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1. When Billy Mitchell gave Janine Butcher a shih tzu for her birthday he told her the dog's name, but it was never to be mentioned again! In a perverse joke against Terry Raymond, Janine named the female pooch after him - Terence, but what was the dog's real name?
2. Virtually every woman in the Square has changed their name at some point in their lives, but one, Pat, has had five surnames to 2004. She has been Mrs Pete Beale (and sister-in-law to Pauline Fowler), Mrs Wicks (and mother to Simon and David), Mrs Frank Butcher (and step-mother to Ricky, who was married to her granddaughter Bianca) and Mrs Roy Evans (being widowed in 2003). But what was the surname she was given at birth?
3. Nicknames are often used to the exclusion of a given name, and one example of this is Minty Peterson. Minty has admitted his Christian name at least once - but what is it?
4. One of the most incredible character changes was with Jim Branning; he was first seen at his daughter's wedding in 1996 when he was angry at having a black man join his family. A committed racist, Jim came to live in the Square, and soon counted a black man as his best friend and partner in many amusing 'crimes'! Who was this best friend?
5. While female cast members could expect to have a name change on marriage, one little girl underwent such a change while still unable to speak for herself. Louise Fowler's name was changed to Mitchell once her real father took over her life - but he did not change her first name. After whom was this little girl named?
6. When a regular viewer of 'EastEnders' thinks of Peggy Mitchell they think of Barbara Windsor, small and feisty, with the catchphrase "Get out of my pub!", but the original Peggy was not like that at all; she was large and resembled a steamroller! When did we meet this first Peggy?
7. Michelle Fowler married George Holloway in 1986 in order to provide a stable home for herself and her baby, Vicky. Sadly the marriage did not last long, as they were not really compatible. George was not known by his given name, though, but a nickname. What was it?
8. Teenage heart-throb Jamie first appeared in 'EastEnders' when Phil went visiting him as he lived with Billy Mitchell. He was to become a resident of the Square after Phil found out that Billy had been beating him up on a regular basis; Billy was to follow and harass Jamie for some months before Jamie had the guts to stand up to him. Later Billy was to marry Little Mo, becoming the stable loving husband she craved after living with the wife-beating sadist Trevor for many years. What a transformation! The relationships within the Mitchell family are a little confusing - but what extra connection linked Phil and Jamie?
9. When Mickey Miller's family arrived on the Square the residents were surprised to see an ice-cream van helping with the removals. This was driven by Mickey's Uncle Clint, who has appeared periodically since then. In the episode when Minty revealed his first name, we learn the history behind Uncle Clint's name. What was it?
10. In the early years of 'EastEnders' Mark Fowler was a tearaway son who was influenced by Nasty Nick Cotton and was involved with all kinds of petty crime and drugs. A prolonged absence followed, during which we learn very little of him, as he was not one to keep in touch, then he returned, a changed man. Not only was he played by a different actor, but his recent diagnosis of being HIV positive changed him to a family-loving reliable man. In spite of his health, Mark led a full romantic life, and actually got married - but how many times did he say 'I do'?
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