George Murphy

Leigh Dawn (2022)

Diane Jenkins

Macken Murphy

George Murphy is the son of Lauren Murphy and James Johnson, brother of Bethan Murphy, Morgan Murphy and Maisie Murphy, husband of Holly Murphy and father of Johnny Murphy. He made his first appearance in December 2014. He was one of the lead N&F characters from 2015-19.

## Storylines

### 2014-

George first appears in December 2014, when he comes to stay with his mother and brother and two sisters, Bethan and Maisie. He moves into 6 Hole Street. He soon begins a relationship, albeit disinterested, with Suzi Worthington. He then begins another with Tara Varley in January 2015. He also becomes good friends with Nick Evans. Throughout 2015, George begins a relationship with Holly Lacey to which he has more success. In May 2016, Holly discovers she is pregnant with George's baby, to which he is pleased. In December 2016, Holly gives birth to a baby boy, Johnny. In May 2017, George proposes to Holly, and in October the pair marry. In January 2018, George is devastated when Bethan dies. He briefly becomes a suspect, but is the first person ruled out. He is present when Maisie confesses, along with Lauren. He faces further devastation when his father, James is killed by Rick James, his uncle. In July 2019, Holly is assaulted by Swibber Squinteye and is concerned when she won't tell him the problem. When she does, he instantly phones up Holly's brother, Eddie Lacey. The two of them proceed to beat up Swibber, closely followed by Betty and Betsy Lacey. In January 2021, George is devastated when Morgan dies. He decides to meet up with Morgan's friend, Charlie, who tells him that a boy named Ryan Alderton was responsible. He caught Morgan kissing Charlie (as a joke), and his entire family are homophobic. Ryan then poisoned Morgan's drink at the new year party, killing him. George then arranges to meet up with Ryan by the river. George tells Ryan who he is. Ryan makes it clear he has no remorse, and says he hates gays. George pushes Ryan into the river, and leaves him to drown. Ryan's brother Matthew turns up and threatens George. In October 2022, Johnny and Nathan Spider begin doing online challenges. Johnny attempts a dangerous challenge, and falls into a coma. In November 2022, George and Holly are told that Johnny has a 40% chance of making a full recovery. He later gets into a fight with Denzil Spider, blaming Nathan. Holly is cross with George, and George ends up meeting with Leigh Dawn. Later that night, the pair kiss. This nearly causes a split between George and Holly, who both struggle to cope. In January 2023, Johnny finally wakes up, and makes a full recovery.

## Background Info

In August 2014, it was announced that Friday Download presenter George Sear was joining the cast of N&F as George Murphy, the older son of Lauren Murphy, and the final introduced member of the extended Murphy family, who had been introduced throughout 2013-14. A critic commented: "George has the potential to take over from Nick Evans (NJE), especially after (they) lost their looks last year." The character was an instant success with fans, and by the middle of 2015 George became one of the lead characters at the time, along with Nick Evans, Natalie Evans and Holly Lacey, and later Leigh Dawn, and remained until May 2019.