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''EastEnders'' is a BBC soap opera that first aired on 19 February 1985. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in 2022, in order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the show's senior executive producer, Kate Oates, executive producer, Jon Sen, or his successor, Chris Clenshaw. The first character to be introduced is Nina Gupta (Hersha Verity) in February, who was introduced as the new GP. Lewis Butler (Aidan O'Callaghan), a man that Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) hires as the manager of her bar, was introduced in April, and Omar Lye-Fook debuted in July as Avery Baker, the brother of established character Mitch Baker (Roger Griffiths). He was followed by his sons, Finley (Ashley Byam) and Felix (Matthew James Morrison). Nina's stepson, Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara), was also introduced in July. Suki Panesar's (Balvinder Sopal) husband and the father of the Panesar children, Nish (Navin Chowdhry), made his debut in September and Reiss Col ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
EastEnders
''EastEnders'' is a British television soap opera created by Julia Smith (producer), Julia Smith and Tony Holland which has been broadcast on BBC One since February 1985. Set in the fictional borough of Walford in the East End of London, the programme follows the stories of local residents and their families as they go about their daily lives. Within eight months of the show's original launch, it had reached the number one spot in BARB's television ratings, and has consistently remained among the top-rated series in Britain. Four ''EastEnders'' episodes are listed in the all-time top 10 List of most watched television broadcasts in the United Kingdom#Most watched programmes, most-watched programmes in the UK, including the number one spot, when over 30 million watched the 1986 Christmas Day episode. ''EastEnders'' has been EastEnders in popular culture, important in the history of British television drama, tackling many subjects that are considered to be controversial or taboo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Finlay Baker
Finlay Baker is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', played by Ashley Byam. The character and casting was announced in June 2022 and he made his first appearance on 7 July 2022. Finlay and his brother Felix Baker (Matthew James Morrison) were introduced as the sons of Avery Baker (Omar Lye-Fook) and the nephews of established character Mitch Baker (EastEnders), Mitch Baker (Roger Griffiths). Finlay, Felix and Avery were introduced by ''EastEnders'' executive producer Chris Clenshaw as the first of several new characters to be introduced to the soap. Byam was happy to join the soap, having grown up watching it, and felt that his hard work as an actor had paid off when he was cast. Finlay was characterised as being close with Felix and being cheeky and charming. Finlay's initial storyline involved moving to Walford after the death of Avery and starting a market stall. Finlay is involved in conflict when he bonds and later has sex with Dotty Cotton (Milly Zero) ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonia Fowler
Sonia Fowler (also Jackson) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', played by Natalie Cassidy. Her first appearance was on and she departed on She returned briefly in 2010 along with other members of the Jackson family, and re-appeared in the soap from and again in January 2011. Sonia returned as a permanent character on , as part of a storyline that saw her mother Carol Jackson (Lindsey Coulson) develop breast cancer. Cassidy took maternity leave in 2016 and Sonia left on 20 September 2016 for her dream job in Kettering. Cassidy made two guest stints during her maternity leave, on 25 December 2016 via webcam and for a three episode arc from 14 to 18 April 2017. She returned full-time on 27 June 2017. On 29 December 2020, it was announced that Cassidy would take an extended break from the show, with Sonia set to leave the Square to return in spring 2021. She departed on 8 January and returned on 16 April. In 2024, Cassidy took another break from the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
June Brown
June Muriel Brown (16 February 1927 – 3 April 2022) was an English actress and author. She was best known for her role as Dot Cotton on the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'' (1985–1993; 1997–2020). In 2005, she won Best Actress at the Inside Soap Awards, ''Inside Soap'' Awards and received the British Soap Award for Outstanding Achievement, Lifetime Achievement award at the 2005 British Soap Awards. Brown was appointed a Order of the British Empire, Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2008 Birthday Honours for services to drama and to charity, and promoted to an OBE in the 2022 New Year Honours. In 2009, she was nominated for the British Academy Television Award for Best Actress, BAFTA TV Award for Best Actress, making her the second performer to receive a BAFTA nomination for their work in a soap opera, after Jean Alexander. In February 2020, at the age of 93, she announced that she had left ''EastEnders'' permanently. Early life Brown was born on 16 Feb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dot Cotton
Dorothy "Dot" Cotton (also Branning) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', portrayed by June Brown. In a special episode entitled ''EastEnders: Dot's Story'' (2003) a young Dot was played by Tallulah Pitt-Brown in flashbacks. A tragicomic character, Dot was known for her devout Christianity, Christian faith, gossiping, chain smoking, hypochondria, and motherly attitude to those in need. Dot first appeared in ''EastEnders'' in July 1985 as the mother of notorious criminal and original character Nick Cotton (John Altman (actor), John Altman). The character worked as a launderette assistant for most of that time, along with original character Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard), and was close friends with original characters Ethel Skinner (Gretchen Franklin) and Lou Beale (Anna Wing). Dot moved away with her son and his family in 1993. In reality, Brown left the show in 1993, unhappy with the development of her character and unhappy with the producer's decis ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jonny Freeman
Jonny Freeman is an English actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Frank London in the children's CBBC TV series, ''M.I. High'' and as Reiss Colwell in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. He has also starred in '' Dalziel & Pascoe'', ''Doctors'' and ''Love Soup'', as well as several television adverts for ''Domino's Pizza'', '' Ford'' and '' Trebor mints''. Life and career Freeman trained at the East 15 Acting School. In addition to his work as an actor, Freeman appears with the London improvisational comedy group Shotgun Impro and is a resident MC at The Funny Side Comedy Clubs. On 22 November 2022, it was announced that he had been cast as Dot Cotton's great-nephew Reiss Colwell in ''EastEnders''. His first episode debuted on 12 December 2022. On 20 February 2025, during the Eastenders 40th Year anniversary, Reiss Colwell (played by Freeman) died during the Queen Victoria fire in the square. Filmography *''Dalziel and Pascoe'' episode " Dead Meat" *''Doctors'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reiss Colwell
''EastEnders'' is a BBC soap opera that first aired on 19 February 1985. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in 2022, in order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the show's senior executive producer, Kate Oates, executive producer, Jon Sen, or his successor, Chris Clenshaw. The first character to be introduced is #Nina Gupta, Nina Gupta (Hersha Verity) in February, who was introduced as the new GP. #Lewis Butler, Lewis Butler (Aidan O'Callaghan), a man that Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) hires as the manager of her bar, was introduced in April, and Omar Lye-Fook debuted in July as #Avery Baker, Avery Baker, the brother of established character Mitch Baker (EastEnders), Mitch Baker (Roger Griffiths). He was followed by his sons, #Finlay Baker, Finley (Ashley Byam) and #Felix Baker, Felix (Matthew James Morrison). Nina's stepson, Ravi Gulati (EastEnders), Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara), was also introduced in July. Suki Panesar's (Balvinder Sop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Navin Chowdhry
Navin Chowdhry (born 22nd November 1971 ) is an English actor. He is best known for his roles in ''Teachers'' and '' A Touch of Cloth'', and his role as Nish Panesar in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'' (2022–2025). Early life Chowdhry is of Indian origin. He was born and brought up in Bristol, England. He is the son of Simi Chowdhry, a well-known female activist. In 1994, he graduated from Imperial College London with an upper second class honours degree in biochemistry. Career At age 16, Chowdhry made his acting debut in the 1988 film, ''Madame Sousatzka'' with Shabana Azmi and Shirley MacLaine. His next major role was as I.T. teacher Kurt McKenna in the successful comedy show ''Teachers'' in 2001–2003, and is also well known for playing PC Sanjay Singh in ''Dalziel and Pascoe''. He also appeared as a possible rapist in '' Judge John Deed''. Chowdhry appeared in '' Waking The Dead'', Series 3, Episode 3, entitled "Breaking Glass", opposite Trevor Eve and Sue Johnston. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nish Panesar
Nish Panesar is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', played by Navin Chowdhry. After being mentioned multiple times beforehand, Nish made his first appearance in episode 6565, broadcast on 29 September 2022. It was confirmed that Chowdhry had begun filming before the announcement of his casting on 28 August 2022. Billed as "ice-cold" and "manipulative", Nish is introduced as the estranged mentally abusive and controlling husband of Suki Panesar ( Balvinder Sopal) and the father of Kheerat (Jaz Deol), Jags (Amar Adatia), Ash ( Gurlaine Kaur Garcha), and Vinny Panesar ( Shiv Jalota). He is later revealed to also be the father of Ravi Gulati ( Aaron Thiara) in a twist. Since his introduction, Nish's storylines have focused on his attempts to rebuild relationships with his family, the crumbling of his marriage to Suki, a feud with Suki's lover Eve Unwin ( Heather Peace), being in a coma during " The Six" storyline, a fling with Kat Slater (Jessie Walla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Balvinder Sopal
Balvinder Sopal (born 4 December 1978) is an English actress, whose acting career has spanned over two decades. She rose to prominence for her portrayal as Suki Panesar-Unwin in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'' since January 2020. Sopal has also appeared in other British soap operas including ''Emmerdale'', ''Coronation Street'', ''Doctors'' and ''Hollyoaks'', and voiced Simran Kaur in the radio soap opera '' Silver Street'' from 2004 to 2010. Early life Balvinder Sopal was born on 4 December 1978 in Chatham, Medway. She is the eldest of four children and was brought up in Gillingham, Medway. She attended the University of Huddersfield. Career Sopal made her professional acting debut as Bhelua in '' The Beautiful Violin'' at Oldham Coliseum Theatre in 2001. She then went on to appear in stage productions such as '' Absent Friends'', '' Relatively Speaking'' and ''The Tales of the Harrow''. Sopal made her onscreen debut in a 2001 episode of the BBC series ''Kidhaar!'' as Reena ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suki Panesar
Suki Panesar (also Kaur and Panesar-Unwin) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', played by Balvinder Sopal. Sopal's casting and details about Suki were announced in December 2019, with the character making her first onscreen appearance on 27 January 2020. She was portrayed as the protective mother of Kheerat Panesar, Kheerat (Jaz Deol), Jags Panesar, Jags (Amar Adatia), Vinny Panesar, Vinny (Shiv Jalota) and Ash Panesar (Gurlaine Kaur Garcha) who believe that she always has the right answer. Prior to her arrival, it is confirmed that her relationship with Ash is severed due to disagreeing with her bisexuality. Her initial storyline sees her lying about having cancer to garner sympathy and get closer to her children. She was immediately well received by viewers and critics, with ''Inside Soap'' writing that Suki had reached "soap icon status in record time". Sopal was shocked by the praise that she and Suki had received from the beginning of her tenure. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aaron Thiara
Aaron Singh Thiara (born 4 May 1993) is a British actor. Thiara rose to prominence in 2022, for his portrayal of Ravi Gulati, in the British television soap opera ''EastEnders.'' For his portrayal of the role, he has received nominations at The British Soap Awards for Best Newcomer and in 2023 won Villain of the Year. Life and career Thiara was born on 4 May 1993 in Wolverhampton, West Midlands. From 2011 to 2014, he trained at the East 15 Acting School in Loughton. In his last year at the school, he was contracted by the Shakespeare's Globe theatre and appeared in their productions of ''Antony and Cleopatra'' and ''Julius Caesar''. He made his screen debut in the 2013 film ''Team Xtreme''. In 2015, Thiara began working as a fight director on various projects, including ''Bridgerton'' in 2022. Thiara appeared in the BBC's television ''The Boy with the Topknot'' in 2017, in the role of Hardip. In 2019, he appeared in a production of ''As You Like It'' at the Royal Shakespea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
