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Finlay Baker is the son of Celia Baker, adoptive son of Avery Baker and the half-brother of Felix Baker. He made his first appearance on 7 July 2022, and his last on 28 June 2023. He is portrayed by Ashley Byam.

Backstory

On one christmas, Avery wrapped up bricks and told Finlay and Felix they were gold bars.

Older half-brother Finlay has a different biological dad but was raised by Avery soon after birth. Finlay has sailed through life using his cheeky charm but is set to face a wake-up call as he begins life in Walford.

Storylines

2022-2023 Arrival, Avery’s death, feud with the Panesar's and exit

Finlay arrives at the hospital with his brother Felix Baker to meet their uncle Mitch Baker and the rest of the Taylor family after their father Avery Baker had collapsed due to his terminal cancer.

Felix and Finlay attend a party for Avery hosted by Mitch and the rest of the Taylor's at the laundrette, during the party Avery passes away in Mitch's arms leaving his son's devastated. The next day Mitch opens a letter from Avery, which confirms Avery died bankrupt, Mitch tells Felix and Finlay about Avery's bankruptcy when Felix mentions they are going to give Avery an expensive funeral. The next day a debt collector takes Avery's car due to Avery not paying the collector, Felix and Finlay attempt to get get the car back but eventually let it go. Felix and Finlay then move into 23B Albert Square after being kicked out of Avery's house due to Avery not paying his bills before he died. When the Taylor’s order a pizza, Mitch tells them to go out to Peggy’s and enjoy their night, where they charm Whitney Dean and Chelsea Fox, buying the two drinks. Finlay later convinces Whitney to sell some stuff on her stall to help the two raise funds for Avery’s funeral. When the boys return home, they bring Karen and Mitch kebabs, with Mitch’s containing pickled chillis. On 1 August 2022, the boys meet with Stuart Highway to finalise the funeral, and the two have an argument over arrangements. Felix wants there to be doves, but Finlay says they can’t afford it.

The next day, the brothers play Kill or Keep with Felix’s clothes, and Felix keeps most of his. Bernie, Karen and Bailey remark there’s a lot of keeps. Felix says there’s always Finlay’s stuff, but Finlay says he’s sorted his out. When Bailey asks how much he’s getting rid of, he changed the subject. Felix suggests selling Avery’s cuff links, but Finlay says they aren’t selling them. Mitch says he’s got more of Avery’s friends coming to his memorial party, and Karen sends the brothers shopping, annoying Mitch who needs help putting a tent up. The boys put the Money Karen gave them in Felix’s purse. The Baker brothers later walk in to the minute mart, trying to get a discount. Suki tells them the prices that see are the prices they get. Felix asks how much they have, and Finlay says he didn’t count it. Felix says they should count it, but Finlay says that can’t as he put it in his bag, and Felix says he gave the bag to Kim without looking inside. The two rush over to Kim’s, who goes to look for the bag, and she brings them the lipstick saying she threw the bag in the bin. The two then look in the bin, that has been emptied, and rush around the square checking where the bin truck has gone. Kim later tells Karen they lost the money. The next day, the boys and the family, with the exceptions of Mackenzie, Mia and Bailey, are all hungover, and Finlay tried to flirt with Whitney. Finlay says they’re hoping to be sober by the funeral. When Mia asks if Avery’s funeral will be like Chantelle’s, and says Chantelle said she’d take her to Lego land for her upcoming tenth birthday, Finlay suggests taking her for drinks, and Mia asks if Whitney can come. Finlay, Whitney and Mia later have chips, with Finlay saying chips and curry sauce are the best, and that the paracetamol has kicked in. Finlay then reveals to Whitney they lost the money and that the needed it for Mia’s trip, and Finlay and Mia bond over losing a parent. Whitney then says her and Mia will do something fun for her birthday. Finlay then almost loses Avery’s cufflinks, and Whitney says it might be telling him something. Finlay then agrees with her and leaves, telling her not to steal his chips. Finlay, Whitney, Mia and Felix later arrive at the Vic, with Mia saying she’s going to Lego land, and Finlay handing Karen the money from Avery’s cuff links to take her, saying that now Chantelle gets to keep her promise. Mitch says Avery would’ve been proud of them.

On 15 August 2022, the day of Avery’s funeral arrives, and the Taylor/Baker household prepares. Finlay is angry at Felix for taking ages in the shower as he still needs to wash. When the hearse is outside, the staff from Coker’s load flowers into it. The family then arrive outside no.23, ready to say goodbye to Avery. Karen tells Bernie every time she sees a coffin she gets reminded of Chantelle and breaks down in tears. Mitch then arrives outside, and asks Finlay if he’s okay. Jay then approaches, saying he hopes everything’s in order for the funeral, but notices Stuart is running late. Stuart then arrives. Mitch asks Finlay where Felix is as they should be setting off, and Felix them comes outside, dressed as Tara Misu. Mitch is angry at him for this, but Finlay, Karen and Bernie are accepting of it. After the funeral, the family go to the Vic for the wake, with Karen saying she thinks it went really well, but Mitch is less than impressed as Stuart knew he wanted to be a pallbearer and that because of that he forgot most of his eulogy, but Karen says it’s okay to admit he couldn’t find the words. Felix and Finlay then talk to their aunt, Rosina, who says it was a beautiful send off even if it was a cremation. Finlay thanks her, and Rosina says that when she goes, she wants a proper burial, and that the worms will be feeding off her for years, making the boys laugh. Rosina says they’re doing Avery proud, even if Felix looks like a sanky panky. Rosina then asks who a man behind them is, and Finlay tells them it’s Patrick, their neighbour. Rosina takes an interest in Patrick. Finlay then asks Felix if he’s okay, and he says he is. He then gives a speech. Finlay says that Felix is honouring Avery as Tara Misu, saying it was his wish that Tara sings his favourite song at the funeral. Finlay says it didn’t feel right at the cremation so he’s going to do it now. Tara then lip syncs avery’s favourite song, and Karen says it’s lovely, but Finlay says that it’s a shame uncle Mitch doesn’t agree. During the performance, Rosina makes a move on Patrick, and Finlay tells him she’s from their mothers side of the family, and tells Patrick to watch himself as her bite is worse than her bark. During Tara’s performance, Mitch begins to cry. Mitch later apologises to Felix for how he acted, and Stuart then tells them that the dove has arrived. The three then prepare to set the dove free in the square gardens after Mitch says some words in his memory, saying he’ll never let Felix and Finlay down. Finlay then opens the box, but it turns out it was a pigeon.

The next day, Felix and Finlay talk about it being weird that they’ve said goodbye to Avery and discuss wether they stay or leave, but since that can’t afford to leave they end up staying. Felix then takes an interest in Callum Highway and the two have a talk, and Callum offers his condolences over Avery. Ben Mitchell then arrives and asks for the coffee, and the brothers leave. Later, Finlay visits Stacey’s Baps and Eve gives him his burger for free. Finlay compliments the business and leaves and meets with Felix. Felix says it’s disgusting that he’s putting filthy flesh in his mouth. Finlay then suggest the two open a market stall on the free pitch. Felix then says they should go for a drink to work out the details. The two then organise the details, and Finlay says they’ll have cocktails on the menu too, but Felix reminds him it’s extra licensing. Finlay them days that Honey Mitchell looks like she needs saving from the date she’s on with Mr Lister, but Felix stops him from interfering. Felix later gets up and pretends to accidentally knock Honey’s purse off the table, and when he picks it up, he hands her a note asking if she needs rescuing. Honey says yes, and plays it off as her agreeing with Mr Lister. Finlay then walks over, and asks what Mr Lister is doing making moves on Honey, saying she’s his girlfriend. Mr Lister is confused, and Honey lies, saying she is with Finlay. Mr Lister then leaves and Finlay and Honey share a proper introduction, and Finlay gets honey a drink. Both brothers later ask Honey if that can get the pitch on the market, and she says yes. Finlay then asks Honey on an actual date, but she decides to say no after how poorly her day went.

On 18 August 2022, Avery’s urn arrives at 23B, and Mitch gives a speech, asking him to look after Chantelle for him. Finlay asks what they’ll do with the ashes, and Felix jokes they can FedEx him back to Dunn’s river falls. Karen then says the family has a lot to look forward to as it’s Bernadette’s twentieth birthday the next day, but Bernadette says she’s going clubbing with Molly Ellis and some other friends then leaves. Karen then decides to have a party that night for Bernadette, Finlay says he’s busy, but Karen ignores him. The two later go to the cafe and Honey tells them that Mr Lister has said no to any more food stalls as he’s still angry about the other day, but Honey will talk to him about it, and Felix says they’ll keep fighting for it. The two later give out free samples of food on bridge street and win over Mr Lister. The boys then go home to help prepare for the party for Bernadette, but can’t find Karen as she is with Stuart Highway at the GP surgery. Karen later returns to the flat and they celebrate Bernadette’s birthday, albeit a day early.

On 22 August 2022, Finlay opens his stall on the market. Billy is opposed to their approach of gathering customers by posting on social media, and attempts to attract customers, but the boys turn the radio up and down him out. Mr Lister then tries to shut them down for noise pollution, but Billy convinced him otherwise by saying that Felix went to law school and is only helping Finlay, so he can take Mr Lister to court if he wanted to, so to let them off as it’s their first offence.

Later, on 29 August 2022, Finlay and Felix host a Caribbean themed party at the Vic. When they see Linda in the square gardens, they ask if she’s wearing that to the party, and Linda says she doesn’t think she’s coming, and that they’re in charge. Whilst preparing, Finlay scares Felix by putting the music up loud. Kim and Patrick then arrive and Janine tells them not to break anything. Felix and Kim later do a dance performance.

On 13 September 2022, Finlay takes an interest in Dotty Cotton. The two walk through Bridge Street, with Finlay telling Dotty about how their house was always full of knock off items. Finlay then asks Dotty for a drink at the Albert, and she accepts, with Dotty’s boyfriend, Vinny Panesar, seeing them walk away holding hands. At the Albert, Vinny sees the two having drinks and says that she thought Dotty had a headache. Dotty lies, and Finlay says it was his fault for dragging her out to talk about dad stories and invites him to join them for a drink, with Vinny accepting. Vinny tried to call it a night, but the two say no, and Finlay says they should get strong cocktails, kissing Dotty before he goes to the bar. Finlay says he definitely doesn’t like him. From the bar, Vinny sees the two whispering, and Kim Fox says Dotty is looking for a reaction and that he needs to fight for her. When Vinny gets back from the bar, he asks what the two are laughing about, saying it didn’t look like nothing. Finlay angers Vinny with this, and Vinny punches him. Vinny then apologised and leaves. Dotty then takes Finlay to Walford east to get him a burger to make up for what happened, confiding in him about her relationship issues and that maybe everyone is right about her. Finlay says people gossip about him too and offers her a chip. Later, Finlay takes Dotty back to 23B, and the two sleep together. The following morning, Dotty attempts to sneak out without being noticed, but she wakes Finlay up, and is seen by Bernadette. Dotty tells Bernadette not to tell Vinny, and Bernadette tells her she needs to tell her. Dotty leaves, and Finlay tells Bernadette Vinny won’t find out from him. Finlay later talks with Felix about it in the Vic, saying he likes her enough to see her again. The two then watch as Vinny confronts Dotty after she’d confesses to Vinny about cheating. Finlay then gets himself involved, and Vinny tries to punch him again, but Finlay dodges it and he falls to the floor, Vinny leaves and Finlay returns to his seat.

On 22 September 2022, Whitney invites Felix and Finlay to the reopening of Walford East. Finlay jokes, asking Whitney if it’s a date. Finlay is later present in the Vic when Janine Butcher announces her pregnancy. On 5 October 2022, Alfie Moon tried to get Felix and Finlay to attend the margarita night at the Vic, but they decline as they’re attending Jay’s birthday party. At the party, Felix gives Jay a card saying 30, being told the wrong age by Alfie Moon. A robbery later breaks out at the party, but Felix and Finlay are unharmed. On 11 October 2022, Felix and Finlay complain about their living arrangements, with Chelsea and Whitney adding that they don’t even have a shower because of their bills.

Later in October, Felix, Finlay and Billy talk. They notice Nish Panesar and say he’s just come out of prison for murdering someone. Nish overhears them and Felix says Finlay was raised by wolves. Vinny tells them their names, and says he got 20 years Porte ring his family, saying he’d do anything to avoid his kids birthday parties, making the three laugh. Finlay heads to the shop with Billy, where Nish comments the prices are bad. Finlay says that Nish’s stories are much better than Karen’s. Kheerat walks in and asks where Debbie is, and Nish says she’s on break before saving he’ll give them a ten percent off. Nish is confused by how to work the till so gets Kheerat to serve them.

Later In October 2022, Finlay snd Felix move in to No.1 when Chelsea Fox and Whitney Dean place an advertisement for roommates. Later in October, Finlay develops romantic feelings for Whitney, and confesses them to her, but she does not feel the same and the two agree to stay friends.

In January 2023, Avery’s will is cleared and Finlay inherits his old car named Emily, however the car is in desperate need of repair. He enlists Keanu Taylor to help him fix it, and when the two get it started, they annoy Ash Panesar. Finlay flirts with Ash, but Ash says he’s out of her league.

In May 2023, Finlay finds Avery’s necklace stuck underneath the car, and he sells it and helps Mitch pay off his bills.

In June 2023, Felix plans to drive the car to Brighton with Eve Unwin for a pride events. Vinny hears this, and cuts the brakes in an attempt to kill Eve as he had recently found out about her and his mother, Suki Panesar, having an affair. Vinny is careless and drops his necklace under the car, and when Suki discovers what he’s done, she stabs the tyre to stop the Eve, And Felix who would be driving the car, from being in life threatening danger. When Keanu finds the broken brakes, he tells Finlay and gives him Vinny’s necklace. Finlay recognises it and confronts Vinny, and Vinny threatens him if he goes to the police. Vinny later gets his half brother, Ravi Gulati, to scare Finlay, but it is unsuccessful so he arranges people to smash up his market stall. Finlay knows it was Ravi, so he confronts Suki, and works out that it was Eve he was trying to Kill Eve, and discovers there is something more personal going on, and says he’s going to tell Eve. Because of this, Suki enlists Ravi’s help to get Finlay to leave Walford, and he does so by threatening Felix’s life. Finlay agrees to leave, but demands cash from Suki. Suki obliges and gives him the cash, and he leaves Walford driving Emily, after lying to his family about someone I’m eating in his sauces, and moving to Dublin, Ireland, although Felix is not convinced entirely.

Employment history

Occupation Years Active
Stall holder on Bridge Street Market 2022-2023
Unknown 2023 to present

Residence

Address Years
23B Albert Square 2022
1 Albert Square 2022-2023
Dublin, Ireland 2023 to present

Background information

  • On 7 July 2022, Mitch states that Finlay plays the violin.

Quotes

  • To Felix Baker (last line): Seriously, I love you so much. If you need me for anything, you call me yeah? (28 June 2023)

See also

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