Archive · 31 Jul 2026
EastEnders Adds Hawkins Family to Expand Nicola Mitchell's Story
EastEnders, a popular British soap, is adding a new family called the Hawkins.
Three well‑known actors—Patricia Potter, Jamie Bamber, and Marian McLoughlin—will play the family members.
They are related to a long‑time character named Nicola Mitchell.
The BBC plans to bring the Hawkins family to the show soon, but hasn't shared all the details yet.
Their arrival is expected to create new drama, secrets, and conflicts on Albert Square, the fictional street where the show takes place.
Patricia Potter, Jamie Bamber, and Marian McLoughlin join EastEnders as the Hawkins family.
The Hawkins family is related to long‑running character Nicola Mitchell.
Their arrival is set to bring fresh drama and new tensions to Albert Square.
The BBC will debut the family in the coming weeks, though details remain undisclosed.
The new family is expected to deepen Nicola's storyline and reveal long‑held secrets.
- Who
- Patricia Potter, Jamie Bamber, Marian McLoughlin as members of the Hawkins family
- What
- New cast members joining EastEnders
- When
- Debut in the coming weeks
- Where
- Albert Square, Walford
- Why
- To refresh storylines and deepen Nicola Mitchell's family history
- Show
- EastEnders
- New Cast Members
- Patricia Potter, Jamie Bamber, Marian McLoughlin
- Family
- Hawkins
- Related Character
- Nicola Mitchell
- Debut
- Coming weeks