Carmel Jackson List of EastEnders characters (1986)

carmel jackson (also roberts), played judith jacob, health visitor, introduced in recurring, minor role in 1986. producers saw potential in character. script writers asked develop more prominent storylines, , carmel became regular character. portrayed well-meaning, caring individual forever getting s problems dumped on her. featured in storylines domestic violence , various family , career upsets. jacob remained in role until 1989, when opted leave. off-screen, character has been subject of criticism regarding portrayal of profession health visitors association. in july 1984, before eastenders went air, show s creators, tony holland , julia smith, attended opening evening @ anna scher theatre school in north london, find actors roles in upcoming serial. according holland , smith, anna scher s school unlike many other drama schools, students ironed out , looking , sounding same. @ anna scher s school, students natural personalities , accents encouraged, students aren t taught how act, re helped dig inside , be. in holland , smith s own words, sort of non-acting [eastenders] looking .