He arrives in Walford in July 1991 and gets a job at Ian Beale 's restaurant, The Meal Machine. Disa gives birth to Jasmine alone in a derelict building on Christmas Day 1990. She is introduced as a tough seeming Wearside runaway, who helps Diane Butcher (Sophie Lawrence) to survive when she lives rough on the streets. Despite the slow start in San Diego, Royal finished the year strong and his best games were during the end of the season. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Although Sharon successfully sues him for unfair dismissal, Eddie refuses to give her job back to her. Eddie arrives in Walford in July 1990, as the new landlord of The Queen Victoria public house, which he buys from Frank Butcher. Ken Raynor, played by Ian Redford, married Sandra O'Brien in Sunderland and became stepfather to her two children Disa (Jan Graveson) and Ginny. 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. Sandra makes Disa visit Ken in prison so she can see his response to her accusations. and 14 kickoffs for 293 yards (20.9 avg.) However, Sharon discovers what is going on and manages to remove some dodgy packages from Grant's garage before the police arrive. Sharon signs a condolence book for Carol and leaves, but Kristopher realises that she is his half-sister and follows her to Walford. In September 1991, while Eddie is taking his pet poodle, Roly, for an evening walk he is stabbed to death. Relationships/Known relatives 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. 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). Her exit in 2005 is the culmination of a storyline that sees Sam wrongly imprisoned for Den Watts' (Leslie Grantham) murder. eddie royal eastenders. Following Frank's disappearance in 1994, his family start up a search for him that continues into the next year. However, Clyde is later cleared of any wrongdoing. In the latter part of 1989 EastEnders acquired a new executive producer named Michael Ferguson, who took over from Mike Gibbon. The character was written out of the series the following year and departs in episode 633, first broadcast on 28 February 1991. Portrayed by She had been estranged from her daughter until a few months before she died, when Cindy contacted her asking for money. 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. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about wide receiver Eddie Royal on ESPN. She gives a eulogy at Dot's funeral where she says that Dot saw something worth saving in those that people would have deemed lost causes such as herself, and reveals that Dot helped to change her life. Not everyone takes to him, particularly when they discover his prior profession. Eibhlin O'Donnell 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. He is horrified and inconsolable, however, when the verdict comes back as not guilty. He is initially reluctant to divulge his identity, but it is apparent that he knows some of the residents, in particular the Beale family. Eddie is a fictional character and recurring antagonist of the BBC British soap opera EastEnders. 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. Roly 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. [15], On March 15, 2012, Royal signed a three-year contract with the San Diego Chargers worth $13.5 million, $6 million of which is guaranteed. 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. EastEnders OGs will remember this copper! Father Along with his children, Eddie was introduced to bring a "new generation" of the Moon family to the programme. [4], It took a long time to cast the complete Tavernier family. 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. Phil later lures Marcus back to The Albert and confronts him and a scared Marcus confesses Sharon's plan to scam Phil. Lou died in 1988 but Harry is persuaded to pay her daughter, Pauline (Wendy Richard), a visit to find out about Doris. Hattie Tavernier, played by Michelle Gayle between 1990 and 1993, was introduced in July 1990 with her family by producer Michael Ferguson. Pearl is the grandmother of Kofi, who has been living with Pearl and Henry in Bristol following their daughter, Abigal Chadwick's, death. However, when Frank points out that Mo's memory will never get better, Joan accuses him of not wanting Mo to get better. Visit our dedicated page here. The Tavernier family were introduced in 1990 by the newly appointed executive producer Michael Ferguson. He appeared as the main antagonist in 1990 and 1991 before later serving as the posthumous overarching antagonist in 1992 and 1993. However, she does confide in Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) through the Samaritans. 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. 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. Ken wants Disa back under his control but Dot, with police assistance, tricks him into meeting her and hands him over to the police. Dot Cotton (June Brown), who often attracts waifs and strays, looks after the child when Disa won't or can't. 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. [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. The next day, Frank and Joan have tea with Mo, who seems to have become more lucid and reminisces with them about their childhoods. He knocks on her door but fearfully flees before she answers. Whilst being landlord at the pub, Eddie rents a room to his barmaid Sharon Watts. However, Sharon discovers what is going on and manages to remove some dodgy packages from Grant's garage before the police arrive. Bev Williams, played by Diane Langton, is the mother of Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins). Unfortunately for Clyde, there is a witness who had seen him standing over Eddie's body and fleeing the scene Nick Cotton (John Altman). 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. Celestine Tavernier, played by Leroy Golding, appears primarily in the serial between 1990 and 1992. Michael Melia (born 1945) is a British actor best known for his work on television. [26] In 2016, he appeared in nine games and caught 33 passes for 369 yards with two touchdowns. Frank and his family were due to spend Christmas 1992 with Joan, Graham and Mo at their house, but they had to cancel the trip last minute when Pat was arrested for drink driving and hitting a teenage pedestrian; the girl later died in hospital. On one occasion, he gave some meat to a nine-year-old girl. Through the first eight games, Royal was among the league leaders in touchdowns with seven. On one occasion, she unwittingly lets a stranger called Ken Raynor (Ian Redford) into the flat, who claims to be Disa's uncle. Michelle speaks to them about contacting Sharon after years of absence. She is portrayed by Anna Acton. Kane made his first appearance 8 March 2013. It soon becomes clear that Eddie is Andy's right . 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). His body is found by Willy, Ethel Skinner's (Gretchen Franklin) dog. Lloyd eventually moves to Norwich with his mother and father. 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. EastEnders viewers from the 90s will remember Queen Vic landlord Eddie Royal for a number of reasons, including his cold-blooded murder. Male Not everyone takes to him, particularly when they discover his prior profession. 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. 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. Joan placates her by saying she will talk to Graham first. All he seemed to do was alienate the locals and his inappropriate sexual conduct around Sharon sealed his fate. [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. Marcus first appears in November 1990, to represent Phil on some handling and receiving charges which he beats the following summer. "[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. 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. Directed by Mike Dormer, the episode has been described as one "of the most exciting thriller episodes of EastEnders. Clyde's boss, Eddie Royle, suspects Clyde is behind the incidents as he is the only black barman. He played college football at Virginia Tech and was elected to its sports hall of fame in 2018. Clyde cannot bear to lose his son, and he follows the Chadwicks to the airport and persuades them that he can give Kofi the stability he needs. Phil tries to threaten him into dropping the case, while Jane Beale (Laurie Brett), who wants to see Max found innocent, contacts him and formulates a fake alibi for Max, claiming she slept with him on the night of Lucy's death. On Christmas Day Disa goes into labour, alone in a derelict building near Walford, and gives birth to a little girl. Eddie is furious, and is even more enraged when he discovers that she'd agreed to marry Grant, so he sacks her. He only appeared as a supporting antagonist from July 2004 to February 2005. [1] Sandra then takes Disa and Jasmine back to Sunderland, Tyne and Wear to live with her in February 1991. "[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). Disa and her mother Sandra visit Ken in prison to confront him. [10] His touchdown catch came with 24 seconds left in the game on a 4th and 4 from San Diego's four-yard-line. 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. He was seventh in the league among wide receivers in receptions, and sixth in the NFL in total yards.[14]. Biography She befriends, Police officers from MS15 investigating Police corruption of. He is first introduced as the lesser of two thugs, but becomes a darker character after Grant leaves. Cause/Reason 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). Clyde brings Kofi home to Walford in time for Christmas. In the scene, Hattie's former lover Steve Elliot (Mark Monero) witnesses Hattie in the distance with another man. Disa first appeared in flashback sequences involving Diane on 27 and 29 March 1990, before returning from 18 December. Westbrook quit in 1993, but was reintroduced from 19951996 and from 19992000. 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. [2] He was also the Atlantic Coast Conference's (ACC) all-time leader in punt return yards (1,296). Marcus then flees Walford to start a new life abroad with all the money. Royal finished with 1,256 all-purpose yards (96.7 ypg.). Marcus often gets Phil and Grant out of trouble and is never afraid to bend the rules. Whilst being landlord at the pub, Eddie rents a room to his barmaid Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean). Service \u0026 Feedback https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/ How much did Eddie Royal weigh when playing? Eddie Royle 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). Emma's passionate about her work and has a strong moral code. A market trader whose livelihood is under threat when Walford Borough Council threaten to demolish the Market. 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. Hollingworth has commented "The most difficult job we've had was findingblack actors who fitted the bill for the Tavernier family. 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. He has become one of the soap's most popular characters and is the second longest-running male protagonist to appear in the serial. 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. Michael most recently played Grandad in the children's sitcom Dani's House between 2010 and 2012 and it would appear he has since retired from acting. About Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| 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. Marcus points the blame towards Max's daughter Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald), who is furious with her father for allowing this. Disa does, under protest, and lives in Mo Butcher's (Edna Dor) flat on Albert Square. 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.