Troubled Ian (Adam Woodyatt) has been absent from Albert Square since last month, when he suffered a nervous breakdown and exited down a dual carriageway in his bare feet.

Cindy Beale is ‘a woman on the edge’ in EastEnders special ... “This is a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown, ... who plays Ian, the show’s longest-serving character, ...

EastEnders fan favourite Ian Beale will be in for a tough time in the next couple of months, following the news that son Bobby has been formally charged with his sister Lucy's murder. 'She's dying ...

One of the most memorable storylines in the character's 35-year history was when Ian became homeless after suffering a nervous breakdown. This plot gave Ian a very distinctive look — a scraggly ...

Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) ... This led Ian to suffer a nervous breakdown, and he went missing and lived on the streets for a few months before finally reuniting with his loved ones. 6.

Ian Beale has been knocking around Walford since he was a teenager pitching in on his dads fruit and veg stall. Appearing in the very first EastEnders episode back in 1985, Ian is one of the show ...

Of course, this emotional moment was also a tribute to the classic ratings-smashing 1986 Christmas episodes which saw Ian's uncle Arthur Fowler (Bill Treacher) suffer a nervous breakdown and smash ...

Cindy’s life crumbled before her very eyes as Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) fought tears, ... She is so desperate, this is a woman on the verge of a nervous breakdown, ...

EastEnders fans are convinced that Jane Beale (Laurie Brett) is about to make a return to Walford as her former husband Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) acts very suspiciously.

EastEnders viewers have been told that a character will exit the soap soon, and in upcoming scenes Ian Beale will try to make sure that Bobby stays in Walford, by driving someone else away ...