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Kathy Beale

The latest news and spoilers for EastEnders character Kathy Beale, who has appeared on the BBC One soap since 1995. She is played by actress Gillian Taylforth.

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Phil has a huge decision to make in EastEnders as he heads to the airport

EastEnders October 3, 2025 By Michael Adams

Close-ups of EastEnders characters Oscar Branning, Sharon Watts, Peter Beale and Zoe Slater in front of a Queen Vic pub background.

All 47 EastEnders pictures for next week confirm aftermath of Slater ordeal

EastEnders September 19, 2025 By Maisie Spackman

Stacey upset against a stormy background in EastEnders

Fresh EastEnders death trauma confirmed for Stacey Slater amid shooting tragedy

EastEnders September 3, 2025 By Stephen Patterson

End of an era as EastEnders icon announces retirement after years in early iPlayer release

EastEnders August 11, 2025 By Michael Adams

Lacey Turner as Stacey Slater, Balvinder Sopal as Suki Kaur Panesar, Kellie Bright as Linda Carter, Letitia Dean as Sharon Watts, Diane Parish as Denise Fox, and Gillian Taylforth as Kathy Beale surrounded by coloured smoke.

Fresh horror for The Six as a report is set to be filed that will destroy everything

EastEnders July 15, 2025 By Michael Adams

EastEnders star Gillian Taylforth at the British Soap Awards 2025

EastEnders legend, 69, reveals beauty regime secrets as fans can't believe her age

EastEnders June 25, 2025 By Maisie Spackman

Composite EastEnders image featuring Vicki Fowler, Kat Moon, Ross Marshall, Jean Slater and Elaine Knight

All 46 EastEnders pictures for next week as character is taken away by police

EastEnders June 13, 2025 By Michael Adams

Anita Dobson arriving at the British Soap Awards 2025

Anita Dobson fights tears as she reflects on friendship with EastEnders co-star

EastEnders June 1, 2025 By Maisie Spackman

Composite EastEnders image featuring Vinny Panesar, Elaine Knight, Jay Brown, Peter Beale, Howie Danes, Cindy Beale and Freddie Slater

All 69 EastEnders pictures for next week as unexpected custody battle is ignited

EastEnders May 30, 2025 By Michael Adams

Lauren and Peter have an emotional conversation in EastEnders

Peter rocked to the core in EastEnders by discovery about Lauren - and it spells the end

EastEnders May 28, 2025 By Megan Folan

Ben Mitchell looking serious with his arms folded in EastEnders.

EastEnders scene could have revealed Ben’s return story already - did you spot it?

EastEnders May 26, 2025 By Michael Adams

Warring EastEnders legends put feud to bed after major news is issued

EastEnders May 21, 2025 By Michael Adams

Walford local faces consequences of their actions as they're sacked

EastEnders May 18, 2025 By Joel Harley

Composite EastEnders image featuring Ian and Peter Beale, Lauren Branning, Kat and Stacey Slater

All 61 EastEnders spoiler pictures for next week as diagnosis is confirmed

EastEnders May 16, 2025 By Michael Adams

Cindy enters the Beale household, leaving Kathy unimpressed in EastEnders

Cindy's EastEnders plan backfires in huge way as she faces the wrath of Walford

EastEnders May 15, 2025 By Michael Adams

Harvey Monroe looking worried in EastEnders, standing by the Beales' back gate.

Harvey makes his final choice in EastEnders iPlayer release - and there's devastation

EastEnders May 15, 2025 By Michael Adams

Cindy Beale looks scheming in EastEnders

Cindy has the last laugh in EastEnders early iPlayer release as she exacts brutal revenge

EastEnders May 14, 2025 By Michael Adams

End of the road for major EastEnders couple as they split in early iPlayer release

EastEnders May 13, 2025 By Joel Harley

Harvey Monroe looking worried in EastEnders, standing by the Beales' back gate.

Harvey gobsmacked by unexpected EastEnders twist in early iPlayer release

EastEnders May 12, 2025 By Michael Adams

Jean chats to Kathy in the cafe in EastEnders

Jean 'lonely and scared' after devastating EastEnders twist

EastEnders May 12, 2025 By Michael Adams