In ‘EastEnders’, the 1990s female leads include Barbara Windsor as Peggy Mitchell, Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale, and Wendy Richard as Pauline Fowler.
Main cast
- Peggy MitchellBarbara Windsor1994–2010; 2013–2016Main
- Kathy Beale (née Hills/ Mitchell)Gillian Taylforth1985–2000; 2015–Main
- Pauline Fowler (née Beale)Wendy Richard1985–2006Main
Supporting cast
- Carol Jackson (née Branning)Lindsey Coulson1993–1997; 1999; 2010–2015; 2017; 2023Supp
- Cindy Beale (née Williams)Michelle Collins1988–1990; 1992–1998; 2022–Supp
- Bianca Jackson (née Butcher)Patsy Palmer1993–1999; 2008–2014; 2019; 2022; 2024Supp
- Melanie Owen (née Healy)Tamzin Outhwaite1998–2002; 2018–2019Supp
- Dot Cotton (née Branning)June Brown1985–1993; 1997–2020Supp
Guest & voice
- Mary FlahertyMelanie McFadyean1987–1988 (extended cameo, not 90s but pre-90s; omitted if strict 90s only)Guest
- Donna Ludlow (née Borthwick)Matilda Ziegler1987–1988 (pre-90s; omitted if strict)Guest
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About this cast
‘EastEnders’ is a long-running British soap opera set in Albert Square, Walford. The 1990s saw prominent female characters like Peggy Mitchell, Kathy Beale, and Pauline Fowler driving key storylines, with actresses Barbara Windsor, Gillian Taylforth, and Wendy Richard becoming iconic in the role.
FAQs
Who plays Peggy Mitchell in 90’s EastEnders?
Barbara Windsor portrays Peggy Mitchell, the iconic landlady of the Queen Victoria pub, from 1994 onward.
Did Wendy Richard play Pauline Fowler throughout the 1990s?
Yes, Wendy Richard played Pauline Fowler continuously from the show’s start in 1985 until 2006, including the entire 1990s.
Was Gillian Taylforth in EastEnders during the 1990s?
Yes, Gillian Taylforth played Kathy Beale until 2000, featuring in many major 1990s storylines, including her rape and marriage.
What was the role of Lindsey Coulson in 1990s EastEnders?
Lindsey Coulson played Carol Jackson from 1993 to 1997, a strong single mother of four, returning in later years.
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