From her early roles as the original Carry On dolly bird to becoming the memorable Mitchell matriarch in the BBC soap, Barbara talks in-depth in this book about the people and events that have shaped her career. It is then he starts dating Phil's former spouse Kate Morton, but they break up when he discovers that Kate and Den are having an affair; with Ian punching Den after the latter's betrayed wife Chrissie Watts tells him the identity of Kate's "mystery man". Eventually she proposes to Ian but ends up developing platonic feelings with gangster Steve Owen in the process; soon Mel and Steve sleep together in the build-up to her wedding with Ian. The episode saw an enraged Ian trace Cindy and Simon to her parents' house in Devon, just after being released from hospital following a suicide attempt.

Cindy marries Ian and claims that the baby she is expecting, Steven Beale, is his, resulting in Ian attempting suicide when he learns the truth. Whether it be for family, friends, colleagues or yourself, this genuine calendar from King Product will make anyone smile. He debuted in the soap's first episode that aired in February 1985 and has been the show's longest serving character. She played the legendary and much-loved Dot Cotton for over three decades, but how much do you really know about the iconic June Brown?When Ian drives away, Rainie approaches Mick who is then arrested and charged for soliciting a prostitute. It is later revealed that Ian is living in France with Peter (played again by Thomas Law) and has also reunited with his first wife Cindy, who is now going by the pseudonym "Rose Knight", after faking her death 25 years prior in a witness protection scheme, due to giving information about her criminal inmate, Jackie Ford. However, when Phil and Keanu's fight leads the boat to crash, Ian instantly goes to rescue Dennis; despite Ian's best efforts, Dennis dies and Ian is left feeling guilty. Later, Lauren warns Ian to watch his back as Max may be out for revenge, and a broken Max visits Ian and says he will kill him and Phil for making him suffer in prison.

Adam, 53, is the BBC soap’s longest serving character and the only original cast member to have appeared continuously since its launch in 1985. Ian immerses himself in his catering business but his exploitative working practices alienate his friends, employees and family. Phil then forces Ian to act as a witness as part of his plan to get Dan wrongfully sent to prison for the shooting.Denise's sister, Kim Fox, attempts to set them up on a date but this upsets Denise, who kisses Kim's boyfriend Ray Dixon. He also revealed that a bank account in the name of Rose Knight had been recently closed down in Spain. Available in either A4 or A3 format – which ever suits your needs best – and printed on high quality material with a glossy finish, this quirky and humorous calendar is sure to bring fun into any office or home setting!

A long-standing resident, making his debut during the show's first ever episode in 1985, Ian fled the fictional London borough, abandoning his businesses without much explanation. Peter reveals that he is in a relationship with Lola Pearce, the mother of Phil's granddaughter and Ian's niece, Lexi Pearce. Jane and Ian divorce but continue to live together; however, their acrimony upsets Bobby and Jane leaves Walford in May 2011 as a result.After arranging Laura's funeral and taking custody of Bobby in the end, Ian appoints Sharon's adopted father Den Watts to be Bobby's guardian.

Meanwhile, EastEnders boss Chris Clenshaw previously spoke more about Ian Beale's future, teasing his comeback as a possibility. Ian and Jane are devastated to hear that Steven has a brain tumour, but he has been lying about this in a desperate attempt to stay with Lauren.Ian was meant to be fourteen years old when the programme first aired, but because of licensing regulations, the actor cast was required to be a sixteen-year-old who could "play down". In June 2023, Kathy's fiancé Tom "Rocky" Cotton ( Brian Conley) asks Bobby to contact Ian as Kathy wants him present at their wedding. When Jane dashes his hopes, Ian takes his anger out on Bobby and Jane decides it would be best if she take Bobby away for a while. He runs out of money for construction but then finds a box of cash that used to belong to Derek Branning ( Jamie Foreman).