Mitchell family physically and mentally abusing Ben behind his back. This is revealed on their wedding day, and Stella committed suicide in the aftermath. The wedding was also significant for the Mitchell family as it saw the introduction of Phil's cousins, Ronnie (Samantha Womack) and Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons), as wild and fun-loving sisters from Ibiza. They buy the local club, R&R. Ronnie and Roxy's father, the manipulative Archie (Larry Lamb) is introduced a year later in 2008, sharing a good relationship with Roxy but a broken one with Ronnie. The true reason of Ronnie and Archie's bad relationship is soon revealed;
Sam Taylor (Family Affairs) adoptive brother Olly puts in an appearance and generally causes friction in Charnham. Sam later begins dating barmaid Geri Evans (Anna Acton), who is suffering from leukemia. He later proposed to her, but is subsequently turned down. Several days after Christmas, Sam hears that his adoptive father Joe (Zig Byfield) has broken his leg. Sam decides to leave Charnham and return to Portsmouth to look after him. Sam Taylor (Family Affairs) Sam Taylor is a fictional character in UK soap opera "Family Affairs", played by Leon Ockenden. He first appeared on 3 May 2004 and departed on 28 December the