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Character

Melanie

Melanie Owen (nee Healy) played by Tamzin Outhwaite

Mel arrived in Walford and was surprised to bump into her dad brother living down the road. Although not as surprised as we were when she married Ian!

First Appearance:
10.10.1998
Last Appearance:
12.04.2002
Marital Status:
Widowed

"I do."

Ian Beale

Ian

Mel married Ian Beale but walked out immediately when she discovered he'd lied about his daughter Lucy's illness.

Phil Mitchell

Phil

They fell into bed one Christmas after Mel and Phil's then girlfriend Lisa had a huge row.

Steve Owen

Steve

A tempestuous marriage that was almost doomed before it happened, when Steve discovered Mel had slept with Phil.

Nathan Wiliams

Nathan

A fling which had the benefit of winding Steve up.

Alex Healy

Alex

brother

Jeff Healy

Jeff

father

Finally pinning Steve Owen down to a life of domestic bliss.

Leaving Walford for hotter climes with a bag full of money.

Not discovering that Ian had lied to her until after she had married him.

Sleeping with Phil on Christmas day after getting drunk alone.

Being kidnapped by Dan Sullivan.

On bbc.co.uk/eastenders

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