Jack Edwards was the father of Honey Mitchell. He made his first appearance on 27 February 2006, and his last on 10 November 2006. He was portrayed by Nicky Henson.
Storylines[]
When Jack first arrives at Walford, Billy Mitchell mistakes him for a plumber. Jack Branning says nothing and lets Billy tell him all about himself, but he is less than impressed. He develops a crush on Peggy Mitchell but leaves in March 2006 to complete a job, He returns on 18 July 2006 for Billy and Honey's wedding and continues flirting with Peggy. The two of them become a couple, but split up again when Peggy refuses to accept Jack's newborn granddaughter, Janet Mitchell, who has Down's syndrome. He reappears again in November when Honey runs away from Billy and Janet.
Since his departure, Jack has been mentioned several times. In February 2008 Billy and Honey announce to Peggy that they are going to visit Jack for a week on his narrowboat Patonia with Janet and newborn Will. In September 2008 Billy tells Archie Mitchell that Honey has taken the children and left him, moving in with Jack. In May 2010, Billy is told that Honey and Jack have been involved in a car accident and Jack has died.
Background information[]
- The character Jack Edwards was to have been played by former musician David Essex, originally for only 3 weeks, but Essex pulled out when the role expanded and he was unable to commit to the increased time. The role was re-cast and Nicky Henson played the part.