List of current characters

A list of all EastEnders characters, in order of first appearance.

Departing characters

 * Lauren Branning
 * Apostolos Papadopolus
 * Tanya Cross
 * Johnny Carter
 * Ciara Maguire

Returning characters

 * Woody Woodward
 * Kat Moon
 * Mo Harris
 * Jean Slater
 * Rainie Cross (will make guest appearances for Abi's death and funeral, before making a full return in the spring)

Upcoming characters

 * Hunter Owen
 * Unnamed Slater

Past characters
Main article: List of past EastEnders characters