Charity Dingle, portrayed by Emma Atkins, appeared in the serial between 2000 and 2005 and from 2009 onwards. Charity is unveiled to be bisexual in 2001 when she has an affair with Zoe Tate (Leah Bracknell) while in a romance with Zoe's brother, Chris Tate (Peter Amory). Frankie Smith, was portrayed by Gina Aris in 1999 and Madeleine Bowyer from 2000 to 2001. Frankie is a lesbian and has a marriage with Zoe Tate (Leah Bracknell).