The newcomer family consisted of youngest daughter Anna, "fiery" and "demanding" older-sister Gina (Francesca Henry) and "old-school gent" and "charming rogue" father George (Colin Salmon), all set to join Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) in running The Queen Victoria public house, alongside Elaine's daughter Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), who is struggling to cope following the loss of her husband Mick (Danny Dyer) on Christmas Day 2022.

In a plot twist from episode 6719, originally broadcast on 21 June 2023, it was revealed Anna was in fact the daughter of Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) to facilitate Collins' "return from the dead", after she was killed-off in 1998 from an off-screen childbirth that resulted in the birth of Anna and Gina's older half-sister Cindy Jr (Mimi Keene).

Her storylines since joining the show have focused on her arrival and moving into The Queen Vic pub to Linda Carter's (Kellie Bright) dismay; her relationships with Bobby Beale (Clay Milner Russell) and Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier); being revealed as the daughter of Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) and subsequently coming to terms with Cindy's abrupt return into her life after a nine-year absence; dealing with the family's troubles when it is revealed that George was baby-farmed and Eddie (Christopher Fairbank) murdered his father in a racist attack; being violently mugged and later being spiked; a love triangle with Bobby and Freddie; discovering she is pregnant for Bobby and subsequently having an abortion; and being a suspect in the "Who Attacked Cindy?"

Anna, along with sister Gina (Francesca Henry) and father George Knight (Colin Salmon) arrive onto the square.

They go to the cafe where they clash with Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth), unaware of the recent death of Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold) a day prior.

Cindy follows Peter back to Albert Square and she is re-united with Gina and Anna in a public reveal in front of the residents in the Vic.

Anna struggles to come to terms with Cindy's nine year absence and strides along with Gina to Peggy's Wine Bar.

They both later leave and Freddie enters home to Theo Hawthorne (William Ellis) attempting to rape Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner).

It is later revealed that Eddie (Christopher Fairbank) murdered George's biological father in a racist attack almost forty years prior.

Anna begins to bond with older half-brother Junior and his wife and son Monique (Busayo Ige) and Xavier Knight (Chase Dean-Williams).

[1] Rainford was "tipped" to join the soap opera after newspaper The Sun reported her apparent role as "the daughter of a new family set to 'come in' and run the Vic".

[1] On 28 March 2023, it came to light Rainford was cast into the role of Anna, who is introduced alongside father George Knight (Colin Salmon) and sister Gina Knight (Francesca Henry) – all set to join Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) in running the Vic alongside a struggling Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) who lost her husband Mick (Danny Dyer) on Christmas Day 2022.

It's such an iconic show which myself and my family love, so it's an honour to bring the character Anna Knight to life who is set to stir up drama upon her arrival.

I've already met a few familiar faces from my time on Strictly and I can't wait to meet and be a part of the EastEnders family.

[2][3] Clenshaw told the media: "George, Gina and Anna have been bound together for years and arriving in Walford is the fresh-start the Knights are looking for.

We're thrilled to welcome this hugely talented group of actors; Colin Salmon, Harriet Thorpe, Francesca Henry and Molly Rainford who will be immediately thrown into the heart of the Square, and we can't wait for everyone to meet them.

[2][5] Rainford praised actor and co-star James Bye (Martin), who she previously had met on Strictly, for making her feel so comfortable when she first joined EastEnders.

[7] Viewers were set to see a "different side to Anna" when she is revealed as the daughter of Cindy and Gina is sent on a "downward spiral".

Anna is very happy with her family situation at the moment, she loves Elaine, so wouldn't want to cause any harm in that relationship, but she's also at the age where she needs to know answers about her own identity.

[10] Anna is on a night-out at Peggy's wine bar where she is spiked – initially unnoticed as her behaviour is believed to be from her alcohol consumption.

[10] EastEnders worked with charities Stamp Out Spiking and WithYou as well as experts in the field to ensure the storyline was portrayed as accurately and as sensitively as possible.

[12] The BBC stated: "In a digital first for EastEnders, an exclusive five part miniseries will be made accessible to viewers via a QR code that will feature within the main episode which will take the audience to a link giving them the option of which platform to watch through.

For the first time, EastEnders will incorporate a QR code within the main show, taking viewers to the spin off which will be available across multiple digital platforms reaching wider audiences, and those most affected by spiking.

"[10] Dawn Dines, CEO and Founder at Stamp Out Spiking added: "EastEnders is a wonderful vehicle to drive the safeguarding message and with its huge popularity amongst a wide range of the public, it will help inspire conversations to help protect men and women being targeted.

[13] In a scene from episode 6719, originally broadcast on 21 June 2023, Anna and Gina are revealed to be the daughters of Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins).

[14] The plot twist allowed Collins' to facilitate her return to the soap opera after her character, Cindy, was killed off in 1998 by childbirth.

[14] An extended episode was confirmed for the Rose Knight reveal and the culmination of Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) and Cindy's return.

[17] She traveled back to the United Kingdom to Albert Square where she had broken her cover from Witness Protection after taking a plea bargain.

"[18] It was reported EastEnders were set to revisit the 'Rose Knight' saga once again prior to Collins' full time return to the programme – it came to light on 21 July 2023.

[28] Brenna Cooper of Digital Spy branded the scenes of Gina and Anna sharing experiences of racism as "powerful".