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Lynne Hobbs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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EastEnders character | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Portrayed by | Elaine Lordan (2000–2004) Isabelle Jones (2018 flashback) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Duration | 2000–2004, 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
First appearance | Episode 2003 18 September 2000 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Last appearance | Episode 5835/5386 25 December 2018 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Classification | Former; regular | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Created by | Tony Jordan | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Introduced by | John Yorke | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Spin-off appearances | Slaters in Detention (2003) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Lynne Slater (also Hobbs) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, portrayed by Elaine Lordan. She appears in the series between 18 September 2000 and 2 July 2004. Lynne is known for her strong opinions on right and wrong, although she often struggle to adhere to her own moral standards. She has a turbulent relationship with husband Garry Hobbs (Ricky Groves). Despite frequently criticizing Garry, it is Lynne's infidelity that jeopardizes their relationship well before Garry is unfaithful.