Claudette Anderson is the mother of Charles Anderson, the widow of Victor Anderson and the grandmother of Ethan Anderson and Naomi Walters. Claudette currently resides with Charles at Woodbine Cottage and works as a receptionist at Brook Cottage Surgery since May 2025.
She is presented as a strong-willed and outspoken matriarch, she is deeply proud of her family's achievements, She is also often presented as overbearing towards her family and she treats Charles as if he was still a child.
Biography[]
2023: Her arrival and her estranged husband's release from prison[]
Having lived in her London home for nearly forty years, she was suddenly informed by her landlord that the property was being demolished to make way for new developments. With no affordable housing options available and declining to seek assistance from the council, Claudette found herself homeless. In an attempt to maintain her dignity and avoid further scrutiny, she initially concealed her situation, even fabricating a back injury to explain her need to stay with her son, Charles Anderson at Woodbine Cottage. However, the truth came to light when Manpreet Sharma caught her searching for biscuits without any apparent pain, prompting Claudette to confess her predicament, Despite her pride, Claudette was left with little choice but to accept Charles's offer to stay with him.
The surprise reappearance of her estranged husband, Victor Anderson shook the Anderson Family and especially Claudette. Until this point, Claudette had spoken little of her past marriage, but it quickly became clear that the relationship was a deeply painful part of her history. Victor, a charming but unreliable figure, had served a long prison sentence, and his return to the village deeply unsettled Claudette. She was immediately suspicious of his intentions and vocal about not wanting him involved in the family’s life again.
Despite Claudette’s fierce resistance, Victor sought reconciliation with both his son and grandson, often attempting to charm his way back into the family. Charles was caught between his parents, torn between his mother’s bitterness and his father’s apparent remorse. Claudette remained firm in her stance, believing that Victor’s return would only bring more pain. Tensions peaked when Victor began attending church events and inserting himself into community life, which Claudette viewed as a manipulative attempt to gain legitimacy and sympathy. Her fears seemed vindicated when Victor was later suspected of stealing a valuable necklace belonging to Manpreet Sharma, Charles’s partner. Claudette believed this act proved he hadn’t changed, reinforcing her long-standing distrust of him.
Tragically, Victor died shortly after these events, leaving Claudette with a mixture of sorrow and unresolved grief. His death did not bring her peace it instead stirred complex emotions about their shared past. Claudette, despite her fierce disapproval of Victor in life, was clearly affected by his passing. His death also reignited tensions within the Anderson family, especially with Charles, who mourned the loss of a father he had only just began to reconnect with. For Claudette, Victor’s return and death reopened old wounds.
2024: Clashing with the villagers and the death of Ethan Anderson[]
One of Claudette’s most controversial and defining moments emerged in 2024 when Matty Barton and Amy Wyatt wanted to use the village hall for their wedding. Claudette, learning that Matty was a transgender man, refused to support the wedding based on her religious convictions. This sparked an intense backlash, particularly from Matty’s mother, Moira Dingle, who confronted Claudette in a fiery confrontation. The incident brought Claudette's conservative views into direct conflict with the values of the broader village and caused deep emotional rifts. In the aftermath, Ethan stepped in, urging his grandmother to reflect on her actions. Eventually, Claudette did apologise. While she did not abandon her faith, this act of contrition showed her capacity for growth and hinted at a more introspective side beneath her stern exterior.
Later that year, Claudette’s world was shaken by the sudden and tragic death of her grandson Ethan. Grief-stricken, she was forced to confront not only the fragility of life but also the ways in which her rigid worldview may have distanced her from those she loved most. Ethan's passing left a noticeable void in the Anderson family and plunged Claudette into a period of emotional reflection.
Residences[]
| Address | Duration |
|---|---|
| Flat in London | c.1983 to 25th May 2023 |
| Woodbine Cottage | 25th May 2023 to present |