Ruby Allen

rdf:langString Ruby Allen

rdf:langString Ruby Allen

rdf:langString Ruby Allen

rdf:langString Scarlet Allen

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rdf:langString Episode 2908

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rdf:langString Stephanie Allen

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rdf:langString Businesswoman

rdf:langString Market trader

rdf:langString Nightclub-owner

rdf:langString Promotions manager

rdf:langString "Granted, EastEnders is not the first soap to tell a story of this kind, [...] but, in choosing to make this an issue-driven story, rather than a character-led one, EastEnders has cleverly managed to find its own place with Ruby's situation, during a time where issue-based storylines are rightfully becoming all the more prevalent."

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rdf:langString —Sophie Dainty on Ruby's sexual consent storyline

rdf:langString The Queen Vic Quiz Night

rdf:langString Ruby Allen is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Louisa Lytton from 18 March 2005 to 23 November 2006, and then again from 18 September 2018 to 17 September 2021. The character and casting were announced in February 2005, and Ruby was introduced in March that year by producer Kathleen Hutchison. She was featured in storylines surrounding her gangland father Johnny Allen (Billy Murray), with whom she shared a problematic relationship with due to his criminal lifestyle. Other storylines included a close friendship with Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), and an engagement to Stacey's brother Sean (Robert Kazinsky) - which affected their friendship. In July 2006, Lytton was axed from the show due to limited possibilities for the character following the death of her on-screen father, and Ruby departed on 23 November 2006. In July 2018, it was confirmed Lytton would return after a twelve-year absence. Ruby returned on 18 September 2018 and departed again on 17 September 2021. Following Ruby's initial departure, Lytton had expressed a disappointment in her exit, but stated that she would always be grateful for the role. In July 2018, it was announced that producer John Yorke had decided to reintroduce the character. After a twelve-year hiatus, Ruby returned on 18 September 2018 to reunite with her best friend Stacey. Producers soon placed her at the centre of a sexual consent storyline, involving a special episode about the views surrounding consent. Lytton and the storyline were praised by viewers and critics alike. In March 2021, Lytton announced she was expecting her first child and would go on maternity leave later in the year. Ruby departed in the episode broadcast on 17 September 2021. In March 2022, Lytton admitted she may not return to the soap following her maternity leave.