Emmerdale viewers recognised Laurel’s new friend in last night’s episode (April 4).
Last night Laurel went to help Harriet with her singles night. Harriet told her she needed her, if only to “bring the average age down”.
Although not keen on the idea of being at the event, as she arrived she caught the eye of an older man named John Richmond.
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John approached Laurel telling her he was only there because he had “nowhere better”.
She introduced herself telling John she was a widow. Although he said he had two left feet he offered to dance with her, which she accepted.
Viewers knew they recognised John, but couldn’t place him.
Anyone recognise the man that was asking Laurel to dance? #emmerdale
— Alison (@ali5on007) April 4, 2019
Me he looks familiar going to a have a look to see who he is
— linda (@lindafraser852) April 4, 2019
Where do I recognise the actor playing John Richmond from in #Emmerdale???
— Emmerdale Fans (@TheEmmerdaily) April 4, 2019
In the second episode, it looked as though John had got talking to another woman and Harriet said to Laurel “it looks like we may have helped two lonely people”.
The actor who playing John was David Roper.
David played Geoff Barnes in EastEnders from 1994-1995.
Geoff was Michelle Fowler’s personal tutor at university. The pair embarked on a romance despite the nearly 30-year age gap.
However, when they prepared to move to Scotland Geoff realised Michelle didn’t love her and told her he didn’t want her to waste her life.
He remained in Scotland but soon returned to Walford for a brief period before leaving again.
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David is best know for his role in The Cuckoo Waltz where he played Chris Hawthorne from 1975-1977.
He has also appeared in Heartbeat and Midsomer Murders.
Emmerdale airs Monday to Friday at 7pm with an extra episode on Thursday at 8pm.
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