A new family, the relatives of Nicola Mitchell, are set to make an appearance on Albert SquareJamie Bamber, Marian McLoughlin and Patricia Potter are among the stars joining the cast of EastEnders as the BBC soap introduces the Hawkins family. The new additions also include Felix Uff and Anna Constable, and will “make an explosive impact” on Albert Square when they make their debut this summer. The Hawkins clan are the estranged relatives of Nicola Mitchell (Laura Doddington), and their arrival will be accompanied by “old wounds” and “complicated family dynamics”. Ben Wadey, executive producer, said: “The Hawkins family are a fantastic addition to Walford. McLoughlin, who will be playing his mother-in-law, said: “I feel so lucky to be joining such a brilliant cast and I can’t wait for the viewers to meet the Hawkins family.