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Christian Clarke 
 played by John Partridge

Christian's a charmer, but has no qualms about telling people exactly what he thinks.

First appearance: 17.01.2008

Marital Status: Single

Address: 15a Turpin Road

Occupation: Caterer

Most likely to say

Because I want to.

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Christian Clarke

Character profile

Christian ‘kiss-my-guns’ Clarke is an irrepressible flirt with the biceps of a god, and an innate inability to live a quiet life. It’s no surprise that he’s Roxy Mitchell’s best mate, then…

His put-downs are legendary but Christian’s brash exterior is very much that. The Christian that his friends and family know is sensitive, generous and fiercely loyal. If you’re feeling down, he’ll take you out for the best night of your life and provide a shoulder to cry on in the taxi home.

Family

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Jane Beale

Sister

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Roger Clarke

Father

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Linda Clarke

Mother

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Ian Beale

Brother-in-law

Love

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Syed Masood

Both are attracted to one another, but Syed's religion holds him back from making any further commitment.

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Ashley Jennings

Ashley and Christian were planning their civil ceremony, until Christian drunkenly revealed his true feelings.

Key dates

01 Jan 2010
Syed and Amira get married. Christian is heartbroken.

31 Dec 2009
Comes back to Albert Square to stop Syed from getting married to Amira.

22 Dec 2009
Suggests to Syed that they should run away to Barcelona together. Syed declines and Christian flys solo.

22 Dec 2009
Confessing to Jane that he's been having an affair with Syed.

26 Oct 2009
Declared his love for Syed.

02 Oct 2009
Sleeping with Syed.

28 Jul 2009
Being beaten up in his flat for being a homosexual by Luke, a man he meets in the Vic.

16 Jul 2009
Watching Syed propose to Amira in the Vic.

19 Jun 2009
Being kissed by Syed in the Masala Queen's kitchen.

03 Feb 2009
Shocked to see his dad turn up at Ian and Jane's.

21 Nov 2008
Heartbroken when Roxy informs him that she's back with Sean and will bring up Amy with him instead.

13 Nov 2008
Reunited with his mum, Linda, in the Vic.

12 May 2008
Being welcomed back into the Beale household, after Steven's lies are revealed.

01 May 2008
Leaving Walford after he is accused of coming on to Steven.

25 Jan 2008
Starting a catering business with Ian.

17 Jan 2008
Meeting up with his sister, Jane, after having been out of touch for years.

Actor profile

About John Partridge

Star sign: Leo

Eye colour: Green

Height: 1.86

First appearance: 17.01.2008

John originally trained as a dancer at the Royal Ballet School and before joining EastEnders he worked largely in theatre. He has performed in a long list of musicals, including CATS, Tommy, Starlight Express, Grease and Miss Saigon.

He appeared alongside Elaine Paige in The Drowsy Chaperone at the Novello Theatre.

John's favourite sort of music is electro, and he's a big fan of Goldfrapp.

His TV appearances include The Hot Shoe Show, documentary Aspects of Dancing, and BBC comedy Game On. He's also appeared in a number of television commercials, including Colgate toothpaste, Maltesers and Cadbury's Twirl.

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