geoff barnes is played by david roper. geoff is introduced as a love interest for the long running character, michelle fowler (susan tully), in 1994. he is much older than michelle, and their age difference causes most of the major problems in their relationship. they plan to marry, but in the end geoff realises that michelle doesn't really love him. he ends the relationship and moves to scotland in april 1995, but returns in september as part of michelle's exit storyline. his last appearance is in october 1995.