List of EastEnders characters introduced in 2024
The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the British soap opera EastEnders in 2024, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the show's executive producer, Chris Clenshaw.[1] The first characters to be introduced are Eddie Knight (Christopher Fairbank) and Gloria Knight (Elizabeth Counsell), the adoptive parents of George Knight (Colin Salmon).
Eddie Knight
| Eddie Knight | |||||||||
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| EastEnders character | |||||||||
| Portrayed by | Christopher Fairbank | ||||||||
| First appearance | Episode 6831 1 January 2024 | ||||||||
| Classification | Future; guest | ||||||||
| Introduced by | Chris Clenshaw | ||||||||
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Eddie Knight, played by Christopher Fairbank, first appears in episode 6831, originally broadcast on 1 January 2024.[2] The character and Fairbank's casting details were announced on 10 December 2023.[2] Eddie is introduced with his wife, Gloria Knight (Elizabeth Counsell), as the adoptive parents of established character George Knight (Colin Salmon).[2] Fairbank and Counsell were contracted for a short stint.[2] The characters' backstory states that Eddie and Gloria have not seen George for over a decade. Chris Clenshaw, the show's executive producer, explained that it would "[become] apparent why George has kept his distance".[2]
The characters' arrival proves a surprise for George and they are introduced with a secret. Clenshaw teased that Eddie and Gloria would be "thrust into the heart of the drama" upon their introduction.[2] Fairbank expressed his joy at joining the show and working with the cast. Clenshaw was excited about the casting of the "legendary and immensely talented" Fairbank and Counsell.[2]
Gloria Knight
| Gloria Knight | |||||||||
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| EastEnders character | |||||||||
| Portrayed by | Elizabeth Counsell | ||||||||
| First appearance | Episode 6831 1 January 2024 | ||||||||
| Classification | Future; guest | ||||||||
| Introduced by | Chris Clenshaw | ||||||||
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Gloria Knight, played by Elizabeth Counsell, first appears in episode 6831, originally broadcast on 1 January 2024.[2] The character and Counsell's casting details were announced on 10 December 2023.[2] Gloria is introduced with her husband, Eddie Knight (Christopher Fairbank), as the adoptive parents of established character George Knight (Colin Salmon).[2] Counsell and Fairbank were contracted for a short stint.[2] The characters' backstory states that Gloria and Eddie have not seen George for over a decade. Chris Clenshaw, the show's executive producer, explained that it would "[become] apparent why George has kept his distance".[2]
The characters' arrival proves a surprise for George and they are introduced with a secret. Clenshaw teased that Gloria and Eddie would be "thrust into the heart of the drama" upon their introduction.[2] Counsell expressed her joy at joining the show and working with the cast and crew. She was looking forward to working with Salmon again, having previously worked together almost thirty years prior.[2] Clenshaw was excited about the casting of the "legendary and immensely talented" Counsell and Fairbank.[2]
References
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (12 November 2021). "EastEnders appoints new executive producer as Jon Sen steps down". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 10 December 2023.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o Knight, Lewis (10 December 2023). "EastEnders casts British sitcom legends as George Knight's parents". Radio Times. Retrieved 10 December 2023.