not control her rebellious behaviour and Peter joined her in Devon four months later. Alone with Bobby, Ian became depressed until he was reunited with Mandy Salter, his girlfriend from two decades before. The two began a relationship but a one-night stand with Ricky destroyed his marriage to Bianca as she drove him away from Walford and Ian was left unable to trust her. Despite this, Ian and Mandy decided to get married when she confided in him about her deceased daughter, who was fathered by Ricky in 1994 and she apologised for the betrayal. To impress Mandy, Ian bought the cafe back, once again adding it to his empire. This disgusted Lucy, who had returned to Walford and quickly disliked Mandy. Unfortunately, numerous pressures added strain to the relationship- trust issues, Lucy's interfering, money woes and the revelation that Ian's brother Ben had murdered Heather Trott- and Mandy, seeing that Ian was ready to give up his daughter for her, left him on their wedding day in May 2012.
Upon Mandy's departure, Ian suffered a breakdown and went missing from Albert Square for several weeks, leaving Lucy to look after Bobby and the businesses. Upon his return, Lucy forced her father to sign all of his businesses and the family home to her in case he ever disappeared again. Eventually, Ian did return to his normal state and began a relationship with Denise Fox whilst opening a new restaurant in the process. In 2013, Peter returns to Walford for the restaurant's grand opening. Bobby started a relationship with Tiffany (despite their blood relation), to their parent's displeasure. In August 2013, Cindy Williams arrived in Walford to live with the Beale family, however Peter was not pleased by her presence. It is later revealed that this is because Cindy knew that Peter's friend from Devon had died whilst swimming, and Peter suffered from survivor's guilt as a result. David returned to Walford in September that year, hoping to reunite with Carol despite her relationship with Masood Ahmed. Eventually, the former couple reconciled but Carol ended her relationship with David on their wedding day when she realised that he still had trouble with commitment, with David subsequently moving to Florida.
In 2014, Jane Beale returns to
Jane leaves Walford with Bobby to overcome their grief away from Ian. Peter moves back in with Ian when his relationship with Lola hits a rough patch. DC
Various suspects, including Max,
Martin's wife Sonia, who has been visiting her mother Carol Jackson to help her with her breast cancer, reestablishes herself in Walford and begins running a 'Fat Blasters' club to helping women lose weight. She feels insecure in her marriage and Martin pays little attention to her. She collapses after a dodgy gastric band implant in Bulgaria, and Martin returns to find her being rushed to hospital. Meanwhile, Bianca finally decides to leave Walford for a fresh start in Milton Keynes with Tiffany, Morgan and her boyfriend Terry Spraggan. Since then, Liam has assisted Cindy in raising Beth.
In 2015, Lucy's murder storyline reaches a climax, leaving several characters as potential culprits. During the final scene of the flashback episode which aired on 19 February 2015 to mark EastEnders thirtieth anniversary, it was revealed that Bobby had accidentally killed his sister when he threw her jewellery box at her head, upset at the constant rows she caused. Bobby's crime was discovered by Jane who immediately concealed the murder in order to protect her son. Ian discovers the truth on the day of his wedding to Jane; though grief-stricken, he does forgive his wife and son. However, Peter is unable to do so and moves to New Zealand with a pregnant Lauren. Before he leaves, he and Bobby make amends.
Also during the anniversary episode, Kathy Beale made a shock return when she met up with Phil Mitchell, despite the fact that she was believed to have died in 2006. It was shown that Phil had been providing Kathy with money, although he refused to help her any further.
Martin and Sonia's marital turmoil upsets Rebecca and she is unhappy to learn of her mother's lesbian relationship with Tina Carter, especially when Tina unveils details of their sex life in front of her. She briefly goes through a goth phase and insists on being called by her original name of Chloe, in order to help establish her identity. Martin is also unhappy at the news although he and Sonia have a one-night stand in May 2015 to Tina's disgust. This potentially ruins Ian and Jane's attempts to adopt Beth, a move which Cindy only reluctantly allowed. Cindy changes her mind about Ian and Jane adopting Beth and threatens to expose Bobby as their sister's killer if they do not let her give up Beth. Ian and Jane try to persuade Cindy not to, but in the end, they arrange for Beth to live with TJ in Milton Keynes. Ian throws Cindy out and she stays secretly with Liam until Carol finds out. Jane pays Carol to look after Cindy, not wanting to lose another daughter. When Cindy discovers this, she skips attending her school prom and gets into a car with 2 strange men and Liam alerts Ian and Jane. When Cindy is found safe, she initially refuses to live with Ian and Jane, but Liam persuades her and Ian and Cindy make up. Cindy and Liam leave for Germany.
Ian and Bobby leave Walford whilst Max's trial happens. A heavily pregnant Lauren Branning returns to support Max and gives birth to Peter's son,
Stacey gives birth to a son,
Martin struggles to accept Bex dating Shakil.
In December 2016, Max returns to Walford and appears to forgive the Beales for the events of the previous year, to their relief although it is apparent that Max is not telling the truth. In addition, Michelle Fowler returns to Walford after 21 years away and whilst Ian, Sharon and Martin are very happy to see her, she clashes with her sister-in-law
Bex begins to develop feelings for her teacher Mr. Pryce and she makes a move on him, which he reciprocates. However, he rebuffs all other advances and begins a relationship with Bex's mother Sonia. When she discovers what has happened, she attacks Mr. Pryce and he leaves for good. Shakil is horrified to learn what happened and wants to reunite with Bex, however this never happens.
Ian and Jane remain unaware that Max is plotting revenge against them and try to move on with their lives. Although shocked to discover that Lauren and Steven are an item, Ian and Jane allow them to move into the Beale house with Louie, and Lauren grows close to them both. Lauren tells Ian that she left Peter because he was going off the rails in New Zealand, involved in drugs and alcohol. Steven grows paranoid that Lauren no longer loves him and bugs her phone to keep track of her movements. Believing that Lauren is cheating on him, he bugs her phone to track her location and when Lauren insists that she does not want more children, he pokes holes in their condoms to trap her jerk falling pregnant. Steven then begins an affair with Abi Branning when he discovers that Lauren has aborted their child. He then tells her and his family that he has terminal cancer, devastating Ian at the thought of losing another child and Lauren stays with him; however, he is lying and Abi helps him with his scheme. Max discovers the truth and as an act of revenge, sets fire to the restaurant and leaves Jane and Steven inside to burn to death. Both escape the flames but Steven later succumbs to a liver bleed following a previous altercation with Max and dies in hospital. The truth of his lies are revealed and only Abi attends his funeral. Max later threatens to harm Bobby and forces Jane to flee Walford in October 2017, unintentionally abandoning her husband in the process. Ian eventually discovers the truth about Max's deceit when Max tries to persuade him to sell his businesses and then decides to strangle Ian with some tinsel. He is saved by Lauren's timely arrival. Max's ex-wife Tanya tells Ian and Stacey the truth about Max's lies and Max's involvement in Jane's departure. Ian and Max fight in the square.
Steven and Abi's daughter, Abi Branning Jr, is born in late December 2017 after her mother falls off a roof and dies. She is raised by her grandfather Max and great aunt Rainie Cross.
Martin and Stacey decide to try for a baby and Stacey falls pregnant; despite concerns for her mental health, Stacey has no problems and gives birth to a daughter whom she names
Kathy comes face to face with James Wilmott-Brown again after 25 years and he her that he is dying. Kathy is unable to forgive him and forces him away from her. Ben and Ian both confront Wilmott-Brown for raping Kathy, which he continues to deny.
In 2018, Ian comes face to face with his ex-wife Mel Owen again and attempts to woo her, although they fail. Ian decides to reopen the restaurant with Masood Ahmed but problems arise when he kisses Kathy. Ian and Masood maintain a working relationship and become frenemies.
Michelle faces problems when she agrees to tutor Hunter Owen, however he lies that she has abused him. Mel and Michelle have a furious showdown and although the truth is revealed, Michelle decides to leave Walford.
The Beale Empire
Since 1939, the Beales own the market stall in Walford. Local miser Ian Beale, is the owner of Meal Machine before the business dissolves and the Arches garage for a while before Phil Mitchell buys it again. Ian owns several other businesses: the market stall, Bridge Street Café ("Kathy's", 1990–2011, 2016– "Mandy's", 2012, "Cindy's" 2012–2016), Fit For a Queen (part of Masala Queen, 2008–2011), Beale's Plaice (since 1995, briefly named Peter's Place in 1997) and Beale's Restaurant (2014–2017; previously Ian Beale@Le Square, 2013, and Scarlett's, 2013–2014). In 2012, Ian signs all his businesses and properties, including 45 Albert Square, to his daughter Lucy Beale, who is also a landlord of many flats in George Street. They are eventually returned to Ian.
Ian also owns
Year | Title | Owner(s) |
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1939–Present | Fruit and vegetable market stall | Pete Beale (until 1993) Ian Beale (1993, 2007–2013) David Wicks (1993) Mark Fowler (1993–2002) Martin Fowler (2002–2007, 2015–present) Peter Beale (2013–2015) |
2020–2021 | The Queen Victoria | Ian Beale (2020–2021) |
1989–2011, 2012–2017, 2017–present | Kathy's Café | Ian Beale (1989–1991, 1995–2000, 2004–2011, 2012, 2013–2017) Kathy Beale (1989–1995, 2017–present) Laura Beale (2004) Jane Beale (2004–2011) Lucy Beale (2012–2013) |
1995–2000, 2002–2017, 2018–present | Beale's Plaice (fish and chip shop) | Ian Beale (1995–2000, 2002–2012, 2013–2017, 2018–present) Lucy Beale (2012–2013) |
2008–2011 | Masala Queen (Indian food service) | Ian Beale (2008–2011) Jane Beale (2008–2011) |
2013–2022 | Walford East (restaurant) | Ian Beale (2013–2022) Jane Beale (2014–2017) |
2014 | Deals On Wheels (car lot) | David Wicks (1993–1996, 2014) |
2014 | LB Lettings (lettings agency) | Lucy Beale (2014) |
2019–present | The Prince Albert (gay bar) | Kathy Beale (2019–present) |
Family members
- Unknown
- Dolly Beale (deceased)
- Kenneth Beale (deceased)
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- Sean Flaherty
- Eamonn Flaherty, married to Brenda Flaherty
- Conor Flaherty, son of Maggie and Sean Flaherty, married to Geraldine Flaherty
- Mary Flaherty, daughter of Conor and Geraldine
- Unnamed child of Conor and Ruth Fowler
- Tommy Flaherty
- John Flaherty
- Harry Beale
- Ronnie Beale(deceased), married to Gail
- Norma Beale
- Kenny Beale, married to Barbara
- Elizabeth Beale
- Pauline Beale (deceased)[38] married to Arthur Fowler (deceased)[39] and Joe Macer (deceased)
- Michelle Fowler,[42] married to George Holloway and Tim Andrews
- Vicki Fowler,[43] daughter of Michelle and Den Watts (deceased)[44]
- Mark Fowler, son of Michelle and Grant Mitchell[45]
- Martin Fowler,[46] twice married to Sonia Jackson,[47] married to Stacey Slater and Ruby Allen
- Bex Fowler, daughter of Martin and Sonia
- Hope Fowler, daughter of Martin and Stacey
- Unnamed child of Martin and Ruby
- Pete Beale (deceased),[48] married to Pat Harris (deceased)[49] and Kathy Hills[50]
- David Wicks, son of Pete and Pat, married to Lorraine Foster
- Bianca Jackson,[51] daughter of David and Carol Jackson,[52] twice married to Ricky Butcher[53]
- Liam Butcher, son of Bianca and Ricky
- Keegan Baker
- Morgan Butcher, son of Bianca and Ray Dixon
- Joe Wicks,[54] son of David and Lorraine
- Karen Wicks (deceased), daughter of David and Lorraine
- Bianca Jackson,[51] daughter of David and Carol Jackson,[52] twice married to Ricky Butcher[53]
- Ian Beale,[55] son of Pete and Kathy, married to Cindy Williams,[56] Mel Healy (deceased), Laura Dunn (deceased),[57] Jane Collins[58] and Sharon Watts
- Peter Beale,[59] son of Ian and Cindy
- Louie Beale, son of Peter and Lauren Branning
- Lucy Beale (deceased),[60] daughter of Ian and Cindy
- Bobby Beale,[61] son of Ian and Laura, adopted by Jane
- Peter Beale,[59] son of Ian and Cindy
- David Wicks, son of Pete and Pat, married to Lorraine Foster
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In addition to the Beales, Lou's cousin Nellie Ellis resided with the Fowlers for a period of time in the 1990s. Similarly, Arthur Fowler's aunt Betty from Leigh-on-Sea was frequently mentioned, before appearing for Arthur's funeral in 1996.
Before the mention of Harry, Ronnie, Norma and Kenny, there were three other children — Keith, Paul and Shirley — who had moved away to Romford and Eastbourne before the series began. In 2000, an EastEnders book was published entitled EastEnders Who's Who. The book referred to the existence of Ronnie and yet another child, Maureen, who had both died.[62] Harry and Dora were not mentioned in the book and neither Maureen or Dora have been mentioned or seen on-screen, either in the serial itself or EastEnders: Civvy Street. Also mentioned in July 1985 were two cousins from Basildon, Gary and Janine, who were also forgotten in favour of other relatives. Albert Beale's aunt, Dolly Beale, was also mentioned in the EastEnders novels.
See also
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