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
George Palmer (EastEnders) East End villain these days. They swan around in these dapper suits and get someone else to hide the money-or the bodies." The character was one of many to be axed in 1998 by Executive Producer Matthew Robinson, following a dip in ratings. George Palmer (EastEnders) George Palmer is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders", played by Paul Moriarty. He appeared between 1 July 1996 and 8 December 1998, but was one of many characters axed by then executive producer Matthew Robinson. George, a prominent figure in the East End criminal underworld, owns an illegal gambling den/money