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Character

Janine

Janine Butcher played by Charlie Brooks

Janine was abandoned by her father as a teenager and left alone. She wants everything from the world, and she's not afraid of playing dirty.

First Appearance:
22.06.1989
Last Appearance:
04.04.2008
Marital Status:
Engaged
Address:
31 Albert Square
Occupation:
Unknown

"What's in it for me?"

Paul Trueman

Paul

The pair had a passionate affair and united to fleece Barry, but when he died, Paul wiped his hands of Janine.

Barry Evans

Barry

He was besotted with her, but she was just after his wallet. He died shortly after they wed in Scotland.

Billy Mitchell

Billy

Janine's first proper relationship, but she lost interest in Billy when he could no longer afford her tastes.

Terry Raymond

Terry

He was always more of a father figure to Janine, although she once tried to force herself upon him.

Jamie Mitchell

Jamie

She relieved him of his virginity and spread a spiteful rumour about him being useless in bed.

Family Tree

Clare Butcher

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sister

Diane Butcher

Diane

sister

Frank Butcher

Frank

father

June Butcher

No photo

mother (deceased)

Ricky Butcher

Ricky

brother

22 Dec 2008
Learning that she was only left a stuffed cat in her ex-fiancé's will.

19 Dec 2008
Being exposed as a fraud at her Jewish wedding before he dies from a heart attack.

Returning to Walford for Frank's funeral.

Being arrested for Laura's murder.

Tricking Barry into marrying her and then inheriting all his cash.

Enjoying wicked moments with Paul wherever possible.

Terry Raymond taking her in when no one else wanted to know.

Falling into drugs and prostitution and attempting suicide.

Realising that she was in love with Billy when it was too late.

Being haunted by the death of Barry.

On bbc.co.uk/eastenders

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