- Derek Harkinson
Infobox EastEnders character 2
character_name=Derek Harkinson
actor_name=Ian Lavender
years=2001–2005
first=29 November 2001
last=19 May 2005
dob=
status=Widowed
occupation= Community Centre Manager
wife=Cynthia Harkinson
sons=Alex Harkinson
daughters=Mary Harkinson
grandsons=Danny Harkinson Derek Harkinson was a
fictional character in theBBC soap opera "EastEnders ". He was played byIan Lavender . He first appeared in2001 .Derek was a childhood friend of
Pauline Fowler . He reappeared in her life through her involvement in the Community Theatre. Pauline made a play for him but he revealed he was gay. They decided to stay friends and Derek moved in with Pauline, becoming a new father figure for Martin. He helped out with the fruit and veg stall, taught Martin how to drive, and took the blame when Martin was growingcannabis at the allotment. Derek got in touch with his estranged son and daughter, Alex and Mary, and Alex's son Danny. He had a long string of arguments with Pauline in 2005 and went to live with Alex.External links
*EEcharlink|derek_h
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