February 3rd 2025.
Lindsey Coulson, a well-known actress from the iconic British soap opera EastEnders, has recently shared her thoughts about her former role as Carol Jackson. As the show prepares to celebrate its 40th anniversary, Lindsey has taken a moment to reflect on her time playing Carol, a character she portrayed on and off for over two decades.
During her last stint on the show, Carol had separated from her partner David Wicks and rode off into the sunset on a motorbike. Since then, she has been mentioned a few times, but Lindsey has not reprised her role. This has left many viewers wondering where Carol is and why she hasn't come back to save her family.
The answer to this question lies in Lindsey's latest project - the fifteenth series of Waterloo Road, which will be airing on BBC One and iPlayer next week. Lindsey first appeared on EastEnders in 1993, and now she is taking on the role of Dame Stella Drake, the new head of Waterloo Road Academy.
In an interview with Metro, Lindsey describes her character as "pretty strict" and "pretty old-school." Dame Stella is passionate about education and has a no-nonsense approach to running the academy. However, as the season progresses, she may soften and learn to adapt to the changing times.
Stella's arrival at Waterloo Road causes quite a stir among both staff and students, especially in the wake of former principal Steve Savage's imprisonment. Lindsey explains that her character doesn't suffer fools and believes that her way is the right way. However, she also learns a lot from her assistant head, Coral.
While Lindsey is excited about her new role, she also takes a moment to pay tribute to her time on EastEnders. She feels fortunate to have had the opportunity to grow as an actor and work on some fantastic storylines during her tenure. As the show approaches its 40th anniversary, she is proud to have been a part of such a successful and long-running series.
When asked about where she thinks Carol is now, Lindsey envisions her character as a well-educated woman, enjoying her life with a lovely partner on a beach somewhere. In her mind, Carol has grown as a person and has no desire to return to Albert Square, where she would likely end up working at the cafe or the pub.
Lindsey also shares that she loved playing Carol because she could bring her own unique touch to the character. While the show's writers provided the storylines, she was able to infuse some of her own personality into the role. Lindsey affectionately refers to these moments as "Lindseyisms," and they were one of the reasons she enjoyed playing Carol.
As EastEnders gears up for its 40th anniversary with a live episode and high-stakes drama, Lindsey is excited to see where the show will go. She encourages fans to stay tuned for some exciting developments and promises that the drama will be worth watching.
Lastly, Lindsey invites fans to join the Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community, where they can get access to spoilers, videos, and exclusive interviews. She also encourages readers to share any soap or TV stories, videos, or pictures they may have. The community is always looking for new members, so feel free to leave a comment and stay updated on all things soaps on their homepage.
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