Father Allen

Father Allen made his first and last appearance on 27th August 1987. He was portrayed by Ian Jentle

Backstory
Very little is known about the priests backstory, although that he is a family friend of the Smith family back in Stockport.

Storyline
Father Allen turns up in Walford in the search for Mary Smith she isn't to pleased to see him as she believes that her parents had sent him to her in order for him to convince that Annie is best of living with them and not her. This isn't the matter however, he has come to give her support and he is also persuaded by Mary herself, Dot Cotton and Dr. Legg how much Mary is missing Annie and how she has learnt from her mistakes, he isn't seen or heard of after this.