Nathan Williams

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For the New York politician, see Nathan Williams (New York)

EastEnders character

Nathan Williams

Portrayed by

Doug Allen

Duration

2001–2002

Profile

Status

Single

Occupation

Car dealer

Family

Father	Roy Evans
Mother	Jane Williams
Half brothers	Barry Evans
Nephews	Jack Evans

Nathan Williams was a fictional character in the popular BBC soap opera EastEnders. He was played by Doug Allen.

[edit] History

Nathan was the illegitimate son of Roy Evans, born, unbeknownst to Roy, out of an extramarital affair with his ex-employee Jane Williams. Nathan made his first appearance in Albert Square in 2001, after his mother, who was terminally ill with cancer, confessed to Roy that Nathan was actually his son.

Nathan initially refused Roy's attempts to get to know him. However, after Jane died (on the same day that Roy's grandchild Jack was born), Nathan was left penniless with a bankrupt business, so he begrudgingly turned to Roy for help. Soon after, he moved in with the Evanses, much to the annoyance of Roy's other son Barry, who resented Nathan and was furious with his father for betraying his dead mother. It also became clear that Nathan equally disliked Barry and resented the fact that he had known and been brought up by his father, whilst he had only just met him. The pair spent much time winding each other up, with Barry usually ending up looking the fool.

Nathan quickly integrated into life in Albert Square, growing closer to his father and having a brief fling with Walford resident Melanie Owen. He started working in the car lot with Roy, whilst Barry stayed at home playing at house-husband and looking after his son Jack. Barry resented him even more for this and felt that Nathan was taking over his role as dutiful son. It seemed as if Nathan could do no wrong, but it was the petty jealousy and sibling rivalry between him and Barry that would eventually turn out to be his undoing.

In an attempt to exclude Barry and take his place in his father's heart, Nathan made a plan to set Barry up and steal the affections of Barry's wife Natalie. His first advancement towards Natalie resulted in the pair kissing, but Natalie was adamant that it would go no further and despite further flirtations from Nathan, their kiss was a one-off occuurrence. Undeterred, Nathan continued with his plan. Aware of Barry's past monetary blunders, and knowing that any subsequent mistakes would not be tolerated by Roy, Nathan stole money from the car-lot and set Barry up for the blame. The plan seemed to be working, until Natalie pieced it together and uncovered his ploy.

With Nathan's true character unveiled, Roy decided that he wanted nothing more to do with him and Nathan was banished from Albert Square in mid 2002.