Mike Shaw (Family Affairs)
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Michael Shaw was a fictional character
in UK soap opera
Family Affairs
, played by Tony O'Callaghan
from November 2003 until his death in June 2004 at the hands of Lucy Day. Mike subsequently made several posthumous appearances; once in one of Eileen Callan
's nightmares, on a video recording he'd left for Eileen prior to his death, and in a whole week of episodes flashing back to his plot with Eileen to frame Pete Callan for arson.
, one of Pete's many enemies. The plan worked, but resulted in Roy's death. Eileen was left racked with guilt, but Mike perusaded her not hand herself in. Mike then began extorting money
, Eileen's son who she had given up for adoption made a reappearance in her life, He began asking questions about his father. Eileen then later told Mike that Sam was his son who had been born shortly after Mike went to Prison.
Mike and Sam later began spending time together. Mike asked Sam to move to Spain with him but it wasn't to be...
her. Dave Matthews
and Lucy, heard Eileen's screams and broke down the bathroom door. Mike was knocked down momentarily by Dave, but began to rise.
Lucy saw this and pushed Mike to the floor causing him to hit his head, killing him instantly.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
in UK soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
Family Affairs
Family Affairs
Family Affairs was a British soap opera broadcast on Five, from 1997 to 2005. It was the second programme to be broadcast on the channel on 30 March 1997, the channel's launch night...
, played by Tony O'Callaghan
Tony O'Callaghan
Tony O'Callaghan is a British television actor of Irish descent.He is notable for his character Sergeant Matt Boyden on the television series The Bill from 1991 to 2003.-Early life:...
from November 2003 until his death in June 2004 at the hands of Lucy Day. Mike subsequently made several posthumous appearances; once in one of Eileen Callan
Eileen Callan
Eileen Callan was a fictional character in the UK soap opera Family Affairs, played by Rosie Rowell from 2002 until the end of the series in 2005.-Character's background:...
's nightmares, on a video recording he'd left for Eileen prior to his death, and in a whole week of episodes flashing back to his plot with Eileen to frame Pete Callan for arson.
About Mike
Mike first appeared in Charnham in November 2003, as a former flame of Eileen Day. Eileen had enlisted his help in her plan to take revenge on Pete Callan for sleeping with her daughter Lucy and later breaking Lucy's heart by rejecting her. Mike devised a plan for Eileen to get hold of Pete's assets by marrying him and then framing him for arson. Mike set fire to the local cybercafe owned by Roy FarmerRoy Farmer
Royston Farmer was a fictional character in the UK soap opera Family Affairs, played by Miles Petit from episode one of the series in March 1997....
, one of Pete's many enemies. The plan worked, but resulted in Roy's death. Eileen was left racked with guilt, but Mike perusaded her not hand herself in. Mike then began extorting money
Long-Lost son
When barman Sam TaylorSam Taylor (Family Affairs)
Sam Taylor was a fictional character in UK soap opera Family Affairs, played by Leon Ockenden from May to December 2004.-Fictional character biography:...
, Eileen's son who she had given up for adoption made a reappearance in her life, He began asking questions about his father. Eileen then later told Mike that Sam was his son who had been born shortly after Mike went to Prison.
Mike and Sam later began spending time together. Mike asked Sam to move to Spain with him but it wasn't to be...
Death
On June 3, 2004, The day of Pete's trial. Mike urged Eileen to testify against her husband in court. After testimony from a surprise witness, Pete was acquitted. Back at the Black Swan, Mike, in extreme anger, began attacking Eileen and dragged her into the bathroom attempting to rapeRape
Rape is a type of sexual assault usually involving sexual intercourse, which is initiated by one or more persons against another person without that person's consent. The act may be carried out by physical force, coercion, abuse of authority or with a person who is incapable of valid consent. The...
her. Dave Matthews
Dave Matthews (Family Affairs)
David Matthews was a fictional character in UK soap opera Family Affairs, played by Richard Hawley. Dave first appeared in Charnham in 1998 before moving away in 2000. He then returned in 2003 and stayed until 2005.-Background:...
and Lucy, heard Eileen's screams and broke down the bathroom door. Mike was knocked down momentarily by Dave, but began to rise.
Lucy saw this and pushed Mike to the floor causing him to hit his head, killing him instantly.
Family
- Mother: Rhona Shaw
- Son: Sam TaylorSam Taylor (Family Affairs)Sam Taylor was a fictional character in UK soap opera Family Affairs, played by Leon Ockenden from May to December 2004.-Fictional character biography:...