Fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders
Soap opera character
April Branning
EastEnders character
Portrayed by
Debbie Arnold
Duration
1995–1996
First appearance
Episode 1230 28 December 1995 (1995-12-28)
Last appearance
Episode 1361 24 October 1996 (1996-10-24)
Classification
Former; regular
Introduced by
Corinne Hollingworth
In-universe information
Occupation
Timeshare seller Waitress
Family
Branning
Father
Jim Branning
Mother
Reenie Branning
Stepmother
Dot Cotton
Brothers
Derek Branning Max Branning Jack Branning
Sisters
Carol Jackson Suzy Branning
Husband
Nikos (1996–present)
Nephews
Robbie Jackson Billie Jackson Bradley Branning Oscar Branning Joey Branning James Branning Ricky Branning Kevin
Nieces
Bianca Jackson Sonia Fowler Lauren Branning Abi Branning Annie Carter Alice Branning Penny Branning Amy Mitchell Rebecca
Other relatives
Liam Butcher Tiffany Butcher Morgan Butcher Bex Fowler Sami Jackson Charli Slater
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