BBC Share By Joel Harley Dec 6 2025 By Joel Harley Dec 6 2025 Ronni Ancona joining EastEnders as 'mysterious' newcomer Bea The comedian will play a face from Linda's past Linda Carter Ronni Ancona Share By Joel Harley Dec 6 2025 By Joel Harley Dec 6 2025 Actress and comedian Ronni Ancona is set to join EastEnders as a ‘mysterious’ newcomer, the BBC has revealed. The award-winning British television star is best known for her impressions of our most famous faces, previously appearing on Big Impression, Ronni Ancona & Co and Stella Street. Some of her boldest impressions included members of the EastEnders cast – including Peggy Mitchell, Sharon Watts, and Kat Slater. As an actress, Ronni also starred in drama series Last Tango in Halifax, Skins and Midsomer Murders. She’ll be adding another feather to her cap with a stint in EastEnders next year, as an all-new character named Bea. But who exactly is Bea, and what brings her to Walford? Ronni will play Bea (Credit: BBC) EastEnders reveals Ronni Ancona casting news According to the BBC, Bea is an old schoolmate of Linda Carter’s. The pair are reunited when Linda – who returns to Walford this month – attends her school reunion. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers While Linda and Bea both have very different impressions (heh) of their time at school, it’s not long before Bea follows Linda back to Walford. In doing so, she soon finds herself in the heart of the drama. In doing so, more details emerge regarding her mysterious past. But what can we expect from Ronni’s Bea? And what does her arrival mean for Linda? Bea is an old schoolmate of Linda’s (Credit: BBC) Ben Wadey hints at ‘unpredictable’ journey as Bea joins the soap Of her new role, Ronni said: “I am honoured to have been invited to join the iconic institution that is EastEnders, and to go on this whirlwind of a journey with such an unpredictable, nuanced and complex character as Bea. I hope audiences have as much fun watching her as I have had bringing her to life.” Meanwhile, EastEnders Executive Producer Ben Wadey said: “I’m delighted to welcome the immensely talented Ronni Ancona to EastEnders playing the character of Bea. “Bea’s character is mysterious, and we’re thrilled to have an esteemed actress and comedian like Ronni playing her.” Ronni has already begun filming EastEnders, with her scenes set to air next year. Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns. Share Good to Know Share By Joel Harley Dec 6 2025 By Joel Harley Dec 6 2025 Next Story
