April Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Debbie Arnold. April is the eldest daughter of Jim and Reenie Branning. April is originally introduced as the sister of established character Carol Jackson, and later Derek, Suzy Branning, Max and Jack.

Jim Branning is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by John Bardon, first appearing on 29 April 1996 and became a regular character in 1999. He remained in the series until 2011.