Lord Alex Oakwell
| Lord Alex Oakwell | |||
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| Emmerdale character | |||
| Portrayed by | Rupam Maxwell | ||
| Duration | 1997–98 | ||
| First appearance | 9 July 1997 | ||
| Last appearance | 10 February 1998 | ||
| Introduced by | Kieran Roberts | ||
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Emmerdale: Revenge | ||
| Classification | Former; regular | ||
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| Occupation | Stud farm owner | ||
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| Wife | Tara Cockburn (1997–98) |
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Lord Alex Oakwell is a fictional character from the British soap opera Emmerdale, played by Rupam Maxwell. The actor auditioned for the part of Alex and was told he had won the role on the same day. His casting was announced in June 1997 and Maxwell said he was thrilled to get the part. He hoped his character would have some juicy storylines lined up. Maxwell made his first screen appearance as Alex during the episode broadcast on 9 July 1997.
Alex was a young aristocrat, who inherited Oakwell Hall. A writer for the Daily Mirror branded Alex a womaniser and said he was arrogant and self-centred. Maxwell stated his character would not be the most popular person in Emmerdale. Despite being engaged to Tara Cockburn (Anna Brecon), Alex had an affair with businesswoman Kim Tate (Claire King). He continued to pursue her even after he married Tara. Alex developed a drug addiction and during Emmerdale's 25th anniversary episode, he caused the death of Linda Fowler (Tonicha Jeronimo).
While out for a drive with Linda, Alex snorted cocaine and tried to molest her. As she fought him off, Alex crashed the car and when he saw Linda was unconscious, he moved her into the driver's seat. Alex made a return to the village in February 1998 during a one-hour episode and he later appeared in the spin-off Emmerdale: Revenge, where he died after falling from a roof. Mark Oliver of The People said called Alex "dashing", while Tony Purnell of the Daily Mirror branded him "the biggest baddie on the box."
Maxwell told Linda Udall of The People that he was "absolutely thrilled" to get the part of Alex. He explained "Landing a part in Emmerdale is the biggest thing that has happened in my career. It's such a fantastic opportunity for me. I went for an audition on a Thursday morning, I was offered the part in the afternoon and started filming the following Monday. It's been absolutely incredible." Maxwell said he was unsure what was in store for his character, but he hoped it would be juicy. He believed that he was going to enjoy the part and added "I've never played a lover before and I'm looking forward to getting some experience at this particular role." Maxwell made his debut screen appearance as Alex on 9 July 1997.
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