Gareth Wiley

Gareth Wiley was a minor character in EastEnders who appeared in 2 episodes in April 1999. Gareth was in debt and was befriended by Dot Cotton and Lilly Mattock. Although he later mugged Lily. Gareth was played by Gareth Corke.

1999
Gareth Wiley first appeared when Dot Cotton befriended him at the cafe. He was in debt to some loan sharks who were after him. Lilly Mattock initially saw him as bad news saying he could be a mugger for all she knows. Rev Alex Healey says he was thrown out of Bridge House but did not explain why. Two thugs apprehended Gareth but gave him a day to find the £1000. He asked Alex for help but Alex said that he cannot get a grand so quick. In The Queen Vic Lily Mattock took pity on him and offered for him to help fix the oven and help move some furniture for the housewarming party. She said she would see him alright. Gareth accepted.

As he helped them fix the oven and get the house ready he dropped hints that he wants paying for his efforts. When Dot Cotton and Lily said they did not need him for anything else they gave him a bag of fruit, beer and cake. Gareth began to panic saying they said they knew what he needed. Dot gave him a £10 note. Gareth was angry and threw the goodie bag on the floor. Dot asked him to leave at once. Later that night as Lily went to get some more beer for the party from the First Til Last she was confronted by Gareth who demanded her handbag. Lily put up a fight but Gareth wrestled her then pushed her to the round, Lily crying out in pain. Terry Raymond came out of the shop and Gareth ran off into the night. Terry comforted Lily. Gareth was later arrested and put on remand.

Appearances
Episode 1765 (20th April 1999)

Episode 1766 (21st April 1999)