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.

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Jack Evans

Jack Evans
EastEnders character
Portrayed by Samuel Timson
Joseph Timson
Duration 2002–04
First appearance 11 January 2002
Last appearance 10 May 2004
Profile
Date of birth 11 January 2002

Jack Evans was played by the identical twins Samuel Timson and Joseph Timson. He was the son of Barry and Natalie Evans and he had a traumatic breech birth early in 2002. He was named after Natalie's younger brother.

Jack initially lived with his parents, his grandfather Roy and Roy's wife Pat, but moved out of Albert Square in March 2003 following his parents' divorce. Barry was devoted to Jack and agonised over the fact that he couldn't be a full-time father to him.

Jack's father met an untimely demise early in 2004 and, as no will was in place, Barry's new wife Janine Evans inherited all Barry's money and assets, leaving Jack with nothing. When Jack's mother discovered that Janine was responsible for Barry's death, she left Walford for a new start with Jack. Before they departed, Natalie and Jack planted a tree on the Square in Barry's name. Jack's last appearance was in May 2004.

Anish Mistry

Anish Mistry
EastEnders character
Portrayed by Ali Zahoor
Duration 2002–03
First appearance 25 January 2002
Last appearance 28 February 2003
Profile

Anish Mistry was about eight years old and arrived in 2002 with his mother Nita Mistry. Anish liked playing football. He left Walford in 2003 to live in India with Nita and her boyfriend Robbie Jackson.

Minty Peterson

Main article: Minty Peterson

Tom Banks

Main article: Tom Banks (EastEnders)

Neil Miller

Neil Miller
EastEnders character
Portrayed by Robin Sneller
Duration 2002
First appearance 7 May 2002
Last appearance 9 May 2002
Profile
Date of birth 1969
Date of death 18 March 2005[1]

Neil Miller first appeared on in May 2002. He was the adoptive father of Sonia Jackson and Martin Fowler's daughter. Sonia gave birth to baby Chloe in 2000, but decided to give her daughter up for adoption. Chloe's social worker, Diane Irving found Chloe a home with Neil and his wife Sue, a childless couple, though this was not seen on screen. Neil and Sue changed Chloe's name to Rebecca.

In 2002, Sonia kidnapped Rebecca while Neil and Sue were out. Sonia told their babysitter that she was a family friend, and snatched Rebecca, taking her to Walford. Neil and Sue worked this out and were hot on her trail.

While Sonia barricaded herself inside her house, the Millers gave Dot Branning fifteen minutes to persuade Sonia to hand Rebecca over before they phoned the police. Dot successfully persuaded Sonia to hand Rebecca over, and just as the Millers were about to call the police, Sonia returned Rebecca.

Sonia read in a newspaper in 2005 that Neil and Sue had died in a car crash. This led to her gaining contact with Rebecca again.

Sue Miller

Sue Miller
EastEnders character
Portrayed by Victoria Willing
Duration 2002
First appearance 7 May 2002
Last appearance 9 May 2002
Profile
Date of birth 1967
Date of death 18 March 2005[1]

Sue Miller (née Wilson) first appeared on in May 2002. She was the adoptive mother of Sonia Jackson and Martin Fowler's daughter. Sonia gave birth to baby Chloe in 2000, but decided to give her daughter up for adoption. Chloe's social worker, Diane Irving found Chloe a home with Sue and her husband Neil, a childless couple, though this was not seen on screen. Neil and Sue changed Chloe's name to Rebecca.

In 2002, Sonia kidnapped Rebecca while Neil and Sue were out. Sonia told their babysitter that she was a family friend, and snatched Rebecca, taking her to Walford. Neil and Sue worked this out and were hot on her trail.

While Sonia barricaded herself inside her house, the Millers gave Dot Branning fifteen minutes to persuade Sonia to hand Rebecca over before they phoned the police. Dot successfully persuaded Sonia to hand Rebecca over, and just as the Millers were about to call the police, Sonia returned Rebecca.

Sonia read in a newspaper in 2005 that Neil and Sue had died in a car crash. This led to her gaining contact with Rebecca again.

Gus Smith

Main article: Gus Smith

Precious Hudson

Precious Hudson
EastEnders character
Portrayed by Judi Shekoni
Duration 2002
First appearance 11 June 2002
Last appearance 19 July 2002

Marjorie "Precious" Hudson (née Hulton) was the glamorous wife of gangster Angel Hudson and she was first seen in Walford in June 2002 when Angel forced his old associate, Paul Trueman, to keep a watchful eye over her. It turned out that Precious was Angel's fake alibi in a murder trial and fearing that she might skip town or be harmed before she could testify, he arranged for Precious to move in with the Trueman's and instructed Paul not to let her out of his sight.[2]

Initially Paul was unaware of the fact that Precious was Angel's wife, and so when she made her amorous intentions towards him clear, he had no qualms whatsoever about sharing a bed with her. When she finally told him the truth, he was horrified, and petrified of what Angel would do should he discover what had occurred between them. Precious reassured him that their marriage was a sham and promised not to divulge the affair. However later that night, whilst Paul went to get a take-away for a cosy night in together, Precious packed her bags and left. Paul was frantic, particularly when Angel showed up looking for her. Paul fed Angel a story and he along with his brother, Anthony, went in search of Precious, leaving Angel home alone with their father, Patrick. Paul eventually tracked Precious to her mother's hair salon, and desperately tried to persuade her to return, but she refused and sped off in a taxi. Paul returned home to discover his father bound and gagged by Angel, who was also holding Anthony's girlfriend, Zoe, hostage. Angel attacked Paul, just as Precious walked in the door. She had changed her mind about returning because she loved Paul.

A few days later some shady characters were seen placing a bomb underneath Precious' car - timed to go off half an hour before she was due to be at the solicitor with Angel. However Precious had put her car into the local mechanics for a service and when it exploded only Garry Hobbs was hurt but the injuries where fortunately not serious. Precious was furious that her life was under threat and she told Angel she would lie for him in the trial but only if he gave her a divorce. Soon after Precious was kidnapped by the father of the man Angel murdered. He convinced Precious that the only way to get rid of Angel was to get him locked up. Precious realised that Angel would never divorce her and would rather see her dead, so she decided to tell the truth in the trial the following day, but to her horror Angel was found not guilty anyway.

Paul and Precious then decided to flee Walford for Spain. However an altercation in The Queen Vic between the Truemans and the Slaters stalled their departure and after Paul got into a fight with Garry Hobbs he was carted away by the police. Meanwhile, Precious, who was waiting for Paul was caught by Angel.

Precious told Angel she was in love with Paul and wanted a divorce. Surprisingly Angel wasn't bothered and he told Precious that he didn't care enough about her betrayal to kill her and that she could have her divorce. Paul was a different matter however. He promised that if he ever found out that she and Paul were together, he would kill him. In order to protect Paul, Precious was forced to lie. She told him she wasn't in love with him and said she was just using him as an escape from Angel. After which she left Walford, leaving Paul with a broken heart. Her last appearance was July 2002.[3]

Juley Smith

Juley Smith
EastEnders character
Portrayed by Joseph Kpobie
Created by Louise Berridge
Duration 2002–06
First appearance 29 July 2002
Last appearance 27 July 2006
Classification Former; regular
Profile
Occupation Waiter

Julius "Juley" Smith, played by Joseph Kpobie, first appeared in July 2002 as Gus Smith's brother. He proved to be a problem for Gus, as he got involved in crime, including firearm possession and the theft of charity money, which led to his departure in April 2005. In September 2005 he returned and went to France with Gus, Minty, Garry Hobbs and Mickey Miller. Mickey and Dawn's dad, Mike Swann, saw straight through him and exposed him as a con-man. He returned to Walford and promised to change, then had a romance with Ruby Allen.

Their crush started on 21 November 2005; however, they really pushed the limits on 12 December 2005 when they slept together, despite Johnny's watchful eye. Ruby and Juley did not seem to care about Johnny.

Juley had a near-fatal encounter with Johnny on 15 December 2005 when Johnny ambushed him with a pair of kitchen scissors, with the intent to harm him. Juley was only saved when Dennis Rickman intervened.

It was subsequently revealed that Juley was working for Phil Mitchell, who was paying him to be with Ruby to antagonise Johnny. Ruby later moved in with Juley.

Juley started to fall in love with Ruby and decided to call it off with Phil, who ordered Juley to give back all the money he had been paid. Juley had put some of the money into his brother Gus's fund to see his dog, Wellard, who had been arrested for biting Ian Beale. Gus caught Juley with the money, and forced Juley into confessing about his working for Phil. In January 2006, Phil wanted Juley to end his relationship with Ruby, saying if Juley didn't end it, Phil would tell Johnny the truth and Johnny would most likely kill Juley. Juley broke up with Ruby in the harshest way he could, despite his true feelings. Johnny was released from hospital and found out about Phil paying Juley. Johnny threatened to kill Juley if he ever went near Ruby again.

When Ruby returned to Walford after her father's arrest, Juley talked to her in the market to see if she was okay, but was badly beaten by Jake Moon, still guilty for killing his brother Danny, who was over-protective towards Ruby.

Juley left Walford on July 27, 2006 due to his criminal activity. Juley mugged Ruby and hit her, leaving her with a minor injury. He then stole £2000 from her which she was going to use for her holiday with her best friend, Stacey Slater. Ruby entered Scarlet to put the £2000 in a safe but when she was leaving the office, Juley crept into the nightclub. Ruby was about to leave the club when she heard a noise coming from the office. This was where Juley was, retrieving the £2000. When she walked into the office, she found him and he ran away, pushing her onto the floor. The next day, Juley's brother Gus discovered the £2000 in Juley's bedroom. He alerted Juley that he knew what was going on and then tried to deliver the money through the postbox of Scarlet, but Jake Moon was watching. He called Gus inside the club to discuss what was going on. Gus lied, but then confessed to Jake that it was Juley who stole the money. Jake then ordered Gus to find Juley and bring him to the club, otherwise he would report Juley to the police. Gus returned to the flat and told Juley what Jake was planning to do to him. Jake closely followed Gus and demanded Juley to open the door. Juley and Gus then hugged and squeezed hands, which was followed by Juley leaving Walford through the back door of their flat.

Milton Hibbert

Milton Hibbert
EastEnders character
Portrayed by Jeffrey Kissoon
Duration 2002
First appearance 9 August 2002
Last appearance 13 August 2002

Milton Hibbert was an old friend of Patrick Trueman, who had grown up in Trinidad with him and his late wife Audrey. Milton had arrived in the square for Patrick's son Anthony's wedding to Zoe Slater. Paul, Anthony's brother had suspicions of Patrick not being their father and Anthony had secretly taken blood from Patrick, who had cut himself and Paul. After the tests had proven, Patrick and Paul not to be father and son, Anthony saw a close resemblance between Milton and Paul. Milton's daughter Rebecca later met with Paul in the Queen Vic and they began to hit off, before they had the opportunity to sleep together, Anthony stopped them and revealed the truth: Milton was Paul's father. After a heated Argument with Patrick, Milton was promptly thrown out and not seen again.


Rebecca Hibbert

Rebecca Hibbert
EastEnders character
Portrayed by Paulette Williams
Duration 2002
First appearance 12 August 2002
Last appearance 13 August 2002

Rebecca Hibbert is the daughter of Milton Hibbert. She and Paul Trueman began to hit it off, much to the worry of Paul's brother Anthony, who had discovered that Milton was in fact, Paul's father and revealed it to Paul before he could sleep with Rebecca. Rebecca and Milton quickly left Walford and weren't seen or heard from again.


Joanne Ryan

Joanne Ryan
EastEnders character
Portrayed by Tara Lynne O'Neill
Duration 2002–03
First appearance 20 September 2002
Last appearance 21 August 2003
Profile
Occupation Nanny

Joanne Ryan was hired by Peggy Mitchell as a nanny to care for baby Louise Mitchell, much to Louise's mother Lisa Fowler's dismay. Joanne had a crush on Louise's father Phil Mitchell and was sacked when she tried to seduce him. Joanne had also had a fling with the newly-arrived Dennis Rickman. After being rejected, Joanne got her revenge on Phil by renting his house to Albert Square's new doctor, Johnathon Leroy and his wife. After this she left Walford and has not been seen since.

Clive Mitchell

Clive Mitchell
EastEnders character
Portrayed by Tony Selby
Duration 2002
Appears on 3 October 2002
Classification Former; guest
Profile

Clive Mitchell is the uncle of Phil, Grant, Sam, Ronnie, Roxy and brother of Eric and Archie Mitchell. He appears in October 2002 along with his wife, Elaine, at his great niece's Louise's "naming party", where her name is changed from Fowler to Mitchell.

Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts
EastEnders character
Portrayed by David Kennedy
Duration 2002
First appearance 25 October 2002
Last appearance 7 November 2002
Profile
Occupation Barman

When Peggy Mitchell needed a bar manager for her pub, The Queen Vic, she only had one candidate left to interview; a man named Dave Roberts. He won Peggy over by claiming to know her son, Grant,[4] and started the job on 28 October,[5] inviting his dodgy friends to the pub, worrying Peggy about the type of customers he may attract.[6]

He made it up to her by offering to check the fire alarms in The Vic, but annoyed her further by going through a drawer full of her personal documents and asking her about her daughter Sam's love life.[7] He went on to question Sam about her relationships with Trevor Morgan and Ricky Butcher.[8]

He later berated Sam for cancelling the pub's bonfire party in the aftermath of the deaths of Tom Banks and Trevor Morgan, but praised Peggy for the cancellation.[8][9] Sam became suspicious of Dave when he allowed one of his friends to smoke cannabis in the pub.[10]

After one of Dave's friends barged into Patrick Trueman in the pub, Peggy threatened to bar anyone who upset her regular customers.Later that night, Sam caught Dave scheming with his friends to have a lock-in after hours.[11] She threatened to call the police when they didn't leave, but Dave grabbed her and started to pull her shirt off. Sam kneed him in the groin and ran away.[12] The next morning, the pub and the living quarters above were trashed. Peggy was angry, but couldn't get rid of Dave until his contract ended. Sam urged her to sack him sooner. Later in the bar, Dave started getting close to Sam, at which point she told Peggy what had happened the night before. Peggy told her daughter that Dave wouldn't get away with it.[13]

After Dave's friends caused more havoc in the pub, this time upsetting Roy Evans, Dave claimed that Walford was "soft" without Phil and Grant Mitchell around, which enraged Peggy further.[14] Peggy confronted Dave and told him that she would be terminating his contract with immediate effect. When Dave refused to leave, Peggy tried to round up some of Phil and Grant's associates, but to no avail.[15]

When Dave's friends trashed the floral tributes to Tom, Roy stepped in and tried to stop them, after Sharon became distraught at the sight. The rest of Walford's male residents united to drive the thugs out of town, and they were closely followed by Dave, who had tried to steal some money from The Vic's till, but was stopped by Sam wielding a baseball bat.[15]

Alfie Moon

Main article: Alfie Moon

Doris Moisey

Doris Moisey
EastEnders character
Portrayed by Marcia Ashton
Duration 2002–03
First appearance 28 November 2002
Last appearance 28 February 2003
Profile
Occupation Retired

Doris Moisey was a pensioner spinster who met Jim Branning at the gym in Walford and set her sights on him.

Doris pestered Jim and even started going to his house to see him while his wife Dot was away. She sent Jim a Valentine's day card, and intercepted Dot's card in the mail, making Jim think that Dot had forgotten their anniversary.

When Jim hurt his back, Doris gave him a massage on his bed, only to be interrupted by Dot returning home. After Dot refused to sleep in the same room as Jim, he went for a drink with Doris and was torn between the two women.

Patrick Trueman persuaded Jim to make a list of pros and cons about both women. Dot found the list and left Jim, leaving Doris to think she'd won. Dot later moved back in with Jim and Doris left Albert Square. She has not been seen since.

Spencer Moon

Main article: Spencer Moon

Nana Moon

Main article: Nana Moon

Chris Wright

Chris Wright
EastEnders character
Portrayed by Tom Roberts
Duration 2002
Appears on 13 December 2002

Chris Wright, played by Tom Roberts, is the original applicant for job of bar manager of The Queen Victoria public house who is usurped by Alfie Moon, who used his name and identity three weeks earlier, and tells Chris by telephone that the position has been filled. Chris arrives on 13 December 2002 to talk to the landlady, Peggy Mitchell. Alfie, fearing his facade will be unravelled, thinks of a scheme to get rid of Chris and tells them his grandmother, Victoria Moon is Peggy. When Chris confronts Victoria about Alfie having his job and insults Alfie, she tells him to leave and threatens to set the dog on him.

Kate Mitchell

Main article: Kate Mitchell

Dougie Slade

Dougie Slade
EastEnders character
Portrayed by John Bowler
Duration 2002–03
First appearance 31 December 2002
Last appearance 24 January 2003
Profile
Occupation Retired Detective Sergeant

Detective Sergeant Dougie Slade was a bent ex-police officer who was involved in the case which led to Alfie Moon being imprisoned for credit card fraud.

When The Queen Vic won the "East End Pub of the Year Award", Alfie was photographed and appeared in the paper. Alfie was still using the false identity of Chris Wright, which he had used to get his job there. When Dougie saw the picture in the paper, he visited Alfie and threatened to expose his true identity unless he stole £4,000 from the till at The Vic.

Dougie's plan was eventually scuppered when Alfie ran away and Peggy Mitchell, the owner of the pub, caught Dougie helping himself to money from the till. Alfie was exposed afterwards, but still kept his job at the pub, due to his charm and charisma.

References

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