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Character

Janine Butcher

Janine Butcher played by Charlie Brooks

Janine was abandoned by her father as a teenager and left alone. She wants everything from the world, and she's not afraid of playing dirty.

First Appearance:
22.06.1989
Marital Status:
Widowed
Address:
43a Albert Square
Occupation:
Unemployed

"What's in it for me?"

Ryan Malloy

Ryan Malloy

She's flirted with Ryan since he moved in with her, and she entices him to sleep with her when she strips and covers herself in money.

Paul Trueman

Paul

The pair had a passionate affair and united to fleece Barry, but when he died, Paul wiped his hands of Janine.

Barry Evans

Barry

He was besotted with her, but she was just after his wallet. He died shortly after they wed in Scotland.

Billy Mitchell

Billy

Janine's first proper relationship, but she lost interest in Billy when he could no longer afford her tastes.

Terry Raymond

Terry

He was always more of a father figure to Janine, although she once tried to force herself upon him.

Jamie Mitchell

Jamie

She relieved him of his virginity and spread a spiteful rumour about him being useless in bed.

David

David

Janine pretended to be Jewish in order to marry David, but her plan was rumbled by Pat.

Family Tree

Clare Butcher

No photo

sister

Diane Butcher

Diane

sister

Frank Butcher

Frank

father

June Butcher

No photo

mother (deceased)

Liam Butcher

Liam

nephew

Ricky Butcher

Ricky

brother

Tiffany Dean

Tiffany

niece

11 Sep 2009
Sleeping with Ryan.

6 Aug 2009
Telling Ronnie that she's being paid by Archie to spy on her and Roxy.

31 Jul 2009
Setting up Ronnie with a surprise visit from Joel, Ronnie's ex.

9 Apr 2009
Finds comfort in Archie and goes to kiss him - he angrily rejects her.

2 Apr 2009
Runs over and kills Danielle Jones.

22 Dec 2008
Learning that she was only left a stuffed cat in her ex-fiancé's will.

19 Dec 2008
Being exposed as a fraud at her Jewish wedding before he dies from a heart attack.

Returning to Walford for Frank's funeral.

Being arrested for Laura's murder.

Tricking Barry into marrying her and then inheriting all his cash.

Enjoying wicked moments with Paul wherever possible.

Terry Raymond taking her in when no one else wanted to know.

Falling into drugs and prostitution and attempting suicide.

Realising that she was in love with Billy when it was too late.

Being haunted by the death of Barry.

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