Mr Hagan (First name unknown) (David Durham)

Manager at the cemetary where Jimmy Harris is buried, Mr Hagan helped Pat Evans find the grave in the Pat and Mo soap bubble.

1 April 2004

Sgt Hamilton (First name unknown) (Alan Stocks)

Attended the scene of Nick Cotton's accident, when he fell from the railway bridge.

2001

Jan (Janet) Hammond (Jane How)

Jan was Den Watts' long-time mistress; he actually left Angie for her. She was a very upper-class sort who worked at an art gallery and although Angie and Sharon hated her she always did her best to get along with them. She moved into the Vic at one point, but wasn't much of a landlady!Eventually she left Den and married an Italian lawyer named Dario. She briefly reappeared at Angie's funeral much to the consternation of Pat and Pauline. Instead of causing trouble though, she simply returned a portrait of Sharon that Den had left with her before once again leaving Walford. Viewers again saw Jan in the lead-up to Den's return; Dennis tracked her down, and discovered it was Jan who had helped Den escape The Firm and that she was still in touch with him.

1986 to 1987, 22 April 2002, 26 September 2003

Jean Hancock (Isabelle Lucas)

Mary and Annie Smith's social worker, who asked Ali Osman and Dr Legg to keep an eye on Mary.

14 March 1985

Carol Ann Hanley (Sheila White)

Sharon's natural mum who was searched for by Sharon after Den's death.

1990

DC Hargreaves (First name unknown) (Danny Nutt)

A police officer investigating when Roxy Mitchell broke into Jack Branning's flat.

19/2/2008

PC Hargreaves (First name unknown) (Andrew Frame)

Arrested Patrick Trueman during Audrey's wake for stealing a car, and also subsequently arrested Charlie Slater after he confessed to being the drunk driver the day the cab was smashed up. Further also arrested Alfie during the "Great" Condom Search episode.Investigated the vandalism to the Ferreira's van containing their stock that was perpetrated by Gavin.

2001, 2002, 2003

Len Harker (Christopher Ellison)

A brief love interest for Pat, Len helped her on her quest for her sister, Joan.

20 – 24 August 2007

Alex Harkinson (Ben Nealon)

The estranged son of Derek Harkinson, Alex was not enthused about reuniting with his long lost Dad.

12 December 2003 to 26 December 2003

Derek Harkinson (Ian Lavendar)

The vanishing man Derek was a friend from Pauline's childhood, he reappeared in her life thru her involvement with the Community Theatre. Although Pauline made a play for him, when he revealed his homosexuality they decided to remain friends. He has since become a much-needed surrogate father-figure for Martin, teaching him to drive (though the results of that were anything but positive!), running the Fruit & Veg Stall, & taking the rap for Martin's marijuana growing activities. At Xmas time Derek is preoccupied with getting to know his estranged son Alex, daughter Mary, & his grandson; since then he also reconciled with his ex-boyfriend. Derek eventually found life with Pauline Fowler too much, and left the Fowler household after a string of rows with Pauline to live with his formerly-estranged son.

2001-2005

Mary Harkinson (Mary Woodvine)

Derrick Harkinson's estranged daughter, she is cautious about a rapprochement with her Dad, but willing.

2003

Will Harper (Douglas Fielding)

Inept private investigator who failed to realise that Matthew Rose was in the country and terrorising Steve Owen following his release from prison.

2000
Previous surname(s):

Mr Harper (First name unknown) (Michael Roberts)

The accountant who discovered that Frank Butcher had been diddling the Vic's VAT's & books for years, causing Peggy to sell up to pay the debts.

2001

Luke Harrington (Mark Vidol)

Former junkie and current antiques dealer, he appeared to speak on behalf of the planned hostel (Bridge House) and convinced the Council to approve it.

1998

Jimmy Harris (d.) (Alex King)

Flashback character.

Seen in the Pat and Mo soap bubble, Jimmy was Pat Harris' brother. He married Mo Porter and eventually stopped speaking to Pat after she told him of Mo's infidelity with Tony Cattani. This is what led to the present day feud between Pat and Mo. Jimmy died of cancer in 1979, after having two children with Mo: Billy and Jean.

Johnny Harris (Michael O'Hagan)

An inmate at Dickens Hill, where Den Watts was held on remand.

Unknown
Previous surname(s):

Mo (Maureen) Harris (Laila Morse, Lorraine Stanley)

"Big Mo" Harris is the ever-present matriarch of the once-great Slater clan. As Charlie’s mother-in-law and former sister-in-law to Pat (then Pat Harris), Mo has deep ties in the community. Between harassing her family, selling “hot” merchandise under the table, and romantic encounters with boyfriends, including, recently, Bert, Mo keeps pretty busy.

18 September 2000 to present
Previous surname(s): Porter

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Nina Harris (Troy Titus-Adams)

Irene Raymond's niece and former prostitute, Nina was primarily befriended by ex-vice cop Beppe DiMarco, who shared his flat with her. Nina worked at the Vic & had problems there, first due to an old trick named Dean who blackmailed her, & later, with Grant Mitchell who wanted a relationship. Although Nina was attracted, when she revealed her past, Grant flipped & Nina chose Mick McFarlane as a partner instead. Nina left Walford when she discovered her father was seriously ill and rushed off to be with him.

1999-2000

Dr Harris (First name unknown) (Charles Daish)

Unsympathetic but competent doctor who oversaw Kat Slater's care the night of her suicide attempt.

2001

Mr Harris (First name unknown) (Dominic Kemp)

A witness for the prosecution at Little Mo's trial.

2002

Alex Harrison (Ian Shaw)

The senior partner in Anthony Trueman's practice, Dr. & Mrs. Harrison came to dinner at the B & B one night. Kat Slater functioned as hostess/cook but even so the dinner proved to be a success!

20 October 2002 to 25 October 2002

Danny Harrison (Eddie Osei)

Building Contractor who was working on Beale's Homes, converting the school into flats. Ian didn't pay him, and Danny served Ian with bankruptcy papers. The rest was history

2000
Previous surname(s):

Julia Harrison (Louise Breckon Richards)

Wife of Alex Harrison, the senior partner in Dr. Trueman's practice, Julia evidently had a plethora of food allergies which made cooking for her difficult. On the night she & hubby came to dinner at the B & B, Kat Slater somehow solved this dilemma by ordering take-out…

2002

Father Harry (First name unknown) (John Boswell)

The head of the Catholic school where Cindy Beale (nee Williams) had gone, when it was time for the christening of Steven Beale, Cindy turned to Father Harry for advice. Cindy wanted Steven christened a Catholic while the Beale's were insisting on a CofE baptism. Father Harry advised Cindy that the most important aspect was ensuring her marriage remain a happy one, so Steven did not become the first Catholic member of the Beale/Fowler clan.

1990

Troy Harvey (Jamie Jarvis)

One of Tony Hills' old school friends who had spent some time bumming around Europe, Troy turned up at the Raymond's looking for Tony who had recently left on his own Eurotrip. Irene allowed him to stay to Terry's annoyance. Troy had a thing for older women, and instigated a torrid affair with Irene Hills; he also tried it on with Rosa diMarco! Terry discovered the affair and threw him out on Christmas Day 1999, threatening to kill him if he ever showed his face, or tried to contact Irene again.

1999

Mr Hathaway (First name unknown) ()

Lauren Branning's youth worker when she requested to go into care after running Max over.

8 January 2009

George Hawkins (Gary Lucas)

A salesman who tried to get Ian's business as a supplier for the chippie. Beppe diMarco got to know him while doing time as a mini-cab driver & called him 'Cuban Man' because Mr Hawkins always insisted on smoking cigars in the cab.

2001

DS Hawkins (First name unknown) (Philip Howe)

Policeman who traded information with Phil Mitchell. He was the source that revealed Tom Banks was actually married.

2002

Mr Hawthorne (First name unknown) (John Hudson)

Cindy's barrister in the kidnapping case, who won it despite her guilt by using an unconventional line of argument.

1998

Julie Hay (Karen Henthorn)

Julie Hay was a teacher at Clare Tyler's school. Nigel Bates and she fell in love (eventually) whilst working together to produce a play for the school. When Julie was offered a job in Scotland, Nigel and Clare went up with Julie and her son Josh (Saunders) to start a new life.

1997-1998
Previous surname(s): Saunders

DI Haynes (First name unknown) (John Finn)

One of the officers who arrested Phil for battery after his job for Andy Pikton.

2001

Mr Haywood (First name unknown) (John Duttine)

Little Mo Morgan's solicitor for her attempted murder trial.

2002

Alex Healy (Richard Driscoll)

First introduced as the 'anti-Alistair' in Sarah Hills' young life, Rev. Alex Healy ran the local homeless shelter (Bridge House) much to the disgust of the Square's residents. He never could seem to make the locals happy; after the furor over Bridge House died down, he and Kathy Mitchell became a little too close for the approval of his parishioners. Eventually joined at the Vicarage by his father Jeff Healy and sister Melanie, Alex final months on the square were quiet and he eventually departed on a mission to Africa.

31 March 1997 to 23 August 1999

Jane Healy (Shirley Stelfox)

Jeff's ex-wife, who appeared for Melanie's wedding to Ian and spent the whole day bickering with Jeff and sulking because of Jeff's new relationship with Pauline Fowler.

1999
Previous surname(s):

Jeff Healy (Leslie Schofield)

Jeff appeared in the Square when he left his wife Jane, and moved in with his son at the Vicarage. Jeff was a trades-union agitator before he retired, & remained quite politically oriented.Initially he worked for Rosa di Marco at Giuseppe's (and had a fling with Rosa into the bargain). Later he turned his attentions to Pauline Fowler and foolishly proposed to her in the Vic one night, even though she had turned down his advances in the past. Jeff didn't stay around in the Square after Pauline's rejection and left to work as a caretaker on a housing estate.

1997-2000

Rob Hedges (Lee Whitlock)

Jessie Moore's social worker who spent time occasionally with Mark and Ruth Fowler to discuss the case.

1997
Previous surname(s):

Benny Heller (?)

Partner in dodgy deals with Grant Mitchell, much to Phil's disgust.

c. 1991

PC Henderson (First name unknown) (Jem Wall)

A police officer involved in the search for a missing Kevin Wicks in February 2007. He returned in December 2008 to arrest paedophile Tony King for abusing Whitney Dean. He later appeared in February 2009 to inform Minty Peterson and Dawn Swann of their friend Garry's suspected suicide.

5 February 2007, 15 February 2007, 9 December 2008, 13 February 2009

Mr Hendry (First name unknown) (Joseph Long)

Owner of the Minute Mart between 2003 and 2004.

6 March 2003 to 7 March 2003, 26 May 2003, 10 June 2003, 29 January 2004, 13 July 2004

Christine Hewitt (Elizabeth Power)

Mrs. Hewitt was a rather stereotypical upper-middle-class widow with a lazy teenage son & a large garden. She hired Arthur Fowler to help with the garden, but she eventually ended up helping him, in ways that Pauline was certainly unhappy about! After Pauline brained Arthur with a frying pan, Mrs Hewitt did a quick fade into Albert Square mythology.

25 February 1992 to 7 October 1993

Jonathan Hewitt (Jonny Lee Miller)

Christine Hewitt's useless son, who had trouble getting out of bed in the morning. Christine managed to persuade Arthur to give him a job working in his gardening empire. Needless to say it was a complete disaster! (& yes, the actor Jonny Lee Miller was Angelina Jolie's first husband & appeared in Trainspotting).

28 April 1992 to 14 May 1992

Wendy Hewson (Elizabeth Nestor)

One of the two Wendys, Jean Slater's friends from her support group. She took photos of the Slaters' living room on her mobile phone.

17/4/2008

Milton Hibbert (Jeffery Kissoon)

Milton came to the B & B with daughter Rebecca in tow for the (cancelled) wedding of Anthony Trueman & Zoe Slater. While visiting with his oldest friend Patrick Trueman, the truth that Milton had also fathered Paul Trueman was revealed, leading to the end of the visit as well as the friendship! Luckily, Paul & Patrick mended fences, & family life has returned to what passes for normal at the B & B.

2002

Rebecca Hibbert (Paulette Williams)

Daughter of Milton & half-sister of Paul Trueman, Rebecca first found out about Paul just before she was about to sleep with him! Luckily for all, incest was averted although life at the B & B was a little turbulent for awhile after!

2002

Insp Hiland (First name unknown) (Geoffrey Freshwater)

Walford CID; as a Sergeant he was involved in the Slater's driving case and later supervised the line-up that Dot had to attend to identify the Easter Thief.

2002, 2003

Louise Hills (Adie Allen)

DS Hills interviewed Bianca, Ricky and Pat after Tony was arrested for abusing Whitney. She tried to speak to Whitney, who refused, and spoke to Lauren Branning, who had been groomed by Tony.

She returned in February 2009 to inform Bianca and Whitney that Tony had pleaded not guilty, so Whitney would have to give evidence in court.

11 December 2008 to 12 December 2008, 5 February 2009

Sarah Hills (Daniela Denby-Ashe)

Sarah Hills had an eventful few years in Walford. We first met her as the confused daughter of Ted Hills, niece of Kathy Mitchell and younger sister to Tony Hills. She shoplifted her way to the attention of Alistair Matthews the cult leader, discovered the lord with his help, and became a rather hysterical do-gooder! After her inevitable disillusionment, deflowering by Robbie Jackson and a few nights on the streets, she returned to Walford less hysterical but still determined to do right. Engaged to almost every teen male in the Square at some point (Joe Wicks, Matthew Rose) Sarah went to college, provided a shoulder for mum Irene to lean on and eventually chose a life of her own away from Walford. Rumour has it she went to Bolton to reunite with first love Joe Wicks.

7/9/1995 - 8/10/1999

Ted Hills (Brian Croucher)

Kathy Mitchell's brother, who formerly ran a hardware shop in Bridge Street until he had to close it for financial reasons. Ted had an uncontrollable temper, usually triggered by some imagined threat to daughter Sarah's virtue! He landed Robbie Jackson in the hospital for what he assumed was a rape (in reality, Sarah had come on to Robbie & then fled the Square in shame). & nearly alienated gay son Tony Hills because of his inability to accept Tony's choice of partners. After losing almost every friend on the Square over his temper, Ted was offered a job in Dubai & left Walford. He currently lives in South Africa near his sister Kathy.

1995-1997

Tony Hills (Mark Homer)

Initially Tony Hills was the local drug dealer, supplying E along with business partner Dan. Despite acting like a yob, viewers eventually learned Tony's problems stemmed from a conflicted sexuality. Although living with Tiffany Raymond, Tony finally faced his gay side & fell in love with Tiff's brother Simon. All was not peaches however for later Tony had an affair with nosy news hen Polly Becker which eventually led to Simon's breaking off of their relationship. Mother Irene cheered the break-up although she herself was living with Simon's Dad, Terry! (What a family!) Eventually, Simon & Tony reunited (after Tiff's death) & left to travel Europe together.

1995-1999

Kendra Hills-Smythe (Rebecca Egan)

Tanya Branning's solicitor, one of "the best in London", hired by Jack after Tanya confessed to running Max over.

11 November 2008, 1 December 2008, 2 January 2009 to 8 January 2009

Garry Pelé Hobbs (Ricky Groves)

Poor Garry! Just as his life was looking up with baby Bobby accepted by jealous wife Lynne, and a baby on the way, everything fell apart; Bobby turned out to really be Ian's and went to live there while, Lynne was injured at a fair and miscarried their baby, Vivian. Following this, Lynne left the Square, and Garry was understandably depressed - he and Lynne had a very tumultous marriage, complicated by Laura's claim that he had fathered Bobby. Another thorn in Garry's side was that Sam promoted Minty to be his boss at the Arches. In Phil's absence, Minty found a new best mate and flatmate in Garry, who is now divorced. They spend most evenings at the Vic or at home in front of the telly, unless they're out vainly trying to "pull". Garry once 'celebrated 400 days without a woman', and his futile lust for Naomi has been transformed into a surprisingly affectionate friendship. A schism formed between the best friends recently, when Minty piled his affections, attentions, and money on his girlfriend, SJ, whom Garry suspected from the beginning. He was right.

18 September 2000 to present

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Hazel Hobbs (Kika Mirylees)

Hazel, Garry's mother, first appeared in April 2007, when he bailed her out from her wedding. She briefly stayed in the square, where she and Minty hit it off, to her son's horror.

Minty and Hazel's relationship blossomed, and as a result she returned to the Square for a longer period of time towards the end of 2007, the two of them being engaged for a short period of time.

Hazel left Walford, supposedly for good, after experiencing the menopause.

10 April 2007 – February 2008; April 2008 (guest)

Lynne Marie Hobbs (Elaine Lordan)

The eldest of the Slater sisters, Lynne & husband Garry have had a rough time of it. Her inability to honor her marriage vows has twice caused problems in the marriage (first Beppe then old flame Jason), yet she doesn't seem to have learned compassion as she threw Garry out the first time his foot slipped! Lynne was expecting Garry's child when she had an accident & miscarried. Her grief caused her to leave Garry & Walford.

2000- 2004
Previous surname(s): Slater

Mr Hodges (First name unknown) (Andrew Collum)

Bank manager who was approached by Alfie Moon for a loan of 7,000; it was needed to help pay Graham off for Charlie Slater.

2004

Mr Hogan (First name unknown) (David Willoughby)

Ian's barrister in the custody and kidnapping cases against Cindy. His self-confidence contributed to Ian losing the cases.

1997 and 1998

Will Holden (Ross Waiton)

A reporter hovering around the Square for information about Max Branning's hit-and-run. He offered Max's niece Bianca money for information, and she considered it before seeing how upset Tanya was.

He reappeared to report on Dot's good turns around Walford.

4 November 2008, 19 December 2008

Mr Holgate (First name unknown) (Femi Houghton)

A worker at the carehome in which Bert's ex-wife lives.

1 Dec 2006

Nick Holland (Dominic Taylor)

Nick was Cindy Beale's boyfriend whom she met in Italy. A wealthy young businessman, he supported her through custody battles & many tumultous scenes. When Cindy was finally arrested for conspiracy to kill Ian, Nick's eyes were opened to her real nature & he left her in remand & pregnant without any money for a brief (which is all she really cared about anyway).

1997

Nina Hollis (Imogen Dobbs)

Scene-of-crime officer who investigated at the Brannings following Dot's assault and robbery.

2003

Lofty (George) Holloway (Tom Watt)

Lofty was a barman at the Queen Vic back in Den and Angie's days. Lofty married Michelle Fowler briefly, but divorced her when she aborted their child. He left Walford shortly afterwards to work in a children's home.

1985-1988

Tina Hopkins (Eleanor Rhodes)

Tina was Ian Beale's first blonde and when they were in their first year of college they lived together in Kelvin Carpenter's basement flat. She worked at the mini-mart, at least until her parents discovered she was living with a man (sort of!) & dragged her home.

1987

Mr Hopkins (First name unknown) (Ian Redford)

Tina's (Ian Beale's first girlfriend's) father, who forcibly removed Tina from the flat that she & Ian were sharing with Kelvin.

1987

Mrs Hopkins (First name unknown) (Pamela Merrick)

Tina's (Ian Beale's first girlfriend's) mother, who forcibly removed Tina from the flat that she & Ian were sharing with Kelvin.

1987

Alison Howard (Elaine Donnelly)

A recurring WPC in the first three years of the show, she dealt with Mark Fowler and Sharon Watts running away from home on separate occasions, and when Angie gave a statement about a car accident.

30 April 1985 to 20 January 1987

Rev Howse (First name unknown) (Christopher Eden)

The William's family vicar in Devon who conducted Cindy Beale's funeral.

1998

Angel Hudson (Goldie)

The reason that Paul Trueman originally came to Albert Square (Paul owed him a large sum of money), Angel was also an associate of Steve Owens. Later Angel called in Paul's debt by hiding wife Precious at the B&B while waiting to testify at a trial. Unfortunately for Angel the plan backfired when Precious & Paul started getting jiggy together. Acquitted at his trial, there is always the chance he'll return to make Paul's life hell.

2001, 2002

Precious (Marjorie) Hudson (Judi Shekoni)

Better known as Precious, she stayed at the Trueman's B & B having been left there by Paul's former boss Angel (her husband), until such time as she could testify at his trial. In the meantime she seduced Paul Trueman, got Patrick taken hostage and indirectly caused Garry Hobbs' hospitalisation when he was caught in a car bomb meant for her. She left Walford after revealing her feelings for Paul to her husband & asking for a divorce; his response was that she could have a divorce on the one condition that she never saw Paul again. Otherwise, Angel would kill them both. Precious left town that day.

2002

Brendan Hughes (Tim Hudson)

The solicitor of Chelsea Fox and Deano Wicks when they were charged with framing Sean Slater for the attack on Patrick Trueman carried out in the Minute Mart by Craig Dixon. Chelsea and Dean ended up going down for 6 months.

1/10/2007 - 9/10/2007

Helen Hughes (Joyce Henderson)

The registrar who married Sean and Roxy Slater.

31/7/2008 - 1/8/2008

Owen Hughes (Philip Brock)

A stoner friend of Mark Fowler, who hung around the Square with Mark for a while, obsessing about Pink Floyd and discussing marrows with Arthur, until 11-year-old Cassie Carpenter stole some cannabis from him, and her father Tony hounded him out of town.

22 July 1986 to 31 July 1986

DC Hughes (First name unknown) (Jamie Treacher)

A detective who was first seen interviewing Craig Dixon about his relationship with Lucy Beale in August 2007, he later investigated Lucy's disappearance in March 2008.

17/8/2007, 18/3/2008 - 28/3/2008

Mrs Hughes (First name unknown) (Ann Penford)

Righteous old battle-axe who was Dot Branning's nemesis in regards to fund-raising for the church.

2003

Andy Hunter (d.) (Michael Higgs)

Originally just Jack Dalton's underling who threatened Dennis Rickman, Andy took over the operation after Jack's untimely death. During a business visit to Angie's Den, Andy met Kat Slater who impressed him with her front, & proceeded to try to woo her. An elaborate wedding was the result, but it was aborted by Alfie Moon's untimely arrival. Now involved as Samantha Mitchells' partner, he has his finger in nearly every dodgy deal that goes down in Walford & has done his best to split Alfie & Kat's marriage up. Andy was murdered by Johnny Allen after he became too big for his boots. He met his comeuppance by being pushed off a bridge onto a dual carriageway.

03-Jul-03 to 18-Feb-05

Eddie Hunter (Simon Henderson)

Member (lead guitar) of 'The Banned', an appalling pop group set up by Sharon Watts and Simon Wicks. If Eddie ever had a line longer than 'sounds good', no one remembers it. He was evidently cast for his hair & ability to pose with a guitar.

1987

Lee Hunter (Sam Lathem)

Debt collector who was after Billy Mitchell to repay a loan.

1999
Previous surname(s):

Martin Hunter (Peter Purves)

TV star who visited Walford to produce a documentary on the East End.

1987
Previous surname(s):

Mr Hunter (First name unknown) (David Gardy)

Saved Barry's rear while Roy was out of town by purchasing 3 motors on the same day. When he returned to pick them up he threatened Roy because Barry had promised free delivery!

2001

DC Hussein (First name unknown) (Avin Shah)

The investigating officer when Rob Minter hit May, giving her a black eye.

14 May 2007 to 15 May 2007

Hutch (First name unknown) (Rupert Fairley)

Matthew Rose's cellmate while he was on remand for the killing of Saskia Duncan.

1999