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==Characterization== |
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| − | Meggy is a character, who hangs out with the gang and his presence really gives an already unique gang a further sense of individualism. Like Banjo and Combo he probably hasn't had it easy in life which is why he has fallen into reactionary ways. A bookie by trade from East London, little is known as to why he began to hang around the group, despite the age gap. He is first seen at a party with the gang talking to another woman. It is presumed he was friends with Combo before he went to prison, as he is present when Banjo and Combo gatecrash. Combo is happy to see Meggy, leaving the audience to assume they have known each other a long time beforehand. |
+ | Meggy is a character, who hangs out with the gang and his presence really gives an already unique gang a further sense of individualism. Like Banjo and Combo he probably hasn't had it easy in life which is why he has fallen into reactionary ways. A bookie by trade from East London, little is known as to why he began to hang around the group, despite the age gap. He is first seen at a party with the gang talking to another woman. It is presumed he was friends with Combo before he went to prison, as he is present when Banjo and Combo gatecrash. Combo is happy to see Meggy, leaving the audience to assume they have known each other a long time beforehand. |
==Character History== |
==Character History== |
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Meggy joined Combo's English nationalist group, and attended the National Front meeting. He tries to evacuate his bowels in Mr Sanhdu's shop. Later, he witnessed Combo flip out and attack Milky, but thought he was messing about. Combo smashed a bottle over Banjo and the blood going in Meggy's face. Combo then beat up Banjo and strangled Meggy but they both escaped with haste and left Combo in the flat with the unconscious Milky. |
Meggy joined Combo's English nationalist group, and attended the National Front meeting. He tries to evacuate his bowels in Mr Sanhdu's shop. Later, he witnessed Combo flip out and attack Milky, but thought he was messing about. Combo smashed a bottle over Banjo and the blood going in Meggy's face. Combo then beat up Banjo and strangled Meggy but they both escaped with haste and left Combo in the flat with the unconscious Milky. |
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===1986=== |
===1986=== |
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| − | Meggy has a heart attack in the toilets at the wedding reception but [[Harvey]] fortunately saves him and takes him to the hospital. He then recovers and manages to get out of hospital quickly with the gang. It is later hinted that he has a son with [[Trudy]], as the boy has very similar characteristics to Meggy. The two get on well, yet Winston has no idea, under the impression his father is in London. |
+ | Meggy has a heart attack in the toilets at the wedding reception but [[Harvey]] fortunately saves him and takes him to the hospital. He then recovers and manages to get out of hospital quickly with the gang. It is later hinted that he has a son with [[Trudy]], as the boy has very similar characteristics to Meggy. The two get on well, yet Winston has no idea, under the impression his father is in London. |
===Death=== |
===Death=== |
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Meggy does not appear in This is England '88. Producer Mark Herbert tweeted that this was because the character apparently 'died taking a dump' off-screen in 1987. |
Meggy does not appear in This is England '88. Producer Mark Herbert tweeted that this was because the character apparently 'died taking a dump' off-screen in 1987. |
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Revision as of 14:36, 30 September 2015
Ronald Megford, referred to as Meggy, is a fictional character in the television series This Is England, and he is portrayed by Perry Benson.
Characterization
Meggy is a character, who hangs out with the gang and his presence really gives an already unique gang a further sense of individualism. Like Banjo and Combo he probably hasn't had it easy in life which is why he has fallen into reactionary ways. A bookie by trade from East London, little is known as to why he began to hang around the group, despite the age gap. He is first seen at a party with the gang talking to another woman. It is presumed he was friends with Combo before he went to prison, as he is present when Banjo and Combo gatecrash. Combo is happy to see Meggy, leaving the audience to assume they have known each other a long time beforehand.
Character History
1983
Meggy joined Combo's English nationalist group, and attended the National Front meeting. He tries to evacuate his bowels in Mr Sanhdu's shop. Later, he witnessed Combo flip out and attack Milky, but thought he was messing about. Combo smashed a bottle over Banjo and the blood going in Meggy's face. Combo then beat up Banjo and strangled Meggy but they both escaped with haste and left Combo in the flat with the unconscious Milky.
1986
Meggy has a heart attack in the toilets at the wedding reception but Harvey fortunately saves him and takes him to the hospital. He then recovers and manages to get out of hospital quickly with the gang. It is later hinted that he has a son with Trudy, as the boy has very similar characteristics to Meggy. The two get on well, yet Winston has no idea, under the impression his father is in London.
Death
Meggy does not appear in This is England '88. Producer Mark Herbert tweeted that this was because the character apparently 'died taking a dump' off-screen in 1987.