There was undoubtedly a time in your life when you considered EastEnders appointment viewing.
For some, it was the Den and Angie-days; for others, it was the Golden Epoch of Janine and Barry, the latter of whom probably ranks as the soap's most memorable character.
More recent fans would most likely name storylines involving Stacey Slater and Max Branning as its most popular.
It's characters such as these that have ensured the soap has remained a staple of BBC schedules since it began 35 years ago this week.
While EastEnders may be known for its most famous characters, some of whom – Ian Beale Phil Mitchell and Dot Cotton – are still parading about the Square, there has been a high turnover since the very first episode aired in February 1985.
In celebration of the soap turning 35, we've taken a trip down memory lane and compiled a list of the best forgotten EastEnders characters.
Click through the below gallery to see what made the list
EastEnders will be shown every night this week with special 35th anniversary episodes on BBC One.
