1. Ricky Butcher was the UK’s favourite soap opera car mechanic
Now six years since his last appearance on the show, Sid Owen at least made the most of his run on EastEnders while it lasted.
Not that there were many people on the list
Appearing as Ricky Butcher between 1988 and 2012, Owen eventually proved to be something of an unexpected soap heartthrob.
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It all culminated in Ricky being voted the UK’s favourite soap opera car mechanic in 2006.