Peter Dean (actor) why he was always seen drinking from a pewter tankard in "EastEnders", because he does not drink beer and would only drink lemonade. He also races greyhounds, although after a recent appearance on the BBC's Pointless Celebrities, there have been questions about how ethical his disposal of his retiring dogs might be. Peter Dean (actor) Peter Dean (born 2 May 1939) is a British actor, he is best known for his roles as Pete Beale in "EastEnders", Jeff Bateman in "Coronation Street" and Sergeant Jack Wilding in "Woodentop". Dean decided on a career in acting after actress Prunella Scales witnessed
Huw Edwards (EastEnders) to me." Huw has been described by Jane Simon of "The People" as a "token Welshman". Stuart Heritage from "The Guardian" recalled the character in 2011, suggesting that Huw's "only role was to say the name 'Ian Beale' in increasingly malevolent ways." Huw Edwards (EastEnders) Huw Edwards is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders", played by Richard Elis. Huw was introduced on 28 May 1996 and remained on-screen until 15 April 1999. Huw is an amiable Welshman from Pontarddulais, who is best friends with Lenny Wallace (Des Coleman). They live in a squat in Albert Square, enjoying