High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Shirley Carter (previously Wicks) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Linda Henry. She first appeared on 7 December 2006. This is Henry`s second role in EastEnders, as she previously played prostitute Lorraine Salter (1991–92). Henry took a break from the show in September 2012, departing alongside on-screen daughter, Carly. She returned on 3 December 2012.