Alan Jackson (EastEnders)

Alan Jackson
EastEnders character
Portrayed byHoward Antony
Duration1993–1997, 2010
First appearanceEpisode 917
16 November 1993 (1993-11-16)
Last appearanceEpisode 4094
26 October 2010 (2010-10-26)
ClassificationFormer; regular
Created byTony McHale
Introduced byLeonard Lewis (1993)
Bryan Kirkwood (2010)
Crossover
appearances
Bo Selecta (2004)
In-universe information
OccupationPlumber
BrothersMalcolm Jackson
WifeCarol Branning (1996–1999)
SonsBillie Jackson
Kai Jackson[1]
StepsonsRobbie Jackson
StepdaughtersBianca Jackson
Sonia Fowler
GrandmothersBlossom Jackson

Alan Jackson is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Howard Antony. He originally appeared between 16 November 1993 and 16 October 1997, and returned on 12 October 2010[2][3] for three episodes.

Kind-hearted Alan gives the Jackson family some much needed stability. He loves and cares for Carol's children as if they are his own. Their relationship does not go so smoothly however. Carol's stubborn and nagging nature eventually drives him into the arms of another woman.

  1. ^ Gill, Nick (19 October 2010). "Letchworth youngster to appear in EastEnders". The Comet. Archived from the original on 22 October 2010. Retrieved 20 October 2010.
  2. ^ Love, Ryan (18 September 2010). "Exclusive: Devon Anderson exits 'EastEnders'". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 19 September 2010. Retrieved 17 September 2010.
  3. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (4 October 2010). "Soaps - Spoiler - Carol blames Lauren for Billie's death - Digital Spy". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 7 October 2010. Retrieved 11 October 2010.