One such character is Nurse Valerie Dyer, played by Jennifer Kirby, who joined the long-running series in season 6. Her character is anything but dull, even getting involved in some of the show's ...

Valerie Dyer is a funny, feisty girl, who comes from old Poplar stock – her family have lived near the docks for almost a hundred years. Seeking to widen her horizons and have an adventure ...