| Roger Clarke | |||||||||
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| EastEnders character | |||||||||
| Portrayed by | Geoffrey Hutchings | ||||||||
| First appearance | 3 February 2009 | ||||||||
| Last appearance | 6 February 2009 | ||||||||
| Classification | Former; guest | ||||||||
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Roger Clarke, played by Geoffrey Hutchings, is the husband of Linda Clarke and father of Jane and Christian. He lives in Florida with his wife and rarely sees his children. He is first mentioned in November 2006 when Linda arrived in Walford for Jane's wedding to Ian Beale, explaining that Roger's absence was due to ill health. He is again mentioned by Linda when she turns up on Ian and Jane's doorstep in November 2008, announcing that Roger has left her and has been having an affair with a nurse named Marion for months. After a few months apart, Roger writes to Linda in January 2009 asking for a reconciliation.
Roger arrives in Walford on 3 February 2009 after being contacted by Ian to take Linda home. Upon his arrival, Roger and Linda reminisce over old times and, after he reveals that he and Marion have gone their separate ways, he declares his love for Linda and asks her to return to Florida with him. After initial doubts, Linda agrees and the couple leave Walford on 6 February 2009.
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