was a
Fictional Character in the popular
BBC Soap Opera ''
EastEnders ''. She was initially played by
Patricia Maynard in
2001 , but was played by
Gay Hamilton in
2005 .
Edwina is the mother of
Laura Beale who appeared for Laura and
Ian's wedding in 2001, along with
Norman Dunn , her husband. She was shown to be very fond of her wine, possibly an alcoholic.
She reappeared again in December 2005 to attend
Janine Evans 's trial for the murder of Laura, and unknowingly persuaded
Pat Evans to change her testimony, allowing the innocent Janine to walk free. She is the grandmother of
Bobby Beale .
