What was the name of the character played by Anna Wing in 'Eastenders'?
"the book and neither Maureen nor Dora has been mentioned or seen on-screen, either in the serial itself or in ""CivvyStreet"", however Pauline recounted the story of Arthur proposing to her on her unnamed sister’s wedding day on multiple occasions while she was in the show. Lou Beale Lou Beale is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"", played by Anna Wing. She made her first on-screen appearance on 19 February 1985 and departed on 26 July 1988, when the character was killed off. The character is played by Karen Meagher in the 1988 ""EastEnders"" special, ""CivvyStreet"", set"
"they did share moments of closeness as well. However, in 1988 Anna Wing began to grow disillusioned with the direction the show was going in. She felt ""EastEnders"" did not fit in with her beliefs as a Quaker, commenting ""We had 31 million viewers and it was shown all over the world, and I suddenly thought 'Should I be in this?'...I had a crisis of conscience."" After three years playing Lou, Anna Wing asked to be written out. Wing has since revealed that creator Julia Smith was devastated when she decided to leave, commenting ""she said I could have been"
"(especially the immigrants) is a constant source of fear to her, but then she doesn't go out much. She prefers to be at home, or on a trip down memory lane: day trips to Southend – the Kursal, Rossi's ice-cream and a plate of cockles; one wonderful week's holiday in a caravan in Clacton; fruit picking in Essex; Christmas; weddings; street parties...She has a soft spot for her son, Pete..."" (page 51). The actress Anna Wing, who was now 70 years old and had been acting since the late 1930s, auditioned for the role. She was so keen to play"
"Anna Easteden Anna Easteden (born 29 November 1976) is a Finnish American actress whose film appearances include ""The House of Branching Love"" (2009) and ""Sideways"" (2009). She is known for her performance as ""Bee Sting"" in ""Who Wants to Be a Superhero?"" season 2 (2007) on Sci Fi Channel. She co-starred in soap operas: ""Passions"" and ""Days of Our Lives"" on NBC, the television series ""Bones"" on Fox and ""Two and a Half Men"" on CBS. Easteden was born in Tohmajärvi, Finland, as Anna Katariina Shemeikka, the daughter of dairy farmers. She has a younger brother, Antti. Easteden was raised"
"Petra Letang Petra Letang (born 4 May 1979 in Plaistow, London, England) is a British actress, probably best known for her role as Naomi Julien in the BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"" and Adele Effanga in ""Holby City"". Letang grew up in east London, and attended the Anna Scher Theatre school in Islington, London. She has played Donna Lewis in the Channel 5 soap ""Family Affairs"" in 1999, and the character Pauline in the BBC2 drama ""Babyfather"" in 2002. Other television credits have included ""Jonathan Creek"" (2004), ""The Bill"" (2005) and ""The Last Detective"" (2005). She also appeared in the British"
"was created, instead of using E8. Julia Smith came up with the name ""Eastenders"" after she and Holland had spent months telephoning theatrical agents and asking ""Do you have any real East Enders on your books?"" However, Smith thought """"Eastenders"""" ""looked ugly written down"" and was ""hard to say"", so decided to capitalise the second 'e'. After they decided on the filming location of BBC Elstree Centre in Hertfordshire, Smith and Holland set about creating the 23 characters needed, in just 14 days. They took a holiday in Playa de los Pocillos, Lanzarote, and started to create the characters. Holland"
"Angie Watts Angie Watts is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"", played by Anita Dobson from the first episode of the show until 1988 when the actress decided to quit and the character was written out. Angie is well known for her cheeky banter, her huge shaggy perm and turning to alcohol during her stormy marriage to cheating Den (Leslie Grantham) which ends when he hands her divorce papers on Christmas Day 1986, in an episode watched by a record-breaking 30.1 million viewers. Despite being the loud and feisty lady of Walford, and having a close relationship"
"Emmeline Hawthorne Emmeline Hawthorne is a New Zealand-born actress who is known for her role as Anne Greenlaw on the long running New Zealand soap opera ""Shortland Street"". An acclaimed stage and screen actress, she played Hannah Priest in the television series ""Jackson's Wharf"", Bane in """" and the lead role of Theresa in the 2003 feature ""Orphans and Angels"". She is the daughter of Raymond and Elizabeth Hawthorne and sister of Sophia Hawthorne, who died in 2016. Hawthorne was nominated for the ""NZ Film Award"" for ""Best Performance in a Feature Film"" for her work in ""Orphans and Angels""."
"Emmeline Hawthorne Emmeline Hawthorne is a New Zealand-born actress who is known for her role as Anne Greenlaw on the long running New Zealand soap opera ""Shortland Street"". An acclaimed stage and screen actress, she played Hannah Priest in the television series ""Jackson's Wharf"", Bane in """" and the lead role of Theresa in the 2003 feature ""Orphans and Angels"". She is the daughter of Raymond and Elizabeth Hawthorne and sister of Sophia Hawthorne, who died in 2016. Hawthorne was nominated for the ""NZ Film Award"" for ""Best Performance in a Feature Film"" for her work in ""Orphans and Angels""."
"Jo Joyner Joanne Mary ""Jo"" Joyner (born 24 May 1977) is an English actress and model, best known for her role as Tanya Branning in the BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"" from 2006 to 2013, before returning in 2015 and 2017. For this role she has won The British Soap Award for 'Best Dramatic Performance' in 2008 and 2012. In 2014, Joyner starred in the comedy series ""Trying Again"", playing the lead role of Meg. In 2015 she starred in both ""Ordinary Lies"" and ""The Interceptor"". Joyner was born in Harlow, Essex to Anne (née McCormick) and Peter Joyner. She has"
"role of Dorothy in the ""Windrush""-themed play ""48-98"" at the Lyric Studio, Hammersmith. Wynter also appeared in the Walt Disney West End production of ""The Lion King"" as leading role Raffiki in 2001, and in the autumn of 2008 played the title character in ""Catalysta"" at the Oval House Theatre in Kennington, directed by Robert Icke and written by Allister Bain. Angela Wynter Angela Wynter (born 25 March 1954) is a British actress. She is known for playing the character of Yolande Trueman in the soap opera ""EastEnders"", first appearing on 16 October 2003 unitil 3 October 2008 and a"
"of the menopause. She revealed a doctor told her she had the balding gene in September 2016. Nadia Sawalha Nadia Sawalha (born 18 November 1964) is a British actress and television presenter known for her role as Annie Palmer in the BBC One soap opera ""EastEnders"" from 1997 to 1999. After winning the 2009 series of ""Celebrity MasterChef"", Sawalha has continued to make appearances on cookery shows, not only as a presenter, but also as a chef. She currently appears on ITV Daytime show ""Loose Women"" and was one of the original presenters from its start in 1999. Nadia returned"
"Anna Acton Anna Acton (born 29 January 1977) is an English actress who is best known for her roles as Rochelle Barratt, the wife of a borough commander, in the ITV television series ""The Bill"", and DC Emma Summerhayes in the BBC One soap opera ""EastEnders"". Prior to appearing in ""The Bill"", Acton played the long-suffering yet bubbly Geri Evans in the soap opera ""Family Affairs"" for three and a half years. Acton also appeared in two episodes of ""Doctors"" as Rachel Cook (April 2006) and later as Keira Chesterton (February 2008) and ""Hollyoaks"" (October 2006) as DC Mullins. In"
"Lin Blakley Linda E. ""Lin"" Blakley (née Stevens) is a British actress, best known for her role as Pam Coker in the BBC soap opera, ""EastEnders"". In 2004, Blakley appeared in the film ""The Football Factory"" as the mother to Tamara (Sophie Linfield) and the stage productions of ""Effi's Burning"" and ""All My Sons"" as Effi and Kate respectively. The following year, she played Pam in ""Shaking Dreamland"" and Maureen Groves in ""Derailed"". In 2006, Blakley made guest appearances in ITV1 drama ""Vital Signs"" and BBC medical drama ""Doctors"" as Irene and Susan Staplehurst respectively. She also appeared in stage"
"Kierston Wareing Kierston Wareing (born 7 January 1976) is an English actress. Her first film role was the lead in Ken Loach's ""It's a Free World..."", followed by a supporting role in Andrea Arnold's ""Fish Tank"" – which won the BAFTA award for ""Best British Film"" and the Jury Prize at the Cannes Film Festival. Her television roles include miniseries ""The Runaway"", ""The Take"", ""Luther"", and ""The Shadow Line"". She is also known for her roles in ""EastEnders"" and in ""Hollyoaks"". She starred in Ken Loach's film ""It's a Free World..."" as Angie. She has also played in Andrea Arnold's"
"Edna Doré Edna Lillian Doré (""née"" Gorring; 31 May 1921 – 11 April 2014) was a British actress. Doré was known for her bit-part roles in situation comedies and for playing the character of Mo Butcher in ""EastEnders"" from 1988 to 1990. Doré began her career as a chorus girl in ENSA, before joining the wartime company of Phyllis Dixey at the Whitehall Theatre as a dancer. She later spent seventeen years in repertory theatre before becoming a member of the National Theatre for ten years, especially remembered for her roles in productions directed by Bill Bryden such as ""The"
"Cyberspace. Doré lived in Barnes. She married the actor, stage director and writer Alexander Doré in 1946 in St Pancras, London and remained with him until his death in 2002. Her son, Michael Doré, owns a pub in Hampshire. Doré trained to be an actress with Anna Wing, who was known for playing Lou Beale in ""EastEnders"". She died on 11 April 2014 at the age of 92, from emphysema. She is survived by her son, Michael and four grandchildren. Edna Doré Edna Lillian Doré (""née"" Gorring; 31 May 1921 – 11 April 2014) was a British actress. Doré was"
"Eva Sayer Eva Sayer (born 31 January 1997) is a British actress, best known for playing Cindy Williams in ""EastEnders"" in 2007. Sayer appeared in one episode of the Inspector Morse spin off ""Lewis"" as Anna Mallory in early 2007. Later that year, Sayer appeared in ""EastEnders"" when Ian Beale was searching for his ex-wife. She has also appeared in various British Telecomms and Marks & Spencer advertisements. She starred as Miranda in the horror film ""The Children"" (2008), and played Flora in the BBC drama ""The Turn of the Screw"" (2009). Sayer has two older sisters called Megan and"
"1973 they had a second daughter, Claudie, who became an actress, notable for starring in Pride and Prejudice and Lark Rise to Candleford. Blakley is also Patron of Windlesham Drama Group. Lin Blakley Linda E. ""Lin"" Blakley (née Stevens) is a British actress, best known for her role as Pam Coker in the BBC soap opera, ""EastEnders"". In 2004, Blakley appeared in the film ""The Football Factory"" as the mother to Tamara (Sophie Linfield) and the stage productions of ""Effi's Burning"" and ""All My Sons"" as Effi and Kate respectively. The following year, she played Pam in ""Shaking Dreamland"" and"
"Anne Elstner Anne Elstner Matthews (January 22, 1899 – January 29, 1981) was an American actress best known for her role in the radio soap opera ""Stella Dallas"" during its entire run from 1937 to 1955. For 18 years, Elstner voiced the serial's title character, described by ""The New York Times"" as ""the beautiful daughter of an impoverished farmhand who had married above her station in life."" Elstner was born in Lake Charles, Louisiana, the youngest of eight children born to Joseph and Sallie Elstner. She moved from her childhood home at the age of seven, and began a series"
"Donna Ludlow Donna Ludlow is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"", played by Matilda Ziegler between 27 August 1987 and 13 April 1989. Donna was scripted as a troubled individual, desperate for attention, but shunned by almost all who encountered her. In her storyline, after finding out she was conceived from rape and then rejected by her mother, Donna sets herself on a path of self-destruction. She turns to manipulation, blackmail and prostitution to fund her drug-habit, before choking to death on her own vomit in 1989. Donna, conceived when 14-year-old Kathy Hills (Gillian Taylforth) was raped"
"of Rambow"". In May 2005 she attended the British Soap Awards, where she presented June Brown with a lifetime achievement award for Brown's portrayal of Dot Branning in ""EastEnders"". In 2005, by now aged 91, Wing formed part of the cast of the short film ""Ex Memoria"", directed by Josh Appignanesi and produced by Oscar-winning producer Mia Bays. The short film tells of an elderly woman's struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. ""Ex Memoria"" was nominated for a British Independent Film Award for Best Short in 2006. In 2009, aged 94, she worked on a short film, ""Numbers Up"", from Guildhall Pictures."
"Lisa Fowler Lisa Fowler (also Shaw) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"", played by Lucy Benjamin. The character was introduced as a ""home-wrecking blonde"" by executive producer Matthew Robinson on 7 December 1998. Show scriptwriters and BBC controller of drama, Mal Young, doubted Benjamin's casting in the role. Lisa is characterised as ""a loyal, romantic Earth Mother"" who is ""feisty, independent and ambitious"". However, after a volatile relationship with Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), Lisa became an ""eternal victim"". The characters became instrumental in one of ""EastEnders"" most highly publicised and anticipated storylines, dubbed Who Shot Phil?"
"nominated for Best Storyline for ""Lauren's struggle with alcohol"" as well as sexiest female. In 2014, Jossa won Sexiest Female at the Inside Soap Awards. Jacqueline Jossa Jacqueline Osborne (""née"" Jossa; born 29 October 1992) is an English actress from Bexley, London, best known for playing Lauren Branning in the BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"" from 2010 to 2018. She won ""Best Newcomer"" at the National Television Awards 2012 and ""Best Actress"" at the Inside Soap Awards 2013. Jossa was born in Bexley. She trained at D&B Theatre School in Bromley (where she performed the role Jeanie in 'Hair' to great"
"A verbal Miss Whiplash, she tore strips off anyone who crosses her."" The BBC described her as a 'tough-nut business woman'. She was also described as 'tough' and 'steel'. She was voted by ""What's on TV"" as the 85 sexiest soap sirens of all time out of 100. When Nadia announced her decision to leave it was described by The Mirror 'as a real shock' and that 'Her character, scheming Annie Palmer, has proved one of the most watchable in recent years.' Annie Palmer Annie Palmer is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"", played by Nadia Sawalha,"
"Jenna. She passed a LAMDA exam up to grade 2, ballet and modern dance exams up to grade 3 and her tap exam up to grade 2. She also plays piano and can also dance ballet, tap and modern. Eva Sayer Eva Sayer (born 31 January 1997) is a British actress, best known for playing Cindy Williams in ""EastEnders"" in 2007. Sayer appeared in one episode of the Inspector Morse spin off ""Lewis"" as Anna Mallory in early 2007. Later that year, Sayer appeared in ""EastEnders"" when Ian Beale was searching for his ex-wife. She has also appeared in various"
"She was also a guest judge on the Home & Garden Television show ""Summer Showdown"". Emily Procter Emily Mallory Procter (born October 8, 1968) is an American actress. She played Ainsley Hayes in the NBC political drama ""The West Wing"" (2000-02, 2006) and Det. Calleigh Duquesne in the CBS police procedural drama """" (2002-12). In 2013, she did two episodes as FBI Special Agent in Charge Amanda Callaway in the fourth season of the USA Network crime drama ""White Collar"". Procter was born on October 8, 1968. She was adopted as an infant by William Procter, a general practitioner, and"
"For her time on ""EastEnders"" as Angie Watts, Dobson received the Pye Award for Outstanding Female Personality. Dobson was nominated for a 2003 Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actress for her performance in Frozen at the Royal National Theatre: Cottesloe. In 2007, Dobson was made a Companion of the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts. Dobson is a patron of the theatre charity the Music Hall Guild of Great Britain and America. Anita Dobson Anita Dobson (born 29 April 1949) is an English stage, film and television actress, and singer. She is known for her role from 1985 to 1988 as"
"about a co-habiting couple, which also featured Nicholas Lyndhurst. In 1993, Dibley played the part of Linda in ""The Gingerbread Girl"", a series about a single mother trying to raise her daughter. She then played Lorna Cartwright in the BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"". However, it was reported that she decided to leave the show because she was uncomfortable with the plans for her character; the script writers proposed Lorna became a prostitute and then be gang raped. Dibley agreed an exit strategy, and the plan was abandoned. The producers of ""Eastenders"" had planned to make her a central character. Dibley"
"Ann Mitchell Ann Mitchell (born 22 April 1939) is a British stage and television actress. She came to prominence in the 1980s when she starred as Dolly Rawlins in the crime series ""Widows"", and its sequels ""Widows 2"" and ""She's Out"", all written by Lynda La Plante. In 2011, she was cast as Cora Cross in the BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"", the mother of Tanya Branning and Rainie Cross. Mitchell has appeared in many roles in film, theatre and television and has played a significant number of major roles such as Mrs. Warren in ""Mrs. Warren's Profession"" and her Laurence"
"after Winger returned to film acting. She subsequently starred in the films ""Radio"", ""Eulogy"", ""Sometimes in April"" and received positive reviews for portraying Anne Hathaway's estranged mother in ""Rachel Getting Married"". She earned an Emmy Award nomination for her title role in the television film ""Dawn Anna"" in 2005, directed by Arliss Howard. In 2010 she returned to television, making a guest appearance as a high school principal in an episode of ""Law & Order"". She also joined the cast of HBO's ""In Treatment"" as one of the three patients featured in the third season. In 2013 she starred in"
"As Dolly Rawlins in ""Widows"" I, II and She’s Out (written for her by Lynda La Plante) she won acclaim and affection. In 2017 she joined the cast of CBBC's ""Hetty Feather"". Ann Mitchell Ann Mitchell (born 22 April 1939) is a British stage and television actress. She came to prominence in the 1980s when she starred as Dolly Rawlins in the crime series ""Widows"", and its sequels ""Widows 2"" and ""She's Out"", all written by Lynda La Plante. In 2011, she was cast as Cora Cross in the BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"", the mother of Tanya Branning and Rainie"
"Anita Dobson Anita Dobson (born 29 April 1949) is an English stage, film and television actress, and singer. She is known for her role from 1985 to 1988 as Angie Watts in the BBC soap opera ""EastEnders"". In 1986, she reached number four in the UK Singles Chart with ""Anyone Can Fall in Love"", a song based on the theme music of ""EastEnders"". Dobson's other television roles include the 1989 ITV sitcom ""Split Ends"". In 2003, she was nominated for the Olivier Award for Best Actress for the National Theatre production of ""Frozen"". She has also starred in the West"