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Greg Jessop
EastEnders character
Oscar Branning
StepdaughtersLauren Branning
Abi Branning

Greg Jessop is a fictional character from the

public house. On 15 April 2011, Greg and Tanya wed, just before hearing that Tanya's ex-husband Max (Jake Wood) and their daughter Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald
) have been involved in a car accident. Joyner has warned that Tanya could break Greg's heart. In June 2011, it was announced that Booth was leaving the soap at the end of his storyline, and Greg left on 12 August 2011. Booth confirmed that Greg will return. He returned for a single episode on 21 October 2011.

Greg has been described as "gorgeous" and "loyal" and a "himbo with a good heart". Joyner opined that Greg was right for Tanya, saying, "She'll be safe with Greg. He's the right man for Tanya at the moment." In February 2011 it was announced that filming had started on location for Greg and Tanya's upcoming wedding in April 2011. However, it was unconfirmed if they will actually marry, meaning that the couple's future will hang in the balance until the time of broadcast. Greg and Tanya's wedding was branded the "swankiest wedding the show's seen." Booth said that he is "pleased" that his character is involved in some of the soap's biggest dramas. Digital Spy held a poll asking people who they thought Tanya should be with. Greg came second, with 35.2% of the vote. Booth told Digital Spy that Greg would fight for Tanya with the possibility of a punch up between Greg and love rival Max. In June 2011, it was announced that Greg will leave EastEnders at the end of his current storyline. Booth was apparently "disappointed" after EastEnders bosses decided to axe his character. The door was left open for a possible future return.

Storylines

Greg is first mentioned in March 2010 at the funeral of Tanya's former stepson

Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace) who accuses Greg of not trying hard enough. Greg and Tanya visit Walford after the pub is finished and become friends with Max and Vanessa Gold (Zöe Lucker
), and are invited to the Brannings' for Christmas dinner.

Tanya and Greg set a date for their wedding and Greg works for

Janine Malloy (Charlie Brooks
), forcing Tanya and her family to move out.

Greg returns to Walford months later, having been called by Lauren. Tanya reveals her cancer to Greg but he is unable to handle it, so makes an excuse and leaves, leaving a hysterical Lauren behind.

Character creation

Casting

Greg is introduced as Tanya's fiancé and a rival of Tanya's ex-husband Max, and a spokesperson for the programme commented, "Max has his fair share of women but he still has a soft spot for Tanya despite all they have been through. Don't be too surprised if he makes mincemeat out of Greg."

Jamie Nash in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks. Booth made his first appearance as Greg on 1 October 2010.[5]

Personality

The character's profile on the official EastEnders website describes him as gorgeous and loyal with a feminine side, and he cares about his looks, having regular work outs, manicures and exfoliation treatments. He is not a womaniser as his mother, Moira, showed him how to treat women properly. He is good with Tanya's children Abi, Lauren and

Oscar (Charlee and Neo Hall).[6]

Move over Ryan Malloy, there's a new piece of eye candy in town! Tanya Branning's husband, Greg is a Walford hottie and is turning heads like Bianca Jackson's fashion sense. He's gorgeous, loyal and a got a buff body to boot - he's a sure step up from Max!

— The BBC's description of Greg 2010)[6]

Soaplife called him "a genuinely nice guy with no skeletons in his closet".[7] Booth told the magazine that Greg likes being a father to Tanya's children and that Tanya "completes him."[8] He told Digital Spy that Greg adores Tanya and she has probably not had the kind of affection from Max that she gets from Greg.[9] When Greg and Tanya move to Albert Square, Booth told Soaplife that Greg sees no reason why he and Max cannot live in peace as neighbours.[7] Joyner opined that Greg was right for Tanya, saying, "She'll be safe with Greg. He's the right man for Tanya at the moment. Women like Tanya can't help but love a wrong 'un though, so I do worry that Greg might turn out to be too nice. Poor Greg! But at the moment she's happy."[10]

Departure

Greg left the soap on 12 August 2011. Booth said that Greg would return to the soap after his departure.[11] Greg returned for one episode on 21 October to conclude his storyline.[12] Upon his one episode return, Joyner said she was "surprised" when she found out Greg would turn his back on her. Joyner told Inside Soap: "Tanya gets carried away as she talks to him. Tanya wants some support, but Greg won't give it to her. He says, 'I've got to go, the car's on the meter'. I mean, come on! Who ever had a car on a meter in Albert Square? I think that says it all, really. He's a bit rubbish. It's a surprise, because I thought Greg would be the one who'd stick around and help out. But you know what? He actually doesn't owe Tanya a thing, does he? Maybe he's grown some balls. He'd be a complete mug to come back and nurse her through this."[13]

Development

In February 2011 it was announced that filming had started on location for Greg and Tanya's upcoming wedding in April 2011,[14] with a spokesperson saying, "It's probably the swankiest wedding the show's seen."[15] However, it was unconfirmed if they will actually marry, meaning that the couple's future will hang in the balance until the time of broadcast.[14][16] Joyner expected the wedding to go bad saying, "People stop me to ask if I think the marriage will be a disaster and I tell them, 'Greg sees her in her dress before the ceremony, she's late to the church, it rains and they live in Walford'. It's not looking good".[17]

Booth told Digital Spy that Greg would fight for Tanya with the possibility of a punch up between Greg and love rival Max. Discussing who would win in a fight between Greg and Max, Booth told Inside Soap that Greg "would do his best to avoid fisticuffs" in most areas of his life. However, he added: "If he had to fight over anything, it would definitely be to defend Tanya or their love together. That's the one thing he'd step up for." Meanwhile, asked whether he would like Greg to show a darker side, Booth replied: "Greg's tough but gentle. He's fundamentally a nice guy and it's rare to get that in a soap. He seems very straightforward, so it's refreshing for Tanya to have that influence in her life."[18]

Greg Jessop dreams of starting a family with wife Tanya. Tanya already has three children from her relationship with ex-husband Max. Jo Joyner, who plays the character, recently suggested that she should not have a fourth. However, speaking to PA, Booth commented: "I'm sure kids would definitely be on the list of wants for Greg - everything that's secure and 2.4 and blissfully normal - but it's EastEnders, isn't it? "You're in EastEnders, the sky could fall on your head next with no prior warning. Everything changes on a dime, so watch this space."[19]

Booth said that he is "pleased" that his character is involved in some of the soap's biggest dramas. He said to PA: "It's a drama! And from an acting perspective it's really good because we get some really gritty storylines, so from a personal point of view I really enjoy what they throw at us." Speaking of the upcoming British Soap Awards, he added: "It's how the votes go. We just do the best we can and if people are going to vote for the storylines and for the people, great. All that we can concentrate on is just doing a good job."[20]

Reception

An EastEnders insider said that Greg and Tanya's wedding is the "swankiest wedding the show's seen."[21] Digital Spy held a poll asking people who they thought Tanya should be with. Greg came second, with 35.2% of the vote, whereas Max came first with 49.7% of the vote. 15.1% of viewers said they didn't want Tanya to be with either of the two.[22]

See also

References

  1. ^
    Trinity Mirror
    . Retrieved 17 August 2010.
  2. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (17 August 2010). "Tanya Branning's fiancé cast in 'Enders". Digital Spy. London: Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 17 August 2010.
  3. Hachette Filipacchi UK
    . Retrieved 1 December 2010.
  4. Hachette Filipacchi UK
    . Retrieved 3 September 2011.
  5. ^ "Max and Vanessa share a passionate kiss". Digital Spy. 20 September 2010. Retrieved 21 September 2010.
  6. ^ a b "Greg Jessop played by Stefan Booth". BBC Online. Retrieved 1 October 2010.
  7. ^
    IPC Media
    . 29 December 2010. Retrieved 1 March 2011.
  8. ^ Love, Ryan (4 October 2010). "'Enders Booth: 'Tanya completes Greg'". Digital Spy. London: Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 5 October 2010.
  9. Hachette Filipacchi UK
    . Retrieved 3 December 2010.
  10. ^ "Jo Joyner: 'Greg is right for Tanya'". Digital Spy. 29 March 2011. Retrieved 21 April 2011.
  11. Hachette Filipacchi UK
    . Retrieved 24 August 2011.
  12. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (21 October 2011). "Greg returns to Albert Square". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines. Retrieved 3 November 2011.
  13. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (12 October 2011). "'EastEnders' Greg twist is a surprise, says Jo Joyner". Digital Spy. London: Hearst Magazines. Retrieved 8 January 2012.
  14. ^
    Hachette Filipacchi UK
    . Retrieved 22 February 2011.
  15. ^ "EastEnders couple Tanya Branning and Greg Jessop get married". Daily Mirror. 22 February 2011. Retrieved 1 March 2011.
  16. Hachette Filipacchi UK
    . Retrieved 23 February 2011.
  17. Hachette Filipacchi UK
    . Retrieved 21 April 2011.
  18. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (12 May 2011). "Stefan Booth: 'Greg would fight for Tanya'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
  19. ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (8 April 2011). "'EastEnders' Greg 'wants to be a dad'". Digital Spy. Retrieved 17 June 2011.
  20. Hachette Filipacchi UK
    . Retrieved 6 January 2012.
  21. ^ Methven, Nicola (22 February 2011). "EastEnders couple Tanya Branning and Greg Jessop get married". Daily Mirror. Associated Newspapers. Retrieved 6 January 2012.
  22. Hachette Filipacchi UK
    . Retrieved 6 January 2012.

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