Tense scenes leading up to a murder in this short video from BBC soap opera, EastEnders. However, the meat turned out to be unsanitary and it accidentally poisoned her. Biography Eddie is a mobsman and the right-hand man of his gangland boss Andy Hunter. Gender The character was hastily written out, appearing briefly one last time in February 1994 to show that Hattie has decided to remain in Norwich. A man from the local council, who holds a meeting at the community centre for the market traders. He is horrified and inconsolable, however, when the verdict comes back as not guilty. 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. But a series of setbacks hampered the beginning of his career in San Diego. She had been estranged from her daughter until a few months before she died, when Cindy contacted her asking for money. 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. Eddie Royal was born in Alexandria, VA. How tall is Eddie Royal? 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. However, Sharon discovers what is going on and manages to remove some dodgy packages from Grant's garage before the police arrive. Royal caught 31 passes for 497 yards (16.0 avg.) Diane cannot bring herself to do this however, but takes up nude modelling for an artist instead. However, when Mark makes his presence known she and the man flee, and Disa disappears. He appeared as the main antagonist in 1990 and 1991 before later serving as the posthumous overarching antagonist in 1992 and 1993. BBC One - EastEnders, Landlords of The Queen Vic - Sharon Watts and the Royal majored in sociology. Celestine makes a further guest appearance in 1993. 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 Royle | Walford Wiki | Fandom However Eddie encountered corrupt practices in the force, so he took early retirement and decided to start afresh in Walford. Carol and Sharon get on well, but Carol is anxious about introducing Sharon to her two half-brothers, Kristopher and Jonathan. Sharon later visits Carol after her baby is born. 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. Ferguson had previously been a producer on ITV's The Bill a hard-hitting, gritty and successful police drama, which seemed to be challenging EastEnders in providing a realistic vision of modern life in London. 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. 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. Eddie Royle | EastEnders Wiki | Fandom With the help of Diane and Dot Cotton (June Brown), Disa begins to bond with her daughter, who she renames Jasmine. Eddie Royal Stats, News, Bio | ESPN [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. Eddie Skinner | EastEnders Wiki | Fandom Melia then played Jerry Block in Sky One drama Dream Team from 1998 until 2002. Date of Death 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. Joan placates her by saying she will talk to Graham first. 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. Doris subsequently married Morris Miller. Royal finished with 1,256 all-purpose yards (96.7 ypg.). The character was written out of the series the following year and departs in episode 633, first broadcast on 28 February 1991. Royal was drafted in the second round (42nd overall) of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Denver Broncos. Doris promised to wait until Harry returned but he was later reported missing in action and presumed dead. Page Links: 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. In an attempt to rebel he neglects his studies and turns to petty crime. Joan leaves Walford that evening, and agrees with Frank that they should keep in contact for Mo's sake, although her departure is marred by Mo's insistence on leaving with her - she is still afraid that Frank wants to kill her. Status In September 1991, while Eddie is taking his pet poodle, Roly, for an evening walk he is stabbed to death. 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. [11] Kofi is often in scenes with another child actress, Samantha Leigh Martin, who played Vicki Fowler. The episodes are the climax of a "mini-storyline" that sees Clyde and Michelle go "on the run" from the police with Kofi and Vicki, after Clyde is falsely accused of murder. Service \u0026 Feedback https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/ He played college football at Virginia Tech and was elected to its sports hall of fame in 2018. Celestine Tavernier, played by Leroy Golding, appears primarily in the serial between 1990 and 1992. Pearl is the grandmother of Kofi, who has been living with Pearl and Henry in Bristol following their daughter, Abigal Chadwick's, death. When Sharon discovers Gavin is her birth father, he says that Carol suffered a breakdown after Sharon's birth. Pub landlord In August 1991 Eibhlin moves in with Eddie. Clyde Tavernier discovers his bloody body in the Square, and after foolishly picking up the murder weapon, he flees in panic. He added 14 kickoff returns for 316 yards (22.6 avg.) Etta Tavernier, played by Jacqui Gordon-Lawrence, appears between 1990 and 1992. 12 September 1991 Royal's older brother, Chris Royal, played professional football as well. [3] He has, at various times, owned many businesses in the Square. 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. John is very proud of his son and will not get mixed up in anything that will have earn his disapproval. Nick Cotton - Wikipedia 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). Eddie Royal - Wikipedia Kristopher invites Sharon inside to the wake and she tells him that she was a friend of his mother. Bev remains unseen until February 1990, when she and her husband attend their grandson Steven Beale's (Edward Farrell) christening. Early in the 2009 season, Royal became the fourth fastest player in NFL history to reach 100 career receptions. List of EastEnders characters (1990) - Wikipedia 10 September 1991 In an attempt to get Disa back within his power, Ken kidnaps Jasmine, leaving Disa frantic with worry. Through the first eight games, Royal was among the league leaders in touchdowns with seven. Jackie Stone, played by Richard Beale, is a market trader who is elected as the Chairman of the Bridge Street Market Traders Association. He threw a 53-yard touchdown on a trick play against Georgia Bulldogs in the Peach Bowl. 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. Ritchie Scott (Sian Webber) becomes the Mitchells' lawyer after Marcus' betrayal. He is often seen engaging in a game of poker with Jules. Ken is arrested and imprisoned, and the baby is returned to Disa unharmed. Dialogue between characters at this time suggests that is a temporary departure; however, Gayle did not return to the role. 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 persuades Melanie Owen (Tamzin Outhwaite) to propose to Ian, as Gina is trying to split them up. Phil later lures Marcus back to The Albert and confronts him and a scared Marcus confesses Sharon's plan to scam Phil. He caught nine balls for 146 yards and one touchdown in his debut. Knowing this, Diane spends days searching the streets of London for Disa, hoping to provide her and her soon to be born baby with accommodation. Along with his children, Eddie was introduced to bring a "new generation" of the Moon family to the programme. Due to his past, Eddie is a different . [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. 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? EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. In August 2010, her granddaughter Lucy Beale (Melissa Suffield) moves to Devon to live with Bev. Former colleague of Eddie Royle accused of corruption by MS15. On one occasion, he gave some meat to a nine-year-old girl. Hollingworth has commented "The most difficult job we've had was findingblack actors who fitted the bill for the Tavernier family. However, Max's conviction is later quashed when the real killer, Bobby Beale (Eliot Carrington), confesses to Lucy's murder. He encourages Mark Fowler to tell his parents that he is HIV-positive. Eddie never married as a policeman, however, in Walford, he decides he needs a mate. One cold, rainy afternoon, Harry sits in pain on a bench in Albert Square gardens, where he dies. 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. Biography Albert|Albert (II)|Baby|Bella|Betty| Phil Mitchell warns Eddie how he has overstepped the mark this time by grassing Grant up. 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. Etta also makes a guest appearance in 1994, visiting members of the Tavernier family who remain in the serial. Kane | EastEnders Wiki | Fandom 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. 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. [10] His touchdown catch came with 24 seconds left in the game on a 4th and 4 from San Diego's four-yard-line. Cause/Reason 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. Eddie was born in Ireland in 1948, Eddie came to Britain with his parents as a boy. However, when Frank points out that Mo's memory will never get better, Joan accuses him of not wanting Mo to get better. Eibhlin O'Donnell Eddie is furious, and is even more enraged when he discovers that she'd agreed to marry Grant, so he sacks her. They emphasized how they were trying to build something great and how he would be another piece to the puzzle. [6] The character was written out in 1993 and was given a happy ending. Kofi's father, Clyde Tavernier (Steven Woodcock), visits occasionally, but he desperately misses his son and he is furious to discover that Henry and Pearl are planning to emigrate with Kofi to Jamaica in December 1990. Deceased He is first introduced as the lesser of two thugs, but becomes a darker character after Grant leaves. However, Sharon discovers what is going on and manages to remove some dodgy packages from Grant's garage before the police arrive. The next day, Frank and Joan have tea with Mo, who seems to have become more lucid and reminisces with them about their childhoods. Disa and her mother Sandra visit Ken in prison to confront him. 104 In the scene, Hattie's former lover Steve Elliot (Mark Monero) witnesses Hattie in the distance with another man. John Royle Research He patiently pursues Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth), but she sees him kissing Eibhlin O'Donnell (Mary Conlon), who is his former girlfriend visiting from Ireland. 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, in September 2009, Westbrook reprised her role as Sam for several months, departing in January 2010. 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. 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). He first appears in Walford in August 1990 when he comes to visit his son. 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. He ends up proposing marriage and she accepts. 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. Royal suffered a groin injury during the first day of training camp and shortly thereafter, his mom fell ill and he found himself making several trips home to Virginia to be by her side. 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). "when the character is gunned down outside his home and an affair with his brother's wife, dubbed "Sharongate". 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. Kathy Beale He patiently pursues Kathy Beale, but she sees him kissing Eibhlin O'Donnell, who is his former girlfriend visiting from Ireland. He knocks on her door but fearfully flees before she answers. The Tavernier family were introduced in 1990 by the newly appointed executive producer Michael Ferguson. [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. Michelle speaks to them about contacting Sharon after years of absence. [13], Royal's 91 receptions are second most in NFL history for a rookie, behind only Anquan Boldin who had 101 receptions in 2003. Joan also meets Janine properly for the first time, and, when questioned by her, reveals that she has no children because of fertility issues. "[4], Kofi remains in the programme until July 1993, when he and his father Clyde were written out of the serial. 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. Reunited with her mother, Disa takes Jasmine home to Sunderland. 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 Royle is murdered part 2 -EastEnders - BBC 49,517 views Feb 17, 2009 134 Dislike Share Save EastEnders 330K subscribers Part 2 of 2. When Grant finds out, he beats him up so badly that he is hospitalised and needs brain surgery. Father After this time, John is not seen in Walford until January 1993, when he attends the trial of Nick Cotton. "[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. Episode Count 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. Eddie arrives in Walford in July 1990, as the new landlord of The Queen Victoria public house, which he buys from Frank Butcher. Eddie Royle is murdered part 1 - EastEnders - BBC - YouTube But Lucy's demise is just one of . He reveals that he is the executor of their mother's will and that she has left a box of letters to Sharon. He is largely semi-regular during the latter part of his stint, and is not featured again after December 1997. 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. [5] In addition to those yards, as of 2021, he still held the record for most career punt return yards with 1,296 and was third in career kickoff return yards with 1,376.[6]. It turns out that Nick was attempting a robbery when Eddie saw him, and to silence him, Nick stabbed him. 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. Edward "Eddie" Skinner made his first appearance on 18 September 2000. Clyde gets a job working in The Queen Victoria public house. You can watch Eddie Royal's murder in an official EastEnders clip here. With the help of the police, Dot manages to trap him. Kane made his first appearance 8 March 2013. In a heated confrontation, she smashes a teapot. Unfortunately for Clyde, there is a witness who had seen him standing over Eddie's body and fleeing the scene Nick Cotton (John Altman). BBC EastEnders: Here's what happened to the actor who played forgotten The killer will be revealed in Thursday's episode. Clyde Tavernier discovers his bloody body in the Square, and after foolishly picking up the murder weapon, he flees in panic. However, Clyde is arrested before he can escape and is subsequently imprisoned. William Edward "Eddie" Royal (born May 21, 1986) is an American former football wide receiver and return specialist . He also played in the 2008 Orange Bowl. 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. Retired copper Eddie Royle took over in 1990 until he 'copped' it the following year. 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. Jasmine O'Brien (also Billie O'Brien) is the daughter of Disa O'Brien (Jan Graveson). 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. 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). Emma's dealt . [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. [11] The performance earned him the honor of Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for the second time in his career. Jasmine is returned to Disa and Ken is imprisoned. Following Frank's disappearance in 1994, his family start up a search for him that continues into the next year. Joe Wallace | EastEnders Wiki | Fandom He was portrayed by Michael Melia. Phil says the beating he got off Grant is nothing compared to what he has coming to him. DC Emma Summerhayes made her first appearance on 21 April 2014. Sign up to our daily newsletters for all the latest and greatest from across London here. The baby is returned to Disa, and Ken is imprisoned. More than 30 years later, Disa returns to Walford in December 2022 for Dot's funeral. Where was Eddie Royal born? More recent storylines, such as the return of his son Ben, have shown a softer side to the character. Ken wants Disa back under his control but Dot, with police assistance, tricks him into meeting her and hands him over to the police. 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. Her exit in 2005 is the culmination of a storyline that sees Sam wrongly imprisoned for Den Watts' (Leslie Grantham) murder. Diane finally gets a chance to speak to her friend, but Disa refuses to take her help, and orders Diane to stay out of her life and leaves. The actor, who has starred in a number of movies alongside Danny Dyer, has landed a role in the BBC soap as Classification 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. One of Carol and Ron Hanley's sons; Sharon meets him as a child on three occasions in 1990. In 2002, the character is reintroduced for a fourth time, but the role was recast to another actress, Kim Medcalf. After Carol's confession that she only thinks of her as a good friend, Sharon realises there will never be a parental bond between them and stops seeing her. 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. In July 1993, Clyde and Kofi emigrate to Trinidad to live with Clyde's girlfriend Gidea Thompson (Sian Martin), who is also his cousin. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Finishing with 1,379 all-purpose yards (106.1 ypg. [19], On March 11, 2015, Royal signed a three-year, $15 million deal with $10 million guaranteed with the Chicago Bears. Sharon Watts and the Mitchell brothers Sharon bought the Vic in 1991 and moved in with husband. She returns again from August until September 2010 and again from 30 June to 8 July 2016. A popular character, prominent in the series, Grant is portrayed as a tough persona, known for his fiery temper and his tendency to resort to violence. Hazel spurred on by Harry's tales leaves Rod to do some travelling of her own. 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). In his youth, he was a talented footballer and could have played professionally if he'd wanted to leave Dublin, which he didn't. Pets On-screen Clyde leaves Walford with Kofi to explore his roots in Trinidad.[4]. Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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. It is a rough ride for Disa, as she is severely lacking parenting skills. Eddie Moon made his first appearance 3 June 2011. Death in Walford: 30 years of EastEnders murders - BBC News [1] Royal has also played for the San Diego Chargers and Chicago Bears. Early life [ edit] Melia was born in Berkshire and attended St Mary's College, Strawberry Hill, the oldest Roman Catholic college in England. [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. She hits Disa and accuses her of lying, before breaking down and accepting the truth. He then returns home with Kofi. Kathy refuses to accept his explanations and so their lukewarm romance ends.