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 "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. Not everyone takes to him, particularly when they discover his prior profession. 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. Although Sharon successfully sues him for unfair dismissal, Eddie refuses to give her job back to her. Visit our dedicated page here. 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. 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. After a series of leads result in nothing, Diane is about to give up hope when her friend Mark Fowler (Todd Carty) spots Disa arguing with an unknown man about her baby. 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. Michelle speaks to them about contacting Sharon after years of absence. Fiance EastEnders is marking its 30th anniversary with a whodunnit storyline which has been running for nearly a year. Gender Sign up to our daily newsletters for all the latest and greatest from across London here. [22] On October 2, Royal caught 7 passes for 111 yards and a touchdown against the Detroit Lions, his first 100+ yard game since 2014. He finished the 2013 season with 631 yards and a career-high in touchdowns with eight. Jules Tavernier appears in more than 150 episodes over his seven-year tenure.[8]. He tricks Disa's childminder, Dot Cotton (June Brown), into letting him see the baby by pretending to be Disa's concerned uncle. Despite the slow start in San Diego, Royal finished the year strong and his best games were during the end of the season. However, the meat turned out to be unsanitary and it accidentally poisoned her. 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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 is portrayed by David Essex. His last appearance is in June 1992. 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. 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. 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. 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). Service \u0026 Feedback https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/ He threw a 53-yard touchdown on a trick play against Georgia Bulldogs in the Peach Bowl. 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. Although he never approves of her relationship with the local thug, Grant Mitchell, and this often makes things awkward between the pair. Click beneath the video to view in high quality, and check out part two at http://www.YouTube.com/EastEndersThis is a commercial channel from BBC Studios. 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). When Ian discovers that Joe has HIV, he sacks him and disinfects his whole kitchen. It is a rough ride for Disa, as she is severely lacking parenting skills. 12 September 1991 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). 10 September 1991 Kemp remained until 1999 when he opted to leave. She had been estranged from her daughter until a few months before she died, when Cindy contacted her asking for money. 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? But a series of setbacks hampered the beginning of his career in San Diego. Marcus then flees Walford to start a new life abroad with all the money. 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. When Sharon discovers Gavin is her birth father, he says that Carol suffered a breakdown after Sharon's birth. Stabbed by Nick Cotton Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| Joan placates her by saying she will talk to Graham first. 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. The Taverniers were the first collective black family to join the soap at the same time. Eddie never married as a policeman, however, in Walford, he decides he needs a mate. He was the landlord of The Queen Vic for a while. She is portrayed by Anna Acton. [30] His sister, Lt. Col. Christina Royal, is a graduate of the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets where she served as regimental commander and now serves with the United States Air Force. The character was hastily written out, appearing briefly one last time in February 1994 to show that Hattie has decided to remain in Norwich. On one occasion Jules manages to thrash John, but is mortified when John pays the winnings in chickens instead of money. and gained 346 yards on 12 kickoff returns (28.8 avg.) While there, a repulsed Disa confronts Ken about the sexual abuse she had endured since the age of 12. 24/09/17 - 08:45 #4. Research You can watch Eddie Royal's murder in an official EastEnders clip here. Bev Williams, played by Diane Langton, is the mother of Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins). Marcus returns on 25 July 2014 after Sharon Rickman (Letitia Dean) tracks him down. Disa ran away from home to live rough on the streets of London, turning to prostitution to survive. Sam is cleared of murder and released, but she flees the country to escape another prison sentence for perverting the course of justice. The next day, Frank and Joan have tea with Mo, who seems to have become more lucid and reminisces with them about their childhoods. With the help of Diane and Dot Cotton (June Brown), Disa begins to bond with her daughter, who she renames Jasmine. 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Born in Ireland, Eddie came to Britain with his parents as a boy. Eddie is a fictional character and recurring antagonist of the BBC British soap opera EastEnders. However Eddie encountered corrupt practices in the force, so he took early retirement and decided to start afresh in Walford. Pearl is introduced alongside her husband, Henry Chadwick (Thomas Baptiste), as the grandmother of Kofi Tavernier (Marcel Smith). Pearl Chadwick, played by Ellen Thomas, appears between episode 606 and episode 613, first broadcast on 27 November and 20 December 1990 respectively. Disa gives birth to Jasmine alone in a derelict building on Christmas Day 1990. Tense scenes leading up to a murder in this short video from BBC soap opera, EastEnders. Phil contacts Marcus on Christmas Day 1999 in order to legalize the sale of his half of The Queen Victoria public house to Dan Sullivan (Craig Fairbrass) for 5, in order to spite his mother Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor). Royal finished the game with 4 receptions, 63 yards, and 1 touchdown. John Royle Deceased 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. 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. Etta also makes a guest appearance in 1994, visiting members of the Tavernier family who remain in the serial. The Tavernier family were introduced in 1990 by the newly appointed executive producer Michael Ferguson. 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). Despite Marcus's best efforts, Max is found guilty of murder because the jury foreman is bribed by Phil. With the possibility that Ken could be released, Disa tells her mother about the sexual abuse he subjected her to. She returns again from August until September 2010 and again from 30 June to 8 July 2016. Kathy helps Disa to find the courage to tell her mother, Sandra, that Ken had forced both her and her younger half sister to have sex with him, and that he is the father of her child. He then returns home with Kofi. Sam sells all of the Mitchell empire, including The Queen Vic pub to Den Watts (Leslie Grantham), and gives Marcus the money. Disa O'Brien, portrayed by Jan Graveson, first appears in episode 536. Disa and her mother, Sandra, visit Ken in prison to confront him. 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. Grant and Phil known as the "Mitchell brothers" have become household names in the United Kingdom. His older brother Clyde takes him under his wing, however, and helps him straighten his life out. 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). Unfortunately for Clyde, there is a witness who had seen him standing over Eddie's body and fleeing the scene Nick Cotton (John Altman). [2] He was also the Atlantic Coast Conference's (ACC) all-time leader in punt return yards (1,296). Etta Tavernier, played by Jacqui Gordon-Lawrence, appears between 1990 and 1992. He was seventh in the league among wide receivers in receptions, and sixth in the NFL in total yards.[14]. Kofi's father, Clyde Tavernier (Steven Woodcock), visits occasionally, but he desperately misses his son and is furious to discover that Pearl and Henry are planning to emigrate with Kofi to Jamaica. Kathy refuses to accept his explanations and so their lukewarm romance ends. David Essex is quitting his role as Eddie Moon in 'EastEnders' to re-launch a music career in time for Christmas. 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. 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. Marcus points the blame towards Max's daughter Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald), who is furious with her father for allowing this. Eventually Diane contacts her father Frank (Mike Reid) and returns to Walford, whilst a bedraggled Disa remains living on the streets, begging and selling sex. The character was written out of the series the following year and departs in episode 633, first broadcast on 28 February 1991. 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. More than 30 years later, Disa returns to Walford in December 2022 for Dot's funeral. It turns out that Nick was attempting a robbery when Eddie saw him, and in order to silence him, Nick stabbed him. The next day, in more lucid moments, Mo phones for minicabs to take her to Colchester, calls which Frank and Dot Cotton (June Brown) have to cancel afterwards. Ken is first seen on-screen in December 1990, when Mark Fowler (Todd Carty) witnesses him harassing Disa and scares him away. They discover that he had travelled the world before his recent return to Walford. The Taverniers were also a well-intentioned attempt to portray a wider range of black characters than had previously been achieved on the show. Lloyd ignores his family's wishes and secretly gets a job as a paper boy. 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. 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. Pub landlord Emma's passionate about her work and has a strong moral code. Whilst being landlord at the pub, Eddie rents a room to his barmaid Sharon Watts. Michael Ferguson (1990) 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. But Lucy's demise is just one of . [4], Royal played for the Virginia Tech Hokies from 2004 to 2007. One cold, rainy afternoon, Harry sits in pain on a bench in Albert Square gardens, where he dies. Hattie Tavernier, played by Michelle Gayle between 1990 and 1993, was introduced in July 1990 with her family by producer Michael Ferguson. 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.