However, Martin and Stacey's marriage is at risk of ending when Max sleeps with Stacey in Christmas Eve 2017. DI Keebletakes over the case, and encourages a press appeal, at which they ask for a man in a beanie hat to come forward as he was on the bus with Lucy on the night she died. Kathy and Phil's christening party for baby Ben goes with a swing, but fate strikes a cruel blow at the height of the festivities.Bill Treacher as Arthur Fow. Bobby is enrolled at private school and Ian and Jane decide to sell Beale's in order to raise the money for his fees. Her diary, written from the age of 19 to just a few years before her death, has been published three times. Lucy calls off her relationship with Max and it is revealed that she is usingcocaineon a regular basis because of problems with her father. He was born in Paris, Ile-de-France, France. EastEnders' Linda furious as Knight family . Wilmott-Brown convinced Kathy to drop charges, and Pete drunkenly went after him in a stolen car, only to be stopped by the police. Bobby Bealeis born and following Laura's death, Ian finds Bobby's birth certificate and discovers he is Bobby's father. The family has been headed with a matriarch first seen with Lou, and over the years, Lou's daughter Pauline, Ian's wife Jane Collins (Laurie Brett) and more recently Pete's wife Kathy, have filled this role. Upon his return, Lucy forced her father to sign all of his businesses and the family home to her in case he ever disappeared again. When she discovers what has happened, she attacks Mr. Pryce and he leaves for good. The Beales, together with the Fowlers, are a family in EastEnders. During the final scene of the flashback episode which aired on 19 February 2015 to markEastEnders 30thanniversary, it was revealed that Bobby had accidentally killed his sister when he threw her jewellery box at her head, upset at the constant rows she caused. Bex is left devastated and humiliated when Michelle's affair with Preston is publicly revealed in the Vic and Martin attacks Preston. 15-year-old Sonia gives birth toChloe Jackson, Martin's daughter, but Sonia didn't know she was pregnant. Patrick tries to tell Denise but suffers a stroke before he can. Martin struggles to accept Bex dating Shakil. Bobby's crime was discovered by Jane who immediately concealed the murder in order to protect her son. ); when Ian hears the news, he is devastated. Concerned for Martin, Kathy speaks to Martin, reminiscing about his parents and with her support, Martin visits Stacey. Jane talks him down and he sees Kathy. Martin and Sonia's marital turmoil upsets Rebecca and she is unhappy to learn of her mother's lesbian relationship withTina Carter, especially when Tina unveils details of their sex life in front of her. In 2007, Steven returned to Walford and proceeded to stalk Ian, pretending to be his deceased first wife, Cindy. She got pregnant by him but had an abortion and he left her. Alone with Bobby, Ian became depressed until he was reunited withMandy Salter. Chasing after him, Michelle takes Phil's car (under the influence) and crashes it into Ian's chip shop. In August 2013, Cindy Williams arrived in Walford to live with the Beale family, however Peter was not pleased by her presence. Ian and Masood maintain a working relationship and become frenemies. Laura Beale(2004) The situation becomes more complicated when Preston arrives to continue his affair with Michelle, and ends up dating Bex. When Steven's deception was revealed, Ian's wife Jane was accidentally shot and needed an emergency hysterectomy. They are eventually returned to Ian. Ian set up a new restaurant, The Meal Machine, withHattie Tavernier. Eventually, they decided that if Pete had been Kathy's first boyfriend, it could work". Ian Beale(1993, 20072013) This potentially ruins Ian and Jane's attempts to adopt Beth, a move which Cindy only reluctantly allowed. When Cindy discovers this, she skips attending her school prom and gets into a car with 2 strange men and Liam alerts Ian and Jane. Before the show began, the Beale family consisted of head of the familyAlbert, his wifeLou Beale, and their six children,Harry,Ronnie, Dora,Kenny, and twins Pauline and Pete Beale. Pauline Fowler is a fictional character from the BBC One soap opera EastEnders. Bobby is arrested and confesses to the police that he was responsible for killing Lucy. Bobby is enrolled at private school and Ian and Jane decide to sell Beale's in order to raise the money for his fees. DC Emma Summerhayes becomes the Beales' family liaison officer following Lucy's death, and, at Lucy's funeral, her relationship with Max is revealed, causing Ian to lash out at him publicly. Also, Kathy's illegitimate daughterDonna Ludlowturned up to find her mother, but Kathy rejected her and she later died of aheroinoverdose. [33] She claims that Arthur is the son of God, and says that God will rescue them from what she thinks are demons. Ian realises Kathy is alive and whilst he takes the news well, Ben struggles to accept what Kathy has done. Various suspects, including Max, Jake Stone, and Billy Mitchell, are questioned by the police, but they are all proved innocent. [23][24] Martin, Sonia and Rebecca returned to the show in 2014. Believing that Lauren is cheating on him, he bugs her phone to track her location and when Lauren insists that she doesn't want more children, he pokes holes in their condoms to trap her into falling pregnant. Martin refuses to speak to his sister whilst Stacey tries to keep the peace between them. While speaking with Rainie, he is arrested for kerb crawling, but Ian convinces him to keep quiet and plead guilty to protect his fake alibi. After beginning a relationship withLee Carter, tensions arise between her and Whitney as she is also interested in Lee. Although Whitney and Lee begin a relationship, Lucy's dead body is found on Walford Common (see Who Killed Lucy Beale? Phil realises that Keeble did not stop the interrogation as she knows Ian is hiding something, and Ian confesses the truth about Rainie to Phil. She briefly goes through a goth phase and insists on being called by her original name of Chloe, in order to help establish her identity. Bex and Shakil soon break up. David Scarboro portrayed Mark Fowler in EastEnders (Image: Getty) Following David's death, Todd Carty took on the . Jane gives Max a false alibi, however Max is found guilty. Bosses described Cindy as a "magnet for trouble" and "shares many similarities with her late mother" as well as "cheeky and hugely likeable, the mischievous teen has no fears or inhibitions and will shake up life for the Beales and the Square in general". EastEnders' Lily Slater, aged 12, will drop a new bombshell on her family next week on the BBC soap, as her stepfather Martin Fowler learns she is pregnant. In August 2013, Cindy Williams arrived in Walford to live with the Beale family, however Peter was not pleased by her presence. She was the wife of Frank Dawson, editor of the News And Courier in Charleston, South Carolina. The first character to be introduced is Brett Nelson (Fabrizio Santino), a man from Zack Hudson's (James Farrar) past; he appears in . Mel and Michelle have a furious showdown and although the truth is revealed, Michelle decides to leave Walford. Although shocked to discover that Lauren and Steven are an item, Ian and Jane allow them to move into the Beale house with Louie, and Lauren grows close to them both.Lauren tells Ian that she left Peter because he was going off the rails in New Zealand, involved in drugs and alcohol. Possibly one of the most notable families in the history of British soaps, the Fowlers came onto our screens back in 1985 during EastEnders' first ever episode and hold the titles as the show's longest serving family.. Having entertained us with a string of explosive storylines over the years on the BBC soap, from sordid affairs, underage pregnancy and even manslaughter, dozens of actors have . Vicki is kidnapped from school, sparking a national police hunt and she is found with a woman, Audrey Whittingham. Chrissie Watts also sells it illegally to him in 2005. Martin refuses to speak to his sister whilst Stacey tries to keep the peace between them. In 2007, a 17-year-old Steven returned to Walford and proceeded to stalk Ian, having first used the internet to contact his siblings which the pretence that he was Ian's first wife Cindy, who had died in November 1998. Ian was held hostage for several weeks whilst Steven rejoined the family, poisoning Lucy's mind against her father in the process. When Cindy is found safe, she initially refuses to live with Ian and Jane, but Liam persuades her and Ian and Cindy make up. In 1996, Casey Anne Rothery and Alex Stevens took on the roles of Lucy and Peter, however, Peter was recast in 1998 to Joseph Shade. Pete struck up a romance with school friend Rose Chapman, the former wife of gangster Alfie Chapman. As Peter Beale left the show in July 2022, his paternal half-brother Bobby is the only blood Beale to carry the surname on the show. EastEnders fans can look forward to two strong characters locking horns as the Knight family roll up to Walford next week. EastEnders cast, and the show's boss, have been sharing loving tributes to Arthur Fowler legend Bill Treacher, who has died at the age of 92 after declining health. He is saved by Lauren's timely arrival. Molly was recently cast as Anna Knight, who's part of the new family who'll be . Kathy and Michelle's relationship becomes strained, but they soon make up. In 2000 an EastEnders book was published entitled EastEnders Who's Who. [1] By 2007, there were few members of the Beale family left and no Fowlers, so the family were revamped. Upon Mandy's departure, Ian suffered a breakdown and went missing from Albert Square for several weeks, leaving Lucy to look after Bobby and the businesses. [35] Buster Briggs begins an affair with Kathy and her estranged husband Gavin tricks her into her house, hoping for a reconciliation. Albert and Lou also had a daughter named Maggie before marriage and put her up for adoption. DI Keeble takes over the case, and encourages a press appeal, at which they ask for a man in a beanie hat to come forward as he was on the bus with Lucy on the night she died. Shakil is horrified to learn what happened and wants to reunite with Bex, however this never happens. Martin eventually finds Stacey on the roof of the Queen Victoria. Stacey gives birth to a son,Arthur Fowler, with Martin unaware thatKush Kazemiis the father.Two weeks later, Stacey's cousinKat Moondiscovers and when Stacey goes missing with Arthur shortly after, Martin and Kush grow concerned and try to find her. Ian Molyneaux Senior Reporter 19:00, 24 FEB 2022 (Image: BBC) The Fowler family in EastEnders are the bread and butter of life in Walford. He was convicted of drink-driving and received a driving ban. A heavily pregnant Lauren Branning returns to support Max and gives birth to Peter's son,Louie Beale(after his paternal greatgrandmother Lou). The 72-year-old, who is famous for playing Pauline Fowler's friend Derek Harkinson between 2001 and 2005, became ill with sepsis last year, having previously also battled cancer and a heart. She briefly goes through a goth phase and insists on being called by her original name of Chloe, in order to help establish her identity. Mel leaves Ian hours after marrying after finding out. Lucy calls off her relationship with Max and it is revealed that she is using cocaine on a regular basis because of problems with her father. Michelle graduates from University with a B.A. Unfortunately, numerous pressures added strain to the relationship- trust issues, Lucy's interfering, money woes and the revelation that Ian's brother Ben had murderedHeather Trott- and Mandy, seeing that Ian was ready to give up his daughter for her, left him on their wedding day in May 2012. Ian discovers the truth on the day of his wedding to Jane; though grief-stricken, he does forgive his wife and son. He takes her to hospital and after Stacey speaks to a psychologist, Martin learns that there are no mother and baby units and Martin is also told that Stacey will have to be sectioned. He suffers a mental breakdown, which leads to his eventual death. Ian gets involved and contacts Sharon, who drives Preston away from Walford for good. Ian is shot, but survives and is discovered Cindy hired a hitman. The shocking storyline was. Shakil is horrified to learn what happened and wants to reunite with Bex, however this never happens. Mr Treacher died late on Saturday night after suffering declining health for some time, his family said. [10] Gillian Taylforth originally auditioned for the part of Sue Osman, but was called back for the role of Kathy Beale, however producers did not think she "looked old enough to have a son of 14. This disgusted Lucy, who had returned to Walford and quickly disliked Mandy. [27] Michelle returned to the show in December 2016, with Jenna Russell taking on the role.[28]. Martin Fowler is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders. [16], From 1994, with EastEnders was airing three episodes per week, and a number of new characters were introduced around this time. Their marriage ends when Laura reveals she is pregnant and Ian denies being the father due to a vasectomy. Family tree Kenneth Beale Betty Beale Albert Beale, married to Lou Beale Maggie Flaherty, daughter of Lou, married to Sean Flaherty In addition to the Beales, Lou's cousin Nellie Ellis resided with the Fowlers for a period of time in the 1990s. Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. In 2014, Cindy Jr's daughter Beth Williams is also introduced to the serial. Michelle's daughter Vicki was born the following year. When Neil and Sue die in a car accident, Rebecca's adoptive grandmother, Margaret Wilson, becomes her legal guardian and she later gives custody to Martin and Sonia. Max later threatens to harm Bobby and forces Jane to flee Walford in October 2017, unintentionally abandoning her husband in the process. Joe died soon after in January 2007 but not before confessing to Pauline's murder. At Bobby's hearing, he is denied bail and Jane and Ian's relationship ends, although they soon reunite. When she discovers what has happened, she attacks Mr. Pryce and he leaves for good. Civil War Figure. Mark meets Ruth Aitken, a Scottish nanny, and they marry. Before he leaves, he and Bobby make amends. However, Lucy is having a fling with Lauren's father,Max Branning. However, Peter is unable to do so and moves to New Zealand with a pregnant Lauren. Genealogy for Henry (876 - 936) family tree on Geni, with over 245 million profiles of ancestors and living relatives. Laura Carreno-Muller Published: 12:40, 13 Apr 2023 Updated: 12:42, 13 Apr 2023 THE Beales and Fowlers have remained. Kathy's husband Gavin Sullivan (Paul Nicholas) is revealed to be Sharon's biological father. Lucy also opens her own lettings agency, called LB Lettings, with her best friendLauren Branning. In 2004, Peter Beale and Lucy Beale were recast to give them a more mature look. Laura is convincedGarry Hobbsis the father. Ian keeps it from Mel, thinking she would leave. The Beales and Fowlers are one of EastEnders most iconic families and have been a major part of the show since its inception in 1985. The veteran actor was one of. Michelle alludes to a secret that she has been hiding and eventually admits to Sharon she had an affair with a pupil, Preston Cooper. Kathy and Michelle's relationship becomes strained, but they soon make up. By 2010, the number of Beales had fallen again. Cindy Williams also has sex withTJ Spraggan, in spite of having a relationship with Ian's great nephewLiam Butcher, and gets pregnant by him. Arthur's friendship with his boss, Christine Hewitt , developed into a sexual relationship, and he had an affair. Kathy moves to South Africa following her marriage breakdown, but returns for Ian's wedding to Mel Healy (Tamzin Outhwaite) the following year and had a fling with Grant. Michelle is horrified to catch them in bed together. In 2010, Ian planned for Jane to adopt Bobby, which would give her full legal rights to him. Ian disowns Peter but later makes amends with him with the help of Jane, who returns with Bobby. Arthur is imprisoned when he is falsely accused of stealing local money and is framed by Willy Roper. Who are the Beale and Fowler families on EastEnders and where are they now? Martin is also unhappy at the news although he and Sonia have a one-night stand in May 2015 to Tina's disgust. Ian marries Laura Dunn (Hannah Waterman in May 2001 but their marriage almost breaks within a few months following Ian's fling with 18-year-old prostitute Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks). The locals, especially the market traders, protest against Ian selling the restaurant when they realise he is selling to a supermarket chain. When Alexandrou took over the role, the character was seen more regularly and was featured in prominent storylines such as sleeping with his neighbour Sonia Jackson (Natalie . Jane talks him down and he sees Kathy. [3][4][5] In addition to this at the start of 2014 Bex Fowler returned to the serial with her mother Sonia Fowler, with Martin Fowler following 11 months later in December. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. . Ian tracks Cindy and the boys down to Italy, with her new boyfriend Nick Holland. On the day of Charlie's funeral, Stacey is upset that she did not get to the church so God could give her a message. In 2020, Ian once again buys the Vic for Sharon Watts. Bobby Beale (Kevin Curran) is born and following Laura's death, Ian finds Bobby's birth certificate and discovers he is Bobby's father. Soon after, Mark discovered that his HIV medication was no longer working, and he left Walford in February 2003. The two began a relationship but a one-night stand with Ricky destroyed his marriage to Bianca as she drove him away from Walford and Ian was left unable to trust her. Mark Fowler(19932002) Jane ends her marriage to Ian and Lauren returns from New Zealand with Louie and Steven and Ian learns that Lauren and Steven are together. and Kathy secretly marries Phil in early 1995. Lauren tells Ian that she left Peter because he was going off the rails in New Zealand, involved in drugs and alcohol. Genealogy profile for Henry I "The Fowler", king of Germany. His family is known as the Robertians. In 2020, Peter Beale was recast for the seventh time with new actor Dayle Hudson playing the role. Mick Carterhelps Ian through his issues, but sees Ian and Rainie together. Ian later decides not to sell the restaurant and Bobby attacks Jane with his hockey stick when he overhears Jane telling Sharon that they can not afford to send Bobby to private school. David Wicks(1993) Ben and Ian both confront Wilmott-Brown for raping Kathy, which he continues to deny. . Martin and Stacey marry and at their reception, Bobby confesses that he attacked Jane and killed Lucy in front of everyone. Steven finds out Ian isn't his biological father and goes to live with Simon in New Zealand. Local miserIan Beale, is the owner of Meal Machine before the business dissolves and the Arches garage for a while beforePhil Mitchellbuys it again. Their relationship ends when Clyde catches Michelle in bed with Jack Woodman and he uses various excuses and injures himself to see and gain sympathy from Michelle. EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. Bex and Shakil eventually lose their virginities to each other and Martin is furious when he finds out. Lou Beale died of angina in July 1988, and Pete broke down at her funeral. Jane leaves Walford with Bobby to overcome their grief away from Ian. As well has regular contact with grandad Ian and great grandma Kathy. [29] 16-year-old daughter Michelle also fell pregnant, but nobody knew who was the father and it turned out to be Den Watts, the father of Michelle's best friend Sharon. 15-year-old Sonia gives birth to Chloe Jackson, Martin's daughter, but Sonia did not know she was pregnant. Martin starts hanging around with a gang, who cause trouble and Martin is arrested and placed under the supervision of a social worker. Upon Mandy's departure, Ian suffered a breakdown and went missing from Albert Square for several weeks, leaving Lucy to look after Bobby and the businesses. The veteran actor was one of the BBC soap's original. In 2018, Ian comes face to face with his ex-wife Mel Owen again and attempts to woo her, although they fail. However, he rebuffs all other advances and begins a relationship with Bex's mother Sonia. Ian and Jane's marriage was marred with various affairs on both sides and in May 2011 Jane left Walford to avoid upsetting Bobby with her and Ian's constant fighting. Despite this, Ian and Mandy decided to get married when she confided in him about her deceased daughter, who was fathered by Ricky in 1994 and she apologised for the betrayal. However, Martin and Stacey's marriage is at risk of ending when Max sleeps with Stacey in Christmas Eve 2017. Ian also owns The Queen Victoria in 2009 as part of a loan contract, which he sells to Archie Mitchell. Phil begins to question Ian's alibi when he overhears Cindy questioning Ian as she knows his alibi is fake, and later it is revealed Ian saw prostitute Rainie Cross on the night Lucy died.