Hattie Tavernier List of EastEnders characters (1990)

hattie tavernier, played michelle gayle between 1990 , 1993, introduced in july 1990 family producer michael ferguson. taverniers first collective black family join soap @ same time. portrayed intelligent, independent young woman, hattie remains in serial after departures of many of screen family, covering issues such miscarriage , sexual harassment.

michelle gayle quit role in 1993 embark on pop career. gayle filmed no official exit storyline hattie. last scene aired on 21 december 1993, hattie departing visit parents off-screen in norwich christmas holidays. dialogue between characters @ time suggests temporary departure; however, gayle did not return role. character hastily written out, appearing briefly 1 last time in february 1994 show hattie has decided remain in norwich. in scene, hattie s former lover steve elliot (mark monero) witnesses hattie in distance man. fleeting appearance played non-speaking , uncredited extra.