First Appearance Visit our dedicated page here. and totaled 1,101 all-purpose yards. John Royle, played by Paddy Joyce, is the widowed father of Eddie Royle (Michael Melia) the publican of The Queen Victoria public house. Something went wrong, please try again later. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Portrayed by Clyde gets a job working in The Queen Victoria public house. Royal majored in sociology. Michelle Gayle quit the role in 1993 to embark on a pop career. [27] He had foot surgery in late December 2016. Sharon later visits Carol after her baby is born. Disa and her mother, Sandra, visit Ken in prison to confront him. He was drafted by the Denver Broncos in the second round of the 2008 NFL Draft. Emma's dealt . Diane and her boyfriend Mark once again search the streets of London and eventually find Disa. He ends up proposing marriage and she accepts. Michael Melia Episode Count Medcalf left the role in 2005. Emma's passionate about her work and has a strong moral code. 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. 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. Four months later, her grandson Peter Beale (Thomas Law) goes to live with her. His unwavering demand for respect often alienates his children and almost causes the breakdown of his marriage.[5]. Also religious like her husband, Etta is portrayed as a career woman; her most prominent storylines concern marital problems and crises of faith. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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 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. John Royle However Eddie encountered corrupt practices in the force, so he took early retirement and decided to start afresh in Walford. [2] He received All-America honors from PrepStar and SuperPrep (who named Royal the top high school player in the state of Virginia). Although he never approves of her relationship with the local thug, Grant Mitchell, and this often makes things awkward between the pair. [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. [26] In 2016, he appeared in nine games and caught 33 passes for 369 yards with two touchdowns. However, custody of the baby is eventually given to Bev's other daughter Gina Williams (Nicola Cowper), who lives with her mother in Devon. 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. Eddie was born in Ireland in 1948, Eddie came to Britain with his parents as a boy. READ MORE: EastEnders legend Tracy-Ann Oberman refuses to rule out villain Chrissie Watts' return. When Grant finds out, he beats him up so badly that he is hospitalised and needs brain surgery. Lloyd Tavernier, played by Garey Bridges, arrives in Albert Square in July 1990 with the rest of the Tavernier clan: father Celestine (Leroy Golding), mother Etta (Jacqui Gordon-Lawrence), grandfather Jules (Tommy Eytle), older brother Clyde (Steven Woodcock) and twin sister Hattie (Michelle Gayle). Celestine Tavernier, played by Leroy Golding, appears primarily in the serial between 1990 and 1992. Phil says the beating he got off Grant is nothing compared to what he has coming to him. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. In January 1990, a mysterious old man (John Boswall) is seen lingering around Albert Square. Joan placates her by saying she will talk to Graham first. 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. He is introduced in 1990 and remains in the show after the departures of all of his on-screen family. Ken comes to Walford and tricks Dot into letting him see Jasmine by claiming to be Disa's concerned uncle and kidnaps her. He returned 32 punts for 263 yards (8.2 avg.) He added 14 kickoff returns for 316 yards (22.6 avg.) 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. Eddie Moon is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by David Essex. Sharon signs a condolence book for Carol and leaves, but Kristopher realises that she is his half-sister and follows her to Walford. Eddie is a fictional character and recurring antagonist of the BBC British soap opera programme EastEnders; serving as a supporting antagonist throughout 2004-2005. He encourages Mark Fowler to tell his parents that he is HIV-positive. 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. In his youth, he was a talented footballer and could have played professionally if he'd wanted to leave Dublin, which he didn't. 10 September 1991 [21], On September 11, 2016, Royal caught his first touchdown of the season in the season-opening loss to the Houston Texans. 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. However, the meat turned out to be unsanitary and it accidentally poisoned her. Former colleague of Eddie Royle accused of corruption by MS15. [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. Disa first appeared in flashback sequences involving Diane on 27 and 29 March 1990, before returning from 18 December. 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. However, within a few months, Eddie has changed his mind and asks Eibhlin to marry him. 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. More recent storylines, such as the return of his son Ben, have shown a softer side to the character. [7], Royal started and played in his first NFL regular season game on September 8, 2008 in a 41-14 road win over the Oakland Raiders. Gender He caught nine balls for 146 yards and one touchdown in his debut. Eddie was mentioned in 1994, 3 years after his death, and again in 2014, over 20 years after his death. Over Christmas that year, Pat visits Joan to see if Frank is staying with her. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Clyde is arrested for Eddie's murder and imprisoned. One of EastEnders most popular and highly rated storylines was Sharongate, where Grant discovers that his wife Sharon (Letitia Dean) has been having an affair with his brother. Royal played 13 games (9 starts) during his junior year in 2006 and picked up second-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors while being named an honorable mention All-American by Sports Illustrated. Pearl Chadwick, played by Ellen Thomas, appears between episode 606 and episode 613, first broadcast on 27 November and 20 December 1990 respectively. Page Links: Eddie Royle is played by Michael Melia from 1990 until 1991. Duration Whilst recovering, he receives another visit from Eibhlin. Along with his children, Eddie was introduced to bring a "new generation" of the Moon family to the programme. "[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. In an attempt to get Disa back within his power, Ken kidnaps Jasmine, leaving Disa frantic with worry. The Taverniers were also a well-intentioned attempt to portray a wider range of black characters than had previously been achieved on the show. 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]. BBC She abandons the baby initially named Billie, later renamed Jasmine on Diane Butcher's (Sophie Lawrence) doorstep, until Diane convinces her to stay in an empty flat in Walford, and helps her to bond with the child. When the council attempts to close part of the market for a possible development, Jackie, along with the other traders, petitions and protests against it. When Ian discovers that Joe has HIV, he sacks him and disinfects his whole kitchen. Marcus then flees Walford to start a new life abroad with all the money. Hattie Tavernier, played by Michelle Gayle between 1990 and 1993, was introduced in July 1990 with her family by producer Michael Ferguson. Pets It soon becomes clear that Eddie is Andy's right . [5] Etta was Gordon-Lawrence's first television role. Last Appearance [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. Hollingworth has commented "The most difficult job we've had was findingblack actors who fitted the bill for the Tavernier family. [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. [27], On May 11, 2017, Royal was released by the Bears.[28]. with three touchdowns in 12 games (11 starts) as a true freshman. NOTE: Please do not add content from the BBC iPlayer's early episodes until it has been aired on television, as it is intrusive to our readers who may not have seen the episode on iPlayer. [16] He contributed as a slot receiver while handling the team's punt return responsibilities. and five rushes for 24 yards. In the episode broadcast on 29 March 2013, a character refers to Kane as "Delton Kane". Sam sells all of the Mitchell empire, including The Queen Vic pub to Den Watts (Leslie Grantham), and gives Marcus the money. Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about wide receiver Eddie Royal on ESPN. Roly The return proved to be a ratings success, though Kemp has since been sceptical about the possibility of another return. Eddie Royle is a fictional character and major antagonist of the long-running soap opera EastEnders. However, Sharon discovers what is going on and manages to remove some dodgy packages from Grant's garage before the police arrive. Eddie Royal is 5-10 (178 cm) tall. Male Royal received second-team All-ACC honors in 2006 and first-team All-ACC honors in 2007. Introduced by Want more EastEnders news and gossip? The character was written out of the series the following year and departs in episode 633, first broadcast on 28 February 1991. In July 1993, Clyde and Kofi emigrate to Trinidad to live with Clyde's girlfriend Gidea Thompson (Sian Martin), who is also his cousin. A market trader whose livelihood is under threat when Walford Borough Council threaten to demolish the Market. Royal was drafted in the second round (42nd overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. However, Mo believes that Frank wants to kill her, having forgotten about the letter she wrote to him. She returns again from August until September 2010 and again from 30 June to 8 July 2016. At the end of 1990, Cindy, Simon Wicks (Nick Berry) and Steven move away from London to stay with Bev in Devon. 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. Although Sharon successfully sues him for unfair dismissal, Eddie refuses to give her job back to her. 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