EastEnders

How EastEnders staircases are the most deadly set on TV after bad boy Dean Wicks becomes show’s 22nd victim

From the first accident in the 80s to Janine Butcher last year - the victims of Walford's apples and pears

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OF all the unsavoury characters in Albert Square over the years, none appears to be as dangerous as the soap’s staircases.

Bad boy Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo) became the 22nd notable victim on Monday’s episode when George Knight sent him hurtling down the Queen Vic steps.

Stairs might be the longest-lasting villain on EastEnders

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Stairs might be the longest-lasting villain on EastEndersCredit: Getty
Bad boy Dean Wicks became their 22nd victim in Monday's episode

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Bad boy Dean Wicks became their 22nd victim in Monday’s episodeCredit: BBC / PA Wire

It’s the sixth time a Walford resident has stacked it down the East End boozer’s apples and pears, following in the footsteps of Phil and Tiffany Mitchell, Linda and Nancy Carter and original villain James Willmott Brown.

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Rod McPhee recalls the members of this exclusive flight club.

James Willmott-Brown was their first victim back in 1988

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James Willmott-Brown was their first victim back in 1988Credit: BBC
There would be a decade-long break before Tiffany Mitchell fell down in 1998

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There would be a decade-long break before Tiffany Mitchell fell down in 1998Credit: BBC
The 90s character was played by Martine McCutcheon

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The 90s character was played by Martine McCutcheonCredit: BBC
The Mitchell family continued to prove unlucky, with Phil suffering a fall in 2001

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The Mitchell family continued to prove unlucky, with Phil suffering a fall in 2001Credit: BBC
But Phil, played by Steve McFadden, has lived to experience a lot of drama since

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But Phil, played by Steve McFadden, has lived to experience a lot of drama sinceCredit: BBC
Laura Beale also had an unlucky turn

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Laura Beale also had an unlucky turnCredit: Supplied
The character, portrayed by Hannah Waterman, was pushed down the stairs as she was killed off in 2004

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The character, portrayed by Hannah Waterman, was pushed down the stairs as she was killed off in 2004Credit: BBC
Dawn Swann was the next victim of the stairs

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Dawn Swann was the next victim of the stairsCredit: BBC
And it went awry for Tanya Branning in 2007, too

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And it went awry for Tanya Branning in 2007, tooCredit: BBC
Jo Joyner played Tanya, sixth to go through the dramatic moment

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Jo Joyner played Tanya, sixth to go through the dramatic momentCredit: BBC
Phil Mitchell proved doubly unlucky when he fell down the stairs for the second time in 2009

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Phil Mitchell proved doubly unlucky when he fell down the stairs for the second time in 2009Credit: BBC
Glenda Mitchell was pushed off in 2010

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Glenda Mitchell was pushed off in 2010Credit: BBC
The next victim was the iconic Dot Branning

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The next victim was the iconic Dot BranningCredit: BBC
But Dot survived, and would only be killed off when actress June Brown passed away

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But Dot survived, and would only be killed off when actress June Brown passed awayCredit: BBC
Then there was Lola Pearce

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Then there was Lola PearceCredit: BBC
After four years, the trend was back with Linda Carter

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After four years, the trend was back with Linda CarterCredit: BBC
And the character, played by Kellie Bright, would mark accidents with the stairs becoming a trend for everyone once again

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And the character, played by Kellie Bright, would mark accidents with the stairs becoming a trend for everyone once againCredit: BBC
Jane Beale was pushed down the stairs in 2015, the same year as Linda was

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Jane Beale was pushed down the stairs in 2015, the same year as Linda wasCredit: BBC
Laurie Brett is the actress behind Jane

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Laurie Brett is the actress behind JaneCredit: BBC
Claudette Hubbard became the next victim, as she was pushed off in 2016

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Claudette Hubbard became the next victim, as she was pushed off in 2016Credit: BBC
She was played by Ellen Thomas

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She was played by Ellen ThomasCredit: BBC
Kim Fox also had a stairs-related accident in 2016

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Kim Fox also had a stairs-related accident in 2016Credit: BBC
Nancy Carter had a fall in 2018

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Nancy Carter had a fall in 2018Credit: BBC
She was played by actress Maddy Hill

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She was played by actress Maddy HillCredit: BBC
Alfie Moon fell down in 2018

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Alfie Moon fell down in 2018Credit: BBC
Shane Richie played Alfie on the soap

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Shane Richie played Alfie on the soapCredit: BBC
Oliver Dixon was pushed not long after Alfie had an accident

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Oliver Dixon was pushed not long after Alfie had an accidentCredit: BBC
Then after two years, it happened to Ruby Allen in 2021

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Then after two years, it happened to Ruby Allen in 2021Credit: BBC
Louisa Lytton was behind the character

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Louisa Lytton was behind the characterCredit: BBC
It happened to Lily Slater in 2021

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It happened to Lily Slater in 2021Credit: BBC
But Lily, portrayed by Lillia Turner, has since gone on to be in more dramatic storylines

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But Lily, portrayed by Lillia Turner, has since gone on to be in more dramatic storylinesCredit: BBC
Suki Panesar was pushed in 2022

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Suki Panesar was pushed in 2022Credit: BBC
Balvinder Sopal is the actress behind Suki

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Balvinder Sopal is the actress behind SukiCredit: BBC
Janine Butcher had an accident last year

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Janine Butcher had an accident last yearCredit: BBC
Finally, Dean Wicks is the most recent victim - as of now

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Finally, Dean Wicks is the most recent victim – as of nowCredit: BBC

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