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Alan Jackson is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders played by Howard Antony. He originally appeared between 16 November 1993 and 16 October 1997 and returned on 12 October 2010 for three episodes.Kind-hearted Alan gives the Jackson family some much needed stability. He loves and cares for Carol’s children as if they are his own. Their relationship does not go so smoothly however. Carol’s stubborn and nagging nature eventually drives him into the arms of another woman.