June Brown as Dot Cotton, Adam Woodyatt as Ian Beale, and Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell lead the BBC soap opera EastEnders, though the title ‘Female Eastenders‘ is not a known production.
Main cast
- Dot CottonJune Brown1–39Main
- Ian BealeAdam Woodyatt1–39Main
- Phil MitchellSteve McFadden5–39Main
- Peggy MitchellBarbara Windsor9–38Main
- Pat ButcherPam St Clement1–27Main
- Sharon WattsLetitia Dean1–39Main
- Grant MitchellRoss Kemp5–19, 30–31, 39Main
Supporting cast
- Mick CarterDanny Dyer29–38Supp
- Linda CarterKellie Bright29–39Supp
- Stacey SlaterLacey Turner22–39Supp
- Max BranningJake Wood21–36Supp
Guest & voice
- Kathy BealeGillian Taylforth1–28, 30–39Guest
- Den WattsLeslie Grantham1–4, 18–19Guest
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About this cast
EastEnders is a long-running British soap opera set in Albert Square, Walford. This cast guide covers the principal, supporting, and guest cast of the entire series, with a mix of male and female characters.
FAQs
Is ‘Female Eastenders’ a real show?
No, there is no known production with that title. This guide instead covers the cast of the long-running BBC soap opera EastEnders.
Who plays the lead role Dot Cotton in EastEnders?
June Brown played Dot Cotton from the first episode in 1985 until her character’s death in 2019.
How many seasons has EastEnders had?
As of 2024, EastEnders has 39 seasons (often referred to as years) and over 6,000 episodes.
Where can I find the full cast of EastEnders?
The full cast list is available on IMDb and Wikipedia.
Sources & where to watch: IMDb · Wikipedia · Where to watch (JustWatch UK) · Updated June 2026