Minty Peterson
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| Portrayed by | Cliff Parisi | ||
| Duration | 2002–2010 | ||
| First appearance | Episode 2270 11 March 2002 |
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| Last appearance | Episode 4074 21 September 2010 |
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| Introduced by |
John Yorke (2002) Louise Berridge (2003) |
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| Classification | Former; regular | ||
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| Occupation | Car mechanic Landlord |
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| Wife | Heather Trott (2008–2009) |
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Richard "Rick" Peterson (better known by his nickname, Minty) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Cliff Parisi. He made his first appearance on 11 March 2002. His nickname was given to him because he was always late for work, turning up "after eight" when he was an apprentice mechanic. In April 2010 it was reported that the character was to be axed, and his last appearance was broadcast on 21 September 2010.
Minty first appears as the unsympathetic landlord of Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) and Laura Beale (Hannah Waterman). Laura asks Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) to have a word with Minty about his frequent demands for rent but the two turn out to be old friends. In November 2003, Phil is arrested for armed robbery; he asks Minty to look after his sister, Sam (Kim Medcalf). Minty falls in love with Sam but is unable to stop her relationship with Andy Hunter (Michael Higgs), who really wants control of Sam's assets. Minty tries on several occasions to stop Sam marrying Andy, even proposing himself, but she marries Andy regardless. Minty moves into a flat with fellow mechanic Garry Hobbs after saving him from a suicide attempt. They became good friends, however, problems develop in 2006, when Minty falls for Australian stripper SJ Fletcher (Natasha Beaumont). SJ has a plan to con Minty out of his money, but Garry discovers her schemes and exposes her to Minty. She flees the next day, leaving Minty devastated.
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