[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. On October 19, 2009, Royal became the first player in Broncos history, and only the 11th player to date in National Football League history, to return a kickoff (93 yards) and a punt (71 yards) for touchdowns in the same game, leading undefeated Denver to a 34-23 win over the San Diego Chargers. Sam sells all of the Mitchell empire, including The Queen Vic pub to Den Watts (Leslie Grantham), and gives Marcus the money. [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. This further alienates the community and it seems that everyone in Walford has something against Eddie. Joan also meets Janine properly for the first time, and, when questioned by her, reveals that she has no children because of fertility issues. 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. 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. He was seventh in the league among wide receivers in receptions, and sixth in the NFL in total yards.[14]. When Sharon discovers Gavin is her birth father, he says that Carol suffered a breakdown after Sharon's birth. He is portrayed by Harry Rafferty. BBC EastEnders: Here's what happened to the actor who played forgotten 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. [26] In 2016, he appeared in nine games and caught 33 passes for 369 yards with two touchdowns. [31], Royal with the Denver Broncos in September 2010, "Concorde District Meet - Boys Results (Raw)", "Northern Region Meet - Boys Results (Raw)", "Cutler kicks off year with 299 yards in air as Broncos clobber Raiders", Royal named Week 1 Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Week, "Cutler finds Royal for late TD, two-point play to edge Chargers", "Cutler's 447 yards spoil Quinn's starting debut", Royal voted Week 10 Diet Pepsi Rookie of the Week, "Cutler throws for 357 yards, two touchdowns to snap Jets' streak", "Royal's TD returns help Broncos top Chargers 34-23", "Chargers make Royal addition at receiver", "Jay Cutler up, Martellus Bennett down in Bears' 2015 season", "Eddie Royal's big gain, big day help lift Bears to first victory", "Report: Bears expected to terminate contract of Eddie Royal", "Bears release Eddie Royal, three others", "Virginia Tech-Marshall to be a Royal affair", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eddie_Royal&oldid=1132885377, Receptions: rookie season (91 in 2008), rookie game (11 on December 28, 2008 against the San Diego Chargers), Receiving Yds: rookie season (980 in 2008), Rec Yds/Game: rookie season (65.3 in 2008), Kick Return Touchdowns: game (1 on October 19, 2009 against the San Diego Chargers; with 9 others), Total Return Yards: game (235 on October 19, 2009 against the San Diego Chargers), 100+ yard receiving games: rookie season (3), This page was last edited on 11 January 2023, at 02:24. 24/09/17 - 08:45 #4. About Eddie never married as a policeman, however, in Walford, he decides he needs a mate. [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. 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. However, Jackie finds himself in an awkward position when he realises that he has been a friend of the Phil and Grant's late father, Eric; they boxed together and some traders believe that Jackie was showing favouritism to the Mitchell brothers. Pub landlord Clyde becomes prime suspect for a series of thefts that were occurring in the pub. The Hokies won the Coastal division and secured a bid the 2007 ACC Championship Game in Jacksonville, Florida, there, they faced a rematch with Boston College, champions of the Atlantic Division. Eddie (EastEnders) | Villains Wiki | Fandom and eight rushes for 112 yards (14.0 avg.). Due to his success on The Bill, Peter Cregeen, the Head of Series at the BBC, poached Ferguson to become executive producer of EastEnders.[4]. Doris subsequently married Morris Miller. and gained 346 yards on 12 kickoff returns (28.8 avg.) Something went wrong, please try again later. They emphasized how they were trying to build something great and how he would be another piece to the puzzle. Sam is cleared of murder and released, but she flees the country to escape another prison sentence for perverting the course of justice. Marcus first appears in November 1990, to represent Phil on some handling and receiving charges which he beats the following summer. Kane made his first appearance 8 March 2013. He is a perfect pal for the other seniors on the Square Jules Tavernier (Tommy Eytle) and Ethel Skinner (Gretchen Franklin). 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. Emma's passionate about her work and has a strong moral code. EASTENDERS have cast Brit gangster film legend Eddie Webber as Phil Mitchell's pal. Carol and Sharon get on well, but Carol is anxious about introducing Sharon to her two half-brothers, Kristopher and Jonathan. 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. However, a second witness, Joe Wallace (Jason Rush), later comes forward to attest that he had seen Nick Cotton in the vicinity on the night of the murder. In August 1991 Eibhlin moves in with Eddie. Eddie is the father of Michael Moon ( Steve John Shepherd ), Tyler Moon (Tony Discipline) and Anthony Moon ( Matt Lapinskas ). Hazel spurred on by Harry's tales leaves Rod to do some travelling of her own. 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. Marcus returns on 25 July 2014 after Sharon Rickman (Letitia Dean) tracks him down. "when the character is gunned down outside his home and an affair with his brother's wife, dubbed "Sharongate". 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. The character was written out of the series the following year and departs in episode 633, first broadcast on 28 February 1991. Kane was the leader of a criminal gang who lived on a Byron Estate in Walford. Celestine makes a further guest appearance in 1993. He added 431 yards on 19 kickoff returns (22.7 avg.) It soon becomes clear that Eddie is Andy's right . 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. 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. Although he never approves of her relationship with the local thug, Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp), and this often makes things awkward between the pair. Michael Melia Along with his children, Eddie was introduced to bring a "new generation" of the Moon family to the programme. When was Eddie Royal born? Throughout the day, Frank and Joan snipe at each other about their lack of contact, until Pat (Pam St. Clement) intervenes. On Christmas Day Disa goes into labour, alone in a derelict building near Walford, and gives birth to a little girl. Marcus often gets Phil and Grant out of trouble and is never afraid to bend the rules. Lloyd suffers with sickle-cell anaemia and because of this his entire family tend to 'wrap him up in cotton-wool', which often leaves him feeling smothered. Other members include Little Chris, Renzo , Ali, Tayo, Dylan and Jordan. The councilman in charge of the development, Stuart Kendle (Mark Sproston), attempts to bribe Pete and Jackie to drop their opposition. Eddie was born in Ireland in 1948, Eddie came to Britain with his parents as a boy. They manage to bring her back to Albert Square (under protest) to live in Mo Butcher's (Edna Dor) empty flat, in the hope that she will become attached to her child, who is originally called Billie, but is later renamed Jasmine. Lou died in 1988 but Harry is persuaded to pay her daughter, Pauline (Wendy Richard), a visit to find out about Doris. She died and Harry fled the country in shame, amidst accusations of murder. Eddie doesn't really have any real friends in Albert Square, but his father John, often turns up in Walford to keep his son company. Clyde brings Kofi home to Walford in time for Christmas. Retired copper Eddie Royle took over in 1990 until he 'copped' it the following year. However Eddie encountered corrupt practices in the force, so he took early retirement and decided to start afresh in Walford. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the BBC soap opera EastEnders in 1990, by order of first appearance. Jasmine O'Brien (also Billie O'Brien) is the daughter of Disa O'Brien (Jan Graveson). Last Appearance 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. However, she does confide in Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) through the Samaritans. Kane | EastEnders Wiki | Fandom Eddie is a fictional character and recurring antagonist of the BBC British soap opera EastEnders. Bev remains unseen until February 1990, when she and her husband attend their grandson Steven Beale's (Edward Farrell) christening. He returned 32 punts for 263 yards (8.2 avg.) He returned 25 punts for 274 yards (11.0 avg.) [16] He contributed as a slot receiver while handling the team's punt return responsibilities. Eddie Skinner | EastEnders Wiki | Fandom 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. LHolmes wrote: Eddie never really worked out as landlord. Jackie Stone, played by Richard Beale, is a market trader who is elected as the Chairman of the Bridge Street Market Traders Association. Kristopher invites Sharon inside to the wake and she tells him that she was a friend of his mother. [10] His touchdown catch came with 24 seconds left in the game on a 4th and 4 from San Diego's four-yard-line. EastEnders viewers from the 90s will remember Queen Vic landlord Eddie Royal for a number of reasons, including his cold-blooded murder. In a heated confrontation, she smashes a teapot. But Lucy's demise is just one of . Phil later lures Marcus back to The Albert and confronts him and a scared Marcus confesses Sharon's plan to scam Phil. Royal's older brother, Chris Royal, played professional football as well. EastEnders is marking its 30th anniversary with a whodunnit storyline which has been running for nearly a year. [11] The performance earned him the honor of Diet Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week for the second time in his career. [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. Joan placates her by saying she will talk to Graham first. Biography Eddie Royle is murdered part 1 - EastEnders - BBC - YouTube Roly His body is found by Willy, Ethel Skinner's (Gretchen Franklin) dog. In Week 10, a game in which the Broncos defeated the Cleveland Browns on the road in comeback fashion, 34-30, Royal caught six passes for 164 yards, including a 93-yard touchdown pass. On one occasion, she unwittingly lets a stranger called Ken Raynor (Ian Redford) into the flat, who claims to be Disa's uncle. He spent over 40 years in self-imposed exile and it seemed that Harry had come back to his childhood home to die. Eddie Royle | Villains Wiki | Fandom The Taverniers were also a well-intentioned attempt to portray a wider range of black characters than had previously been achieved on the show. One of Carol and Ron Hanley's sons; Sharon meets him as a child on three occasions in 1990. Disa refuses to admit to the sexual abuse she has been subjected to, even when she is told that Ken would be imprisoned for a long time if she did. 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. Etta Tavernier, played by Jacqui Gordon-Lawrence, appears between 1990 and 1992. Eddie Royal was born in Alexandria, VA. How tall is Eddie Royal? BBC One - EastEnders, Landlords of The Queen Vic - Sharon Watts and the He knocks on her door but fearfully flees before she answers. Jules Tavernier appears in more than 150 episodes over his seven-year tenure.[8]. In 2005 and 2006, Kemp was persuaded to return to the role for brief stints during a period of heavy media criticism aimed at EastEnders. In August 2010, her granddaughter Lucy Beale (Melissa Suffield) moves to Devon to live with Bev. [11] Kofi is often in scenes with another child actress, Samantha Leigh Martin, who played Vicki Fowler. As well as being popular with the ladies, Eddie is a polite gentleman and once he makes a friend, he makes them for life. Marcus reluctantly agrees to help Sharon and although she later has a change of heart and calls off the con, Marcus is spotted by Phil leaving The Albert. [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 Grant and . Unable to cope with his mother's illness, Frank begins talking about fulfilling the wish in Mo's letter, worrying Joan. The catch made the score 38-37 Chargers; however, the Broncos subsequently went for a two-point conversion, in which Royal caught a pass from Cutler, thus, giving the Broncos a one-point victory. 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. to account for 950 all-purpose yards. He then kidnaps Jasmine. All he seemed to do was alienate the locals and his inappropriate sexual conduct around Sharon sealed his fate.