EastEnders character
Pat Evans
Portrayed by	Pam St. Clement
Duration	1986—
First appearance	12 June 1986
Date of birth	28 December 1942
Marital status	Widowed
Home	31 Albert Square
Occupation	Bookies manager
Family	Lydia, Roy, David, Simon, Jimmy, Geoff, Joan

Patricia "Pat" Evans (née Harris; previously Beale, Wicks and Butcher) is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. She has been played by Pam St. Clement since 12 June 1986, just over a year after the show first aired. Pat was also played by Emma Cooke in a soap 'bubble' Pat and Mo: Ashes to Ashes, delving into the her past with Mo Harris, which aired in 2004. Image File history File links Pat_pam. ... Pamela Pam St. ... is the 163rd day of the year (164th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... is the 362nd day of the year (363rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1942 (MCMXLII) was a common year starting on Thursday (the link will display the full 1942 calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... A widow is a woman whose spouse has died. ... This is a list of where characters live in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Roy Evans was a fictional character in EastEnders. ... David Wicks (né Beale) was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Simon Wicksy Wicks was a fictional character in the British BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... The following is a list of fictional characters that appeared in televised spin-offs of the BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Alice, a fictional character based on a real character from the work of Lewis Carroll. ... The British Broadcasting Corporation, which is usually known as the BBC, is the largest broadcasting corporation in the world in terms of audience numbers, employing 26,000 staff in the United Kingdom alone and with a budget of more than GB£4 billion. ... For Philippine soap opera, see Teleserye. ... EastEnders is a popular BBC television soap opera, first broadcast in the United Kingdom on BBC1 on 19 February 1985[4] and continuing to date. ... Pamela Pam St. ... is the 163rd day of the year (164th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1986 (MCMLXXXVI) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link displays 1986 Gregorian calendar). ... This is a list of EastEnders special spin-off episodes that have aired over the years. ... Maureen Mo Harris (née Porter) is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders, who has been in the series since 18 September 2000. ...

Pat is a tough enemy, a good friend, a straight talker and a woman who won't be messed with. She's had a rough life and made many mistakes, but she's a survivor and she refuses to let her past grind her down. She's mellowed a bit in recent years, but there are still not many who'd care to get on her wrong side. Pat has been married four times, making her the most-married character in the whole of EastEnders, until 2007 when Ian Beale completed his fourth marriage to Jane Collins. Lesley Jane Beale (née Clarke; previously Collins) is a fictional character in popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ...

Pam St. Clement has 125 pairs of earrings from which to choose and fans still send her earrings, which she sometimes wears in the programme.

History

Pat as she appeared in EastEnders: Pat and Mo, played by Emma Cooke.

The youngest of four children, Pat Harris was born and bred in Walford and emerged as a looker in her early teens. After leaving school at the age of 15 with very little education she tried to become a model. When it became apparent that a modelling career wasn't quite on the cards for Pat, she decided to try out for a beauty contest in Clacton at the age of 16. As a result she won the Miss Butlins title and ended up meeting the love of her life, Frank Butcher, who was holidaying with his girlfriend, June, soon to become the first Mrs. Butcher. After the contest Frank became besotted with Pat, and it wasn't long before he'd coaxed her into his bed. Frank was the first of what would be many lovers in Pat's life, and so began a love affair, that has continued, on and off, ever since. Soon after, June became pregnant and gave birth to Clare, Frank married her and a heartbroken Pat began playing the field. Image File history File links Emma_cooke_as_pat_harris. ... Image File history File links Emma_cooke_as_pat_harris. ... Patricia Pat Evans (née Harris; previously Beale, Wicks and Butcher) is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Walford is a fictional borough of East London in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Look up pat, Pat in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Town - Clacton-on-Sea Location - Essex, England Founded - 1871 Population (1991) - 45,065 Clacton-on-Sea is the largest town on the Tendring Peninsula, in Essex, England. ... Butlins Holiday Camps were founded by (later Sir) Billy Butlin to provide economical holidays in the United Kingdom and Ireland. ... Francis Frank Butcher was a fictional character in the popular British soap opera EastEnders. ... Clare Butcher was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ...

Pat began working for the shady club owner, Tony Cattani, who got her involved in prostitution. This shamed her family, particularly her brother Jimmy and their relationship severely suffered as a result. She and Frank would meet up from time to time, and on each occasion the affair would be rekindled. But Frank wouldn't leave June, and Pat lost count of the men she slept with trying to rediscover the rapture she'd found with him. It was as her time as a prostitute for Tony Cattani, that Pat was offered more money to work for up and coming gangster Johnny Allen. Pat worked as a well known woman of the underworld for many years. Whore redirects here. ... John Thomas Allen (September 30, 1905, Lenoir, NC - March, 29, 1959, St. ...

Pat as she appeared in 1986.

Pat embarked on numerous relationships in a bid to rediscover the rapture she'd found with Frank. The nearest she got to it was with Den Watts, but he was chasing Angie even then, and Kenny Beale - both of them restless men, unwilling to settle down with her. Kenny's younger brother, Pete, proved more reliable and he married Pat in the early 60s, when he thought she was pregnant with his child. It later proved to be a false alarm, but his mother Lou Beale always believed it was a ploy to trap Pete. While they were together, they had two sons, David and Simon, who Pete believed to be his. Yet Pat couldn't settle down and embarked on an affair with another man named Brian Wicks. Pete eventually left her, there was a messy divorce in 1966 and soon after, Pat married Brian and he took on responsibility of her two sons. Neither Pat nor her children had any further contact with Pete, until 1985, when Simon moved to Walford to be near his supposed father. Pat stayed with Brian until 1986, when he started knocking her about ^[1]. Image File history File links Pat1986. ... Image File history File links Pat1986. ... Dennis Den Watts was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by actor Leslie Grantham. ... Angela Angie Watts (née Shaw) was a fictional character on the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Kenny Beale was an fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Peter Pete Beale was a fictional character played by Peter Dean on the popular British BBC1 soap opera EastEnders. ... Louise Lou Beale was a fictional character played by Anna Wing in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... David Wicks (né Beale) was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Simon Wicksy Wicks was a fictional character in the British BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Brian Wicks was a fictional character in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. ...

Paternity of Simon Wicks

Pat was first seen on screen in June 1986. She came back to Walford to maliciously inform her ex-husband that Simon wasn't actually his son. Many rows erupted, but Pat's old sparring partner, Lou, was quick to to step in, and she managed to convince a devastated Pete that Wicksy was his.

Later in the year however, when Pat came back to the Square to work in The Queen Vic, it was divulged that Lou also believed Pat to be telling the truth. Lou thought Simon was the product of a secret affair Pat had with Pete's older brother Kenny. A vicious row erupted between Pat and Lou, with Lou adamant that Pat should keep her sordid affair a secret and not upset her close-knit family. However, Pete's sister, Pauline, overheard the showdown and told her twin brother everything! The iconic look for the Queen Victoria, that has been used since 1992. ... Pauline Fowler (née Beale) was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders, played continuously by actress Wendy Richard[1] from the shows first episode on 19 February 1985 and remaining on-screen for almost twenty-two years. ...

Pat and Pete argue.

Pat revelled in the trouble she'd caused for the Beales and spent the rest of the year rubbing Pete's nose in it. She lived up to her promiscuous reputation by dressing flamboyantly, making a play for men such as James Willmott-Brown and Charlie Cotton, and ending the year hiring herself out as a prostitute — proving that old habits die hard. Pat was brash and feisty, and gave little consideration to what anyone thought of her behaviour, even her own son. Pat, who was being pimped by Mehmet Osman, convinced the young mother, Mary Smith, to take up prostitution. Image File history File links Pete_pat. ... Image File history File links Pete_pat. ... James Willmott-Brown was a fictional character in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Charles Charlie Cotton was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Mehmet Osman was a fictional character in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Mary Smith (Punk Mary) was a fictional character in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. ...

In February 1987 Pat was assaulted by a man known as the Walford attacker, leaving her unconscious and close to death in the middle of the Square. At the time it was not immediately clear whether Pat had been assaulted by the mysterious attacker, or someone else. Because of their past animosity, Pete became prime suspect and during an interview with the police, he lost his temper and ended up assaulting an officer. Pete was later cleared of any wrongdoing when the real culprit was caught attacking Debbie Wilkins. The following is a list of minor characters that first appeared in the BBC soap opera EastEnders in 1987, by order of first appearance. ... Debbie Wilkins was a fictional character in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. ...

Pat is assulted by the Walford attacker and left for dead (1987).

The arrival of Kenny Beale in 1988 brought the question of Wicksy's parentage to the fore once again. Kenny was extremely shocked to find out that Simon might be his, and was furious with both Pat and Lou for keeping it from him. Meanwhile, Pete was furious with Kenny for betraying him with his ex-wife, whilst Pat on the other hand seemed to be enjoying the commotion that she'd caused. Thinking that he now had a son, Kenny attempted to bond with Simon, but this frightened Pat and she began to fear she would lose him. She then informed Simon and the Beale brothers that she was unsure which of them was the real father, adding further confusion. It seemed Pat had orchestrated the entire situation just to get at her arch-nemesis, Lou, as she later went to gloat to her about masterminding the whole plot to bring down the mighty Beales. Lou was forced to accept defeat. Image File history File links Size of this preview: 758 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (761 × 602 pixel, file size: 77 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) This image is a low resoultion screenshot taken from the BBC television programme EastEnders. ... Image File history File links Size of this preview: 758 × 600 pixelsFull resolution (761 × 602 pixel, file size: 77 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) This image is a low resoultion screenshot taken from the BBC television programme EastEnders. ...

Just when the matter seemed closed, Pat revealed that not only were Kenny and Pete possible candidates for Simon's father, but Den Watts, who Pat had also been sleeping with at the time, was also in the running. Pat later ruled him out, but then cryptically demanded that he sleep with her, or it would be spread around that he was the father!

It seemed that that the identity of Simon's real father would never be discovered. However, in July that year, a dying Lou pleaded with Pat to finally come clean to Simon. Pat did this and in a shocking turn of events she revealed that neither Pete nor Kenny were his real father, and that it was, in actual fact, the man he had called step-father all his life, Brian Wicks, whom she had also been sleeping with at the time ^[2].

Pat and Frank

Pat accepts Frank's marriage proposal.

The only man Pat ever loved, Frank, came back into her life in 1987 when they met up on the Isle of Dogs. His first wife had died and in 1988 he came in search of Pat again to see if the old spark was still there between them. It was, and later that year the reunited couple took over tenancy of The Queen Vic pub. Frank soon moved his two children Ricky and Diane in, and before long his mother, Mo, had also moved to the Square too. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The Isle of Dogs in 1899, at the height of its commercial success The Isle of Dogs is in the centre of this 2005 aerial view of east London as seen from the skies over south London. ... Richard Ricky Butcher was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Daughter of secondhand-car salesman, Frank, student Diane Butcher arrived in Albert Square in 1988 when her father married Pat Wicks and took over as landlord of the Queen Victoria pub. ... Mo Butcher was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ...

Pat had never been the world's best mother, and she found it difficult to cope with Frank's unruly children. To make matters worse, Pat regularly clashed with Mo, who couldn't and wouldn't keep her nose out of her business, and constantly let Pat know that she wasn't good enough for her precious son.

In June 1989 Pat and Frank married in true cockney style (her third husband), driving out of Albert Square in a horse drawn cart. It was a brief moment of happiness as within a month Pat had acquired a new step-daughter, Janine, the child from hell. Janine was a bed-wetter, a sleepwalker, a compulsive liar and self-harmer, and to top it off she hated Pat. Pat forced Frank to take her to family therapy, which eased her troublesome behaviour slightly. By the end of the year the Butcher's had moved out of The Vic and bought the B&B across the Square, which Pat ran, whilst Frank opened a used car-lot. Janine Evans (née Butcher) was a fictional character in the British soap opera EastEnders. ...

The Butchers remained fairly happy for a while, but in 1992 that all changed. The year began with a huge tax demand, which was swiftly followed by a large VAT bill. This forced them to sell the B&B. Pat however, tried to turn things around for them by starting her own cab firm, PatCabs, which started to make them some real money again. However, disaster struck on Christmas eve that year, when Pat — whilst doing a short run for a regular customer — hit a teenage girl with her car. When breathalysed, she was found to be just over the limit. The Christmas Eve (1904-05), watercolor painting by the Swedish painter Carl Larsson (1853-1919) Christmas Eve, the evening of December 24th, the preceding day or vigil before Christmas Day, is treated to a greater or a lesser extent in most Christian societies as part of the Christmas season. ...

Pat and Frank.

On New Years Eve, against legal advice, Pat tried to find out how the girl was, and was devastated to learn that she had died. Pat found it hard to cope with the guilt and the situation was made worse when the girl's mother confronted Pat after her appearance at the Magistrates court (at which the case was referred to the crown court). When Pat finally appeared in court later that year she was given a prison sentence, and forced to serve 6 months inside. In the Autumn Pat returned, but by then the Butchers were in financial ruin. In desperation, Frank arranged for Phil Mitchell to torch the car-lot in an insurance scam. When this went wrong and a homeless boy died, Frank had a breakdown, and in April 1994, he left the Square, abandoning both Pat and his children without warning. Image File history File links Pat&Frank000. ... Image File history File links Pat&Frank000. ... New Years Eve is a celebration held the day before New Years Day, on December 31, the final day of the year. ... Phillip James Phil Mitchell is a long-running fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ...

For Pat, not knowing where Frank was, or even if he was still alive, was a nightmare. Desperate for money, Pat began stealing from her employers and even borrowed money from Ian Beale, who was having a spell as a loan shark. She finally broke down when Sharon Watts caught her stealing from her purse, and Sharon heroically bailed her out of her debts. Eventually Diane brought news that her father was alive and well and had merely run away, and so Pat slowly began getting on with her life. Ricky and her newly returned son, David, teamed up to reopen the car-lot under the new name, Deals for Wheels ^[3]. Ian Albert Beale is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Sharon Watts (now known as Sharon Rickman) is a character on the popular BBC1 soap opera EastEnders, played by Letitia Dean. ...

During these years, Pat would form an unlikely friendship with Pete's second wife Kathy Beale. Kathy and Pat had initially been at each others throats when Pat first turned up in Walford, but Kathy's rape and the death of Lou Beale pushed them together as friends (as both found they had a common bond, with the dominance of Lou in their lives). Pat and Kathy would eventually become each other's closest friend and confidante over the years, despite the ominous presence of Cindy Beale (who had affairs with both Simon and David whilst married to Kathy's son Ian). Kathy Hills (previously Beale and Mitchell) is a fictional character in the British soap opera EastEnders. ... Cindy Beale (neé Williams) was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ...

Pat and Roy

Pat with the Evans family.

It wasn't long before a new man had began sniffing around Pat. The successful car-dealer, Roy Evans, was a business associate of David's and took to Pat straight away. Early attempts to win Pat's favours got him nothing but refusals, but Pat later softened and even went on an all paid for cruise with him, although she made it quite clear that sex was not on the cards. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Roy Evans was a fictional character in EastEnders. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ...

Her carnal abstinence turned out to be blessing for Roy, as he later admitted he was impotent and could offer nothing more than platonic love. Pat it seemed, was relieved to discover that, for once, a man wanted something from her other than sex. In November 1995 Roy moved in with Pat, but their happiness was short lived, as soon after Frank decided to return to Walford to reclaim his wife. Pat found it hard to contain her rage and emotion upon seeing her estranged husband, but despite him stirring up old feelings, she sent him packing and opted to remain with Roy instead. Impotence or, more clinically, erectile dysfunction is the inability to maintain an erection of the penis for satisfactory sexual intercourse regardless of the capability of ejaculation. ...

Roy and Pat married in 1996 (her fourth husband). Despite money problems, caused by Roy's buffoon of a son, Barry, and a botched attempt to buy black market Viagra (which nearly cost Roy his life), they remained happy for a while. Pat even managed to bury the past and make up with Frank, although she never could quite let go of him, and she wasn't exactly thrilled when he married Peggy Mitchell in 1999. Barry Evans was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... // ... Margaret Peggy Mitchell (née Martin, previously Butcher) is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ...

Pat and Frank's shared past was always an issue for Roy and he was right to be pessimistic, as in 2000, Frank began to have second thoughts about marrying Peggy and realised that he still loved Pat. Whilst the couples were on a joint holiday in Spain that year, Frank seduced Pat and the pair ended up in bed together. Pat tried to call it off upon their return, but when Frank turned up on her doorstep naked (apart from a comedy bow-tie), she realised that she had never stopped loving him either. Their affair continued for months and they eventually decided to elope to Manchester. This article is about the City of Manchester in England. ...

Peggy finds out about Pat and Frank's affair.

They were due to depart on Guy Fawkes Night in November that year, but suddenly Pat started to have second thoughts. It was too late however, as Peggy had already got her hands on Frank's dear John letter. Peggy shamed the cheating duo by reading the letter to the entire pub, and then famously slapped both Frank and Pat in full view of everyone, including Roy. Peggy threw Frank out and he left Walford without Pat. Roy also chucked Pat out onto the street, leaving her penniless and homeless. Roy later asked Pat for a divorce, but when she decided to emigrate to New Zealand, he relented and took her back, despite objections from his son Barry. Image File history File links PATFRANKPEGGY.jpg Summary Picture taken from BBCs EastEnders(Screenshot) Licensing This image is a screenshot of a copyrighted television program or station ID. As such, the copyright for it is most likely owned by the company or corporation that produced it. ... Image File history File links PATFRANKPEGGY.jpg Summary Picture taken from BBCs EastEnders(Screenshot) Licensing This image is a screenshot of a copyrighted television program or station ID. As such, the copyright for it is most likely owned by the company or corporation that produced it. ... A Guy Fawkes Night firework display Guy Fawkes Night, also called Bonfire Night, is an annual celebration (but not a public holiday) on the evening of the 5th of November primarily in the United Kingdom, but also in former British colonies New Zealand, South Africa, the island of Newfoundland (Canada...

Roy was very much in control of their relationship after Pat's betrayal. Gone was the feisty, domineering Pat of years gone by, the new Pat was far more passive and obedient. Realising how lucky she was that Roy gave her a second chance, she was adamant that she wouldn't mess things up a second time. However, in 2003, Roy discovered that Pat had been covering an affair between his son's wife, Natalie, and Frank's son, Ricky. Roy believed that Pat had again chose Frank over him, because she decided to help Frank's offspring over his own. This unfortunately led to Roy's second and fatal heart attack. Roy died intestate, leaving Pat not only bereft but homeless, since Barry kicked her out before his body was buried. Natalie Evans (née Price), was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera Eastenders. ...

Picking up the pieces

Pat ended up living in a grotty bedsit with hardly any money. Frank's daughter, Janine, married Barry, despite continuing an affair with Paul Trueman and both planned to con Barry out of all of his money and possessions. The day after the wedding, Janine confessed everything to her new husband, and pushed him down a cliff. She later bragged about it to a disgusted Pat. She played the victim and the grieving widow, whilst in control of the Evanses' former house and business. Paul, by this point, had realised that Janine had murdered Barry, and dumped her. Janine started to bully Laura Beale, Pat's friend who lived in the bedsit above her. Janine and Laura's long-term feud resurfaced, leading to deadly consequences. After several public fights, Janine was seen heading to Laura's flat in anger. They scrapped, but Janine left and soon after, Laura fell down the stairs and died. Her body was found by Pat. Janine was arrested on suspicion of murder, and Pat was her only alibi (she had seen Janine leave the flat before Laura's death). Despite Janine's pleadings, Pat told the police that she hadn't seen Janine leave the house as she wanted revenge for Barry's killing. Janine was tried for murder but found not guilty in December 2005 and walked free. A bedsit is a form of rented accommodation consisting of a single room with a shared bathroom and lavatory. ... Janine Evans (née Butcher) was a fictional character in the British soap opera EastEnders. ... Paul Trueman was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Laura Ellen Beale (née Dunn) was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Look up December in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Year 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday (link displays full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Pat gained a job at the bookies, under the thumb of gangster Andy Hunter. In 2004, Pat got into a spot of bother when Den Watts talked her into stamping a blank betting slip that he was going to complete with the name of a winning horse after the end of a race. Andy found out about it and foiled the plot; however, he did keep Pat on at the bookies after she promised never to do it again. When Andy died, Pat was stunned that he had left her his house in his will. Andrew Andy Hunter was a fictional character in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Dennis Den Watts was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by actor Leslie Grantham. ...

Pat was summoned to be a witness for the prosecution at Janine's trial in December 2005, where she once again met Frank who had returned after almost five years. Once again, Pat ended up in bed with Frank, but she soon realised that his primary motive was to convince her to alter her testimony in Janine's trial, which she flatly refused to do. However, after a subsequent talk with Laura's mother, Edwina, Pat realised that Janine being wrongly imprisoned for Laura's death would be an injustice, so she decided to change her testimony and Janine went free. Edwina Dunn was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ...

Pat dances with Patrick.

In January 2006, Pat inherited a new family in the form of her second husband's nephew Kevin Wicks and his two children Deano and Carly. Pat has taken on the role of advisor and confidant to all of the Wickses and has lent the same support to Kevin's girlfriend, Denise Fox, and her two daughter's, Chelsea and Libby, who all share her home. Image File history File links Pat_patrick. ... Image File history File links Pat_patrick. ... Kevin Wicks is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Dean Deano Wicks is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Carly Wicks is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Denise Fox is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Chelsea Fox is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Elizabeth Libby Fox is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ...

In February 2006 Pat, who was missing the company of a man in her life, began flirting outrageously with Patrick Trueman, who was employing her to help with his accounts. Despite the fact that he was already married, Patrick couldn't resist the opportunity of a casual fling with Pat and their affair continued for several weeks. However, they were seen together by Stacey Slater and she chose Pauline Fowler's wedding reception to inform Patrick's wife Yolande what she had seen. Yolande reacted with disgust and slapped Pat in the middle of the Queen Vic. To her surprise Pat slapped her back and a furious brawl erupted between the two women. Pat and Patrick's affair abruptly ended and Pat and Yolande spent many months sniping at each other, but have since reached a truce. Patrick Neville Loftus Alfonso Trueman is a fictional character in the popular British BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Stacey Slater is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Pauline Fowler (née Beale) was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders, played continuously by actress Wendy Richard[1] from the shows first episode on 19 February 1985 and remaining on-screen for almost twenty-two years. ... Yolande Trueman (previously Duke) is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ...

Pat has become an agony aunt of sorts, and is often the first to provide advice and support to her troubled neighbours, including Billy and Honey Mitchell, who struggled to cope when their baby Janet was born with Down's Syndrome and Bert Atkinson, who turned to her when his ex-wife revealed she had terminal cancer. Although she is not blood related to the Wicks family, she is fiercely protective of them nevertheless, and has made an enemy out of Kevin's ex-wife Shirley Carter, who arrived in Walford in January 2007 and proceeded to cause problems for them all. Pat has tried and failed to get rid of Shirley on several occasions. An agony aunt is an advice columnist at a magazine or newspaper. ... For other people with the same name, see Billy Mitchell (disambiguation). ... Susan Honey Mitchell (née Edwards) is a fictional character in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Janet Mitchell will be a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Albert Bert Atkinson is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Shirley Carter[1] (previously Wicks) is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ...

Pat vs. Shirley

When Pat's new-found family were settling down, Shirley Carter appeared in Walford, and was determined to bond with Carly and Deano no matter what got in her way. Pat immediately saw trouble when Shirley arrived in Walford and was ready to fight for her family which was slowly tearing apart (due to Shirley). Pat warned Shirley to stay away and not to cause anymore hurt, otherwise she'd fight her all the way. These words however did not convince an adamant Shirley, who ignored Pat's threats and continued to reach out to her kids (much to Kevin's distaste). After Carly showed she wasn't interested, Deano showed a glint of light in a relationship with his long-lost mother, but later resisted this opportunity. Shirley later told Pat that Kevin wasn't Carly and Deano's biological father. Pat showed sympathy for Kevin and urged him to tell them the truth. Kevin eventually told them, and after an argument with Carly, left London. Pat was hopeful and reassured her family that Kevin would return and he did, ending up in Shirley's bed after he was rejected by Denise. Recently, at Denise's hen night, Pat and Shirley had an argument over Shirley getting Denise drunk, Pat and Shirley exchanged insults and Pat suggested they take their feud outside of the Vic, Shirley hisseed that Pat thought she was mother to the whole square, when really she was nothing but a cheap old hag, Pat gave Shirley a hard slap around the face and criticised Shirley as a failed mother and wife. Just when Pat was walking away, Shirley turned on Pat and her marriage with Roy,this escalated into a physical fight, until the two were separated by police officers. Pat and Shirley were both arrested and taken away in a police van, where Shirley revealed about the night she and Kevin spent together to a shocked Pat. Pat then stopped Shirley from ruining Denise and Kevin's wedding, even though Kevin had already told Denise about him and Shirley. Shirley Carter[1] (previously Wicks) is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ...

Joan Harris

On 20 August 2007, Pat received a letter summoning her to pick up the belongings of her late sister Joan at a mental institution in Worthing, as it was going to be knocked down to make way for flats. After renting out a car from Kevin, she reluctantly gave Shirley Carter and Heather Trott a lift as they were heading to Brighton. Whilst stopping at services, Shirley and Heather drove off in Pat's car, leaving her raging and throwing her broken shoe after them. She was then met by Len Harker, a rocking horse maker, who offered her a lift to complete her journey to Worthing. During their ride in his van, they began talking about past regrets and ended up having a picnic at a park together, where Pat confessed that one of her biggest regrets was not staying on at school and getting a proper education. She did not tell Len the contents of her letter. is the 232nd day of the year (233rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era. ... Worthing is a large town and a local government district in West Sussex, England. ... Shirley Carter[1] (previously Wicks) is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Heather Trott is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ... Brighton is located on the south coast of England, and together with its immediate neighbour Hove forms the city of Brighton and Hove. ... Len Harker is a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. ...

They eventually arrived, only for Pat to find the place boarded up and ready to be demolished. After climbing through a gap in the fence, they sneaked into the building in order to find Joan's belongings. After coming across a bedroom, Pat broke down and confided that when she was four years old her mother sent her Joan to live in this mental institution because she had Down's syndrome. She then went on to tell him that every year she would make a birthday card for Joan and give it to her mother to send her, but her mother never sent the birthday cards and as the years went on, the Harris family began to talk about Joan less and less until one day it was like she never existed. She told Len that Joan had died at the age of 22, and although Pat wanted to go to the funeral, her mother forbade her and told her that everything had been arranged and taken care of.

After finding nothing in the room, they went searching for an office where personal belongings of clients would be kept. They were caught by a security guard who eventually decided not to call for extra security and gave them just fifteen minutes to search for Joan's belongings, so they began searching frantically. Eventually Pat found a small bag with Joan's name on it, along with a photo of Joan and a file about her. However as they prepared to make their hasty exit, Pat opened the file and learned that Joan had been transferred to another location in 1989, meaning that she had not died at the age of 22 and could still be alive.

After making a hasty exit with Joan's belongings, Len and Pat came across the Springville Care Home where Joan was sent in 1989. It was revealed that Joan was indeed dead and had married a man named Michael, who also suffered from Down's syndrome, in 1963. Pat's mother was mortified by her daughter's actions and decided to cut off all contact with her, which is why she told everyone that Joan had died. According to the care worker Joan was a lively woman who enjoyed drama workshops at the care home and was loved and adored by her husband and all around her. He mentioned that she never spoke of her family, except her sister Patricia whom she told everyone that she loved very dearly and missed her. It was also said that she and her husband Michael were soul mates and he had died a year before her.

Relaxed now at knowing the truth about her sister, Len drove Pat all the way home to the East End of London and gave her his business card, telling her to keep in touch. As he drove home in his lorry, Pat opened the bag containing Joan's belongings and happily reminisced about the past. She was then delighted to discover that her mother had sent Joan the birthday cards she made her every year and happy now to discover Joan had a happy life and was loved, she placed a photo of Joan and Michael on her mantelpiece next to a framed photo of her, Frank, Ricky and Diane standing outside the Queen Vic. The iconic look for the Queen Victoria, that has been used since 1992. ...

Family

• Mother: Lydia Harris (deceased)
• Brothers: Jimmy Harris (deceased), Geoff Harris
• Sister: Joan Harris (deceased)
• Husband: Roy Evans (deceased)
• Sons: David Wicks, Simon Wicks
• Grandsons: Steven Beale, Joe Wicks
• Granddaughters: Bianca Jackson, Karen Wicks (deceased)
• Great grandson: Liam Butcher
• Nephew: Billy Harris
• Niece: Jean Harris

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In popular culture

Pat Evans, spoofed in 2DTV.

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Ravens has not only provided the voice of Pat, she has also acted the part on-screen in several episodes of BBC's Big Impression, which devoted a regular sketch to various EastEnders characters and she also played Pat in the other impressionist show Dead Ringers. Big Impression is a British comedy sketch show. ... A dead ringer is slang for a doppelgänger. ...

She is also the frequent target of jokes in Harry Hill's TV Burp, usually alluding to her former prostitution and alleged sexual promiscuity. Harry Hills TV Burp is so cool is a British television comedy programme, produced by Avalon Television for ITV1, and is hosted by the comedian Harry Hill. ... Whore redirects here. ... Promiscuity is the practice of making relatively unselective, casual and indiscriminate choices. ...

References

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External links

• Pat Evans at bbc.co.uk