List of EastEnders characters (2002)
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the BBC soap opera EastEnders in 2002, by order of first appearance. Many were introduced by the show's executive producer, John Yorke.
Jack Evans
Jack Evans | |
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EastEnders character | |
Portrayed by | Brodie and Riordan O'Sullivan |
Duration | 2002–2004 |
First appearance | Episode 2236 11 January 2002 |
Last appearance | Episode 2726 10 May 2004 |
Classification | Susie Price |
Jack Evans, played by the
Barry dies early in 2004 and as he had just married Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks), she inherits Barry's estate. When Natalie suspects Janine is responsible for Barry's death, she leaves Walford for a new start with Jack. Before they leave, Natalie and Jack plant a tree in the Square in Barry's name. Jack's last appearance is in May 2004.
Anish Mistry
Anish Mistry | |
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EastEnders character | |
Portrayed by | Ali Zahoor |
Duration | 2002–2003 |
First appearance | Episode 2246 25 January 2002 |
Last appearance | Episode 2474 28 February 2003 |
Classification | Sami Jackson |
Anish Mistry, played by Ali Zahoor, arrives in 2002 with his mother
Minty Peterson
Rick Peterson (better known as Minty), played by
Tom Banks
Tom Banks, played by Colm Ó Maonlaí, is a firefighter who had been friends with Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) when they were young. When he reappears in Walford in 2002, they become close again. The couple begin dating, and despite interference from Sharon's ex-boyfriend Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and Tom's psychotic ex-wife Sadie (Isobel Middleton), they stay together. However, things take a turn for the worse when Tom discovers he has a brain tumour.
Sean Andrews
Sean Andrews | |
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EastEnders character | |
Portrayed by | Oliver Bradley Victor Hunter Harry Hunter |
First appearance | 27 May 2002 |
Last appearance | Episode 2406 5 November 2002 |
Classification | Donna Andrews |
Sean Andrews, played by Oliver Bradley, is the son of
Sean is first mentioned by Trevor's wife
Gus Smith
Gus Smith, played by
.Precious Hudson
Precious Hudson | |
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EastEnders character | |
Portrayed by | Angel Hudson |
Marjorie "Precious" Hudson (also Hulton), played by
Initially Paul is unaware of the fact that Precious is Angel's wife, and so when she makes her amorous intentions towards him clear, he has no qualms whatsoever about having sex with her. When she finally tells him the truth, he is horrified, and petrified of what Angel will do should he discover what had occurred between them. Precious reassures him that their marriage is a sham and promises not to divulge the affair. However, later that night, whilst Paul goes to get a take-away for them, Precious packs her bags and leaves. Paul is frantic, particularly when Angel shows up looking for her. Paul feeds Angel a story and he along with his brother, Anthony (Nicholas Bailey), goes in search of Precious, leaving Angel home alone with their father, Patrick (Rudolph Walker). Paul eventually finds Precious at her mother Estella's (Ellen Thomas) hair salon, and desperately tries to persuade her to return, but she refuses and flees in a taxi. Paul returns home to discover his father bound and gagged by Angel, who is also holding Anthony's girlfriend, Zoe (Michelle Ryan), hostage. Angel attacks Paul, just as Precious walks in the door. She has changed her mind about returning because she loves Paul.
A few days later some shady characters are seen placing a bomb underneath Precious' car – timed to go off half an hour before she is due to be at the solicitor with Angel. However, Precious had put her car into the local mechanics for a service and when it explodes only
Paul and Precious then decide to flee Walford for Spain. However, an altercation at The Queen Victoria public house between the Truemans and the Slaters stalls their departure and after Paul gets into a fight with Garry he is taken away by the police. Meanwhile, Precious, who is waiting for Paul is caught by Angel.
Precious tells Angel she is in love with Paul and wants a divorce. Surprisingly Angel isn't bothered and he tells Precious that he doesn't care enough about her betrayal to kill her and that she can have her divorce. Paul is a different matter, however. He promises that if he ever finds out that she and Paul are together, he will kill him. To protect Paul, Precious is forced to lie. She tells him she isn't in love with him and says she is just using him as an escape from Angel. After which she leaves Walford, leaving Paul with a broken heart.
Juley Smith
Juley Smith | |
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EastEnders character | |
Portrayed by | Opal Smith |
Julius "Juley" Smith, played by
Juley then has a romance with Ruby Allen (Louisa Lytton). Their crush starts on 21 November 2005; however, they really push the limits on 12 December 2005 when they have sex together, despite watchful eye of Ruby's father, Johnny Allen (Billy Murray). The couple do not seem to care about what Johnny thinks, but Juley has a near-fatal encounter with Johnny on 15 December 2005 when Johnny ambushes him with a pair of kitchen scissors, with the intent to harm him. Juley is only saved when Dennis Rickman (Nigel Harman) intervenes. It is subsequently revealed that Juley is working for Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), who is paying him to be with Ruby to antagonise Johnny. Ruby later moves in with Juley.
Juley starts to fall in love with Ruby and decides to call it off with Phil, who orders Juley to give back all the money he has been paid. Juley had put some of the money into his brother Gus's fund to see his dog, Wellard, who has been arrested for biting Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt). Gus catches Juley with the money, and forces Juley into confessing about his working for Phil. In January 2006, Phil wants Juley to end his relationship with Ruby, saying if Juley doesn't end it, he will tell Johnny the truth and Johnny will most likely kill Juley. Juley breaks up with Ruby in the harshest way he can, despite his true feelings. Johnny is released from hospital and finds out about Phil paying Juley. Johnny threatens to kill Juley if he ever goes near Ruby again. Realising he is making a mistake Juley attempts to get Ruby back, and she eventually agrees to try again. However, she realises that she cannot trust him when she finds herself questioning his phone calls. When Ruby returns to Walford after her father's arrest, Juley talks to her in the market to see if she is okay, but is badly beaten by Johnny's employee, Jake Moon (Joel Beckett).
In July 2006 Juley mugs Ruby and hits her, leaving her with a minor injury. He then steals £2000 from her which she was going to use for her holiday with her best friend,
Milton Hibbert
Milton Hibbert | |
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EastEnders character | |
Portrayed by | Eleanor Trueman |
Milton Hibbert, played by
Rebecca Hibbert
Rebecca Hibbert | |
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EastEnders character | |
Portrayed by | Paulette Williams |
First appearance | Episode 2356 12 August 2002 |
Last appearance | Episode 2357 13 August 2002 |
Classification | Eleanor Trueman |
Rebecca Hibbert, played by Paulette Williams, is the daughter of
Joanne Ryan
Joanne Ryan | |||||
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EastEnders character | |||||
Portrayed by | Tara Lynne O'Neill | ||||
Duration | 2002–2003 | ||||
First appearance | Episode 2380 20 September 2002 | ||||
Last appearance | Episode 2573 21 August 2003 | ||||
Classification | Former; regular | ||||
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Joanne Ryan, played by
and has not been seen since.Clive Mitchell
Clive Mitchell | |
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EastEnders character | |
Portrayed by |
Clive Mitchell, portrayed by
) is introduced in 2008. Clive is the only Mitchell out of his brothers to not have any children even though he is married off-screen to a woman named Elaine. Clive only arrives for 2 episodes. Clive has been mentioned a handful of times in the 90s and a brief mention in 2003.Madge Mitchell
Madge Mitchell | |
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EastEnders character | |
Portrayed by | Uncredited |
First appearance | Episode 2387 3 October 2002 |
Last appearance | Episode 2388 4 October 2002 |
Classification |
Madge Mitchell was introduced as part of the Mitchell family and is the great-aunt of Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). She arrives for his daughter Louise Mitchell's (Rachel Cox) naming party and tells stories of the war to people around her and Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor) later reveals she is 100 years old. Madge only arrived for 2 episodes.
Dave Roberts
Dave Roberts | |||||
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Portrayed by | David Kennedy | ||||
First appearance | Episode 2400 25 October 2002 | ||||
Last appearance | Episode 2407 7 November 2002 | ||||
Classification | Former; guest | ||||
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Dave Roberts, played by David Kennedy, is an applicant for the position of bar manager at Peggy Mitchell's (Barbara Windsor) pub, The Queen Victoria. He wins Peggy over by claiming to know her son, Grant (Ross Kemp),[1] and starts the job on 28 October.[2] However, he invites his dodgy friends to the pub, worrying Peggy about the type of customers he may attract.[3]
He makes it up to her by offering to check the
After one of Dave's friends barges into Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) in the pub, Peggy threatens to bar anyone who upsets her regular customers. Later that night, Sam catches Dave scheming with his friends to have a lock-in after hours.[8] She threatens to call the police when they don't leave, but Dave grabs her and starts to pull her shirt off. Sam knees him in the groin and runs away.[9] The next morning, the pub and the living quarters above are found to be trashed. Peggy is angry, but cannot get rid of Dave until his contract ends. Sam urges her to sack him sooner. Later in the bar, Dave starts getting close to Sam, at which point she tells Peggy what had happened the night before. Peggy tells her daughter that Dave won't get away with it.[10]
After Dave's friends cause more havoc in the pub, this time upsetting Roy Evans (Tony Caunter), Dave claims that Walford is "soft" without Phil (Steve McFadden) and Grant around, which enrages Peggy further.[11] Peggy confronts Dave and tells him that she is terminating his contract with immediate effect. When Dave refuses to leave, Peggy tries to round up some of Phil and Grant's associates, but to no avail.[12] When Dave's friends trash the floral tributes to Tom, Roy steps in and tries to stop them, after Sharon (Letitia Dean) becomes distraught at the sight. The rest of Walford's male residents unite to drive the thugs out of town, and they are closely followed by Dave, who tries to steal some money from the pub's till, but is stopped by Sam wielding a baseball bat.[12]
Alfie Moon
Alfie Moon, played by
Chris Wright
Chris Wright | |
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EastEnders character | |
Portrayed by | Tom Roberts |
First appearance | Episode 2415 21 November 2002 |
Last appearance | Episode 2428 13 December 2002 |
Classification | Former; guest |
Chris Wright, played by Tom Roberts, is the original applicant for the job of bar manager of The Queen Victoria public house who is usurped by Alfie Moon (Shane Richie), who uses his name and identity. Chris, running late due to his car breaking down, phones landlady Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor) only to be told by Alfie that the position has been filled. Three weeks later, Chris arrives in Walford to talk to Peggy. Alfie, fearing his facade will be unravelled, thinks of a scheme to get rid of Chris and tells them his grandmother, Nana Moon (Hilda Braid) is Peggy. When Chris confronts Nana about Alfie having his job and insults Alfie, she tells him to leave and threatens to set the dog on him.
Doris Moisey
Doris Moisey | |||||
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EastEnders character | |||||
Portrayed by | Marcia Ashton | ||||
Duration | 2002–2003 | ||||
First appearance | Episode 2419 28 November 2002 | ||||
Last appearance | Episode 2474 28 February 2003 | ||||
Classification | Former; recurring | ||||
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Doris Moisey, played by Marcia Ashton, is a pensioner spinster who meets Jim Branning (John Bardon) at the gym in Walford and sets her sights on him. Doris pesters Jim and even starts going to his house to see him while his wife Dot (June Brown) is away. She sends Jim a Valentine's Day card, and intercepts Dot's card in the post, making Jim think that Dot has forgotten their anniversary.
When Jim hurts his back, Doris gives him a
Spencer Moon
Spencer Moon, played by Christopher Parker, is the brother of Alfie Moon (Shane Richie). He falls for Kelly Taylor (Brooke Kinsella), but she initially refuses his advances. He then has a one-night stand with Vicki Fowler (Scarlett Alice Johnson) which leaves her pregnant. However, Vicki has an abortion. Spencer and Kelly then begin a relationship, but he is heartbroken when she does not return from working in Spain, as she has met someone else.
Nana Moon
Victoria Alice "Nana" Moon, played by
Kate Mitchell
Kate Mitchell, played by Jill Halfpenny, is an undercover policewoman who grows close to Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) to extract a confession of murder from him. However, Phil is innocent, and once the truth is revealed the couple begin a relationship and soon marry. However, the marriage ends, and Kate then has an affair with Den Watts (Leslie Grantham), Phil's arch-rival and the husband of her business partner, Chrissie (Tracy-Ann Oberman).
Ted Mitchell
Ted Mitchell | |
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EastEnders character | |
Portrayed by | John Boswell |
Appears in | Episode 2435 25 December 2002 |
Classification |
Ted Mitchell, portrayed by John Boswell, was introduced as part of the
Vie Mitchell
Vie Mitchell | |||||||
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Portrayed by | Joan Linder | ||||||
Appears in | Episode 2435 25 December 2002 | ||||||
Classification | Former; guest | ||||||
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Vie Mitchell, portrayed by Joan Linder, was introduced as
Dougie Slade
Dougie Slade | |||||
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EastEnders character | |||||
Portrayed by | John Bowler | ||||
Duration | 2002–2003 | ||||
First appearance | Episode 2440 31 December 2002 | ||||
Last appearance | Episode 2454 24 January 2003 | ||||
Classification | Former; guest | ||||
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Detective Sergeant Dougie Slade, played by John Bowler, is a corrupt ex-police officer who was involved in the case which led to Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) being imprisoned for credit card fraud.
When The Queen Victoria pub wins the "East End Pub of the Year Award", Alfie is photographed and appears in the paper. Alfie is still using the false identity of Chris Wright, which he had used to get his job there. When Dougie sees the picture in the paper, he visits Alfie and threatens to expose his true identity unless he steals £4,000 from the cash till at the pub.
Dougie's plan is eventually scuppered when Alfie runs away and Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor), the owner of the pub, catches Dougie helping himself to money from the till. Alfie is exposed afterwards, but still keeps his job at the pub, due to his charm and charisma.
Others
Character | Date(s) | Actor | Circumstances |
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Krystal Cummings | 28 January–1 February | Rula Lenska | The girlfriend of Frank Butcher (Mike Reid). She helps Frank fake his death in order to con expatriates in a property scam. She and Frank try to flee from criminals Neil and Clive, whom Krystal has stolen money from. They find them and demand their money back by holding Frank's ex-wife Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor) hostage. Frank manages to raise the money, but Krystal switches the bags and runs off. Frank chases after Krystal and takes half of the money, which Neil and Clive find and take back. |
Jason | 28 January–1 February | James Taylor | He is the son of Krystal Cummings (Rula Lenska). He falls for Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) but she turns him down. |
Alistair | 28 January–1 February | Michael Jayston | A friend of Frank Butcher (Mike Reid) who Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor) meets and bonds with in Spain. |
Neil | 28 January–1 February | Martin Marquez | A pair of brothers who Krystal Cummings (Rula Lenska) has stolen money from. She tries to flee with her boyfriend Frank Butcher (Mike Reid) but they find them and demand their money back. They kidnap Frank's ex-wife Peggy (Barbara Windsor) and refuse to release her unless Krystal returns their money. Frank brings the money, but Krystal tricks him by switching the bags and runs off. They follow Frank who finds Krystal and they retrieve their money. |
Clive | John Marquez | ||
Alex | 29 January–1 February | Franco Rey | A nightclub owner who Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) works for as a lap dancer. He fires Sam during an argument with her mother Peggy (Barbara Windsor), and later evicts her from her home. |
Cherry | 1 February | Rosabud Melarkey | Girls who Sam Mitchell (Kim Medcalf) brings to lodge with Jason (James Taylor). |
Laurel | Uncredited | ||
Leah | Uncredited | ||
Samir Mistry | 20 June | Andrew Rajan | Nita Mistry's cousin. When Robbie Jackson (Dean Gaffney ) sees Nita and Samir together, He assumes Nita is cheating on him. Nita then explains that Samir is her cousin.
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Estella Hulton | 21 June | Ellen Thomas | The mother of Angel Hudson (Goldie ).
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Jason James | 28 June–23 July (6 episodes) |
Joseph Millson | Lynne Hobbs' (Elaine Lordan) ex-fiancé, who jilted her on their wedding day and fled to Dubai. After a chance meeting, the two rekindle their relationship, as Jason wants to reconcile, and almost persuades her to leave her husband Garry Hobbs (Ricky Groves) and move away with him. Garry finds out and he and Jason fight. After punching Garry, Jason smugly informs him about Lynne's intentions to run away with him. However, Lynne decides to stay, and Jason leaves. |
Mikey Smith | 30 July | Leo Gregory | ). |
Sadie Banks | 5 August–12 September | Isobel Middleton | Sadie is the estranged wife of Tom Banks (Colm Ó Maonlaí). She is unhappy that Tom has moved on with Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) and schemes to split them up by using her daughter Charlotte as an excuse to be a part of Tom's life and lies that Tom is cheating on Sharon with her. She and Charlotte then rent a room at the B&B from Paul Trueman (Gary Beadle). Sadie's games manage to alienate Tom and Sharon from the rest of the square, but they put up a united front against them and Sadie. Sadie, in desperation, menaces Sharon and holds her host in her flat threatening to hurt her unless Tom gets back together with her. Tom and Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) arrive and Sadie looks herself in the bathroom. Tom tries to get her to open the door but she threatens to jump from the window. Tom is able to coax her down by telling to think of Charlotte. Sadie then agrees to get psychiatric help. |
Bridget Banks | 8 November | Mary Larkin | The mother of Tom Banks, who arrives in Walford for his funeral. Following the service, she invites Tom's fiancé Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) to come back to Ireland with her. Sharon declines at first, but decides to join Bridget when she leaves. |
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