Clyde feels that his father has 'sold out' by accepting the prejudices of his bosses who are slow to promote him, whilst Celestine cannot relate to Clyde's lack of ambition. Celestine has a tempestuous relationship with Clyde in particular. He demands respect and adherence at all times, and because of this he finds it extremely difficult to relate to his children, who often feel that his strict rules are harsh and unfair. He eventually decides that he cannot 'turn a blind eye' to Arthur's fraudulent behaviour and turns him in to the authorities at his work, but his self-righteous attitude earns him few friends on the square.Ĭelestine is unwavering with his expectations of his offspring. Etta decided to train for a job that she knew she could do well - teaching.Ĭelestine and Etta and their three children, Clyde ( Steven Woodcock), the oldest, and twins Hattie ( Michelle Gayle) and Lloyd ( Garey Bridges), move to Albert Square along with Celestine's father Jules ( Tommy Eytle), when they are rehoused by the council in 1990 after Etta acquires a new job teaching at Walford Primary School.Ĭelestine is put in an awkward position in 1990 when he discovers that Arthur Fowler ( Bill Treacher) is working and signing on for dole money at the same time. However, he achieved his ambition, conformed and worked hard and eventually got promoted to manager at Walford Department of Social Security (DSS).Ĭelestine married Etta in Jamaica and after the birth of their first son in 1968 she joined Celestine in England, later having two more children. It was a time when most West-Indians were expected to work on the buses or in hospitals and not to be too ambitious. He came to Britain in 1966, recruited by London Transport, with the intention of studying at evening classes for a white-collar job. Celestine was raised by his grandmother after his mother died and his father left to find work in Jamaica. Ĭelestine and Etta were born in Trinidad. Also religious, Etta is portrayed as a career woman her most prominent storylines concern marital problems and crises of faith.
His unwavering demand for respect often alienates his children and almost causes the breakdown of his marriage. Celestine is portrayed as a strict disciplinarian and a devout Christian who expects everyone in his family to show similar dedication to the church and abide by his rules. Celestine makes a further guest appearance in 1993, while Etta makes a guest appearance in 1994, both visiting remaining members of the Tavernier family. Both appear primarily in the serial as a married couple between 19. Celestine and Etta Tavernier are fictional characters from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Leroy Golding and Jacqui Gordon-Lawrence respectively.
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