List of EastEnders characters (2021)

The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the British soap opera EastEnders in 2021, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the show's executive producer, Jon Sen, and the senior executive producer, Kate Oates.[1] The first character to be introduced in 2021 is Caleb Malone (Ben Freeman), who is introduced as part of a storyline involving Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams) and Lucas Johnson (Don Gilet). Zack Hudson (James Farrar) will make his debut in March. Additionally, multiple other characters appear throughout the year.

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Caleb Malone

Caleb Malone, played by Ben Freeman, made his first appearance on 25 January 2021.[2] The character and casting details were announced on 12 January 2021, and it was explained that Caleb would appear "in a number of episodes" in a storyline involving Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams) and Lucas Johnson (Don Gilet). Digital Spy hinted that Caleb "could have something to do" with Chelsea's "ulterior motive in forgiving her father".[3] Freeman has been contracted in a guest role, with Duncan Lindsay of Metro stating that he is set to appear in a "handful of episodes".[4]

Zack Hudson

Zack Hudson, played by James Farrar, is set to make his first appearance in March 2021. The character and casting was announced on 31 January 2021, and it was confirmed that he would begin filming in February.[5] Zack was billed as a "charismatic" character who will "ruffle feathers when he arrives in Walford".[6] It was added that he is a "lone wolf" and an "unpredictable troublemaker who lives life in the fast lane", and that due to a difficult childhood, he became "determined to never rely on anyone" or become attached to someone.[7] On joining the soap, Farrar commented: "I'm thrilled to be joining EastEnders. As a born and bred Londoner myself, I can't wait to bring my experience of a place I love and know to such a well-respected long-running show, with such iconic characters. Zack certainly has a very complicated past and there is a real depth to him that I can't wait to explore."[7] Executive producer Jon Sen opined his joy at Farrar's casting, stating that himself and the production team are excited to see him portray Zack, describing him as "a wonderful addition" to the cast.[7]

Other characters
Character Episode date(s) Actor Circumstances
DS Latham 1 January 2021 Kumbi Mushambi A police officer who asks Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ) to talk in his car; Stuart is taken to the police station and Latham is present while Stuart is questioned by DI Steve Thompson (Philip Wright) off the record about Stuart's attack on Thompson.
Elspeth 7 January 2021 Jo Coffey Lucas Johnson's (Don Gilet) parole officer. He meets with her and says a recent attack on him was a coincidence and not targeted towards him. He tells her he is sticking to his parole conditions and she says she is impressed that he is not looking for revenge.
Dr Robinson 11 January 2021 Jane Garda A doctor who Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) visits after finding a lump in her breast. Dr Robinson is due to take a biopsy but Jean says she knows it is cancer. While Dr Robinson is out of the room, Jean leaves before having the biopsy.
Dr Shah 14 January 2021 Bhawna Bhawsar A doctor looking after Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker) following his stroke. She tells Patrick there should be no lasting damage. Patrick refuses to take his blood thinning medication but his wife, Sheree Trueman (Suzette Llewellyn) tells Dr Shah that she will make sure he does.
Dr Ibrahim Ramzen 15 January 2021 Valmike Rampersad A GP who Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) visits with his wife, Sharon Beale (Letitia Dean), when he is feeling unwell. He thinks he is struggling to recover following an attack the previous month and Sharon suggests it could be his mental health rather than something physical, so Dr Ramzen offers to give him blood tests and a mental health assessment.
Dr Hobbs 18 January 2021 Tim Lewis A private doctor who Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) visits when he is feeling unwell. Dr Hobbs offers a toxicology examination in case Ian has taken an overdose.
Jed 25 January 2021 James Backway[8] A man who Frankie Lewis (Rose Ayling-Ellis) believes is the paternal half-brother of Harry, Frankie's dead half-brother. However, after Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) presses him for details on his connection to Harry, it is revealed that Harry was Jed's son, whom he had with Frankie's mother Katy (Simone Lahbib).[8]

References
  1. "EastEnders boss reveals FIRST LOOK at this year's explosive Christmas drama". What's on TV. Archived from the original on 14 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  2. "12 huge EastEnders spoilers for next week". Digital Spy. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
  3. "EastEnders casts former Emmerdale star Ben Freeman for Chelsea Fox storyline". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 12 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  4. "Emmerdale star Ben Freeman is cast in EastEnders for Chelsea and Lucas storyline". Metro. 12 January 2021. Archived from the original on 14 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  5. "Silent Witness and Call The Midwife star James Farrar joins the cast of EastEnders". What's on TV. 31 January 2021.
  6. "EastEnders: James Farrar joins soap as 'charismatic' Zack Hudson". Entertainment Daily. 31 January 2021.
  7. "EastEnders casts former Hollyoaks actor James Farrar as newcomer Zack". Digital Spy. 31 January 2021.
  8. Executive Consultant: Jon Sen; Director: Sarah Esdaile; Writer: Rob Gittins (25 January 2021). "Episode dated 25/01/2021". EastEnders. BBC. BBC One. Retrieved 25 January 2021.
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