Since Bowden took over the role, his character’s storylines have included: a descent into criminality, romance with Callum (Tony Clay), rivalries with Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) and Martin Fowler (James Bye), familial discord with father Phil, and being the victim of a homophobic attack.
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