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Lynne Slater

Despite being a fierce judge of right and wrong, Lynne's always been a bit naughty. She and Garry both cheated.

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First appearance:
18th September 2000
Last appearance:
2nd July 2004
Occupation:
Casual worker/Unemployed

Loudmouth Lynne Slater was the eldest of the Slater sisters, permanently disappointed with what life threw at her and a fierce judge of right and wrong… although she wasn’t always able to practice what she preached.

What we gonna do, ay?
Lynne Slater

Her turbulent relationship with commitment-phobic mechanic Garry Hobbs tested her, but despite her complaints, it was Lynne’s adultery with Beppe on the eve of their wedding which rocked their relationship. After tying the knot with Garry, Lynne embarked upon a second affair, while Garry slept with Laura Beale and Lynne’s sister Belinda.

After many furtive fumbles in the back of parked cars, Lynne and Garry decided that they really loved each other and gave it another go. She fell pregnant; however her happiness was short-lived. Disaster struck when a fairground ride collapsed in the Square and Lynne was buried under the debris. She lost the baby and Lynne discovered that she would be unable to have any more children.

Lynne’s heart was further broken when she discovered that Garry was the father of Laura Beale's son although it turned out to be untrue. When she looked around for someone to blame, it was trusty Garry who was standing before her. She ended the marriage and left Walford.

Played by Elaine Lordan