billie jackson, played by devon anderson from 1993 to 1997 and again in 2010, and by bluey robinson for a brief spell in 2004, is the son of carol and alan jackson (lindsey coulson and howard antony). after initially leaving in 1997, billie returns in 2010, along with other members of the jackson family. it was confirmed in november 2009 that anderson would reprise the role, 13 years after he was last seen on the soap. he made his return on 4 february 2010. the character was killed off in october 2010, and made his last credited appearance on 14 october. billie's death was nominated in the 'best single episode' category at the 2011 british soap awards. in october 2011, anderson was nominated for one award, at the screen nation awards which celebrate the best british black talent. he was nominated for the emerging talent award.