Pearl is the grandmother of Kofi, who has been living with Pearl and Henry in Bristol following their daughter, Abigal Chadwick's, death. In an attempt to get Disa back within his power, Ken kidnaps Jasmine, leaving Disa frantic with worry. Roly He has become one of the soap's most popular characters and is the second longest-running male protagonist to appear in the serial. Due to his success on The Bill, Peter Cregeen, the Head of Series at the BBC, poached Ferguson to become executive producer of EastEnders.[4]. What Links Here In December 2004, Marcus cons Sam (now Kim Medcalf) by telling her that Phil, who is on the run, needs all the money he can get. Finishing with 1,379 all-purpose yards (106.1 ypg. Diane Butcher has run away from home and is fending for herself living on the streets of London, where she befriends Disa, a fellow teenage runaway. She is portrayed by Anna Acton. Doris promised to wait until Harry returned but he was later reported missing in action and presumed dead. He then kidnaps Jasmine. Joan was far brighter than Frank and, after graduating from school with 7 O-levels and an A-level, she married a chief accountant, Graham (Ian Thompson). BBC Henry Chadwick, played by Thomas Baptiste, is the father of Abigail, who had been killed in a motor accident and her son, Kofi (Marcel Smith), was left in his care. He caught nine balls for 146 yards and one touchdown in his debut. with three touchdowns, he led the ACC and ranked 12th in the nation with a 13.2-yard punt return average (23-304) with one touchdown. "[4], Kofi remains in the programme until July 1993, when he and his father Clyde were written out of the serial. Occupation He also earned The Washington Post All-Metropolitan player of the year, 1st team All-met, 1st team All-state, 1st team All-region, and 1st team All-district honors. Eddie never married as a policeman, however, in Walford, he decides he needs a mate. This fleeting appearance was played by a non-speaking and uncredited extra. Eddie is murdered by Nick Cotton (John Altman) in September 1991, and John is devastated to lose his pride and joy, especially in such horrific circumstances. Royal's older brother, Chris Royal, played professional football as well. Royal received second-team All-ACC honors in 2006 and first-team All-ACC honors in 2007. [5] Etta was Gordon-Lawrence's first television role. Clyde is featured in various prominent storylines including an inter-racial relationship with Michelle Fowler (Susan Tully), and being framed for the murder of publican Eddie Royle (Michael Melia). After this, Frank contacts Joan and she visits Walford to assess the situation, calling a truce with Frank; the siblings had not spoken since the funeral of Frank's first wife, June. He is introduced in 1990 and remains in the show after the departures of all of his on-screen family. When the council attempts to close part of the market for a possible development, Jackie, along with the other traders, petitions and protests against it. "McFadden 'given special leave' from 'Enders", EastEnders: The First 10 Years: A Celebration, "EastEnders at 15: tragic moments; 19911993", Tommy Eytle: Calypso musician who found fame in EastEnders, "EastEnders EastEnders BBC One London, 10 April 1990", "EastEnders EastEnders BBC One London, 8 May 1990", "EastEnders EastEnders BBC One London, 31 May 1990", "EastEnders EastEnders BBC One London, 7 June 1990", "EastEnders BBC One London 10 April 1990", "EastEnders EastEnders BBC One London, 3 May 1990", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_EastEnders_characters_(1990)&oldid=1142525908. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Diane finally gets a chance to speak to her friend, but Disa refuses to take her help, and orders Diane to stay out of her life and leaves. His murder was a great story (Clyde and Michelle going on the run etc) so I would say it was the right decision to kill him off. Royal majored in sociology. One of Carol and Ron Hanley's sons; Sharon meets him as a child on three occasions in 1990. Clyde cannot persuade Pearl to leave Kofi, but Clyde's mother, Etta Tavernier (Jacqui Gordon-Lawrence), asks if Clyde can spend time with Kofi in Walford before they leave. Marcus returns on 25 July 2014 after Sharon Rickman (Letitia Dean) tracks him down. Head of the Moon family, Eddie Moon's bubbly character livens up every room he's in. How much did Eddie Royal weigh when playing? Disa gives birth to Ken's daughter on Christmas Day 1990 in a derelict building. Eddie never married as a policeman, however, in Walford, he decides he needs a mate. After a few weeks of hesitation, Sharon decides to visit her, accompanied by her friend Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), only to be greeted by Kristopher (Jonathan Broadbent), who informs her that Carol has died from cancer and her funeral is taking place. Sandra refuses to believe her daughter at first. But Lucy's demise is just one of . Reunited with her mother, Disa takes Jasmine home to Sunderland. Sandra makes Disa visit Ken in prison so she can see his response to her accusations. He is a serious minded landlord, far different from his predecessors Den Watts and Frank Butcher. In Week 10, a game in which the Broncos defeated the Cleveland Browns on the road in comeback fashion, 34-30, Royal caught six passes for 164 yards, including a 93-yard touchdown pass. Eddie Royle Occupation Police detective (pre-1990) Landlord (1990-1991) Born 1948 Birthplace Ireland Died 10th September 1991 Father John Royle First appearance 3rd July 1990 Last appearance 12th September 1991 19th January 1993 (flashback) Duration 1990 - 1991 Number of appearances 104 Played by Michael Melia The gang first appear running from the tube station, having evaded their . Bright and energetic, he couldn't wait to join the police force and when he did, he loved his job, priding himself on being an honest copper. In 2004, Royal received freshman All-America honors from The NFL Draft Report after hauling in 28 passes for 470 yards (16.8 avg.) Marcus points the blame towards Max's daughter Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald), who is furious with her father for allowing this. He appeared as Queen Vic landlord Eddie Royle in BBC One soap opera EastEnders between 1990 and 1991. [24][25] He suffered a foot injury in mid-October that limited him throughout the season before being placed on injured reserve on December 19. In August 1991 Eibhlin moves in with Eddie. [1] Marcus Christie, played by Stephen Churchett, is a solicitor employed by Phil and Grant Mitchell (Steve McFadden and Ross Kemp), and appears sporadically to represent them both in numerous criminal matters. Marcus reluctantly agrees to help Sharon and although she later has a change of heart and calls off the con, Marcus is spotted by Phil leaving The Albert. The 8 iconic Only Fools and Horses actors who look unrecognisable in EastEnders including Cassandra and Damien actors, Wowcher mystery travel deal where you can go to Disneyland or Dubai for 89, Michael Melia as Eddie Royle in EastEnders. [2] He received All-America honors from PrepStar and SuperPrep (who named Royal the top high school player in the state of Virginia). Clyde is released and Nick is arrested for the murder, but surprisingly he is found 'not guilty' at the trial in 1993, as there is not enough evidence to convict. A market trader whose livelihood is under threat when Walford Borough Council threaten to demolish the Market. In 2002, the character is reintroduced for a fourth time, but the role was recast to another actress, Kim Medcalf. Retired copper Eddie Royle took over in 1990 until he 'copped' it the following year. Melia then played Jerry Block in Sky One drama Dream Team from 1998 until 2002. Credits Meanwhile, Eddie begins coaching Clyde Tavernier (Steven Woodcock) in boxing and that same month he is approached by an old friend, who is coaching Clyde's upcoming opponent. Ken is first seen on-screen in December 1990, when Mark Fowler (Todd Carty) witnesses him harassing Disa and scares him away. Disa O'Brien, portrayed by Jan Graveson, first appears in episode 536. In September 1991, Eddie was taking his dog Roly for a stroll around the Square when he was stabbed to death by Nick Cotton, who was never found guilty of the crime. However, Sharon discovers what is going on and manages to remove some dodgy packages from Grant's garage before the police arrive. Portrayed as an intelligent, independent young woman, Hattie remains in the serial after the departures of many of her screen family, covering issues such as miscarriage and sexual harassment. He was portrayed by Michael Melia. About Eddie is a fictional character and recurring antagonist of the BBC British soap opera programme EastEnders; serving as a supporting antagonist throughout 2004-2005. Sign up to our daily newsletters for all the latest and greatest from across London here. He is largely semi-regular during the latter part of his stint, and is not featured again after December 1997. Leroy Golding who was awarded the part of Celestine Tavernier claims that his inexperience helped rather than hindered the Tavernier family to gel together as it created a sense of "camaraderie" among them; he suggests that he and his screen wife Gordon-Lawrence "played very well off each other".[7]. More recent storylines, such as the return of his son Ben, have shown a softer side to the character. Michelle speaks to them about contacting Sharon after years of absence. [2] Royal's first career touchdown catch came in the first quarter of the game on a 26-yard pass from former Broncos quarterback Jay Cutler. Kane was the leader of a criminal gang who lived on a Byron Estate in Walford. Relationships/Known relatives The next day, Frank and Joan have tea with Mo, who seems to have become more lucid and reminisces with them about their childhoods. Sandra then takes Disa and Jasmine back to Sunderland, Tyne and Wear to live with her in February 1991. The actor, who has starred in a number of movies alongside Danny Dyer, has landed a role in the BBC soap as Kane made his first appearance 8 March 2013. Father His body is found by Willy, Ethel Skinner's (Gretchen Franklin) dog. He appeared as the main antagonist in 1990 and 1991 before later serving as the posthumous overarching antagonist in 1992 and 1993. Michael Melia She had been estranged from her daughter until a few months before she died, when Cindy contacted her asking for money. With the possibility that Ken could be released, Disa tells her mother about the sexual abuse he subjected her to. Marcus first appears in November 1990, to represent Phil on some handling and receiving charges which he beats the following summer. She also finds it difficult to bond with her baby initially, but with the help of Diane and Mark she begins to settle into life in the Square, and she soon grows to love her baby. Ritchie Scott (Sian Webber) becomes the Mitchells' lawyer after Marcus' betrayal. Eddie was born in Ireland in 1948, Eddie came to Britain with his parents as a boy. He and Eddie try to bribe Clyde to purposefully lose the fight in a betting scam, which causes a blazing row between Clyde and Eddie. [11] Kofi is often in scenes with another child actress, Samantha Leigh Martin, who played Vicki Fowler. Lloyd suffers with sickle-cell anaemia and because of this his entire family tend to 'wrap him up in cotton-wool', which often leaves him feeling smothered. Unfortunately, John's timing couldn't have been worse, as her arrival spells the end of his son's relationship with Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth). [5] Clyde eventually brings Kofi to live with him in Walford when Abigail's parents threaten to take Kofi to live in the West Indies. In 2007, Gina and Cindy Jr appear without Bev. He has found the death of his son hard to get over and he hopes that seeing justice served to his son's killer will bring closure. Royal started all 13 games as a sophomore in 2005, finishing third on Virginia Tech with 27 receptions for 315 yards (11.7 avg.) Eddie cannot forgive Grant for his violent assault and so he contacts an old police colleague to check up on Grant's dodgy dealings. He is often the life and soul of the party in Walford, and is known to like a pint of Guinness or two. She hits Disa and accuses her of lying, before breaking down and accepting the truth. On one occasion Jules manages to thrash John, but is mortified when John pays the winnings in chickens instead of money. NOTE: Please do not add content from the BBC iPlayer's early episodes until it has been aired on television, as it is intrusive to our readers who may not have seen the episode on iPlayer. A councilman in charge of the development, Stuart attempts to bribe. Eddie Royle is played by Michael Melia from 1990 until 1991. She could not give Cindy any money however, as her husband, Tom, had left her that year. Royal was drafted in the second round (42nd overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. [10] After Clyde discovers that Kofi's grandparents are planning on emigrating to Jamaica with his son, he follows them to the airport and brings Kofi back to Walford on Christmas Day 1990. When Harry returned, he managed to find employment working on the docks, where he occasionally got his hands on scarce food items, which he smuggled out and shared with his neighbours. He and Eddie try to bribe Clyde to purposefully lose the fight in a betting scam, which causes a blazing row between Clyde and Eddie. Later, Joan argues with Frank over her involvement in the Butcher family, accusing Frank of not knowing her at all, and also revealing that Mo never wanted a daughter and thus ignored Joan in favour of Frank. Jules Tavernier appears in more than 150 episodes over his seven-year tenure.[8]. However, custody of the baby is eventually given to Bev's other daughter Gina Williams (Nicola Cowper), who lives with her mother in Devon. Jasmine is returned to Disa and Ken is imprisoned. She is introduced as a tough seeming Wearside runaway, who helps Diane Butcher (Sophie Lawrence) to survive when she lives rough on the streets. List of appearances Clyde is released and Nick is arrested for the murder, but surprisingly he is found 'not guilty' at the trial in 1993, as there is not enough evidence to convict. He also played in the 2008 Orange Bowl. Westbrook quit in 1993, but was reintroduced from 19951996 and from 19992000. Phil Mitchell, played by Steve McFadden, first arrives in Albert Square on 20 February 1990, and is soon joined by his brother, Grant (Ross Kemp), sister Sam (Danniella Westbrook) and mother Peggy (Jo Warne/Barbara Windsor). Clyde gets a job working in The Queen Victoria public house. [11] The performance earned him the honor of Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for the second time in his career. Royal finished the game with 4 receptions, 63 yards, and 1 touchdown. Sharon (Letitia Dean) tries to convince Grant Mitchell not to fight. Frank|Freddie Mercury|Freida|Genghis|Gilbert|Gloria|Gumbo|Heathcliff|Hercules|Joey|Joey|Lady Di|Lionel|Lovebirds|Mandoo|Marge|Marge (II)|Marilyn|Musty|Neville| Actor Michael Melia, now 78 years old, played Eddie Royle in EastEnders between 1990 and 1991, so what has the TV star been up to 32 years since leaving the BBC soap He played 13 games with 11 starts in 2007, earning first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors and second-team All-America accolades from The NFL Draft Report, he posted career highs in receptions (33-496) and receiving touchdowns (4). DC Emma Summerhayes made her first appearance on 21 April 2014. [4], Royal played for the Virginia Tech Hokies from 2004 to 2007. Portrayed as headstrong, flirty and manipulative, early storylines featuring Sam concentrate on her teen elopement with Ricky Butcher (Sid Owen). Male David Essex is quitting his role as Eddie Moon in 'EastEnders' to re-launch a music career in time for Christmas. He returned 32 punts for 263 yards (8.2 avg.) Bev remains unseen until February 1990, when she and her husband attend their grandson Steven Beale's (Edward Farrell) christening. Stabbed by Nick Cotton Bev is originally called Lucy and Cindy names her daughter after her in 1994,[2] however from 1998 the character is renamed to Bev (the same occurs with Cindy's father, who is referred to as "Edwin" in 1989, and "Tom" thereafter). He is portrayed by David Essex. The Taverniers were also a well-intentioned attempt to portray a wider range of black characters than had previously been achieved on the show. Former; regular He resides with Henry and his wife Pearl (Ellen Thomas) in Bristol. Her latest return sees her struggle with motherhood after giving birth to Jack's baby. Matt Ryan was unable to seize the victory with two fourth-quarter interceptions, sealed the Hokie win and an automatic bid to the Orange Bowl game. Sharon Watts and the Mitchell brothers Sharon bought the Vic in 1991 and moved in with husband. Afterwards, when Joan leaves, Mo begs her not to and hides from Frank when he comes into the room, bursting into tears, believing he will kill her. Disa ran away from home to live rough on the streets of London, turning to prostitution to survive. It soon becomes clear that Eddie is Andy's right . Disa knows that a life living rough on the streets is no place for a new born baby, so that same day she decides to leave her baby in a cardboard box on the Butcher's doorstep, with the hope that Diane will take her in. He threw a 53-yard touchdown on a trick play against Georgia Bulldogs in the Peach Bowl. 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The Tavernier family were introduced in 1990 by the newly appointed executive producer Michael Ferguson. The traders are not pleased by the news, and Carter's car is vandalised. Nick Cotton is a fictional character from the British soap opera EastEnders played by John Altman on a semi-regular basis from the soap's debut episode on 19 February 1985. Although Sharon successfully sues him for unfair dismissal, Eddie refuses to give her job back to her. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Eddie is furious, and is even more enraged when he discovers that she'd agreed to marry Grant, so he sacks her. Unfortunately for Clyde, there is a witness who had seen him standing over Eddie's body and fleeing the scene Nick Cotton. He patiently pursues Kathy Beale, but she sees him kissing Eibhlin O'Donnell, who is his former girlfriend visiting from Ireland. with three touchdowns in 12 games (11 starts) as a true freshman. However Eddie encountered corrupt practices in the force, so he took early retirement and decided to start afresh in Walford. When Joan goes to leave, using her job at an Oxfam as an excuse, Mo suddenly becomes lucid and begs her to stay overnight. John Royle Something went wrong, please try again later. Disgusted, Sandra informs Ken that she and her children will be testifying in court to ensure that he is imprisoned for a very long time. Eddie Royle is murdered by Nick Cotton in EastEnders in 1991 (Image: BBC) Grant Mitchell was his nemesis after the gangster beat him up after trying it on with his then-girlfriend Sharon Watts, Eddie was always rubbing people up the wrong way and it all caught up with him. Karen is a regular singer at The Queen Vic. As well as being popular with the ladies, Eddie is a polite gentleman and once he makes a friend, he makes them for life. Disa gives birth to Jasmine alone in a derelict building on Christmas Day 1990. Pets After Carol's confession that she only thinks of her as a good friend, Sharon realises there will never be a parental bond between them and stops seeing her. However, Clyde is arrested before he can escape and is subsequently imprisoned. [19], On March 11, 2015, Royal signed a three-year, $15 million deal with $10 million guaranteed with the Chicago Bears. Disgusted, Sandra informs Ken that she and her children will be testifying in court to ensure that he is imprisoned for a very long time. She's no maverick but she's instinctive, ambitious and has a keen ability to read, understand and relate to people - all of which have helped her rise through the ranks quickly to become a Family Liaison Officer (FLO). Sharon tells him she now lives with Phil and wants help to gain access to Phil's finances otherwise she will expose his whereabouts to Phil. [1] Harry's death upsets Rod and he leaves Walford soon after to travel the world. Also religious like her husband, Etta is portrayed as a career woman; her most prominent storylines concern marital problems and crises of faith. eddie royal eastenders. But a series of setbacks hampered the beginning of his career in San Diego. Kathy refuses to accept his explanations and so their lukewarm romance ends. Eddie Royle He only appeared as a supporting antagonist from July 2004 to February 2005. Clyde struggles to part with Kofi and follows the family to the airport, where he persuades Pearl and Henry that he can provide Kofi support. Clyde Tavernier discovers his bloody body in the Square, and after foolishly picking up the murder weapon, he flees in panic. In his youth, he was a talented footballer and could have played professionally if he'd wanted to leave Dublin, which he didn't. Research [21], On September 11, 2016, Royal caught his first touchdown of the season in the season-opening loss to the Houston Texans. Marcus has been using a different name and working for a new company, but still as a lawyer. 12 September 1991 Dot Cotton (June Brown), who often attracts waifs and strays, looks after the child when Disa won't or can't. Disa refuses to admit to the sexual abuse she has been subjected to, even when she is told that Ken would be imprisoned for a long time if she did. Eddie Moon is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by David Essex. Disa first appeared in flashback sequences involving Diane on 27 and 29 March 1990, before returning from 18 December. Jules Tavernier, played by Tommy Eytle between 1990 and 1997, is depicted as a flirtatious older gentleman. Following Frank's disappearance in 1994, his family start up a search for him that continues into the next year. Phil Mitchell warns Eddie how he has overstepped the mark this time by grassing Grant up. Marcus returns again in August 2015, when Max Branning (Jake Wood) hires him to represent him after he is accused of the murder of Lucy Beale (Hetti Bywater). He played college football at Virginia Tech and was elected to its sports hall of fame in 2018. Grant Mitchell, played by Ross Kemp, first appears in 1990, introduced by producer Michael Ferguson to revamp the show. Limited series centrada en una banda que alcanza el xito en Los ngeles en los aos 70 y se convierte en una de las ms legendarias del mundo. Michael Ferguson (1990) Sharon later visits Carol after her baby is born. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about wide receiver Eddie Royal on ESPN. Joan also meets Janine properly for the first time, and, when questioned by her, reveals that she has no children because of fertility issues. However, when Frank points out that Mo's memory will never get better, Joan accuses him of not wanting Mo to get better. More than 30 years later, Disa returns to Walford in December 2022 for Dot's funeral. Hollingworth has commented "The most difficult job we've had was findingblack actors who fitted the bill for the Tavernier family.