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Character

Shirley Carter

Shirley Carter played by Linda Henry

Shirley walked out on Kevin, leaving him to to rear the kids alone. She might be lacking in social graces, but she's honest and owns up to her mistakes.

First Appearance:
05.12.2006
Marital Status:
Divorced
Address:
43b Albert Square
Occupation:
Chip shop assistant

Watch video clips

"I don't do love."

Phil Mitchell

Phil

Phil initially knocked Shirley back, but then later slept with her after they both hit the bottle.

Vinnie Monks

Vinnie

Vinnie took a shine to Shirley after he knocked her over. His persistence finally paid off and they moved in together.

Erek

Erek

Shirley started stepping out with Polish builder Erek after he told her she was the most beautiful woman he'd seen in England.

Kevin Wicks

Kevin

Shirley walked out on Kevin, leaving him to bring up the kids. They've since had a one night stand that Kevin soon regretted.

One night stand

No photo

Shirley's kept schtum about the identity of Carly's father.

One night stand

No photo

We know very little of Deano's father.

Carly Wicks

Carly

daughter

James Wicks

No photo

son (deceased)

24 Aug 2009
Reacting jealously after Dawn reveals her affair with Phil.

10 Jul 2009
Punching Minty in the Vic, before Heather is forced to reveal that Minty's not the father of her baby.

8 May 2009
Trying to get Phil to say "I love you", realising she was kidding herself and ending their affair.

10 Feb 2009
Taking Heather to George Michael's house.

28 Nov 2008
Sleeping with Phil, and being devastated when he tells her it's a mistake.

4 Mar 2008
Fearing she had cancer after discovering lump in her breast.

31 Dec 2007
Watching ex-husband Kevin die after crashing a dodgy motor.

8 Oct 2007
Being run over by Vinnie on her way to Deano's court appearance. Seeing her son sent down for six months.

19 Jun 2007
Almost being run over by Charlie's cab after being pushed by Carly.

30 Jan 2007
Revealing to Deano and Carly that she's their mum.

7 Dec 2006
Tracking down Deano and Carly and meeting them in Dorset.

On bbc.co.uk/eastenders

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