angel hudson, played by goldie, is a gold-toothed gangster who is first seen in june 2001 when he attends a poker game that steve owen (martin kemp) is holding. his appearance is a huge shock to one of the other gamblers, paul trueman (gary beadle), and it is soon clear that they have unresolved issues. later, during a break from the game, angel tells paul that he wants what he is owed: £30,000. he tells paul that he has a week to pay up or he will make sure he disappears for good.