Current Cast(Nov. 2011)
Ian Beale – Adam Woodyatt
Dot Branning – June Brown
Janine Butcher – Charlie Brooks
Phil Mitchell – Steve McFadden
Mandy Salter – Nicola Stapleton
Lucy Beale - Hetti Bywater
Carol Jackson – Lindsey Coulson
Ben Mitchell – Joshua Pascoe
Liam Butcher – James Forde
Kat Moon– Jessie Wallace
Mo Harris – Laila Morse
Patrick Trueman – Rudolph Walker
Alfie Moon – Shane Richie
Jean Slater – Gillian Wright
Denise Fox – Diane Parish
Tanya Branning – Jo Joyner
Abi Branning – Lorna Fitzgerald
Lauren Branning – Jaqueline Joss
Shirley Carter – Linda Henry
Zainab Masood – Nina Wadia
Roxy Mitchell – Rita Simons
Rainie Cross – Tanya Franks
Tamwar Masood – Himesh Patel
Masood Ahmed – Nitin Ganatra
Jack Branning – Scott Maslen
Christian Clarke – John Partridge
Whitney Dean – Shona McGarty
Tiffany Dean – Maisie Smith
Syed Masood – Marc Elliot
Amira Shah – Preeya Kalidas
Kim Fox – Tameka Empson
Arthur ‘Fatboy’ Chubb – Ricky Norwood
Michael Moon – Steve John Shepherd
Cora Cross – Ann Mitchell
Lola Pearce – Dannielle Harold
Rose Cotton – Polly Perkins
Derek Branning-Jamie Foreman
Returning:
David Wicks - Michael French-25th December 2011
Simon Wicks - Nick Berry-25th December 2011
Andrew Cotton-Ricky Grover-2012

Departing:
Heather Trott – Cheryl Fergison – February 2012
Afia Khan - Meryl Fernades - Spring 2012
Billy Mitchell – Perry Fenwick – Summer 2012

25th December 2011
As Christmas celebrations get underway in Albert Square, David and Simon Wicks return to surprise mum Pat. As she gathers her friends in the Vic, Pat reveals that she is dying. She urges her friends to carry on the celebration and heads home. While there, after leaving behind a note for her family, Pat suffers heart failure in her sleep and dies in peace.

Beautiful episode - well done

The square is in shock following Pat's death. while the Beales and Butchers pull together, Janine is left devastated. Seeking comfort, she looks to old flame Michael. However, he shuns her and Janine is forced to mourn alone. Meanwhile, once hearing news of Pat's passing, a brother and sister return to Albert Square, followed by a dear friend of Pat's.

Three "Eastenders" Characters to go

EE producer Clark2012 has confirmed that Billy Mitchell, Afia Masood and Heather Trott are all to leave the show in 2012. Heather's exit will reportedly involve Andrew Cotton taking her to Southend to start a new life with baby George, while Afia's may see her killed off in the Summer. Billy's exit will happen at Christmas 2012 with details being kept under wraps by Clark2012.

In other news, Frankie Moon, sister of Tyler, Anthony, Michael and Craig will arrive in January along with a new family-The Elliots, consisting of husband and wife James and Emma, their three children Mark, Leon and Amy and James's parents Yvonne and Johnny.

Billy Mitchell is played by Perry Fenwick, Afia Massood by Meryl Fernandes, Heather Trott by Cheryl Fergusion, Andrew Cotton by Ricky Grover and Frankie Moon by Karen Gillan. No announcement has been made on the Elliot's casting, but it is rumoured that Luke Tittensor may play Leon.

Elliot Family Cast

The Elliot family have been cast by Clark2012. James Elliot will be 40 year old Welsh Phantom of the Opera John Owen-Jones, Emma by Torchwood star Eve Myles, Leon by Luke Tittensor, Mark by Richard Whisker and Amy by Dani Harmer. Yvonne and Johnny will be played by Nicholas Lyndanhurst and Jaqueline Kinhg. The family will arrive in January

28th December 2011

With Janine alone, she plans Pat's funeral, to Bianca's fury. Tyler and Anthony are shocked to get a letter from a relative saying that she'll be staying with them from January and Ian is finding it hard to deal with Peter and Lucy's return.

29th December 2011
As Peter and Lucy settle into life in Alber Square, Peter is confronted by a face from his past-DCI Adam Nye. It transpires that Nye is Peter's former best friend and was fast tracked to DCI after solving a murder case. Intent on sleeping with Lucy, Adam tries to charm her. Elsewhere, Dot and Rose decide to make peace while Heather decides that she and Andrew do make a good couple. Alfie organises a speed dating night at the Vic.

More Departures Announced

It has been confirmed that Tyler Moon will leave Eastenders in Summer 2012. Exec Producer Clark2012 said "Tyler will leave in a fitting storyline in Summer 2012. It is unknown how he will leave however.

As Pat's funeral takes place, all resiednts attend. Peggy, Daivd and Bianca all give candid euologys and Liam, David, Ricky, Simon and Peter Beale are pallbearers. As her wake is held, Simon seeks comfort in the arms of Rainie while Tyler and Anthony decide to buy the brunt out B&B. Alfie and Kat decide that the Vic holds too many bad memories and so sell it to a new owner. Upset that no-one seems to care that he has returned, Peter decides to renew his relationship with Lauren-which results in a New Year shocker...

As Peter and Lauren continue their renewed relationship, Lucy gets frisky with Adam. Meanwhile, the Vic gets a facelift by the new owners-the Elliot family. While Whitney hits it off with seventeen year old Mark, sixteen year old Leon is more of a recluse. Liam is instantly attracted to fifteen year old Amy-but does she feel the same way??

As Simon decides to leave the Square, David and Bianca reminisce about Pat's life. In a moving episode, David reveals that he is in dire straits and needs Bianca to help him. Simon leaves the Square while Whitney and Mark enjoy a night of passion.

Current Cast(Nov. 2011)
Ian Beale – Adam Woodyatt
Dot Branning – June Brown
Janine Butcher – Charlie Brooks
Phil Mitchell – Steve McFadden
Mandy Salter – Nicola Stapleton
Lucy Beale - Hetti Bywater
Carol Jackson – Lindsey Coulson
Ben Mitchell – Joshua Pascoe
Liam Butcher – James Forde
Kat Moon– Jessie Wallace
Mo Harris – Laila Morse
Patrick Trueman – Rudolph Walker
Alfie Moon – Shane Richie
Jean Slater – Gillian Wright
Denise Fox – Diane Parish
Tanya Branning – Jo Joyner
Abi Branning – Lorna Fitzgerald
Lauren Branning – Jaqueline Joss
Shirley Carter – Linda Henry
Zainab Masood – Nina Wadia
Roxy Mitchell – Rita Simons
Rainie Cross – Tanya Franks
Tamwar Masood – Himesh Patel
Masood Ahmed – Nitin Ganatra
Jack Branning – Scott Maslen
Christian Clarke – John Partridge
Whitney Dean – Shona McGarty
Tiffany Dean – Maisie Smith
Syed Masood – Marc Elliot
Amira Shah – Preeya Kalidas
Kim Fox – Tameka Empson
Arthur ‘Fatboy’ Chubb – Ricky Norwood
Michael Moon – Steve John Shepherd
Cora Cross – Ann Mitchell
Lola Pearce – Dannielle Harold
Rose Cotton – Polly Perkins
Derek Branning-Jamie Foreman
David Wicks - Michael French

Returning:
Andrew Cotton-Ricky Grover-2012

Departing:
Heather Trott – Cheryl Fergison – February 2012
Afia Khan - Meryl Fernades - Spring 2012
Billy Mitchell – Perry Fenwick – Summer 2012
Tyler Moon-Tony Discipline-2012

Future:
Frankie Moon-Karen Gillan-2012
Debs Cross-Gina Beck
Anna Jameson-Caroline Sheen
Mary Dean-Diana Rigg

As the Elliot's settle into the Vic, James makes an enemy in Phil, while Emma decides to see if any of the Walford women like her. Elsewhere, gangster Kieran Heggs arrives, looking for Johnny...

As the Elliots become suspicious of Johnny's relationship with Heggs, Cora is shocked to learn that youngest daughter Debbie, known as Debs is moving to Albert Square with her lesbian partner Anna Jameson. However, grandaughter Lauren decides to go public about her reunioun with Peter, while Adam decides to go public about his liason with Lucy. Also, Tyler amd Anthony prepare for Frankie's arrival.

Good to see you're introducing some new characters which is nice to see. The Elliot's look like a good family.

Thanks ATUK, got the inspiration from you

Ian Beale – Adam Woodyatt
Dot Branning – June Brown
Janine Butcher – Charlie Brooks
Phil Mitchell – Steve McFadden
Mandy Salter – Nicola Stapleton
Lucy Beale - Hetti Bywater
Peter Beale-Tom Law
Carol Jackson – Lindsey Coulson
Ben Mitchell – Joshua Pascoe
Liam Butcher – James Forde
Kat Moon– Jessie Wallace
Mo Harris – Laila Morse
Patrick Trueman – Rudolph Walker
Alfie Moon – Shane Richie
Jean Slater – Gillian Wright
Denise Fox – Diane Parish
Tanya Branning – Jo Joyner
Abi Branning – Lorna Fitzgerald
Lauren Branning – Jaqueline Joss
Shirley Carter – Linda Henry
Zainab Masood – Nina Wadia
Roxy Mitchell – Rita Simons
Rainie Cross – Tanya Franks
Tamwar Masood – Himesh Patel
Masood Ahmed – Nitin Ganatra
Jack Branning – Scott Maslen
Christian Clarke – John Partridge
Whitney Dean – Shona McGarty
Tiffany Dean – Maisie Smith
Syed Masood – Marc Elliot
Amira Shah – Preeya Kalidas
Kim Fox – Tameka Empson
Arthur ‘Fatboy’ Chubb – Ricky Norwood
Michael Moon – Steve John Shepherd
Cora Cross – Ann Mitchell
Lola Pearce – Dannielle Harold
Rose Cotton – Polly Perkins
Derek Branning-Jamie Foreman
David Wicks - Michael French
Francesca "Frankie" Moon-Karen Gillan
James Elliot-John Owen-Jones
Emma Elliot-Eve Myles
Leon Elliot-Luke Tittensor
Amy Elliot-Dani Harmer
Mark Elliot-Richard Whisker
Johnny Elliot-Nicholas Lyndanhurst
Yvonne Ellot-Jaqueline King
Adam Nye-Tommy Knight

Returning:
Andrew Cotton-Ricky Grover-2012

Departing:
Heather Trott – Cheryl Fergison – February 2012
Afia Khan - Meryl Fernades - Spring 2012
Billy Mitchell – Perry Fenwick – Summer 2012
Tyler Moon-Tony Discipline-2012

Future:
Debs Cross-Gina Beck
Anna Jameson-Caroline Sheen
Mary Dean-Diana Rigg

As the Elliot's settle in to life in Walford, Peter soon befriends Amy which makes Lauren very angry. After a confrontation, Lauren collapses and is rushed to hospital. She is later shocked to discover she is pregnant with Peter's baby.

Emma and Masood decide to start up classes on the history of Walford, David and Carol share a kiss and Frankie makes a move on Jack. However, Frankie soon regrets her actions and decides to call on Eddie for help...

It has been announced that Alfie, Kat, Frankie, Tyler and Anthony Moon have been axed. The Moon's have not been popular with fans, so Clark2012 has decided to axe them. However, two Moon's are sticking around-Frankie and Anthony will be around until December as Frankie has been popular and Anthony has "a big sexuality-led storyline coming up". Eddie, Alfie, Kat and Tyler will leave in March in "an explosive storyline"

Phil Mitchell has been axed, Clark2012 has announced. Mitchell is one of the show's central characters and will leave in July, when the Square is subjected to riot attacks.

Albert Square will be damaged by riots in July 2012, it has been confirmed. Several businesses will be destroyed and two locations-The Queen Victoria and the Car Lot will be burnt to the ground.

who is Mary Dean?

Mary will be Whitney's maternal grandmother, so her dad Nathan's mum. Might introduce her husband William in late 2012.

Clark2012 has reduced Eastenders to three episodes a week as the schedule was too hectic. As of 5th January 2012, the episodes will air on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.