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| {{Anchor|Doris Hounslow}} A former neighbour of [[Queenie Trott]]. When Queenie's daugther [[Heather Trott|Heather]] tries to visit her, Doris says that Queenie moved away a few years ago. Heather gives Doris a photo of her son [[George Trott|George]] to pass on before leaving.
| {{Anchor|Doris Hounslow}} A former neighbour of [[Queenie Trott]]. When Queenie's daugther [[Heather Trott|Heather]] tries to visit her, Doris says that Queenie moved away a few years ago. Heather gives Doris a photo of her son [[George Trott|George]] to pass on before leaving.
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| {{nowrap|Uncredited<ref name="18feb">{{Cite episode |title= Episode dated 18/02/2011 |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00yrppp |series= EastEnders |serieslink=EastEnders |credits= Director: David Tucker; Executive Producer: Bryan Kirkwood; Writer: Lucy Gannon |network=[[BBC]] |station=[[BBC One]] |city= |airdate=18 February 2011}}</ref>}}
| {{nowrap|uncredited<ref name="18feb">{{Cite episode |title= Episode dated 18/02/2011 |url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00yrppp |series= EastEnders |serieslink=EastEnders |credits= Director: David Tucker; Executive Producer: Bryan Kirkwood; Writer: Lucy Gannon |network=[[BBC]] |station=[[BBC One]] |city= |airdate=18 February 2011}}</ref>}}
| {{Anchor|Sarah Harding}} A woman sent to [[Kat Moon]] by the coroner to deliver the report on her baby [[Tommy Moon]]'s autopsy.
| {{Anchor|Sarah Holding}} A woman sent to [[Kat Moon]] by the coroner to deliver the report on her baby [[Tommy Moon]]'s autopsy.
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Revision as of 19:23, 19 February 2011

The following is a list of characters who first appeared or are due to appear in the BBC soap opera EastEnders in 2011, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the series' executive producer, Bryan Kirkwood. The first main character to be announced was Eddie Moon, the father of Michael Moon.

Poppy Meadow

Poppy Meadow
EastEnders character
Portrayed byRachel Bright
Duration2011
First appearance11 January 2011
Last appearance13 January 2011
ClassificationFormer; guest
Introduced byBryan Kirkwood

Poppy Meadow, played by Rachel Bright,[1] is a friend of Jodie Gold's (Kylie Babbington) who appears on 11 and 13 January 2011. In the episodes, Jodie and her boyfriend Darren Miller (Charlie G. Hawkins) try to get Poppy to go on a date with Tamwar Masood (Himesh Patel), but later Tamwar is called away by his mother Zainab (Nina Wadia) before he has spoken to Poppy. Jodie and Poppy have a conversation about Jodie's father, and Darren promises to give Poppy a "proper London experience", despite the fact she lives in Shepherd's Bush. Darren ends up buying Poppy a meal in the local café instead of going to another pub, and Poppy tells Jodie to give Darren the silent treatment in order to get him to do what she wants.

Poppy's scenes were described as "a bizarre and utterly irrelevant chat" by Jody Thompson from the Daily Mail when it was reported that they were used as "filler" for scenes from the funeral of Tommy Moon that were cut from the episodes.[2] Daniella Graham from the Metro said that "viewers were left questioning why on earth anyone thought this pointless sub-plot was necessary."[3] However, Derek Lord from The Press and Journal said it was a "a welcome addition to the show," saying that "as a double act, [Jodie and Poppy are] no Morecambe and Wise, but at least they bring an element of something approaching humour to the otherwise soul-destroying drabness of the London soap."[4] Jim Shelley from the Daily Mirror called Poppy "Optimist of the week" for her line "I bet it's really nice here when they ain't having a funeral."[5] Stuart Heritage from The Guardian said that Poppy made an impact in her two episodes, calling her "perhaps the greatest television bit-part character of the modern age".[6] Heritage said she has "the name of a Bond girl, the hair of a Winkleman and the voice of a Katie Price robot running low on batteries" and called the scenes "a bizarre sequence [...] where [she spouted] torrents of charmingly directionless nonsense about peanuts and oily T-zones at regular character Jodie Gold. And then Poppy disappeared forever."[6] He called her electrifying and hoped that she would return.[6]

Rob Grayson

Rob Grayson
EastEnders character
Portrayed byJody Latham
Duration2011
First appearance22 February 2011
ClassificationFuture
Introduced byBryan Kirkwood

Rob Grayson, played by Jody Latham, is a pimp who exploits Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) for financial gain.[7][8] He first appears on 22 February 2011.[9] He will apppear when Whitney tries to pickpocket a man but things go wrong, so Rob rescues her from the situation.[10] In January 2011, it was announced that Whitney would be part of the sexual exploitation storyline. She is left alone and vulnerable, and falls for Rob, who then exploits her. EastEnders worked alongside charity Comic Relief on the storyline, which started planning in 2010. The storyline will culminate during Red Nose Day 2011 on 19 March 2011, in a special 10-minute episode. Gilly Green, Head of UK Grants at Comic Relief, said: "It is vital that we continue to alert young people to the dangers if we are to stop them being exploited and the opportunity to work with EastEnders will make a huge audience aware of this issue. We have been working with the EastEnders script writers and some of the young women from projects we support to ensure the story reflects the reality of young people caught up in sexual exploitation."[11] Kevin Cahill, Chief Executive of Comic Relief, added "We have worked over many years with EastEnders in all kinds of ways. It's been a real pleasure this year to work together on a piece of serious drama, in the best traditions of public service, which will highlight an important issue and also, because it occurs on the night of Comic Relief, actually help raise crucial funds to help young women caught up in it."[11]

Martina and Shenice Quinn

Martina Quinn,[12][13] played by Tamara Wall, and Shenice Quinn, played by nine-year-old Lily Harvey, are mother and daughter. Martina is an old friend of Kat Moon's (Jessie Wallace) from Spain.[12] Harvey is the real-life sister of Lacey Turner who played Stacey Slater. Shenice is described as a cheeky youngster.[14] Harvey and Wall started filming in January 2011[14] and will appear on screen from 28 February 2011.[12] Harvey has grown up around the EastEnders set but had to audition for the part.[14] Producers were unaware that Harvey and Turner were related until after the casting was made. Executive producer Bryan Kirkwood explained: "I sat down and watched a tape of a very talented young girl and it was only after we decided to cast [Harvey] that I was told [she] was [Turner]'s sister. [Harvey] got the role entirely on her own merits."[15]

Eddie Moon

Eddie Moon, played by David Essex, is the father of Michael Moon (Steve John Shepherd) and first cousin once removed of Alfie Moon (Shane Richie).[16] Eddie will arrive later in the year with his children (being cast as of January 2011) and his "fractured" relationship with Michael will be explored following his arrival in Walford.[16] The character and casting were announced on 24 January 2011, and of his role, Essex said "Being an East-Ender myself, I'm really excited to be joining the Square. Eddie Moon is a great character and I can't wait to get to grips with the role and work with such a fantastic cast. I'm really pleased that I've been able to make filming work around my tour dates this time."[16] Executive producer Bryan Kirkwood said that Essex would "bring warmth and charisma to the role of Eddie Moon"[16] and added that Eddie and the return of Michael will bring "a new generation of the Moon family to Walford."[16]

Ashley Chubb

Ashley Chubb[17] is the father of established character Fatboy (Ricky Norwood). It was announced on 23 January 2011 that EastEnders producers were planning to expand Fatboy's family due to his popularity, and were in the process of casting his father. Ashley is said to be a wheeler-dealer like his son.[18] Ashley's arrival is reported to be due to difficulties in his personal life. An EastEnders insider is reported to have said "Fatboy has been a real hit with viewers and the bosses have decided that it's now time to bring in his dad so people can see what Fatboy is really all about."[17] He is due to appear from spring 2011.[17]

Lydia Simmonds

Lydia Simmonds, played by Margaret Tyzack, is the maternal grandmother of Ricky (Sid Owen) and Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks). Described as twisted, manipulative, damaged[19] and "[a] lady of class and dignity", Lydia's backstory states that Lydia loved her daughter June but hated the man she married, Frank Butcher (Mike Reid), so she grew old alone and lived a life of solitude. Lydia and Janine have been estranged for years and Janine is shocked to have her grandmother back in her life. The character and casting were announced on 15 February 2011, and of her casting, Tyzack said "I am delighted to be joining a great British tradition and a fine company of actors", and Executive Producer Bryan Kirkwood said: "What a coup to have Margaret Tyzack starring in EastEnders. She is an actress of incredible class and talent. Lydia has endless possibilities as a character, and I can't wait to see Janine meet her match."[20] She is reported to be appearing from April 2011.[21]

Others

Character Date(s) Actor Circumstances
Midwife David 3-4 January Daniel Abelson[22] The midwife who attends when Alfie and Kat Moon visit who they believe is their dead son Tommy in hospital.
DI Sallinger 4 January Sam Barriscale[23] A police detective inspector who investigates into the sudden death of whom is believed to be Tommy Moon.
Taneshia 4 January Cecilia Noble[23] A midwife who visits Jack and Ronnie Branning to see who she believes is their baby James, though it is actually Tommy Moon as Ronnie secretly swapped the babies after James died suddenly. Taneshia is surprised to note that James's club foot has cleared up so quickly.
Mrs Dibley 17 January Jo-Anne Stockham[24] Tiffany Butcher's school headteacher. Tiffany's parents Ricky and Bianca visit Mrs Dibley when Tiffany received a two-day suspension for getting into a fight.
Kendra Stanley 24 January Sharon Clarke[25] Connor Stanley's mother.[26] She visits Connor in hospital where Carol Jackson is also visiting him, and they fight over Connor, with Kendra telling Carol to leave Connor alone. It is revealed that Kendra was a drug addict but is now clean.
Ms Underwood 28 January Joy Blakeman[27] Ben Mitchell's head of year at school. She visits Jane Beale and Shirley Carter to discuss Ben's truancy and bullying, and assumes they are in a relationship. Ms Underwood says this may be why Ben is being bullied but Shirley insists the problem is with the school.
David Priors 1–24 February Daniel Coonan[28] A man in R&R nightclub who assumes Whitney Dean and Janine Malloy are prostitutes. Knowing this, Janine tries to put an oblivious Whitney off him but Whitney refuses. Back at Whitney and Janine's flat, Janine asks David for £50 before he has sex with Whitney. The next day he and his friend Gary Dewsbury meet Whitney and Janine in R&R. When Whitney and David are left alone, he makes it clear he wants sex again but Whitney says she would rather go home alone. She steals his wallet while he is in the toilet, so David goes to the flat where Janine tells him if he calls the police, she will tell his wife, so he leaves, saying it is not over.
Dr Griffiths 1 February Michael Mueller[28] Ronnie Branning visits Dr Griffiths when her baby (actually Tommy Moon) has a temperature.
Gary Dewsbury 7 February Daniel Husbands[29] David Priors' friend who meets Janine Malloy in R&R nightclub. When Janine says she wants to leave, he tries to kiss her so she knees him in the groin. He attacks her but she is saved by her brother Ricky Butcher.
Jenny Ashwood 14–17 February Tracey Pretty[30] Michael Moon's date, whom he met in Brighton. Roxy Mitchell, who has been seeing Michael, is annoyed when she sees Michael with her, and later when she tries to make up with him, Jenny tells Roxy to leave and get her own man.
Doris Hounslow 15 February Maryann Turner[31] A former neighbour of Queenie Trott. When Queenie's daugther Heather tries to visit her, Doris says that Queenie moved away a few years ago. Heather gives Doris a photo of her son George to pass on before leaving.
Sarah Holding 18 February uncredited[32] A woman sent to Kat Moon by the coroner to deliver the report on her baby Tommy Moon's autopsy.
Nick Meth 21 February Hywel Morgan[33]
Seb Parker 24 February Tommy Bastow[34] A friend of Lauren Branning's from college.[35]

References

  1. ^ Director: Jennie Darnell; Executive Producer: Bryan Kirkwood; Writer: Carey Andrews (11 January 2011). "Episode dated 11/01/2011". EastEnders. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |city= (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ Thompson, Jody (16 January 2011). "EastEnders bosses spark more fan fury after axing key funeral scenes in controversial cot-death plot". Daily Mail. London: Associated Newspapers. Retrieved 16 January 2011.
  3. ^ Graham, Daniella (11 January 2011). "EastEnders' baby funeral was gripping, despite pointless sub-plot". Metro. London: Associated Newspapers. Retrieved 16 January 2011.
  4. ^ Lord, Derek (14 January 2011). "Getting all in a lather over controversial soap storylines". The Press and Journal. Aberdeen: D. C. Thomson & Co. Retrieved 16 January 2011.
  5. ^ Shelley, Jim (17 January 2011). "Optimist of the week - Poppy (EastEnders)". Daily Mirror. London: Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 21 January 2011.
  6. ^ a b c Heritage, Stuart (4 February 2011). "TV's top bit-part characters". The Guardian. London: Guardian Media Group. Retrieved 4 February 2011.
  7. ^ Director: Gwennan Sage; Executive Producer: Bryan Kirkwood; Writer: Perrie Balthazar (22 February 2011). "Episode dated 22/02/2011". EastEnders. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |city= (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ "Barrowford actor Jody Latham to appear in 'Eastenders'". Pendle Today. Johnston Publishing. Retrieved 15 January 2011.
  9. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (15 February 2011). "First Look: Jody Latham as 'EastEnders' Rob". Digital Spy. London: Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 15 February 2011.
  10. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (February 2011). "Janine and Whitney get up to no good". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 15 February 2011.
  11. ^ a b Humphreys, Matt (9 January 2011). "EastEnders working with Comic Relief". EastEnders. BBC. Retrieved 9 January 2011.
  12. ^ a b c Daniel Kilkelly (February 2011). "Yusef provides support for Denise". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 10 February 2011. Retrieved 10 February 2011.
  13. ^ "EastEnders Episode 4169". tvtv.co.uk. Retrieved 18 February 2011.
  14. ^ a b c Blackburn, Jen (21 December 2010). "Stacey's lil sis joins EastEnders". The Sun. London: News Group Newspapers. Retrieved 21 December 2010.
  15. ^ Rainey, Naomi (21 December 2010). "Turner's sister 'cast on own merits'". Digital Spy. London: Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 22 December 2010.
  16. ^ a b c d e Kilkelly, Daniel (24 January 2011). "David Essex lands 'EastEnders' role". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi (UK) Ltd. Retrieved 24 January 2011.
  17. ^ a b c Kilkelly, Daniel (24 January 2011). "Fatboy's father to join 'EastEnders'". Digital Spy. London: Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 24 January 2011.
  18. ^ Carlin, Thomas. "Eastenders bosses are casting a father for 'Fatboy'". The People (in 23 January 2011). Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 24 January 2011.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  19. ^ Methven, Nicola (15 February 2011). "Stage star Margaret Tyzack to join EastEnders". Daily Mirror. London: Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 15 February 2011.
  20. ^ Humphreys, Matt (15 February 2011). "Janine's in for a shock... from Grandma". EastEnders. London: BBC Online. Retrieved 15 February 2011.
  21. ^ "Jan and nan are so alike". The Sun. London: News Group Newspapers. 15 February 2011. Retrieved 15 February 2011.
  22. ^ Director: Mickey Jones; Executive Producer: Bryan Kirkwood; Writer: Pete Lawson (3 January 2011). "Episode dated 03/01/2011". EastEnders. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |city= (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  23. ^ a b Director: Mickey Jones; Executive Producer: Bryan Kirkwood; Writer: Pete Lawson (4 January 2011). "Episode dated 04/01/2011". EastEnders. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |city= (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  24. ^ Director: Lance Kneeshaw; Executive Producer: Bryan Kirkwood; Writer: Tahsin Guner (17 January 2011). "Episode dated 17/01/2011". EastEnders. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |city= (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  25. ^ Director: Clive Arnold; Executive Producer: Bryan Kirkwood; Writer: Daisy Coulam (24 January 2011). "Episode dated 24/01/2011". EastEnders. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |city= (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  26. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (January 2011). "Carol and Whitney's rivalry escalates". Digital Spy. London: Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 21 January 2011.
  27. ^ Director: Clive Arnold; Executive Producer: Bryan Kirkwood; Writer: Jeff Povey (28 January 2011). "Episode dated 28/01/2011". EastEnders. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |city= (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  28. ^ a b Director: Jerry Smith; Executive Producer: Bryan Kirkwood; Writer: Jesse O'Mahoney (1 February 2011). "Episode dated 01/02/2011". EastEnders. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |city= (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  29. ^ Director: John Greening; Executive Producer: Bryan Kirkwood; Writer: Lauren Klee (7 February 2011). "Episode dated 07/02/2011". EastEnders. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |city= (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  30. ^ Director: David Tucker; Executive Producer: Bryan Kirkwood; Writer: Pete Lawson (17 February 2011). "Episode dated 17/02/2011". EastEnders. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |city= (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  31. ^ Director: David Tucker; Executive Producer: Bryan Kirkwood; Writer: Matt Evans (15 February 2011). "Episode dated 15/02/2011". EastEnders. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |city= (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  32. ^ Director: David Tucker; Executive Producer: Bryan Kirkwood; Writer: Lucy Gannon (18 February 2011). "Episode dated 18/02/2011". EastEnders. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |city= (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  33. ^ Director: Gwennan Sage; Executive Producer: Bryan Kirkwood; Writer: Sally Abbott (21 February 2011). "Episode dated 21/02/2011". EastEnders. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |city= (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  34. ^ Director: Gwennan Sage; Executive Producer: Bryan Kirkwood; Writer: Jeff Povey (24 February 2011). "Episode dated 24/02/2011". EastEnders. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |city= (help); Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  35. ^ Executive Producer: Bryan Kirkwood; (24 February 2011). "Whitney throws herself at Max". EastEnders. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)CS1 maint: extra punctuation (link)
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