Stay up to date with notifications from The Independent

Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.

Who is Mark Fowler in EastEnders?

Charlie Slater's Emotional Father of the Bride Speech on Eastenders
  • Mark Fowler Jr (played by Stephen Aaron-Sipple) has made a significant return to EastEnders, immediately reconnecting with his secret family on Albert Square.
  • He has reunited with sister Vicki Fowler and acknowledged Phil Mitchell as his uncle, with Sam Mitchell also identifying herself as his aunt.
  • His parentage, Michelle Fowler and Grant Mitchell, was revealed to viewers and Grant during Mark's 2016 debut.
  • While claiming to support Vicki at her trial, hints suggest his true reasons for returning are more complex.
  • A future flashforward scene shows Mark with the Brannings, sparking speculation of a potential affair with Lauren Branning.

Thank you for registering

Please refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in