EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Altman has stated that his initial exit was due to producer Julia Smith demanding he was written out after he opposed a decision to make his character gay. On one occasion Jules manages to thrash John, but is mortified when John pays the winnings in chickens instead of money. However, when the Second World War broke out, he was conscripted into the army and sent to war. However, a second witness, Joe Wallace (Jason Rush), later comes forward to attest that he had seen Nick Cotton in the vicinity on the night of the murder. [2] At the end of 1990, Cindy, Simon Wicks (Nick Berry) and Steven move away from London to stay with Bev in Devon. Michelle Gayle quit the role in 1993 to embark on a pop career. This page was last edited on 2 March 2023, at 22:17. Ian gives her a lift to the hospital to see Cindy's newborn baby, Cindy (Ella Wortley), and she tries to get him to take the child in as his own, threatening to put the baby into care. William Edward "Eddie" Royal (born May 21, 1986) is an American former football wide receiver and return specialist . 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). One cold, rainy afternoon, Harry sits in pain on a bench in Albert Square gardens, where he dies. Disa gives birth to Jasmine alone in a derelict building on Christmas Day 1990. Eddie cannot forgive Grant for his violent assault and so he contacts an old police colleague to check up on Grant's dodgy dealings. [26] In 2016, he appeared in nine games and caught 33 passes for 369 yards with two touchdowns. 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. The Taverniers were also a well-intentioned attempt to portray a wider range of black characters than had previously been achieved on the show. In 2005 and 2006, Kemp was persuaded to return to the role for brief stints during a period of heavy media criticism aimed at EastEnders. [1] Royal has also played for the San Diego Chargers and Chicago Bears. Hattie Tavernier, played by Michelle Gayle between 1990 and 1993, was introduced in July 1990 with her family by producer Michael Ferguson. 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. Disgusted, Sandra informs Ken that she and her children will be testifying to this in court, to ensure that he is locked away for a very long time. Sandra then takes Disa and Jasmine back to Sunderland, Tyne and Wear to live with her in February 1991. It soon becomes clear that Eddie is Andy's right . Along with his children, Eddie was introduced to bring a "new generation" of the Moon family to the programme. Royal received second-team All-ACC honors in 2006 and first-team All-ACC honors in 2007. Lloyd eventually moves to Norwich with his mother and father. Not everyone takes to him, particularly when they discover his prior profession. In 1991, Kofi's father is wrongly accused of the murder of Eddie Royle (Michael Melia) and so Clyde and Michelle go on the run and take Vicki and Kofi with them in an ill-fated attempt to start a new life together in France. Westbrook quit in 1993, but was reintroduced from 19951996 and from 19992000. Kathy Beale Doris promised to wait until Harry returned but he was later reported missing in action and presumed dead. He is first introduced as the lesser of two thugs, but becomes a darker character after Grant leaves. 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). Although Sharon successfully sues him for unfair dismissal, Eddie refuses to give her job back to her. Once EastEnders became a success, the producers had no difficulties in finding "good actors" who wanted to join the cast; however, what became hard was finding familiescombinations of performers who "look and sound as though they could be related. Con Riley Keough (The Girlfriend Experience, Mad Max: Fury Road), Sam Claflin (The Hunger Games, Peaky Blinders), Camila Morrone (Death Wish, Never Goin' Back), Nabiyah Be (Black Panther), Will Harrison, Suki Waterhouse (The White Princess . [4], Royal played for the Virginia Tech Hokies from 2004 to 2007. Michael Ferguson (1990) George Lawler, played by Edmund Kente, is a business associate of Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt), whose catering business has failed, so he sells his client base and equipment to Ian for his catering business, The Meal Machine. 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. Eddie Royal is 5-10 (178 cm) tall. Celestine is portrayed as a strict disciplinarian and a devout Christian who expects everyone in his family to show similar dedication to the church and abide by his rules. to account for 950 all-purpose yards. Death in Walford: 30 years of EastEnders murders - BBC News With the help of Diane and Dot Cotton (June Brown), Disa begins to bond with her daughter, who she renames Jasmine. In April 1991, when Sharon seems to be opening her heart to him and is fed up with Grant, he rashly offers himself as a replacement, but is rejected. John shows up periodically to visit Eddie, and on one occasion he brings Eddie's ex-girlfriend, Eibhlin O'Donnell (Mary Conlon), with him. Tense scenes leading up to a murder in this short video from BBC soap opera, EastEnders. Want more EastEnders news and gossip? Royal finished the game with 4 receptions, 63 yards, and 1 touchdown. Kofi's father, Clyde Tavernier (Steven Woodcock), visits occasionally, but he desperately misses his son and he is furious to discover that Henry and Pearl are planning to emigrate with Kofi to Jamaica in December 1990. He encourages Mark Fowler to tell his parents that he is HIV-positive. Michael Melia - Wikipedia Kane was the leader of a criminal gang who lived on a Byron Estate in Walford. A man from the local council, who holds a meeting at the community centre for the market traders. John Royle, played by Paddy Joyce, is the widowed father of Eddie Royle (Michael Melia) the publican of The Queen Victoria public house. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. They emphasized how they were trying to build something great and how he would be another piece to the puzzle. Eddie Royal is 36 years old. 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. 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. His father's strict rules only seek to alienate him further so he spends most of his time on the square attempting to rebel against them. Jasmine O'Brien (also Billie O'Brien) is the daughter of Disa O'Brien (Jan Graveson). ), he finished first in career all-purpose yards in school history (4,686), fourth in career receptions (119), fifth in receiving touchdowns (12) and sixth in receiving yards (1,778). Eddie never married as a policeman, however, in Walford, he decides he needs a mate. Gayle filmed no official exit storyline for Hattie. However, Mo believes that Frank wants to kill her, having forgotten about the letter she wrote to him. 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]. The market is saved. Sign up to our daily newsletters for all the latest and greatest from across London here. Eddie is a fictional character and recurring antagonist of the BBC British soap opera EastEnders. 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). Whilst recovering, he receives another visit from Eibhlin. Their friendship is part of the reason that Clyde and Vicki's mother, Michelle (Susan Tully), form a relationship. Karen is a regular singer at The Queen Vic. eddie royal eastenderswilliam paterson university application fee waiver. Eddie rocked up to Walford during the summer of 1990 after buying the boozer from Frank Butcher, and as a retired copper, he has a very serious head on his shoulders. 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 Edward John "Eddie" Royle was a character in EastEnders from July 1990 to Episode 688 (10 September 1991). [4] The introduction of the Tavernier family heralded the first time that an entire family had joined EastEnders all at the same timeall except Kofi, who first appeared several months after the core family's introduction. 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? However Eddie encountered corrupt practices in the force, so he took early retirement and decided to start afresh in Walford. Eddie Royal was born in Alexandria, VA. How tall is Eddie Royal? His expedition earns him a suspended sentence, much to his father's shame. [6] The character was written out in 1993 and was given a happy ending. However, in September 2009, Westbrook reprised her role as Sam for several months, departing in January 2010. He is portrayed by Harry Rafferty. Eddie Royle is murdered part 2 -EastEnders - BBC 49,517 views Feb 17, 2009 134 Dislike Share Save EastEnders 330K subscribers Part 2 of 2. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Hazel spurred on by Harry's tales leaves Rod to do some travelling of her own. During this time Kofi is looked after by the rest of the Taverniers until Clyde is cleared of all charges and released three months later. However, Max's conviction is later quashed when the real killer, Bobby Beale (Eliot Carrington), confesses to Lucy's murder. This further alienates the community and it seems that everyone in Walford has something against Eddie. Despite the slow start in San Diego, Royal finished the year strong and his best games were during the end of the season. Sharon later visits Carol after her baby is born. 104 He is a serious minded landlord, far different from his predecessors Den Watts (Leslie Grantham) and Frank. He posted bests of 6.48 seconds in the 55-meter dash[3] and 6.52 meters (21-3.75) in the long jump. 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. Clyde accepts this as he is unable to provide financially for his child, a fact that he is seen to agonise over, and a source of friction between him and his father Celestine. The councilman in charge of the development, Stuart Kendle (Mark Sproston), attempts to bribe Pete and Jackie to drop their opposition. Joan leaves Walford that evening, and agrees with Frank that they should keep in contact for Mo's sake, although her departure is marred by Mo's insistence on leaving with her - she is still afraid that Frank wants to kill her. Sharon signs a condolence book for Carol and leaves, but Kristopher realises that she is his half-sister and follows her to Walford. Joan and Graham then take Mo to a restaurant, as Mo believes that Pat and Frank are trying to poison her and refuses to eat another meal served there. [5] Etta was Gordon-Lawrence's first television role. 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. Clyde is arrested for Eddie's murder and imprisoned. He is a perfect pal for the other seniors on the Square Jules Tavernier (Tommy Eytle) and Ethel Skinner (Gretchen Franklin). Due to his past, Eddie is a different . Despite Marcus's best efforts, Max is found guilty of murder because the jury foreman is bribed by Phil. [1] Harry's death upsets Rod and he leaves Walford soon after to travel the world. [23] As well as catching a touchdown pass, Royal also caught a single pass for a 64-yard gain. Medcalf left the role in 2005. His last appearance is in June 1992. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Celestine Tavernier, played by Leroy Golding, appears primarily in the serial between 1990 and 1992. [16] He contributed as a slot receiver while handling the team's punt return responsibilities. Knowing this, Diane spends days searching the streets of London for Disa, hoping to provide her and her soon to be born baby with accommodation. BBC EastEnders: Here's what happened to the actor who played forgotten He is largely semi-regular during the latter part of his stint, and is not featured again after December 1997. 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. In March 1991, Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) decides that he wants to take over the lease of the burned-out Dagmar winebar, where Jackie is squatting. Marcus is summoned once again to assist Phil when he asks him to see if he can get Ricky Butcher (Sid Owen) sectioned in order to stop him marrying his teenage sister, Sam Mitchell (Danniella Westbrook). Disa is first seen in March 1990, in flashback scenes set from January. [5] In addition to those yards, as of 2021, he still held the record for most career punt return yards with 1,296 and was third in career kickoff return yards with 1,376.[6]. Grant's rage towards Eddie also resurfaces when he discovers that it was he who had tipped him off to the police about his shady dealings. 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. Ethel recognises Harry and seems to know a lot about his history. Eddie Royle David Essex quits EastEnders - news.yahoo.com Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| Cause/Reason When Grant finds out, he beats him up so badly that he is hospitalised and needs brain surgery. Eddie Royle fights with his father before. On one occasion, he gave some meat to a nine-year-old girl. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Father Ken is first seen on-screen in December 1990, when Mark Fowler (Todd Carty) witnesses him harassing Disa and scares him away. 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. However, Jackie finds himself in an awkward position when he realises that he has been a friend of the Phil and Grant's late father, Eric; they boxed together and some traders believe that Jackie was showing favouritism to the Mitchell brothers. [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. With the possibility that Ken could be released, Disa tells her mother about the sexual abuse he subjected her to. The Tavernier family were introduced in 1990 by the newly appointed executive producer Michael Ferguson. Eddie Royal - Wikipedia Eddie never married as a policeman, however, in Walford, he decides he needs a mate. While a senior at Westfield High School, Royal, along with future Virginia Tech teammate Sean Glennon and future West Point fullback Max Palmatier and future Penn State running back Evan Royster, led his team to an undefeated season record (14-0) en route to the Virginia Division 6 AAA State Championship. During the 1980s, she owns a hat stall on Turpin Road market, which Cindy runs for her in 1988. [12], On November 30, 2008, in a 34-17 Broncos road victory over the New York Jets, Royal set a franchise record for most touchdowns (5) and receiving yards (757) for a rookie in one season after catching five passes for 84 yards and a touchdown. Also religious like her husband, Etta is portrayed as a career woman; her most prominent storylines concern marital problems and crises of faith. [11] The performance earned him the honor of Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for the second time in his career. Ken wants Disa back under his control but Dot, with police assistance, tricks him into meeting her and hands him over to the police. Doris subsequently married Morris Miller. On October 19, 2009, Royal became the first player in Broncos history, and only the 11th player to date in National Football League history, to return a kickoff (93 yards) and a punt (71 yards) for touchdowns in the same game, leading undefeated Denver to a 34-23 win over the San Diego Chargers. [20] In 2015, Royal had just 37 catches for 238 yards and one touchdown in his first season in Chicago after being limited to nine games due to injuries. 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. Last Appearance Clyde Tavernier discovers his bloody body in the Square, and after foolishly picking up the murder weapon, he flees in panic. He arrives in Walford in July 1991 and gets a job at Ian Beale 's restaurant, The Meal Machine. As of 2022[update]'s NFL off-season, Eddie Royal held at least seven, Broncos franchise records, including: Eddie started as a little league player on the Reston Seahawks pop Warner teams and was a great teammate and hard worker from day one. Sharon (Letitia Dean) tries to convince Grant Mitchell not to fight with Queen Vic landlord Eddie Royle, and Dot Cotton admits to Eddie that she has her addict son, Nick Cotton, locked in her house. He added 14 kickoff returns for 316 yards (22.6 avg.) John is very proud of his son and will not get mixed up in anything that will have earn his disapproval. 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. Her last scene aired on 21 December 1993, with Hattie departing to visit her parents off-screen in Norwich for the Christmas holidays. 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. Etta also makes a guest appearance in 1994, visiting members of the Tavernier family who remain in the serial. While at Westfield, Royal also competed in track & field. Eddie (EastEnders) | Heroes/Villains Wiki | Fandom Kathy refuses to accept his explanations and so their lukewarm romance ends. Born in Ireland, Eddie came to Britain with his parents as a boy. eddie royal eastenders. Eddie Moon - Wikipedia 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). Whilst recovering, he receives another visit from Eibhlin. [27] He had foot surgery in late December 2016. All he seemed to do was alienate the locals and his inappropriate sexual conduct around Sharon sealed his fate. She could not give Cindy any money however, as her husband, Tom, had left her that year. Episode Count Want more from MyLondon? Royal started all 13 games as a sophomore in 2005, finishing third on Virginia Tech with 27 receptions for 315 yards (11.7 avg.) Royal's 146 receiving yards were the most by any wide receiver in the first week of the 2008 NFL regular season. Clyde brings Kofi home to Walford in time for Christmas. Clyde Tavernier discovers his bloody body in the Square, and after foolishly picking up the murder weapon, he flees in panic. and gained 346 yards on 12 kickoff returns (28.8 avg.) He is a serious minded landlord, far different from his predecessors Den Watts and Frank Butcher. In the latter part of 1989 EastEnders acquired a new executive producer named Michael Ferguson, who took over from Mike Gibbon. Sam sells all of the Mitchell empire, including The Queen Vic pub to Den Watts (Leslie Grantham), and gives Marcus the money. His condition means that he becomes easily tired so he is forbidden from getting a job as his parents fear that he would over-exert himself. He threw a 53-yard touchdown on a trick play against Georgia Bulldogs in the Peach Bowl.