John Royle Disa gives birth to Jasmine alone in a derelict building on Christmas Day 1990. Carol Hanley, played by Sheila White, is the biological mother of Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean), whom she had with Gavin Sullivan (Paul Nicholas) before she was adopted. "[5] According to producers Corinne Hollingworth and Pat Sandys, the Taveriner family were especially difficult, as upon Kofi's arrival, four male generations of the family were being featured, great grandfather Jules (Tommy Eytle), grandfather Celestine (Leroy Golding), father Clyde (Steven Woodcock) and son Kofi. After bowing out of the show, Melia carved out a success career in acting and went on to star in a string of popular TV series including Casualty and The Detectives before landing the role of DI Frank Dagley in Dangerfield between 1996 and 1997. [5] Etta was Gordon-Lawrence's first television role. to account for 950 all-purpose yards. 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]. In an attempt to get Disa back within his power, Ken kidnaps Jasmine, leaving Disa frantic with worry. Sharon signs a condolence book for Carol and leaves, but Kristopher realises that she is his half-sister and follows her to Walford. He is often seen engaging in a game of poker with Jules. She hits Disa and accuses her of lying, before breaking down and accepting the truth. 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. Eddie never married as a policeman, however, in Walford, he decides he needs a mate. He plants a computer that Phil and Grant stole from the council in the wine bar so that Jackie will be evicted. 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 . Royal caught 31 passes for 497 yards (16.0 avg.) He encourages Mark Fowler to tell his parents that he is HIV-positive. 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. 19901991 Her exit in 2005 is the culmination of a storyline that sees Sam wrongly imprisoned for Den Watts' (Leslie Grantham) murder. On one occasion Jules manages to thrash John, but is mortified when John pays the winnings in chickens instead of money. Kathy Beale Eddie cannot forgive Grant for his violent assault and so he contacts an old police colleague to check up on Grant's dodgy dealings. 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. Marcus reappears in the summer of 2000 when he helps Phil con Dan into selling back his share of the pub back to him during a poker game, where Phil smugly refunds Dan's money. However, when Frank points out that Mo's memory will never get better, Joan accuses him of not wanting Mo to get better. Tense scenes leading up to a murder in this short video from BBC soap opera, EastEnders. Royal received second-team All-ACC honors in 2006 and first-team All-ACC honors in 2007. 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. They emphasized how they were trying to build something great and how he would be another piece to the puzzle. He explains that the council are going to de-designate the Turpin Road market, but it is not closing and they will make every effort to relocate the market on a new site. with two scores while adding 10 rushes for 79 yards with one touchdown. Early life [ edit] Melia was born in Berkshire and attended St Mary's College, Strawberry Hill, the oldest Roman Catholic college in England. He is initially reluctant to divulge his identity, but it is apparent that he knows some of the residents, in particular the Beale family. [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. On Christmas Day Disa goes into labour, alone in a derelict building near Walford, and gives birth to a little girl. Directed by Mike Dormer, the episode has been described as one "of the most exciting thriller episodes of EastEnders. When Grant finds out, he beats him up so badly that he is hospitalised and needs brain surgery. She and Frank then argue, with Frank accusing Joan of only getting involved out of guilt, due to her estrangement from the family and ignoring Mo after the death of their father. However, Sharon discovers what is going on and manages to remove some dodgy packages from Grant's garage before the police arrive. Disa and her mother, Sandra, visit Ken in prison to confront him. 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. He is also featured in a special set of offset episodes, written by Tony Jordan and first airing in November 1991. She leaves the child in a cardboard box on Diane Butcher's (Sophie Lawrence) doorstep. He led the ACC and ranked 10th in the nation with a 14.7-yard punt return average (31-455) and scored two touchdowns on punt returns. His body is found by Willy, Ethel Skinner's (Gretchen Franklin) dog. [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 the scene, Hattie's former lover Steve Elliot (Mark Monero) witnesses Hattie in the distance with another man. Whilst Disa was living with him and her mother, she had been the victim of his sexual abuse and rape, which had left her pregnant and driven her onto the streets. Lloyd ignores his family's wishes and secretly gets a job as a paper boy. However, she does confide in Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) through the Samaritans. He knocks on her door but fearfully flees before she answers. Classification 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 Kathy refuses to accept his explanations and so their lukewarm romance ends. Eddie doesn't really have any real friends in Albert Square, but his father John (Paddy Joyce), often turns up in Walford to keep his son company. Through the first eight games, Royal was among the league leaders in touchdowns with seven. In the episode broadcast on 29 March 2013, a character refers to Kane as "Delton Kane". He regrets his defiance however, as he collapses in the playground with sickle cell crisis, and is rushed to hospital frightening his family with a near death experience. Eddie Royle Retired copper Eddie Royle took over in 1990 until he 'copped' it the following year. Episode Count Portrayed by 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]. He caught nine balls for 146 yards and one touchdown in his debut. Joan Garwood, played by Mary Miller, is the older sister of Frank Butcher (Mike Reid), and the first child of Mo (Edna Dor) and Chike Butcher. 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). Part 1 of 2. Royal first attended South Lakes High School and Paul VI Catholic High School before going to Westfield High School in Chantilly, Virginia, where he played for most of his high school football career. 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. After a brief talk with Dot, it is decided that it is better for Mo to go to Colchester with Graham and Joan, and Dot explains to Frank that it will be better to let her go than to keep watching her decline. [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. He posted bests of 6.48 seconds in the 55-meter dash[3] and 6.52 meters (21-3.75) in the long jump. In 2007, Gina and Cindy Jr appear without Bev. Eddie is a fictional character and recurring antagonist of the BBC British soap opera EastEnders. Fiance [4], Royal played for the Virginia Tech Hokies from 2004 to 2007. Grant Mitchell, played by Ross Kemp, first appears in 1990, introduced by producer Michael Ferguson to revamp the show. 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. They manage to bring her back to Albert Square (under protest) to live in Mo Butcher's (Edna Dor) empty flat, in the hope that she will become attached to her child, who is originally called Billie, but is later renamed Jasmine. Jules Tavernier appears in more than 150 episodes over his seven-year tenure.[8]. He returned 32 punts for 263 yards (8.2 avg.) Westbrook quit in 1993, but was reintroduced from 19951996 and from 19992000. READ MORE: EastEnders legend Tracy-Ann Oberman refuses to rule out villain Chrissie Watts' return. 3 July 1990 Phil later lures Marcus back to The Albert and confronts him and a scared Marcus confesses Sharon's plan to scam Phil. His last appearance is in June 1992. In 2010, McFadden was given six weeks off EastEnders, so he could appear in pantomime. 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. "when the character is gunned down outside his home and an affair with his brother's wife, dubbed "Sharongate". In fact, Eddie is a world away from previous owners of The Vic including Dirty Den Watts, but with his brazen attitude, the locals didn't warm to Eddie and his time on the Square was very short-lived. Caf worker Rod Norman (Christopher McHallem) and his girlfriend Hazel take an interest in the man, whose name is later revealed to be Harry Osborne. Kristopher invites Sharon inside to the wake and she tells him that she was a friend of his mother. with three touchdowns in 12 games (11 starts) as a true freshman. Eddie never married as a policeman, however, in Walford, he decides he needs a mate. 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. He recognises The Meal Machine's chef Joe Wallace (Jason Rush), as he had previously sacked Joe when he found out that he had HIV. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. More recent storylines, such as the return of his son Ben, have shown a softer side to the character. Grant and Phil known as the "Mitchell brothers" have become household names in the United Kingdom. First Appearance Joan tells Pat she has not seen Frank for several years. 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. 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. Joan and Graham visit Walford that day and Joan suggests that she and Graham take Mo to stay with them temporarily, saying that the break may do Mo's memory some good and give both Frank and Pat a chance to relax. 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. Carol is tracked down by Sharon, and Sharon's best friend Michelle Fowler (Susan Tully) visits Carol, who is now married to Ron (Dean Harris) and heavily pregnant with a daughter. 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. Sharon (Letitia Dean) tries to convince Grant Mitchell not to fight. Introduced by Kathy refuses to accept his explanations and so their lukewarm romance ends. Max asks Marcus to stop this line of questioning towards Abi but Marcus insists it is necessary to help clear his name and that it will raise the question of reasonable doubt in the jury's eyes. John Royle, played by Paddy Joyce, is the widowed father of Eddie Royle (Michael Melia) the publican of The Queen Victoria public house. Lloyd soon grows sick of his 'limited existence' and he eventually begins to turn his back on education and the 'sanctimonious preachings' of the church that his parents hold with such high regard. Other members include Little Chris, Renzo , Ali, Tayo, Dylan and Jordan. Unbeknown to Sandra, Ken sexually abused both her girls. David Essex is quitting his role as Eddie Moon in 'EastEnders' to re-launch a music career in time for Christmas. Royal majored in sociology. However, when Mark makes his presence known she and the man flee, and Disa disappears. Credit Solution Experts Incorporated offers quality business credit building services, which includes an easy step-by-step system designed for helping clients build their business credit effortlessly. Marcus then flees Walford to start a new life abroad with all the money. He then returns home with Kofi. Marcus often gets Phil and Grant out of trouble and is never afraid to bend the rules. Eddie cannot forgive Grant for his violent assault and so he contacts an old police colleague to check up on Grant's dodgy dealings. Her latest return sees her struggle with motherhood after giving birth to Jack's baby. 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). Rod learns that he was once the boyfriend of Lou Beale's (Anna Wing) sister, Doris. However Eddie encountered corrupt practices in the force, so he took early retirement and decided to start afresh in Walford. Deceased Eddie Royle fights with his father before. Although he never approves of her relationship with the local thug, Grant Mitchell, and this often makes things awkward between the pair. 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. 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). Meanwhile, Eddie begins coaching Clyde Tavernier in boxing and that same month he is approached by an old friend, who is coaching Clyde's upcoming opponent. He had been abusing her for some time and her mother did not believe Disa when she tried to tell her so she ran away from home. Eddie Moon is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by David Essex. She is married to a man called Greg McIntosh. William Edward "Eddie" Royal (born May 21, 1986) is an American former football wide receiver and return specialist . 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. Eddie Royal was born on May 21, 1986. Lou died in 1988 but Harry is persuaded to pay her daughter, Pauline (Wendy Richard), a visit to find out about Doris. and totaled 1,101 all-purpose yards. 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. She returns again from August until September 2010 and again from 30 June to 8 July 2016. In 2004, Royal received freshman All-America honors from The NFL Draft Report after hauling in 28 passes for 470 yards (16.8 avg.) Eddie is furious, and is even more enraged when he discovers that she'd agreed to marry Grant, so he sacks her. 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. 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. "[5], Kofi's backstory is told through Clyde before he makes an appearancehe was a result of a relationship between Clyde and a girl named Abigail (unseen in the serial). Status 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. Eddie Royle He is portrayed by Harry Rafferty. 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.