Wally Randle was the owner of a slot machine business in Rosamund Street who in February 1981 came to the rescue of Elsie Tanner at Jim's Cafe by stopping a fight breaking out between two customers, Terry and Johnny Webb. Afterwards Wally became friendly with Elsie and took her out a few times. Elsie learned that Wally was divorced and encouraged his attentions, on one occasion thwarting Bet Lynch's attempts to flirt with Wally. The role was played by actor Mark Eden, five years before playing his most famous role of all, Alan Bradley.