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Character

Frank

Frank Butcher played by Mike Reid

Frank Butcher ran the Vic with wife Peggy, but he'd been there before with Pat, ten years previously.

First Appearance:
08.09.1987
Last Appearance:
22.03.2005
Marital Status:
Deceased
Address:
West Country
Occupation:
Businessman

"What do you think I am, some kind of pilchard?"

June Butcher

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Frank married his childhood sweetheart and they had four children together before she died of cancer.

Pat Evans

Pat

Pat was Frank's second wife and his biggest love. They married and he later suffered a nervous breakdown.

Peggy Mitchell

Peggy

Peggy and Frank sparked up an unlikely romance, much to her sons' disapproval. Their marriage ended when Frank started an affair with Pat, which led to an explosive showdown in the Queen Vic.

Family Tree

Clare Butcher

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daughter

Diane Butcher

Diane

daughter

Janine Butcher

Janine

daughter

Jean Butcher

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sister

Liam Butcher

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grandson

Mo Butcher

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mother

29 Mar 2008
Passing away in Diane's home in France.

Getting the Vic back from Dan Sullivan.

His breakdown after the fire at the car lot.

Discovering that Pat didn't want to run away with him after all, but Peggy still finding out about the affair.

On bbc.co.uk/eastenders

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