[1] In 2000, following his character mellowing, Petit told a Soaplife reporter that "I want [Roy] to become a really evil, murderous bastard who's completely lost his marbles - again.

"[3] Initially a close friend of Duncan Hart (Rocky Marshall), Roy soon fell into the clutches of villain Pete Callan (David Easter) who set him up dealing in drugs.

He later started romancing Duncan's sister Melanie Hart (Cordelia Bujega) but was disapproved-of due to his drug-dealing history and former association with the hated Pete.

In an attempt to break-up the relationship, Melanie's sister Holly Hart (Sandra Huggett) planted drugs in Roy's jacket and informed the police.

Roy, who had earlier disembarked the boat to get a hangover cure for Jamie Hart (Michael Cole), was the only member of the wedding party to have survived the blast.

He eventually got his life in order again and started romances with Claire, Maria Simons (Annie Miles) and Sara Warrington (Beth Cordingly).

He later opened an internet cafe business on Stanley Street in Charnham, and started a new romance with Nikki Warrington (Rebecca Blake) after her engagement ended.