Vicki Fowler

Vicki Fowler is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, originally portrayed by Emma Herry (1986–1988), Samantha Leigh Martin (1988–1995) and Scarlett Alice Johnson (2003–2004). Two decades later, the role was recast to Alice Haig, with Vicki returning on 31 March 2025. She is the daughter of Michelle Fowler (Susan Tully/Jenna Russell) and Den Watts (Leslie Grantham). Vicki was conceived in a controversial teenage pregnancy storyline that generated significant press attention. Exploiting a whodunit element, viewers were initially unaware of the father's identity, leading to widespread speculation until it was revealed in episode 66, broadcast in October 1985, that Den Watts was the father. Written by series co-creator and script editor Tony Holland and directed by co-creator and producer Julia Smith, the episode was considered a landmark moment in the show's history. Early suspects included Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) and Kelvin Carpenter (Paul J. Medford), but the mystery was solved when Den's dog Roly was seen jumping from his car at the secret meeting point, confirming Den as the father. Vicki was written out of the series in October 1995 following the departure of Tully. Following an eight-year absence, the character was reintroduced in January 2003 by executive producer Louise Berridge. In her first full-time stint, portrayed by Johnson, Vicki's storylines included returning to Walford as a rebellious teenager after years living in America with her mother Michelle, struggling with her identity as Den Watts's daughter, forming close friendships with Spencer Moon (Christopher Parker) and Kelly Taylor (Brooke Kinsella), having brief relationships with both Spencer and Ash Ferreira (Raji James), working at Angie's Den under her father’s management, clashing with Den over his manipulative behaviour, and leaving Walford once again to live in America. This stint formed part of a wider effort to rebuild the Watts family, which...