Lilian (14 September 1993)

Lilian are two prostitutes that first and only appear on 14 September 1993. Lilian is portrayed by Charlotte Bicknell. she attack Mandy Salter for "clipping".

Storylines
Lilian and Ann Two prostitutes on the streets of King's Cross who get angry when Mandy Salter starts "clipping" (a form of prostitution in which the woman does not have sex with the man after paying). They warn Mandy off but she tells him that they don't own the streets and that she can do what she wants, then Lilian slaps her and Mandy runs off. Mandy informs ex-prostitute Pat Butcher about what had happened, and Pat tells her never to go back as there is a chance of being arrested by the police.

That night, Mandy returns to the same street in King's Cross to find that Anne and Lilian are still there. Mandy clips yet another man, and they beat Mandy up and the fight ends when they are all arrested. They all spend the night in a cell.

Mandy returns home the day after and lies to her boyfriend Aidan Brosnan about the mark on her face from the beating, stating that she fell over. However, Pat informs Aidan of what really happened, causing Mandy and Aidan to fall out. Mandy later promises never to do it again.

Creation and development
The appearance of Anne and Lilian are extremely similar to that of fictional Absolutely Fabulous characters Eddie and Patsy. This is most likely due to how popular the show was in the early 1990s, and many female viewers copied their fashion.

Reception
The scene in which Anne and Lilian beat Mandy Salter for "clipping" is one of the most famous cliffhangers in EastEnders history. However, this was because of Mandy's character, not Anne or Lilian. The scene was used on the BBC website to highlight Mandy's best and most memorable moment in the show for EastEnders's 25th anniversary, with the caption: "Parading the streets of Kings Cross, Mandy Salter riles resident prostitutes by clipping punters for cash. The teenage tearaway’s thumping and arrest puts an end to her scam."