Copyright 2023 inkl. Now that they know Mick was 12 it would confirm Frankie is his eldest child, and not his son Lee Carter. Whitney confronts Lee, accusing him of having an affair, but he says he was buying her a Christmas present. [33] However, Whitney returns the next day, admitting that she missed Lee. Lee gets a job, telling everyone he is a sales executive in the city. Lee's mood improves when he makes a sale at the car lot and is invited to a Halloween party. The couple then had to use the three embryos they had left trying for their third baby, with the first two not working out. Picture: BBC As for actress Kellie. Whitney then suspects Lee is having an affair, and when she tries to surprise him by visiting him at work, she finds out he has called in sick. Cindy admits to Liam Butcher (James Forde) that she does not miss Beth while she is away with Ian and his wife Jane Beale (Laurie Brett), who Cindy lives with. [9] He made his first screen appearance on 27 January 2014. When Whitney discovers she is pregnant, Lee worries that he would not be a good father due to his depression. However, Carmel and Masood get them to reunite. Mick talks Lee round to accepting the fact that the baby may be Dean's but he will always be the baby's brother, half or not. Nancy joins everyone for a Mother's Day meal, but when she finds out Lee took her old job, they have another argument. His worsening alcoholism nearly gets him sacked from the car lot, but Whitney convinces Fatboy to give Lee one more chance. She later talks to Aleks Shirovs (Kristian Kiehling) in The Vic, and they come to a decision that Tosh will move in with him and fellow flatmate Jake Stone (Jamie Lomas), which delights Tina. Eventually tracking her down to a flat in West London, she meets Luke, who is revealed to be Stacey's long-term boyfriend. As she goes missing and ends up in hospital, Lee Carter (Danny-Boy Hatchard) returns to Walford, a long-running mental health storyline which saw him struggling with depression. Nancy is next, and according to the same page she is barely a year younger than Lee, turning 27 herself this week. 4 April 2014 He is Nancy Carter's (Maddy Hill) fianc and first appears at his wedding to Nancy. Yvonne asks Charlie to stop seeing Dot, as she thinks that Nick has tracked them down. [17] EastEnders confirmed on Twitter that Willis would be joining for "a short stint".[18]. It is revealed that Lee has lied about his job and he is working in a call centre and is the worst performer, and his boss realises (due to social media searching), he called in sick for his wedding, so docks his pay. Sign up using this form to receive regular updates on Corrie, Emmerdale, EastEnders direct to your inbox. Page Links: When they explain that they did not call the police, Buster works out that it was, in fact, Shirley who called the police, and confronts her at home. Paul's killers are refused bail and Pam escorts Les out of the courtroom. Later, Kush's other brother, Darius Kazemi (Ash Rizi), offers him work in Dubai but Kush and Carmel are left devastated when Shakil, while returning a stolen bike taken by his friend Keegan Baker (Zack Morris), dies after being stabbed by a gang. He first joined the show in April 2014, when. If youve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk wed love to hear from you. Brothers Lee soon discovers that Mick has been having panic attacks and is shocked to see the animosity between his parents. He then attends the awards where he, Sonia and their colleagues win an award after raising money for charity from the half marathon. This causes things to become fraught yet again between the Kazemis and the Fowlers. She becomes suspicious that Alfie started the fire himself as insurance fraud, and shares her belief with the fire investigation officer before going to the police, despite Tina's brother Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) actively trying to stop her, aware that her suspicions are correct but knowing Alfie's actions were out of desperation. Oliver "Ollie" Carter is a fictional character on the BBC soap opera Eastenders. Although initially confused, Donna accepts this. Between Backstreet Boy Nick and tween pop sensation . Her birthday was mentioned during the episode on October 13th, confirming this is her date of birth, while a year was not specified. He is an actor, known for Our Girl (2013), Ridley Road (2021) and EastEnders (1985). Both Lee and Mick's tempers worsen when Dean continues to harass them and their family. Trapped in a depressed state, Lee cries at home but keeps the truth from his family. Sylvie is later found and brought back home, where she is scared of Babe. Luke is appalled when he hears that Stacey killed Archie and flees, leaving Stacey heartbroken. Despite Kush's pleas, Shabnam leaves Walford with Jade after planting a tree in Zaair's memory, telling Kush that they must lead separate lives, but she still loves him. Inside Soap speculated that Tom could become a full-time character as he had been given a name, a friend in Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) and less clothes to wear, referring to his scenes dressed as a gladiator. When Shirley moves Dean in, Nancy is upset by this and Lee tries to talk Nancy into accepting Dean's presence while Mick and Linda are away. FIVE years have passed since Danny Hatchard's official departure EastEnders. The following month, Pam returns and tells Billy that his act has been caught on CCTV and has resulted in a bad reputation for the business. [12], Babe Smith (also known as Aunt Babe) played by Annette Badland, is the maternal aunt of Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) and Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White), and great-aunt of Mick Carter (Danny Dyer). To avoid reinforcing Hollywood's same old stereotypes of Asian men as kung fu masters, Donnie Yen felt he had to give his Star Wars role some zest. Lee is later relieved when he learns that Ollie is not Dean's, and visits Linda and Ollie in hospital, with the company of Nancy and Whitney. When Lee tells Whitney the truth, she is devastated to learn that Lee lied because he thought she would be disappointed due to the lack of money his real job brings, but chooses to forgive him. After his first day at work, Lee uses a credit card to buy Whitney an expensive pair of earrings. Aleks later intends to move away from Walford with Ineta and when Roxy realises that she does not want him to go, she gives him a prospectus for Walford High School, in order for him to enroll Ineta. "[17] Executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins added: "I've always loved Matt and it will be a real treat for viewers to watch him and Lacey together on screen as part of her return to the Square. When Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) decides to sell his restaurant to a supermarket chain, Buster leads a campaign to stop from him selling, during which he and Ian's mother, Kathy Sullivan (Gillian Taylforth), become attracted to each other. He returns as a surprise for Linda on her birthday. Then, Aleks' young daughter, Ineta (Octavia Alexandru) talks to him over video chat, asking if he is coming home. "[5] Kiehling explained that Aleks is a Latvian who is "very, very meticulous" and is serious about his business. Lee and Whitney begin to argue over money and he blames Whitney for his financial difficulties. He gets a job at the local car lot, but Lee develops bitter feelings towards those around him, repeatedly shunning Whitney and his family. "[51] It was announced on 28 July 2016 that Pam and Les would leave later in 2016 after the both of them were written out by the new executive producer Sean O'Connor. Mick and Linda rush back to find that Ollie has no apparent injuries, but Nancy and Lee continue to argue despite Mick and Linda's protests. Lee and Dean fight in the street when Dean denies attacking Linda and Mick makes it clear to Dean and Shirley to stay away from The Queen Vic, although Shirley decides to instead stand by him when Dean disappears for a few weeks. He had initially set out to take three months away from the limelight, stating he would be showing off the results of his transformation journey on November 11, 2021. Aleks supports Charlie after the traumatic birth of his son Matthew following a car crash and, inspired by Dot, suggests the name Matthew. [5] Of his casting, Kiehling told from Digital Spy, "I'm very glad to be here. I did get the hint that I would always be welcome back, so I can only say that I would be honoured if the situation arises and I get a second invitation. The actor bowed out of the BBC soap after nine years on Christmas Day as Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter. While waiting for him to return, Whitney realises that Lee has gone for a long time, so she returns to their flat, only to find all of his belongings are gone and reads a handwritten note from Lee saying he no longer loves her. The next day, Lee reveals that he saw Lucy arguing with Billy Mitchell. Kellie and Paul are already parents to two sons, 9-year-old Freddie and 4-year-old Gene. Yvonne returns in May 2015 to give evidence against Dot during Nick's murder trial. How old is Frankie Lewis in EastEnders, and what is Mick Carter's age? When Kush and Shabnam return, Kush learns on the day of Jade's hearing that Shabnam took Jade without permission. Who is Katy Lewis in EastEnders, and what happened to Mick Carter? [40] Karen finds him; he says that unlike other people, he finds life hard and is pretending all the time, feels worthless and has seriously let his family down; Karen tells him he is not a bad person, and tells him life has its ups and downs, convincing him to come down and go to her office where she gives him a card from the Samaritans; after he leaves, she cries in front of a photograph of a boy. Lee Carter (Danny-Boy Hatchard), Nancy Carter (Maddy Hill) and Johnny Carter (Sam Strike, Ted Reilly) Maddy Hill as Nancy Carter in EastEnders. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. First Appearance Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps at our homepage. For other inquiries, Contact Us. After a brief tussle Gray falls onto the track as a train approaches, Kush frantically tries to save Gray and pulls him up to safety, but Gray turns and shoves Kush onto the tracks where he is killed by the oncoming train. [20] Of joining the show, Scroggs commented "I'm very excited to be joining EastEnders in my first major television role. Later on, Tina also moves in with them. Nancy joins everyone for a Mother's Day meal, but when she finds out Lee took her old job, they have another argument. Frankie is thought to be 32-years-old and is played by actress Rose Ayling-Ellis. 342 [30] However, in December, Johnny contacts Gianluca and asks to stay with him for a while. I will always be loyal to the Carter Clan and the show, and am very excited to be back on set with some immensely talented people whom I love dearly.. He is introduced as a new market inspector who likes to do things by the book. Max is suspicious of Charlie Cotton (Declan Bennett) and the two have a rivalry but Charlie discovers Emma and Max's relationship, which infuriates Max. Working with Roger has been wonderful from the word go, we have a laugh together and I feel like I have known him forever. After his first day at work, Lee uses a credit card to buy Whitney an expensive pair of earrings. On 21 January 2014, Hatchard was cast in the role of Lee Carter in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Vincent invites Donna to Kim's birthday party at The Albert, where she upsets Kim by revealing Vincent's involvement with Ronnie Mitchell (Samantha Womack). Ineta and Marta come back when Aleks returns from his holiday, and she reveals that she has been teaching her mother English and showing her the sights of London. Mick finds the Samaritans card in Lee's phone case and confronts him about it, asking why he would confide in a stranger and not his family. Ohio Train Derailment: Separating Fact from Fiction. Rose was actually born on 17 November 1994, making her 27-years-old.. Later, when Phil turns up at The Queen Vic drunk and demands more drinks, Lee tries to escort him out but Phil, being the owner of the car lot, sacks him. The state visit by Lukashenko -- a key ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin -- comes after Beijing released a position paper on Moscow's war in Ukraine, One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites, Children's coffins mark tragedy of Italy migrant shipwreck. The couple reconcile and Ineta and Aleks then move in with Roxy and Amy, who is not pleased with Ineta's presence. Pam has since appeared on a recurring basis without Les. [91] In March, Tom is called to The Queen Victoria pub when Ollie Carter stops breathing and suffers a seizure. Lee and Dean fight in the street when Dean denies attacking Linda and Mick makes it clear to Dean and Shirley to stay away from The Queen Vic, although Shirley decides to instead stand by him when Dean disappears for a few weeks. [20] Tosh is a firefighter who is as billed "as strong, feisty and bright". Lee finally confesses that he was in on the robbery of the Vic alongside his colleagues, before also admitting he had thought about suicide because of how bad he felt about the robbery. The day after the accident, Yvonne discovers what Nick has done, but he convinces her to frame Phil, by putting the oil rag in his coat pocket. He then returns him home and Lee tells Mick that he has no problem with him and Shirley seeing each other. Later, Donna is hostile towards Kat and Bianca Butcher (Patsy Palmer) as she also sells clothes. Pam uneasily tells Paul to stop thinking about the affair but later freaks out when she sees Claudette in the photo with her and Les in the newspaper, and admits to Paul that he is, in fact, right about it. However, Donna does not get pregnant. Viewers have since learned that Mick was sexually abused when he was 12 by Katy, and she fled suddenly one day. Following a night out with Ben, Paul is later killed off-screen in a suspected homophobic attack. Before the wedding, Shabnam tells Kush that Stacey's baby is not Martin's, and Stacey tells him she thinks he could be the father. Gianluca Cavallo, played by Gabriele Lombardo,[71] appears in three episodes between 27 June and 10 July 2014. But how old is Linda Carter? He then returns him home and Lee tells Mick that he has no problem with him and Shirley seeing each other. Privacy Policy, EastEnders pulled from BBC One tonight and tomorrow, EastEnders spoilers: TonyClayreveals significant changes for Callum Highways character in new story, EastEnders spoilers: Callum Highway gets a promotion to detective but a big shock follows, EastEnders spoilers: Zack and Whitneys tragic final goodbye to lost baby Peach, EastEnders spoilers: Ravi Gulati involved in major organised crime case as Jack Branning investigates, stay updated on all things soaps at our homepage, EastEnders 2021 spoilers: Triple exit, murder secret and abuse exposed, Do not sell or share my personal information. As she goes missing and ends up in hospital, Lee Carter (Danny-Boy Hatchard) returns to Walford for Christmas to try and support his family. "We had fertility struggles we didn't expect and had to just deal with it.". Mother Johnny worries about the amount of money that Lee is spending on his wedding, but Lee insists he is fine. Shirley Carter Elaine Peacock This makes him the second eldest, and his age gap with his secret sibling is around two to three years difference. Buster Briggs John Peacock Dean Wicks Jimbo Wicks He eventually agrees and reluctantly tells Kim the plan, who is against it. Lee eventually quits his new job following what he believes to be sexual harassment from Thelma, and decides to work at The Queen Vic, taking Nancy's old bartending job. About Lee is agitated when he believes that him giving Whitney chlamydia may have caused the miscarriage. Trapped in a depressed state, Lee cries at home but keeps the truth from his family. Lee departs the Square once again after advising Linda to stop arguing with Mick. Twitter goes all gooey", "Kat and Alfie Redwater spoilers: Ex-EastEnders boss Dominic Treadwell-Collins answers our questions", "EastEnders bosses cast Davood Ghadami as newcomer Khoroush Kazemi", EastEnders tops British Soap Awards 2015 shortlist, "Who won at British Soap Awards 2015? [98] In January 2017, Tom treats Whitney Carter (Shona McGarty) after she is trapped under a bus that crashes into the market and the viaduct.[99]. When Linda later finds Ollie not breathing in his cot and later suffers a seizure, the Carters are told that Ollie may have brain damage, after hitting his head severely during Lee and Nancy's fight. [90], In Tom's first appearance, he treats Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) after he is shot by Shirley Carter (Linda Henry). Great-grandfathers Aleks reunites with Marta and Ineta leaves with her parents, returning to Latvia. Dot decides to forgive Charlie for what he has done to her, but reveals to Nick that if he does not leave the country by New Year's Day, then she will hand him into the police. She then leaves The Queen Vic to move in with Donna Yates (Lisa Hammond) and works on her market stall. Lee Carter, played by Danny-Boy Hatchard, made his first appearance on 4 April 2014. Babe's memory from the attack eventually returns, and tells Mick and Linda that it was Sylvie who locked her in the freezer. When Lucy is found dead after being murdered (see Who Killed Lucy Beale? During the pregnancy the babies are nicknamed "Bert and Ernie" after the Muppets, and although Kat insists the names are temporary Alfie eventually wins her round and they decide to register them as Albert and Ernest when they are unable to come up with alternative names. Last edited on 26 November 2022, at 05:13, "EastEnders casts Beautiful Thing actor Danny-Boy Hatchard", "EastEnders casts Mick and Linda Carter's eldest son Lee - picture", "EastEnders favourite making surprise comeback as parents' lives fall apart", "When is Our Girl back on TV for series 4? Fans of the former EastEnders star eventually heard from him on Christmas Eve (December 24, 2021). Lee breaks down in Whitney's arms when he realises the baby could be dead because of him and confesses to being drunk when fixing the socket, but is relieved when Whitney tells him that the baby and Stacey are not badly injured. Bryant tells Emma it was Max that placed the anonymous phonecall to the police about their relationship, and she angrily ends her relationship with him due to this. I'll put the tea in front of them'. "[75] The Daily Star welcomed the kiss between Johnny and Gianluca, as an earlier kiss between Johnny and Danny Pennant (Gary Lucy) had received complaints. Ohio Train Derailment: Separating Fact from Fiction. Her mother was said to be around 20 at the time she abused Mick, making her around 50 now. STECCATO (ITALY) - The coffins of 64 victims of a devastating migrant shipwreck off Italy's southern coast were laid out Tuesday in a local sports hall, five of them small and white, containing the bodies of the youngest children that died. After Dean is released without charge, Shirley's aunt Babe Smith (Annette Badland) organises a party for him in Blades, during which a man throws a brick through the window. [62] Pam returns for Honey's housewarming party and tells Ben that he needs to move on from Paul. How old is Frankie in EastEnders? [57], A reporter writing for the Inside Soap Yearbook described Pam and Les as a "soap favourite" and hoped they would "hurry home soon".[58]. Two months later, Lee and Whitney are devastated when Whitney has suffers a miscarriage. [11] On 19 February 2015, it was revealed that West had already filmed his final scenes, and he departed in the episode broadcast on 10 April 2015 when his character dies following his battle with terminal prostate cancer. [9] Babe's first on-screen appearance was on 31 January 2014. It was in the script!"[69]. When his family finds out, Mick furiously denounces him for lying, but Lee promises to ensure he gets better from now on. In Walford, after talking with Buster about his longtime association with the Carters, Dean works it out that Buster is his father. Things continued to get worse for him as he struggled to keep employment, resorting to helping burgle the Queen Vic in 2016, which he later admitted to and realised he had to leave Walford for a fresh start. Shabnam rearranges their wedding, hoping that being married will help them gain custody of her daughter Jade Green (Amaya Edward). [82] They were played by Freddie and Stanley Beale from 2014 to 2016. Aunts Wife After throwing a party, Mick and Linda later return and are horrified to see Shirley behind the bar and Dean drinking in The Queen Vic. EastEnders' Mick Carter is already a dad of four, but it now appears he has a secret child named Frankie Lewis - daughter of newcomer Katy Lewis. When Babe announces that she is struggling to take care of Sylvie and that she is going to put her into a care home, they arrange a leaving party for her and her and Stan reminisce, about how they used to love each other. Whitney and Lee move in but he makes excuses not to have sex with her and she worries when his mood swings return. In 2016, he annoys market traders when there is no market inspector by bringing a van onto the market. Tosh becomes paranoid that Tina is having an affair with Sonia when she helps her through body image issues, and she finds Sonia's watch in the flat. Sisters First cousins [5] Kiehling auditioned for the role and said he was "so excited" when he learned he had won the role. The next day, the residents mourn Kush, especially Whitney, Martin and Kush's former lover, Denise. Les tries to explain that he and Claudette grew close after Lawrie's death when he needed someone to talk to, but it has only ever been platonic. Who says the Lord wasn't listening? EASTENDERS fans were shocked last summer when it was revealed Danny-Boy Hatchard, who plays Lee Carter, was being written out of the show. On 10 March, Charlie Cotton (Declan Bennett) and on 4 April, Lee Carter (Danny-Boy Hatchard). When Ronnie calls their relationship off, Aleks is annoyed. Donna then finds Pam's husband, Les Coker (Roger Sloman) in her house in just his underwear, and concludes that they are having an affair, but despite them both denying it, she tells Pam what she saw. Lee and his family are upset to learn that Stan has died after he was diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer. It won't last much longer, As The Spy Who Came In From the Cold turns 60, a reassessment of John le Carr and the forces that shaped the writer and the man, From Tchaikovsky to Pankhurst, the quiet love stories of history's queer musicians. When Nick returns to Walford and demands money, so that he can leave the country, Yvonne applies for a temporary cleaning job and moves in with Dot and Charlie, to help raise the cash. [86] Sarah Deen from the Metro said of the twins' arrival: "The lovely scene with Kat and Alfie cuddling their healthy newborn sons is probably the most positive thing EastEnders viewers have seen in months. Lee's story ended with the character's marriage to Whitney breaking down, prompting him to leave her behind for a new life in Dover. EastEnders star Danny Dyer appeared in great spirits as he enjoyed a boozy night out with The Inbetweeners' James Buckley on Saturday.. [5] He returned temporarily in late 2019 for a short stint, and again in December 2020. Classical music doesn't have a particularly radical reputation, but that doesn't mean that queer culture hasn't been thriving for centuries within its ranks. He first appeared in the Square in 2014, having been serving in the Army, and immediately made his mark after he became involved with Lucy Beale (Hetti Bywater) before he began pursuing Whitney, later returning to Lucy which led him to be a suspect in her murder. He briefly considers going with Gianluca to Italy but Gianluca tells him to stay as his life is in London, and Johnny bids him farewell. Seven months into her pregnancy, Shabnam's baby dies, leaving Kush heartbroken. When Charlie discovers that Nick cut the brakes of Roxy's car and that Yvonne helped to frame Phil, he and Dot order them both to leave. Les admits to Pam that he is still in love with her, and she says she loves him too, but she is not ready to get back together with him yet. Call Centre Operative / Occasional Barman. Classification Emma gets a new boss, DI Samantha Keeble (Alison Newman), who dislikes Emma. The character departed the show on 11 December 2014. Lee eventually quits his new job following what he believes to be sexual harassment from Thelma, and decides to work at The Queen Vic, taking Nancy's old bartending job. It is revealed that Elaine has recovered and that her stroke was not as severe as first made out, and that she and Linda are hiding a secret. "He could have left with something similar but with a little more attention to detail. [35], It is revealed that Lee has lied about his job and he is working in a call centre and is the worst performer, and his boss realises (due to social media searching), he called in sick for his wedding, so docks his pay. Linda Carter She accuses Linda of having an affair with him, revealing that she cheated on Linda's deceased father John before his death. This was notably due to Ronnie and Roxie Mitchell's dramatic departure, two other stars of the programme whose contracts had not been renewed by producer Sean O'Connor. Or so they think. Whitney attempts to contact him, to no avail, not knowing that Lee has called Mick requesting to see him. Age Lee later works alongside Buster at his local fish stall, but sneaks off one afternoon for an interview with local landlady Thelma Bragg, whom was initially interested in hiring Nancy. Roxy decides that she cannot lie to herself any more and agrees that Marta is right.