John Fisher (EastEnders)
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| EastEnders character | |
|---|---|
| John Fisher | |
| Portrayed by | Dave Dale |
| Duration | 1986 |
| First appearance | 28 January 1986 |
| Last appearance | 27 February 1986 |
| Marital status | Single |
| Occupation | Drag queen |
John Fisher was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. He was played by Dave Dale.
[edit] History
John Fisher was a drag queen hired by publican Angie Watts in January 1986 to perform for the premier drag night at The Queen Vic. Following the publicity over Angie's drink driving case, she and her husband, Den, worried that the brewery who owned the Vic might find cause to cancel their tenancy, and 'free entertainment' was seen as a way to bolster the evening trade.
The first drag night was a roaring success until Pete Beale started heckling the performer. John mistook Pete's intent, thinking he wanted to join in with the act. John playfully took Pete's pint onstage and Pete leapt after it, causing a tussle to ensue. Seconds later, Den found himself on the floor untangling the pair. The surprise arrival of Den's mistress, Jan Hammond, prompted Den to close the pub early, so the act was halted prematurely.
Sharon Watts was quite impressed with the drag artiste and thought him to be a caring and sensitive person. When he mentioned that his other job was delivering 'kiss-o-grams', she hatched a plan for starting her own business. John performed several more drag evenings in The Vic. His last appearance was on 27 February 1986.
