14. Very few original cast members exist
As is the case for all soaps, actors rarely remain part of the EastEnders cast for long.
Unsurprising considering how long ago it started
There are a couple of exceptions, however. Adam Woodyatt, for one, has played Ian Beale continuously since 1985.
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June Brown, who plays Dot Cotton on the show, has been part of the cast since 1985, with a four year break between 1993 and 1997.
