The Moon clan is a sprawling East End dynasty, but let’s zoom in on the core. Alfie was raised by his grandmother, Nana Moon, after his parents died; Jake is the son of Alfie’s uncle (or something close—soap writers love a complicated family tree).
Forget the official paperwork. The real story is that Jake’s father, Eddie Moon, was a violent, domineering figure who cast a long shadow over both boys. Alfie escaped that shadow by joking his way out of trouble; Jake became the shadow.
Fun fact: The actors who played them—Shane Richie (Alfie) and Joel Beckett (Jake)—reportedly had such strong chemistry that writers expanded Jake’s role. Sometimes, casting magic just happens.
