Ross Marshall (EastEnders)

EastEnders is a BBC soap opera that first aired on 19 February 1985. This is a list of characters that debuted in 2025. All characters before February were introduced by the show's former executive producer, Chris Clenshaw, with the remainder introduced by Ben Wadey, who took over Clenshaw's position. Councillor Barker made his debut in January 2025. Julia, the daughter of Sonia Fowler and Reiss Colwell, is born in February. Ross Marshall and his son Joel first appear in March alongside returning character Vicki Fowler. Terry Cant, Sonia's father, arrives in April. In May, Jimmy Beale is born to Lauren Branning and Peter Beale. Drug dealer Tobias "Okie" Okyere arrives in July, as well as thug Fat Mike.