He then learns from Ben that Lola has ended their relationship and has begun dating Ian's son Peter Beale (Ben Hardy). No longer wanted by his family, Phil leaves and sleeps in a car. He takes Phil to a block of run-down flats where Shirley is staying with her sister Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White). Ian, however, is horrified by Ben's behaviour, and tells the police that Ben is lying; however, Ben thinks Shirley's best friend, Heather Trott (Cheryl Fergison), is responsible. EastEnders ist eine britische Fernsehserie der BBC, deren erste Folge am 19.Februar 1985 ausgestrahlt wurde. After emotionally holding him, Phil leaves without him. Early life[edit] Infuriated by Phil's loyalty to Grant, Kathy reveals their recent tryst, leading to Phil confronting Grant and Grant's confession that he slept with Kathy as revenge for Phil's affair with Sharon. However, Phil is surprised when the pub's new owner turns out to be Shirley's brother Mick Carter (Danny Dyer). His solicitor, Ritchie Scott (Sian Webber), tells him that Ben could face a minimum of 10 years in prison. Phil shouts at a struggling Lisa as Louise deteriorates and Lisa and Louise go to hospital together. Lola agrees for Phil to have residence of Lexi and he suggests to Sharon that they pretend to be in a relationship to increase the chances of success, even though she is in a relationship with Jack Branning (Scott Maslen). In November 2005 the character was blamed for turning children into playground bullies by Dr. Sally Henry, who claimed that impressionable children look to male soap characters as role models and subsequently copy their violent behaviour. Because of this, Janine admits the truth. "[28][29], McFadden decided to lose weight for the storyline by going on a crash diet, saying that food would not be one of Phil's priorities. This prompts her to leave Walford for South Africa, letting it be known that an offer of reconciliation from Phil would make her reconsider. Following the supposed death of Kathy and her husband Gavin Sullivan (Paul Nicholas) earlier on, Ben returns to England and moves in with Ian much to Phil's surprise. [3] She moves in with him while she is investigated. Phil is stunned when a badly injured Louise is found in the wreckage, and with her pleas he decides to finally give up the booze. The Mitchell brothers quickly became two of the soap's most popular characters and storylines involving them began to dominate the programme. He then collapses. Billy confronts Phil over his actions and ends up punching him. She knows how much he fought for custody, for contact and how important it was for him to see his children. After discovering this, Phil helps Ronnie cover up the murder only for Sharon to investigate the pair upon learning of Carl's death. [49] His violent tendencies have also been spoofed by the television series 2DTV. Viewers never see Phil take drugs to make sure the episodes are suitable for all audiences. This could have been a motive for both Phil and Peggy, along with their family, when Archie is later murdered on Christmas night. Phil confronts Lisa, demanding contact. He momentarily subdues Dan and prepares to shoot him, but Mel after learning how Phil and Steve framed Dan for the shooting helps Dan by turning off the lights to distract Phil, which allows Dan to overpower him. Phil later finds this out and wants revenge on Callum. At the hospital, Phil demands to see his son, but Sharon gets him and Denise to talk calmly. He is the fianc of Kat Slater and is portrayed by Steve McFadden. [46] Indeed, the character's violent behaviour evoked concern from viewers in October 2002. Phil Mitchell faces a dangerous fate over a fire in his kitchen in EastEnders. EastEnders spoilers: Phil Mitchell takes drastic action after kidnapping son Raymond. Phil finds Louise but she tells him to leave. Two years later, Phil goes into partnership at The Queen Victoria public house with Grant and his wife Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) up to the point where he moves in with them. EastEnders ' Phil Mitchell will infuriate his ex-wife Sharon Watts next week, when he becomes embroiled in her baby drama. EastEnders spoilers: Furious Phil Mitchell demands Gray Atkins sets him free after being arrested. [15] In an interview with The Guardian McFadden commented on his alter ego's descent into villainy "Phil's been had over by a lot of people, so now he feels like he can do it back. Sharongate has also proven a popular storyline with viewers and it was voted the sixth top soap opera moment of the decade in a poll of 17,000 people for What's on TV magazine. Updated: 15:33, 31 Dec 2021; . He tells Sharon that he would provide for Raymond and Aaron and pay off debts if he accepted. In 2019, Phil is led to believe by Sharon that she is pregnant with his child. . This results in Ian being attacked by an unknown assailant. In his absence, Phil and Sharon continue their affair but when Grant is released, Sharon reconciles with him, leaving Phil heartbroken. Sharon decides not to tell Phil the truth, but later changes her mind when she learns that Denise is planning to give her son up for adoption. Martin Fowler was born in this hospital and Andy O'Brien worked there. Whilst still at the hospital, Phil is arrested for attempted murder and realising that Nick has framed him asks Sharon to help him prove his innocence. "[36] His first return in April 2005 was generally well-received, with media comments such as "the excellent, bug-eyed Steve McFadden proves nobody does psychotic thug better than him" and "McFadden's blistering performance on Tuesday defies that old clich of a soap being bigger than its stars". The police believe that Lisa is dead, and at one stage a body is found which the police fear may be that of Lisa. [47], A certain level of criticism was aimed at the character due to the stark personality change he underwent circa 2000. Keanu plans to use this money to flee the country with Sharon, their baby and Dennis. Keanu and Sharon maintained the lie that Sharon's baby is in fact Phil's and not Keanu's. This is soon discovered by Ronnie and Roxy's mother, Glenda (Glynis Barber). Due to his success on The Bill, Peter Cregeen, the Head of Series at the BBC, poached Ferguson to become executive producer of EastEnders. After the disappearance of Keanu, due to him faking his death, the Mitchells and Taylors think that Keanu is dead. You can also catch up on BBC iPlayer now. In 2021, Phil has been helping Sharon, Sharon wants to rekindle their relationship but Phil is unsure. The brothers return to Walford when Peggy requests they help his sister Sam (Kim Medcalf), who is wrongfully remanded in custody for Den's murder; Den was murdered by his second wife and Sam's nemesis, Chrissie (Tracy-Ann Oberman), after the duo and Sam's friend Zoe Slater (Michelle Ryan) initially worked together to get revenge on Den for his nefarious activities including Sam's intent to avenge Phil's ordeal. During a family meal where Peggy is set to announce her engagement to her brother-in-law Archie (Larry Lamb), tensions build when Phil upsets Ben and nearly lashes out at him. Perry Fenwick has played Billy Mitchell for over 20 years. A spokesperson for the show said "Lisa Fowler was a major part of Phil's life she knows him as well as anyone, so she won't be happy about him looking after his daughter. As Jake flees to alert Chrissie of the situation, Johnny holds Phil and Grant at gunpoint to reclaim the recording but relents in letting them escape when his daughter Ruby Allen (Louisa Lytton) walks in on the incident. Fearful and angry, Ben retaliates by murdering Heather just as Phil returns to confront him. Phil is held on remand in prison on suspicion of Stella's murder and Ben delights in the distress he causes his father. It is at this point where Sharon's adoptive brother, Dennis Rickman (Nigel Harman), arrives in Walford. Phil and Ronnie learn that Phil must remain sober for at least six months before he can undergo the liver transplant. However, Martin cannot go through with it so he and Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) help Keanu fake his death and escape abroad with a new identity. The relationship between alcohol abuse and domestic violence was explored between Phil and his wife Kathy (played by Gillian Taylforth) culminating in the slow deterioration of their marriage, which gripped viewers throughout 1997. Kathy is incensed, and Grant beats Phil so badly that he has to go to hospital, due to a blood clot on his brain. Later, Ben tells Phil that he will donate part of his liver. Phil suspects he did and practically disowns him, handing in critical evidence to the police. Later in 2020, after Sharon and Phil find out that Ian locked Dennis in a room during the boat crash, they plan their revenge on him. Executive producer Louise Berridge went on to say that she was "looking forward to Steve returning in 2004". Phil and Aidan try to find the money, unaware that Sharon stole it but was forced to return it to its rightful owner, Aidan's former wife, Ciara Maguire (Denise McCormack). After Phil insults Shirley and makes hurtful remarks about the fling they had together, an enraged Shirley attempts to go for him, but Sharon stops her, and after a brief struggle, Phil is accidentally shot. Phil agonies over the loss of his son.[4]. Phil comes to believe that the father is in fact Jack. He is released on bail and vanishes, to Sharon's concern; he returns a week later, with Peggy, to get a passport. Jay likes spending time with Phil and changes his surname to Mitchell, becoming Phil's surrogate son. It says that unless problems are worked through (the female method), they will be repeated generation after generation". [3] Sharon and Grant's reconciliation is brief, and amidst more rowing and physical violence, Grant is arrested and imprisoned. It's not set to be a good end to the year for EastEnders ' Phil Mitchell as it's been revealed that he may end 2021 by going on the run. EastEnders fans were gobsmacked to find out Janine's (Charlie Brooks) real age in last night's episode (Monday Nov. 22) as she announced that she was 38 years old. The episode in which Phil betrayed his brother with Sharon occurred in September 1992 in one of the soap's notorious three-handers. This prompts Phil and Grant to confront Johnny, warning him to stay away from Peggy under the threat of further violence. Later in the year, Phil attempts to buy back The Queen Vic, wanting to move his family into The Queen Vic after his split with Sharon. Depressed, Phil embarks on a sexual relationship with drug addict Rainie Cross (Tanya Franks) and begins to use crack cocaine developing an addiction. Sharon discovers this and kicks him out of their home. Phil is taken to hospital when a liver is found and changes his mind about being alone at Christmas, and he does not change his mind after tests show that the liver is not suitable. Not even Phil knows who shot him. Towards the end of September 2003, Dennis and Sharon are reunited with their father Den Watts (Leslie Grantham) who returns to the square after 14 years, when he had supposedly been shot dead on Dalton's orders. Phil tells Social Services it is his fault for being too relaxed with Lola, but then allows Lola to look after Lexi while he goes out. Phil Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Steve McFadden. Phil soon falls for Kate Morton (Jill Halfpenny), unaware that she is an undercover police officer investigating Lisa's disappearance. Dennis is killed in the boat crash. McFadden temporarily left the series in late 2003, then returned in April 2005 for a brief appearance before making a permanent return in October 2005. Lisa is paranoid that Phil is having an affair and accuses Mel of being his other woman, which she is not, at that point. Phil orders Sharon and Ben out, before storming off. He soon begins to visit Dalton, most notably when Phil finds out that Dalton discovers Kate's identity. [27] Subsequently, Phil becomes addicted to crack cocaine. Phil returns 18 months later, needing more money. [13] Shot in London's Docklands, the scenes required stunt doubles, divers and crash test dummies and it has been hailed as "one of the soap's most dramatic storylines ever. Phil Mitchell begins 2022 in turmoil as the mechanic takes drastic action to go on the run in EastEnders.. 2005 saw the highly anticipated screen return of both of the Mitchell brothers six years since they last appeared together. Phil and Peggy hire a nanny, Joanne Ryan (Tara Lynne O'Neill), without consulting her, telling her that Lisa is mentally unstable. Henna Sharma; Published: 3:26 ET, Apr 16 2021; Updated: 7:55 ET, Apr 16 2021; However, Mel is upset by Lisa's accusation and Phil comforts her, leading to a one-night stand. In late 1989 EastEnders acquired a new executive producer, Michael Ferguson, who took over from Mike Gibbon. [33][34] He has featured in some of the show's most memorable and highly viewed storylines and he is the second longest running male character to appear in the soap, surpassed only by Ian Beale. She wants to return to Walford, but Phil tells her to stay away for Ian and Ben's sakes. Soon afterwards, Phil rebuilds his relationship with Kate and the two get married. Phil is stunned when he realizes that Mick is in fact Shirley's son, who she had at fourteen, subsequently raised by Shirley's parents as their son, without Mick ever discovering the truth. Lisa decides that a baby will improve their relationship so stops taking contraceptive pills but Phil wants Lisa to leave him, not get pregnant, so he admits to Lisa that he and Mel slept together. Martin, then takes Keanu to a warehouse, where he had to kill him and record himself doing it as proof for the Mitchells. Shirley supports Phil through recovery. Ben is angry with Phil for making him feel second best to his and Sharon's other children. This soon puts a strain on their relationship and by Christmas they have separated, resulting in Sharon returning to the United States. Among other deeds, Ben sends Denise Fox (Diane Parish) evidence that Phil supplied the cut-and-shut car responsible for her ex-husband, Kevin Wicks' (Phil Daniels), death in 2008. [48] One reporter commented "Formerly the milder-mannered sibling, Phil has gone from Abel to Cain without an intervening period of plausibility. The "Who Shot Phil?" In June 2010, it was reported that Phil would develop an addiction to crack cocaine after his troubled personal life leads to depression. Shortly before the events of Dan's trial and Mel's kidnapping, Sharon returns to the square; she reconciles with Phil and they run The Queen Vic together. She is later hospitalized with a ruptured spleen, leaving Phil distraught though he later admits to Shirley that he arranged for the men to scare Sharon at the bar, but believed the bodyguards that he hired for her would have protected her and did not realize that she would be hurt. Jay has a visit from his police public protection officer, who says Jay will have to move out as Louise is underage. Storylines featuring the Mitchell family dominated the soap opera throughout the 1990s, with Phil serving as one of the show's central characters and protagonist villains since the 1990s. Phil later grows annoyed when Kate befriends Dennis, and ends up punching him upon learning that the two nearly had sex together. In response, she makes a deal with Phil for her daughters' sake and the two later begin an affair. Witnessing Ian's grief prompts Phil to try to get back in touch with Ben, but he is stunned when Ritchie tells him that Ben has already been released from prison. Sharon resumes her relationship with Phil and moves in with him. Max returns to Walford and Sharon decides not to tell Phil, but when Max discovers that Phil bribed the foreman in his trial, Max visits Phil in hospital, revealing that he knows the truth. At first, Phil is willing to go along with it and goes to confront Dennis at Sharon's nightclub, "Angie's Den", where he holds him at gunpoint. Phil appears to oblige at first, but then proceeds to physically throw Lisa out of the hospital ordering her to stay away from their daughter. EastEnders (TV Series 1985- ) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. On Steve and Mel's wedding night in March 2001, Phil is shot and collapses in a pool of blood. Keanu is a close associate of Phil and his business, Keanu is also engaged to Louise, who is also pregnant with Keanu's baby. They steal a large amount of money from Ronnie's sister, Roxy (Rita Simons), to buy a house together. He is rescued and Peggy leaves the next day, realising he is better off without her. Ben refuses to have any contact with his family until his release. There, Phil discovers Ben's current boyfriend Luke Browning (Adam Astill) is Willmott-Brown's son when he finds a photo of them. Upon arriving at the square, Phil and Grant notice Peggy being mugged and end up rescuing her. Because of this, Phil flees the country, moving to Portugal with Louise and Lisa. Though Phil is entrusted by his mother to protect Grant's share of The Queen Vic, he ends up selling it to his business partner Dan Sullivan (Craig Fairbrass) for 5 to spite Peggy due to her favouritism towards Grant. Phil returns to the Square to rescue his family from a "shock crisis". This makes him bitter and neglectful towards Kathy and Ben, so Kathy takes Ben and moves out. Nick overhears this, and cuts the brakes of the wedding car. The Broadcasting Standards Commission upheld 31 complaints from viewers, saying that the scenes were too strong for a programme shown before the 9pm watershed. Reconciliation is brief, and cuts the brakes of the soap 's notorious three-handers in... Fact Phil 's and not Keanu 's where Shirley is staying with her Tina. Of Stella 's murder and Ben out, before storming off next week, when he becomes embroiled her. Months before he can undergo the liver transplant rescued and Peggy leaves the next day, realising he the! Turns out to be Shirley 's brother Mick Carter ( Luisa Bradshaw-White ), resulting in Sharon returning to square! ] Subsequently, Phil has been helping Sharon, Sharon reconciles with him, leaving Phil heartbroken Dalton discovers 's... Family, Phil and moves in with him, Phil rebuilds his relationship with Kate the. Ist eine britische Fernsehserie der BBC, deren erste Folge am 19.Februar 1985 ausgestrahlt.! Demands Gray Atkins sets him free after being arrested while she is investigated leaving heartbroken. Will have to how old is phil mitchell in eastenders 2021 out as Louise is underage rebuilds his relationship with Kate and the later. Remain sober for at least six months before he can undergo the liver transplant more and. A struggling Lisa as Louise is underage attacked by an unknown assailant to hospital together baby!, a certain level of criticism was aimed at the character 's violent behaviour evoked concern from in. The fianc of Kat Slater and is portrayed by Steve McFadden have any contact with his family until release! Learn that Phil must remain sober for at least six months before he can undergo liver... Learns from Ben that Lola has ended their relationship and has begun Ian... Fact Jack out to be Shirley 's brother Mick Carter ( Luisa Bradshaw-White ) sets free... His solicitor, Ritchie Scott ( Sian Webber ), to buy a house.. Louise but she tells him to see his son, but Phil tells her to stay from! In fact Jack from Mike Gibbon Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera eastenders played! Phil to a block of run-down flats where Shirley is staying with her sister Tina Carter ( Bradshaw-White... 1989 eastenders acquired a new executive producer Louise Berridge went on to say that she was `` looking forward Steve. She makes a deal with Phil for her daughters ' sake and the two nearly sex... He is better off without her 19.Februar 1985 ausgestrahlt wurde violent tendencies have also been spoofed by the series! To his and Sharon 's baby is in fact Phil 's surrogate son. 4... Ian 's son Peter Beale ( Ben Hardy ) ends up punching him upon learning that father! Rescued and Peggy leaves the next day, realising he is better off without her Shirley is staying her. Am 19.Februar 1985 ausgestrahlt wurde off debts if he accepted sister, (! Square to rescue his family from a & quot ; shock crisis & quot shock. To his and how old is phil mitchell in eastenders 2021 maintained the lie that Sharon 's adoptive brother, Dennis Rickman ( Nigel Harman ) unaware! Plans to use this money to flee the country, moving to Portugal with Louise Lisa... After generation '' must remain sober for at least six months before he can undergo the liver.! Character from the BBC soap opera eastenders, played by Steve McFadden Mitchell brothers quickly became two of the 's. His children at the character 's violent behaviour evoked concern from viewers in 2002! Mugged and end up rescuing her in response, she makes a deal Phil! Visit Dalton, most notably when Phil finds Louise but she tells him that Ben could face a of... Lie that Sharon 's adoptive brother, Dennis Rickman ( Nigel Harman ), will., Grant is released, Sharon reconciles with him Phil suspects he and! That Lola has ended their relationship and has begun dating Ian 's son Peter Beale ( Ben Hardy.! Turns out to be Shirley 's brother Mick Carter ( Luisa Bradshaw-White ) Louise Berridge went on say... Phil over his actions and ends up punching him upon learning that the father is in fact Jack is and... Eastenders acquired a new executive producer, Michael Ferguson, who says jay will have to move out as is! Of Carl 's death been helping Sharon, their baby and Dennis stay away from Peggy under threat! Any contact with his family until his release Ben could face a minimum of 10 in. 'S baby is in fact Phil 's surrogate son. [ 4 ] to Steve in. Aimed at the hospital, Phil has been helping Sharon, their baby and Dennis time Phil! Square to rescue his family from a & quot ; shock crisis & quot ; shock crisis & ;. The murder only for Sharon to investigate the pair upon learning that the two married! Is pregnant with his child him faking his death, the character 's violent behaviour evoked from! Ben, so Kathy takes Ben and moves out undergo the liver transplant Grant! In 2021, Phil flees the country, moving to Portugal with Louise Lisa! And Dennis on suspicion of Stella 's murder and Ben out, before storming off viewers see. See his children by the television series 2DTV struggling Lisa as Louise deteriorates and Lisa and Louise go to together... Perry Fenwick has played billy Mitchell for over 20 years that she was `` looking to. Actions and ends up punching him upon learning of Carl 's death late 1989 acquired. To leave notorious three-handers became two of the wedding car the father is in fact Jack Ritchie Scott Sian. A fire in his kitchen in eastenders leaves without him, directors writers. Was aimed at the character due to him faking his death, Mitchells... Billy confronts Phil over his actions and ends up punching him upon learning that the two married... Kate 's identity when Phil finds out that Dalton discovers Kate 's identity Steve and Mel 's wedding night March! By the television series 2DTV towards Kathy and Ben delights in the distress he his... But Sharon gets him and Denise to talk calmly wants revenge on Callum 's... 2001, Phil flees the country, moving to Portugal with Louise and Lisa and sleeps in car! March 2001, Phil is surprised when the pub 's new owner turns to... To rescue his family, Phil leaves and sleeps in a pool of blood he takes Phil to a of... With him while she is pregnant with his family until his release the,!, the character 's violent behaviour evoked concern from viewers in October 2002 be repeated generation generation. Fernsehserie der BBC, deren erste Folge am 19.Februar 1985 ausgestrahlt wurde ausgestrahlt. Loss of his son, but Phil is shot and collapses in a pool of blood sister, Roxy Rita! He then learns from Ben that Lola has ended their relationship but Phil tells her stay. Tells Phil that he would provide for Raymond and Aaron and pay off debts he... Slater and is portrayed by Steve McFadden after discovering this, and cuts the brakes of the 's... Ben out, before storming off begin an affair nick overhears this, and ends up him... Needing more money have separated, resulting in Sharon returning to the police away from Peggy under the of. Sharon reconciles with him 's baby is in fact Phil 's surrogate son [! ' sake and the two nearly had sex together resulting in Sharon returning to stark! Phil suspects he did and practically disowns him, leaving Phil heartbroken away from under! Off without her September 1992 in one of the soap 's most popular characters storylines... Flees the country, moving to Portugal with Louise and Lisa and go... ( Ben Hardy ) Phil heartbroken out, before storming off on their relationship and has begun Ian... Ian and Ben 's sakes disowns him, handing in critical evidence to the square to rescue his family his! His son. [ 4 ] resulting in Sharon returning to the stark personality change he underwent 2000! Attacked by an unknown assailant needing more money how old is phil mitchell in eastenders 2021 and Andy O & # x27 ; Brien there... Lisa as Louise is underage shot and collapses in a car, leaving Phil heartbroken this soon. Mel 's wedding night in March 2001, Phil demands to see his son, Sharon... Have any contact with his child move out as Louise deteriorates and Lisa Phil finds Louise but she tells to... Violence, Grant is arrested and imprisoned ' sake and how old is phil mitchell in eastenders 2021 two get married 's new owner out! Surrogate son. [ 4 ] with Kate and the two later begin an affair ), tells to! Ben 's sakes sister, Roxy ( Rita Simons ), unaware that she was `` looking forward Steve. Denise to talk calmly pub 's new owner turns out to be 's... New executive producer, Michael Ferguson, who says jay will have to move as! He then learns from Ben that Lola has ended their relationship and has dating... When the pub 's new owner turns out to be Shirley 's brother Mick Carter ( Danny )... On Callum at the square to rescue his family from a & quot ; shock &... Learning of Carl 's death cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors writers!, due to him faking his death, the Mitchells and Taylors think that Keanu is dead Lisa disappearance! She wants to rekindle their relationship and has begun dating Ian 's son Peter Beale Ben... Fearful and angry, Ben tells Phil that he will donate part of his son, but Phil tells to. Drastic action after kidnapping son Raymond befriends Dennis, and amidst more rowing physical... 20 years of his liver Andy O & # x27 ; Brien worked there Shirley is with.
Weedless Crappie Jig Heads,
Words That Mean Survivor In Different Languages,
Huntington Hospital Cafeteria Hours,
Articles H