EastEnders fans were left distracted during Tuesday’s episode of the BBC soap as they realised Jonno Highway star Richard Graham appeared in a legendary movie
Jonno Highway made an unwelcome return to Walford(Image: BBC/Jack Barns/Kieron McCarron)
EastEnders’ Callum Highway, portrayed by Tony Clay, had a surprise reunion with his estranged father, Jonno, in Tuesday’s episode (9th September) of the BBC soap.
Jonno (Richard Graham) was last seen on the Square five years ago. He disowned Callum after he came out as gay and announced his relationship with future husband, Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden).
Jonno’s harsh treatment of his son didn’t sit well with the Mitchells, leading to a protective Phil (Steve McFadden) punching him and forcing him to leave Walford.
However, the father-son duo crossed paths again during the latest visit to the Square when Jonno was caught mistreating Eve Unwin (Heather Peace) at The Albert.
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Callum found himself having to arrest his own father for causing trouble, but struggled to accept the truth about his dad’s abusive behaviour towards women, reports Plymouth Live.
In upcoming episodes, Johnny Carter (Charlie Suff) provides Jonno with legal advice and is given the task of determining his innocence.
Johnny later informs Callum that he had a meaningful conversation with his father and reveals that Jonno genuinely wishes to reconcile with him.
Seemingly turning over a new leaf, Jonno expresses his desire to mend fences with Callum, but tragedy looms for the Highway family.
Jonno Highway has made a return to Albert Square(Image: BBC/Jack Barns/Kieron McCarron)
Despite the drama surrounding Jonno’s return to Walford, some EastEnders fans were distracted upon realising that star Richard Graham had previously starred in the iconic film Titanic.
The actor is known for his role as Quartermaster George T Rowe in the 1997 blockbuster, which also featured Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet.
One fan took to social media, expressing their surprise: “Not me only NOW spotting Jonno Highway as *that* Quartermaster on #Titanic on #Channel4 #Ballum.”
Richard Graham played Quartermaster George T Rowe in the movie Titanic
Another user noted: “He was on My Family and Titanic”, while a third chimed in: “He’s the bloke from Titanic.”
One viewer humorously added: “He can smell ice, you know #EastEnders.”
Another shared their experience: “I watched Titanic again shortly after first watching EE during the Jonno episodes. When I saw that guy, I said ‘woah’ and immediately googled the actor LOL!”
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday on BBC One and iPlayer