Yeah, Shirley has been around but she hasn't had many scenes, she has been quite quiet throughout Feb.

What's going on with Matt/Dean? Has his contract ended or been renewed?

I don't know

My top 10 predictions for this year (in no order)

Shirley
Mick
Linda
Sharon
Phil
Stacey
Nancy
Ben
Charlie
Ian

Obviously when Kathy makes her full time return, she will be a very prominent character.

I know, that was the exception episode as he spoke in that one!

I agree with most of these.

It will be another big year for Ian. And Phil.
Shirley's count always goes down after Linda Henry's breaks however I am more than happy for her to stay near the top.
I would like Mick and Linda to be lower down than last year and Denise to be higher.

I hope Lee drops down the count... and fast.

Totally agree. 2015 is going to be huge for Ian and Phil mainly because of Kathy's return. Shirley will hopefully be used well like last year. Do you think Linda Henry will take another break this year? I think the likes of Mick, Linda and Sharon will have lots of screentime this year because DTC loves these characters.

I think Kathy will be a very prominent character when she returns permanently. I just want Mick and Linda to be used less so other characters can get more screentime. Especially the Masoods who needs a big story soon. Denise and Carol deserves ots of screentime this year

I agree. With Kathy returning Ian, Phil and Ben will be prominent. As will Kathy, of course.

Linda Henry takes a long break every year, doesn't she? I can't imagine this year being any different but I hope Shirley continues being utilised well, esp with Buster's return, Stan's death, and her relationship with Mick to be explored.

I agree, I imagine Mick, Linda and Sharon will feature heavily. Much like last year but I too, hope that Mick and Linda are toned down, some of their scenes are unnecessary and the screentime could be used for characters like Denise, Carol and Masood. All brilliant characters who deserve more to do. (I would also like to find out more about Babe.)

It certainly doesn't feel like we have seen 18 episodes with Jay in!

Updates: 3/3: Shirley +1, 6/3: Nancy -1.

EastEnders Character Appearance Count 2015 (up to and including 12th Mar.)
no. of episodes aired: 42

028 episodes: Shirley Carter & Stacey Branning
027 episodes:
026 episodes:
025 episodes: Sharon Mitchell, Max Branning, Abi Branning, Nancy Carter & Lee Carter
024 episodes: Ben Mitchell, Charlie Cotton, Linda Carter & Mick Carter
023 episodes:
022 episodes: Roxy Mitchell, Tina Carter & Stan Carter
021 episodes: Ian Beale
020 episodes: Denise Fox, Kat Moon & Pam Coker
019 episodes: Jay Brown, Masood Ahmed, Kush Kazemi & Shabnam Masood
018 episodes: Dean Wicks, Carol Jackson, Jane Beale & Donna Yates
017 episodes: Dot Branning, Billy Mitchell, Kim Fox-Hubbard, Fatboy Chubb & Whitney Dean
016 episodes:
015 episodes: Patrick Trueman & Tamwar Masood
014 episodes: Lola Pearce
013 episodes: Alfie Moon, Sonia Fowler & Aleks Shirovs
012 episodes: Phil Mitchell
011 episodes: Ronnie Mitchell, Bobby Beale & Cindy Williams
010 episodes: Les Coker
009 episodes: Cora Cross & Mo Harris
008 episodes:
007 episodes: Liam Butcher
006 episodes: Babe Smith, Martin Fowler & Amy Mitchell
005 episodes:
004 episodes:
003 episodes: Vincent, Lily Branning & Ineta Shirovs
002 episodes:
001 episode: Kathy Beale, Claudette & Janet Mitchell

Yet to appear:
Rebecca Fowler & Dennis Rickman Jnr.

Recurring Characters:
08 episodes: Dr. Margaret Badini
07 episodes: Yvonne Cotton
05 episodes: Elaine Peacock
04 episodes: DI Samantha Keeble, Sylvie Carter & Christian Clarke
03 episodes: Ritchie Scott, DC Stephan Franklin & PC Vanessa Jenkins
02 episodes: Tanya Cross, Kristopher Hanley, DS Heathcote, DS Cameron Bryant & PC Evans
01 episode: Peggy Mitchell & DS Bain

Departed Characters:
021 episodes: Lauren Branning
019 episodes: Peter Beale
015 episodes: Nick Cotton
002 episodes: Dexter Hartman & Emma Summerhayes
001 episode: Lucy Beale, Rainie Cross & Jake Stone

March 2015:
No. of episodes: 07

06 episodes: Kat Moon

05 episodes: Stacey Branning & Mo Harris

04 episodes: Kim Fox-Hubbard, Linda Carter, Shirley Carter, Nancy Carter, Pam Coker & Donna Yates

03 episodes: Denise Fox, Mick Carter, Tina Carter, Whitney Dean, Fatboy Chubb, Carol Jackson, Tamwar Masood, Kush Kazemi, Shabnam Masood, Sonia Fowler & Billy Mitchell

02 episodes: Lee Carter, Sharon Mitchell, Charlie Cotton, Roxy Mitchell, Stan Carter, Patrick Trueman, Lola Pearce, Martin Fowler, Masood Ahmed, Les Coker, Aleks Shirovs, Cindy Williams & Liam Butcher

01 episode: Abi Branning, Ben Mitchell, Jay Brown, Dot Branning, Max Branning, Claudette, Lily Branning & Janet Mitchell

00 episodes: Jane Beale, Ian Beale, Bobby Beale, Alfie Moon, Dean Wicks, Ronnie Mitchell, Phil Mitchell,, Vincent, Cora Cross, Amy Mitchell, Babe Smith, Ineta Shirovs, Rebecca Fowler & Dennis Rickman Jnr.

Shirley shares the lead with Stacey while Kat leads March.


My pleasure SteveO.

Thanks for doing that dullagj!

Thanks for the update

Cheers for the update, love what you do with these. But what happened to the duff duff count?

Very welcome all.

EastEnders Character Appearance Count 2015 (up to and including 20th Mar.)
no. of episodes aired: 46

030 episodes: Shirley Carter
029 episodes:
028 episodes: Stacey Branning
027 episodes: Nancy Carter
026 episodes: Lee Carter, Tina Carter & Stan Carter
025 episodes: Sharon Mitchell, Max Branning & Abi Branning
024 episodes: Ben Mitchell, Charlie Cotton, Linda Carter & Mick Carter
023 episodes: Pam Coker
022 episodes: Roxy Mitchell, Masood Ahmed, Kush Kazemi & Shabnam Masood
021 episodes: Ian Beale & Donna Yates
020 episodes: Denise Fox, Kat Moon, Carol Jackson & Fatboy Chubb
019 episodes: Jay Brown
018 episodes: Dean Wicks, Jane Beale & Patrick Trueman
017 episodes: Dot Branning, Sonia Fowler, Billy Mitchell, Kim Fox-Hubbard, Tamwar Masood & Whitney Dean
016 episodes:
015 episodes: Lola Pearce
014 episodes:
013 episodes: Alfie Moon, Cora Cross, Aleks Shirovs & Cindy Williams
012 episodes: Phil Mitchell
011 episodes: Ronnie Mitchell, Bobby Beale & Les Coker
010 episodes: Martin Fowler
009 episodes: Mo Harris & Liam Butcher
008 episodes: Babe Smith
007 episodes:
006 episodes: Amy Mitchell
005 episodes:
004 episodes:
003 episodes: Vincent, Lily Branning, Ineta Shirovs & Rebecca Fowler
002 episodes: Claudette
001 episode: Kathy Beale & Janet Mitchell

Yet to appear:
Dennis Rickman Jnr. (26/12/14)

Recurring Characters:
08 episodes: Dr. Margaret Badini
07 episodes: Yvonne Cotton
05 episodes: Elaine Peacock
04 episodes: DI Samantha Keeble, Sylvie Carter & Christian Clarke
03 episodes: Ritchie Scott, DC Stephan Franklin & PC Vanessa Jenkins
02 episodes: Tanya Cross, Kristopher Hanley, DS Heathcote, DS Cameron Bryant & PC Evans
01 episode: Peggy Mitchell & DS Bain

Departed Characters:
021 episodes: Lauren Branning
019 episodes: Peter Beale
015 episodes: Nick Cotton
002 episodes: Dexter Hartman & Emma Summerhayes
001 episode: Lucy Beale, Rainie Cross & Jake Stone

March 2015:
No. of episodes: 11

07 episodes: Tina Carter, Pam Coker, Donna Yates & Sonia Fowler

06 episodes: Kat Moon, Shirley Carter, Nancy Carter, Fatboy Chubb, Kush Kazemi, Shabnam Masood, Stan Carter & Martin Fowler

05 episodes: Stacey Branning, Mo Harris, Carol Jackson, Tamwar Masood, Patrick Trueman & Masood Ahmed

04 episodes: Kim Fox-Hubbard, Linda Carter, Cora Cross, Cindy Williams & Liam Butcher

03 episodes: Denise Fox, Mick Carter, Whitney Dean, Billy Mitchell, Lola Pearce, Les Coker, Rebecca Fowler & Lee Carter

02 episodes: Sharon Mitchell, Charlie Cotton, Roxy Mitchell, Aleks Shirovs, Claudette & Babe Smith

01 episode: Abi Branning, Ben Mitchell, Jay Brown, Dot Branning, Max Branning, Lily Branning & Janet Mitchell

00 episodes: Jane Beale, Ian Beale, Bobby Beale, Alfie Moon, Dean Wicks, Ronnie Mitchell, Phil Mitchell,, Vincent, Amy Mitchell, Ineta Shirovs & Dennis Rickman Jnr.

Shirley extends her lead.

I can't believe there is a 19-episode gap between the main regulars. This should not be happening. Everyone should be at least on 20 episodes by now except for Ronnie and Phil.

Is that date Denny's last appearance? Thought that was September :O

Nice to see donna leading March with the others

17/3: Liam +1

EastEnders Character Appearance Count 2015 (up to and including 31th Mar.)
no. of episodes aired: 52

031 episodes: Shirley Carter
030 episodes: Stacey Branning & Sharon Mitchell
029 episodes: Tina Carter
028 episodes: Nancy Carter, Stan Carter, Abi Branning & Lee Carter
027 episodes: Max Branning, Ian Beale, Linda Carter & Ben Mitchell
026 episodes: Mick Carter & Kush Kazemi
025 episodes: Charlie Cotton, Roxy Mitchell, Masood Ahmed & Shabnam Masood
024 episodes: Jane Beale, Pam Coker & Donna Yates
023 episodes: Kat Moon
022 episodes: Carol Jackson, Jay Brown & Fatboy Chubb
021 episodes:
020 episodes: Denise Fox
019 episodes: Sonia Fowler, Billy Mitchell & Tamwar Masood
018 episodes: Dean Wicks, Alfie Moon, Dot Branning, Patrick Trueman & Cindy Williams
017 episodes: Kim Fox-Hubbard & Whitney Dean
016 episodes: Lola Pearce & Martin Fowler
015 episodes: Phil Mitchell & Cora Cross
014 episodes: Aleks Shirovs, Liam Butcher & Bobby Beale
013 episodes:
012 episodes: Mo Harris
011 episodes: Ronnie Mitchell & Les Coker
010 episodes:
009 episodes:
008 episodes: Babe Smith
007 episodes: Amy Mitchell
006 episodes:
005 episodes: Rebecca Fowler & Ineta Shirovs
004 episodes:
003 episodes: Vincent, Lily Branning, Claudette & Dennis Rickman Jnr.
002 episodes:
001 episode: Kathy Beale & Janet Mitchell

Recurring Characters:
08 episodes: Dr. Margaret Badini
07 episodes: Yvonne Cotton
05 episodes: Elaine Peacock
04 episodes: DI Samantha Keeble, Sylvie Carter & Christian Clarke
03 episodes: Ritchie Scott, DC Stephan Franklin & PC Vanessa Jenkins
02 episodes: Tanya Cross, Kristopher Hanley, DS Heathcote, DS Cameron Bryant & PC Evans
01 episode: Peggy Mitchell, Oscar Branning & DS Bain

Departed Characters:
021 episodes: Lauren Branning
019 episodes: Peter Beale
015 episodes: Nick Cotton
002 episodes: Dexter Hartman & Emma Summerhayes
001 episode: Lucy Beale, Rainie Cross & Jake Stone

March 2015:
No. of episodes: 17

12 episodes: Martin Fowler

11 episodes:-
10 episodes: Tina Carter, Donna Yates & Kush Kazemi

09 episodes: Kat Moon, Sonia Fowler, Shabnam Masood, Cindy Williams & Liam Butcher

08 episodes: Pam Coker, Fatboy Chubb, Stan Carter, Mo Harris & Masood Ahmed

07 episodes: Shirley Carter, Nancy Carter, Stacey Branning, Carol Jackson, Tamwar Masood, Linda Carter & Sharon Mitchell

06 episodes: Cora Cross, Jane Beale & Ian Beale

05 episodes: Patrick Trueman, Alfie Moon, Mick Carter, Billy Mitchell, Roxy Mitchell, Rebecca Fowler & Lee Carter

04 episodes: Kim Fox-Hubbard, Lola Pearce, Abi Branning, Ben Mitchell & Jay Brown

03 episodes: Denise Fox, Phil Mitchell,, Max Branning, Whitney Dean, Les Coker, Bobby Beale, Charlie Cotton, Aleks Shirovs, Claudette & Dennis Rickman Jnr.

02 episodes: Babe Smith, Dot Branning & Ineta Shirovs

01 episode: Lily Branning, Janet Mitchell & Amy Mitchell

00 episodes: Dean Wicks, Ronnie Mitchell & Vincent

Martin wins March.


January: Ben Mitchell & Stacey Branning (13)

February: Ian, Jane & Peter Beale (14)

March: Martin Fowler (12)

Nice to see Kush near the top.

One thing I find odd is the gap between les and pam. Les might as well be dead amout of times he appears.

Nice to see that Martin won March

The Carter family are raking in the episodes as expected and I imagine they'll only get more over the next few weeks with Stan's death but it's nice to see a mix of different characters near the top. I suspect Phil and Ronnie to move up quite high throughout April/May.

Good seeing Sharon up high. Females Dominating

Where's Denise?

20 episode.

It's nice to liam high up for March and I hope he continues to appear frequently and hopefully has a a storyline

No I meant in general, Joe.