Louie Beale

Louie Beale

Louie Beale first appears in the episode broadcast on 17 September 2015. He was initially played by Oscar Winehouse. He is the son of established characters Peter Beale (Ben Hardy/Thomas Law) and Lauren Branning (Jacqueline Jossa). In September 2017, Jossa and Lorna Fitzgerald's departures were announced and Louie left alongside Lauren on 16 February 2018. He made an unannounced return on 22 June 2023 alongside his mother and father and was portrayed by Freddie Harrington. On 1 January 2024, Louie returned again, now played by Jake McNally.