Disa is working as a prostitute and tries to convince Diane to follow the same path with the hope that they can raise the funds to share a flat together. The Taverniers were the first collective black family to join the soap at the same time. It is revealed that Marcus was in on the con with Den Watts, because Den wanted to regain his position as the landlord of The Queen Vic 16 years after he had first sold it. However, Sharon discovers what is going on and manages to remove some dodgy packages from Grant's garage before the police arrive. 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. [23] As well as catching a touchdown pass, Royal also caught a single pass for a 64-yard gain. A market trader whose livelihood is under threat when Walford Borough Council threaten to demolish the Market. In his youth, he was a talented footballer and could have played professionally if he'd wanted to leave Dublin, which he didn't. However, within a few months, Eddie has changed his mind and asks Eibhlin to marry him. Lloyd eventually moves to Norwich with his mother and father. When Grant finds out, he beats him up so badly that he is hospitalised and needs brain surgery. After the argument, the two read a letter Mo wrote to Frank before her condition deteriorated, in which Mo asks Frank to put her "out of her pain". [1] Royal has also played for the San Diego Chargers and Chicago Bears. [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. Although Sharon successfully sues him for unfair dismissal, Eddie refuses to give her job back to her. On-screen Clyde leaves Walford with Kofi to explore his roots in Trinidad.[4]. 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. Eddie is a fictional character and recurring antagonist of the BBC British soap opera EastEnders. They discover that he had travelled the world before his recent return to Walford. While there, a repulsed Disa confronts Ken about the sexual abuse she had endured since the age of 12. 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. But Lucy's demise is just one of . Bev appears at Cindy's funeral, and later in August 1999 when Ian visits her and Gina to watch the eclipse. However, she does confide in Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) through the Samaritans. She could not give Cindy any money however, as her husband, Tom, had left her that year. Born in Ireland, Eddie came to Britain with his parents as a boy. Ken traces Disa there in January 1991. Following their marriage, Joan and Graham moved to Colchester, and kept little contact with Joan's family in Walford. Albert|Albert (II)|Baby|Bella|Betty| However, Mo believes that Frank wants to kill her, having forgotten about the letter she wrote to him. She reunites with Kathy, and thanks her for helping her to open up to her mother about her abuse. 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 [17], In 2013, Royal reunited with new Chargers head coach Mike McCoy, his old offensive coordinator in Denver. In an attempt to get Disa back within his power, Ken kidnaps Jasmine, leaving Disa frantic with worry. Sharon Watts and the Mitchell brothers Sharon bought the Vic in 1991 and moved in with husband Grant and . John Royle The character was hastily written out, appearing briefly one last time in February 1994 to show that Hattie has decided to remain in Norwich. EastEnders is marking its 30th anniversary with a whodunnit storyline which has been running for nearly a year. Rod learns that he was once the boyfriend of Lou Beale's (Anna Wing) sister, Doris. Sharon signs a condolence book for Carol and leaves, but Kristopher realises that she is his half-sister and follows her to Walford. Emma's passionate about her work and has a strong moral code. Whilst recovering, he receives another visit from Eibhlin. Bev Williams, played by Diane Langton, is the mother of Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins). 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, when Mark makes his presence known she and the man flee, and Disa disappears. He returned 32 punts for 263 yards (8.2 avg.) He added 14 kickoff returns for 316 yards (22.6 avg.) Gender He arrives in Walford in July 1991 and gets a job at Ian Beale 's restaurant, The Meal Machine. Pearl is the grandmother of Kofi, who has been living with Pearl and Henry in Bristol following their daughter, Abigal Chadwick's, death. Disa first appeared in flashback sequences involving Diane on 27 and 29 March 1990, before returning from 18 December. Eddie arrives in Walford in July 1990, as the new landlord of The Queen Victoria public house, which he buys from Frank Butcher (Mike Reid). Royal caught 31 passes for 497 yards (16.0 avg.) In July 1993, Clyde and Kofi emigrate to Trinidad to live with Clyde's girlfriend Gidea Thompson (Sian Martin), who is also his cousin. Jules Tavernier, played by Tommy Eytle between 1990 and 1997, is depicted as a flirtatious older gentleman. Through the first eight games, Royal was among the league leaders in touchdowns with seven. Stabbed by Nick Cotton Michael Ferguson (1990) Pearl Chadwick, played by Ellen Thomas, appears between episode 606 and episode 613, first broadcast on 27 November and 20 December 1990 respectively. Ken wants Disa back under his control, but Dot, with police assistance, tricks him into meeting her, and leads him straight into the hands of the police. He also played in the 2008 Orange Bowl. 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. 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, the meat turned out to be unsanitary and it accidentally poisoned her. 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. 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 was portrayed by Daren Elliott Holmes. 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 was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. 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. Eddie is furious, and is even more enraged when he discovers that she'd agreed to marry Grant, so he sacks her. It soon becomes clear that Eddie is Andy's right . He posted bests of 6.48 seconds in the 55-meter dash[3] and 6.52 meters (21-3.75) in the long jump. The baby is returned to Disa, and Ken is imprisoned. Jasmine O'Brien (also Billie O'Brien) is the daughter of Disa O'Brien (Jan Graveson). Visit our dedicated page here. In 2007, Gina and Cindy Jr appear without Bev. [4], Royal played for the Virginia Tech Hokies from 2004 to 2007. Contents 1 Backstory 2 Storylines 3 Gallery 4 See also Backstory Eddie was born in Ireland in 1948, Eddie came to Britain with his parents as a boy. She died and Harry fled the country in shame, amidst accusations of murder. [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. However, Ken is actually Disa's stepfather, and he is also the father of baby Jasmine. He is a perfect pal for the other seniors on the Square Jules Tavernier (Tommy Eytle) and Ethel Skinner (Gretchen Franklin). 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. He is a serious minded landlord, far different from his predecessors Den Watts (Leslie Grantham) and Frank. [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. When Ian discovers that Joe has HIV, he sacks him and disinfects his whole kitchen. She hits Disa and accuses her of lying, before breaking down and accepting the truth. Bev remains unseen until February 1990, when she and her husband attend their grandson Steven Beale's (Edward Farrell) christening. Former; regular He played college football at Virginia Tech and was elected to its sports hall of fame in 2018. Marcus is present when Grant is questioned over the murder of Eddie Royle (Michael Melia). 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. William Edward "Eddie" Royal (born May 21, 1986) is an American former football wide receiver and return specialist . 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. As her mental state deteriorates, Mo causes a fire in her flat after dropping a cigarette in her linen, which leads to Mark Fowler (Todd Carty) rescuing her, and Mo being hospitalised overnight. After this time, John is not seen in Walford until January 1993, when he attends the trial of Nick Cotton. 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. Hattie Tavernier, played by Michelle Gayle between 1990 and 1993, was introduced in July 1990 with her family by producer Michael Ferguson. 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 Diane cannot bring herself to do this however, but takes up nude modelling for an artist instead. Occupation He caught nine balls for 146 yards and one touchdown in his debut. 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. Disa gives birth to Ken's daughter on Christmas Day 1990 in a derelict building. Frank|Freddie Mercury|Freida|Genghis|Gilbert|Gloria|Gumbo|Heathcliff|Hercules|Joey|Joey|Lady Di|Lionel|Lovebirds|Mandoo|Marge|Marge (II)|Marilyn|Musty|Neville| Eddie cannot forgive Grant for his violent assault and so he contacts an old police colleague to check up on Grant's dodgy dealings. DC Emma Summerhayes made her first appearance on 21 April 2014. Marcus often gets Phil and Grant out of trouble and is never afraid to bend the rules. Dot Cotton (June Brown), who often attracts waifs and strays, looks after the child when Disa won't or can't. Clyde desperately misses his son, Kofi Tavernier, and . 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. 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. Royal's opening week performance yielded voters on NFL.com to select him as the Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week out of five finalists. Clyde becomes prime suspect for a series of thefts that were occurring in the pub. Part 1 of 2. 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[27] He had foot surgery in late December 2016. 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. He is first introduced as the lesser of two thugs, but becomes a darker character after Grant leaves. with three touchdowns in 12 games (11 starts) as a true freshman. [2] He received All-America honors from PrepStar and SuperPrep (who named Royal the top high school player in the state of Virginia). On one occasion Jules manages to thrash John, but is mortified when John pays the winnings in chickens instead of money. He appeared as Queen Vic landlord Eddie Royle in BBC One soap opera EastEnders between 1990 and 1991. Although he never approves of her relationship with the local thug, Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp), and this often makes things awkward between the pair. Reunited with her mother, Disa takes Jasmine home to Sunderland. He was the landlord of The Queen Vic for a while. She reveals that Harry grew up at number 29 Albert Square and when he was 15, he fell in love with Doris and vowed to marry her. [8] His nine receptions were the most by a rookie making his debut for the Broncos. After Mo is diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease in 1990, she starts speaking of and referring to people (mostly Diane (Sophie Lawrence), her granddaughter) as Joan, which gives some light into their relationship: Mo believes that Joan sees herself in a higher standing than the rest of her family, which earns Mo's dislike and disapproval. In August 2010, her granddaughter Lucy Beale (Melissa Suffield) moves to Devon to live with Bev. Jules Tavernier appears in more than 150 episodes over his seven-year tenure.[8]. Although he never approves of her relationship with the local thug, Grant Mitchell, and this often makes things awkward between the pair. "when the character is gunned down outside his home and an affair with his brother's wife, dubbed "Sharongate". His 980 yards and five touchdowns are both Broncos rookie records. However, Clyde is later cleared of any wrongdoing. [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. 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. Clyde Tavernier, played by Steven Woodcock, is introduced in the summer of 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. What Links Here 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). In a heated confrontation, she smashes a teapot. It turns out that Nick was attempting a robbery when Eddie saw him, and in order to silence him, Nick stabbed him. Etta also makes a guest appearance in 1994, visiting members of the Tavernier family who remain in the serial. Biography 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. Royal was drafted in the second round (42nd overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. Royal's older brother, Chris Royal, played professional football as well. 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. Portrayed as headstrong, flirty and manipulative, early storylines featuring Sam concentrate on her teen elopement with Ricky Butcher (Sid Owen). Episode Count Eddie Royle is played by Michael Melia from 1990 until 1991. Sandra refuses to believe her daughter at first. When Grant finds out, he beats him up so badly that he is hospitalised and needs brain surgery. Royal started all 13 games as a sophomore in 2005, finishing third on Virginia Tech with 27 receptions for 315 yards (11.7 avg.) 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 is also featured in a special set of offset episodes, written by Tony Jordan and first airing in November 1991. In 2004, Royal received freshman All-America honors from The NFL Draft Report after hauling in 28 passes for 470 yards (16.8 avg.) John is very proud of his son and will not get mixed up in anything that will have earn his disapproval. The Taverniers were also a well-intentioned attempt to portray a wider range of black characters than had previously been achieved on the show. Royal received second-team All-ACC honors in 2006 and first-team All-ACC honors in 2007. She is married to a man called Greg McIntosh. He ends up proposing marriage and she accepts. It is a rough ride for Disa, as she is severely lacking parenting skills. Disa does not tell anyone that her stepfather Ken Raynor (Ian Redford) is Jasmine's father. 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. However, Disa had fallen pregnant with Ken's child, and he followed her there. John is a wily Irishman and a retired metal worker. 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. 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 Tavernier discovers his bloody body in the Square, and after foolishly picking up the murder weapon, he flees in panic. Emma's dealt . Westbrook quit in 1993, but was reintroduced from 19951996 and from 19992000. The councilman in charge of the development, Stuart Kendle (Mark Sproston), attempts to bribe Pete and Jackie to drop their opposition. Deceased In September 1991, while Eddie is taking his pet poodle, Roly, for an evening walk he is stabbed to death. 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. Eddie first appeared in Albert Square - the local community of Walford, a fictionalized borough in East London - on 7 July 2004 after being summoned by his crime boss, Andy Hunter. He played college football at Virginia Tech and was elected to its sports hall of fame in 2018. She is introduced as a tough seeming Wearside runaway, who helps Diane Butcher (Sophie Lawrence) to survive when she lives rough on the streets. Ken is arrested and imprisoned, and the baby is returned to Disa unharmed. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 12 September 1991 [9], In Royal's second game of the season, he caught five passes for 37 yards and one touchdown, as part of a 39-38 Broncos home win over the San Diego Chargers. Biography Eddie is a mobsman and the right-hand man of his gangland boss Andy Hunter. Harry is seen regularly over the following weeks, mysteriously enquiring about old faces on the Square and cryptically turning up at the christening of Steven Beale, much to everyone's bemusement. 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. [11] The performance earned him the honor of Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for the second time in his career. The return proved to be a ratings success, though Kemp has since been sceptical about the possibility of another return. Edward "Eddie" Skinner made his first appearance on 18 September 2000. On one occasion, she unwittingly lets a stranger called Ken Raynor (Ian Redford) into the flat, who claims to be Disa's uncle. Four months later, her grandson Peter Beale (Thomas Law) goes to live with her. Melia then played Jerry Block in Sky One drama Dream Team from 1998 until 2002. Gayle filmed no official exit storyline for Hattie. Graveson reprised the role in 2022 for the funeral of Dot Cotton (June Brown). Clyde is arrested for Eddie's murder and imprisoned. 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. Joan tells Pat she has not seen Frank for several years. 104 Relationships/Known relatives Kathy Beale Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about wide receiver Eddie Royal on ESPN. 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. However, custody of the baby is eventually given to Bev's other daughter Gina Williams (Nicola Cowper), who lives with her mother in Devon. This fleeting appearance was played by a non-speaking and uncredited extra. A man from the local council, who holds a meeting at the community centre for the market traders. Sam sells all of the Mitchell empire, including The Queen Vic pub to Den Watts (Leslie Grantham), and gives Marcus the money. Early in the 2009 season, Royal became the fourth fastest player in NFL history to reach 100 career receptions. He is portrayed by Richard Vanstone. Clyde is unable to talk them out of taking Kofi, but Clyde's mother steps in and they allow Clyde to spend some time with Kofi in Walford before departing for the airport. However, a second witness, Joe Wallace, later comes forward to attest that he had seen Nick Cotton in the vicinity on the night of the murder. His expedition earns him a suspended sentence, much to his father's shame.