They are then divorced and do not see each other for more than 10 years after this. This was done to assure that the chosen actors who would work predominantly alongside each other had a strong rapport and physical resemblance. Log in. Classic Eastenders (21st August 1997) MDTVS. "[32] In addition, Grant and Phil were voted as the second most popular King Of Soaps in a Channel 4 poll in 2002 and Grant was voted as one of the Top Ten TV Hard Men in a separate poll. Their marriage is stormy and punctuated with violent rows and fights. Complete the theme tune: You can count on us, we're the____! ? The brothers eventually beat Johnny at his nightclub office in order to get the tape, which is promptly delivered to the police; as a result, Sam is released from prison and Chrissie is arrested for Den's murder. [4], To cast Phil and Grant Mitchell many actors were screen-tested together. Digital Spy Soap Scoop video - hit play below for all the latest EastEnders spoilers, as Ruby faces a difficult decision and Dot pays a visit to Doctor Legg. He does not return to Walford for six years, although he remains in contact with his mother and brother. Classic Eastenders (17th April 1997) MDTVS. Really looking forward to watching Rickys Stag Night again. Grant returns to the square soon after and walks in on Phil and Peggy. Although she has a level head on her shoulders, she is having an affair with an older married man, Gerry McCrae (Simon O'Gorman). 11th March - Tiffany Mitchell gives birth to Courtney. In his absence, Sharon is comforted by Phil and they begin an affair, although this comes to an abrupt end when Grant returns and promises to change his ways. In 1997, EastEnders aired a storyline in which the character Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard) discovers that she has a long-lost sister, Maggie Flaherty (Olivia Shanley). Want up-to-the-minute soaps news, spoilers and gossip on your social feeds? Where are the lost tales from Albert Square? When Phil learns about his brother's return, he tricks Grant into helping him with quest against Johnny. If you want to check out memorable scenes rather than episodes, theres a load over at EastEnders YouTube channel. 2 January 1997 It's not like London at all, where they take you a little bit for granted", and Todd Carty, who played her screen son Mark, said "It's also really nice to get out of Albert Square for a while to do something different. Grant tries to move on by dating barmaid Nina Harris (Troy Titus-Adams) for a while, but dumps her after discovering her past as a prostitute. Despite the majority of occasions when the pair clashed, particularly in the follow-up to Phil's affair with Sharon, the two brothers remained faithful to each other. 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The storyline signifying his departure played heavily on the Mitchell brothers' fragile and damaged relationship. Her father is Conor ( Sen Gleeson ), but she doesn't get on with him. Their arrival heralded a new era for the soap, which aptly coincided with the beginning of a new decade EastEnders during the 1980s having been very much dominated by the hugely popular Fowler and Watts families. In the three episodes, Pauline is accompanied by her sons Mark Fowler (Todd Carty) and Martin Fowler (James Alexandrou), Mark's wife Ruth Fowler (Caroline Paterson), nephew Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) and his daughter Lucy Beale (Casey Anne Rothery). Most. Her father is Conor (Sen Gleeson), but she doesn't get on with him. [10], One of the most notable and popular early storylines involving Grant was a love triangle between him, his brother and his wife Sharon (played by Letitia Dean). He puts Sharon's boss Eddie Royle (Michael Melia), the landlord of The Queen Victoria public house, in hospital after he makes a pass at Sharon; he later becomes prime suspect for Royle's murder, but is proved not guilty when the killer is revealed to be Nick Cotton (John Altman), the well established local villain who eventually owns up to the crime but is found not guilty in court. The two brothers manage to convince Sharon that Chrissie is the real killer and that Sam is innocent. Eamonn Flaherty, portrayed by Maurice O'Donoghue, is Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard)'s nephew the eldest son of her long-lost sister Maggie and her husband Sean. She is too lazy to collect her son, Eamonn, from choir practice, and sends Martin (James Alexandrou) and Colette to get him. Grant Mitchell is a fictional character from the British soap opera EastEnders, played by Ross Kemp. Conor Flaherty, played by Sen Gleeson, is Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard)'s nephew the son of her long-lost sister Maggie and her husband Sean. The UKTV-owned . While the character mellowed in his later years, such behaviour was still apparent. 6 days ago. Grant is desperate for a child, although Sharon would rather concentrate on the pub for the time being, and when he discovers Sharon is still taking contraception, he smashes up the pub and then disappears. Category:1997 Episodes | EastEnders Wiki | Fandom in: 1997, Episodes by year, 1990s Episodes 1997 Episodes Category page View source Trending pages Episode 1412 (18 February 1997) Episode 1550 (25 December 1997) Episode 1553 (30 December 1997) Episode 1551 (26 December 1997) Episode 1441 (24 April 1997) Episode 1433 (7 April 1997) Easter Monday was March 31st in 1997. Mary breaks her pelvis whilst on holiday in Norfolk and then gets involved with Matthew Rose (Joe Absolom) and Robbie Jackson (Dean Gaffney), before leaving Walford with her father, Conor, and his pregnant lover, Mark's wife Ruth Fowler (Caroline Paterson). Deaths It was announced in July 1997 that Pauline Fowler's (Wendy Richard) long lost family were to be introduced into EastEnders. Classic Eastenders (28th August 1997) MDTVS. ? Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. MDTVS. "[2][7], The BBC and RT (the Public Service Broadcaster of Ireland) received complaints from angry Irish people all over Britain and Ireland, and it was reported that viewers "bombarded" local and national radio stations, claiming the episodes were an insult to Irish people everywhere. EastEnders 28th August 2018 | EastEnders replay | EastEnders 28th August 2018. Browse more videos. Follow. It was later revealed that Grant's terrible temper was due to post-traumatic stress disorder, caused by nightmares and scarring memories of his combat in the Falklands War. Kemp reprised the role of Grant for various guest stints in 2016, appearing in twelve episodes between 13 May and 9 September. ? Neighbours. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Whilst in Ireland, Maggie's lecherous husband Sean (Pat Laffin) flirts with Pauline, and is abusive to his granddaughter, Mary (Melanie Clark Pullen). The 97th episode of the soap, which has now had over 5,000 installments, was first aired on BBC One on January 21 1986. This page was last edited on 30 August 2022, at 00:51. "[14] 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. 29:04. Emmerdale confirms kidnap in Priya's exit week, How to watch this year's awards contenders online, Last of Us star Bella Ramsey on being genderfluid. 27:31. When the Fowlers go to Ireland to meet their relatives, Mary is a teenager in trouble. Grant tries to persuade Sharon to go to Portugal with him but she declares her love for Phil. Grant rushes to Courtney's aid and assumes Mark is attacking her, but Sharon tells him he is Michelle's son. "[7][12], Complaints were upheld by the British Broadcasting Standards Commission, who said "the intention was positive rather than negative but the result was clumsy and irritating". Classic Eastenders (14th January 1997) MDTVS. Although she was involved in the events surrounding Den's murder, Sam was framed for the crime by his widow and her nemesis Chrissie (Tracy-Ann Oberman) the real murderer. [15], From 1996 to 1998 viewers were gripped by Grant's combustible marriage to Tiffany Raymond (played by Martine McCutcheon). In 1997, the BBC soap opera EastEnders broadcast three singular transmissions that were filmed on location in Dublin, Ireland.The episodes involved the Fowler and Beale family travelling from London to Ireland to meet their long-lost relatives. Classic Eastenders (14th August 1997) MDTVS. Browse more videos . Even though he is of aware of the potential repercussions, Eamonn informs his father that his niece Mary (Melanie Clark Pullen) has been having an affair with a married man, and Sean is furious. In light of this iconic revelation, Grant attacked Phil and exacted revenge on Sharon until she departed the programme following her betrayal. "[24], On 18 January 2016, it was announced that Kemp had agreed to reprise his role for a few episodes. He then returned to the show on 24 October 2005 for a few weeks and returned again between March and June 2006. ? Classic Eastenders (29th August 1997) MDTVS. The repercussions of Phil's betrayal contributed to many subsequent storylines involving the brothers throughout the 1990s. Phil MitchellGrant Mitchell The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. There is nothing better than watching TV for entertainment at any age. They remained on-screen for two years. Tonight's episode will see Keanu fight for his life against Phil Mitchell aboard the boat, while Friday's episode will bring the drama to a close. This impact heightens in 1999 when Grant goes into partnership with Phil's new enemy Steve Owen (Martin Kemp), and they end up having a feud which ends with Grant punching Steve after getting annoyed with his disrespectful attitude towards him. Phil collapses so Grant vows to rescue Ben. [46], Initial departure and the Mitchell Brothers car crash, "EastEnders viewers fight back tears as Peggy Mitchell 'returns' to BBC soap", "EastEnders is bringing in Jaime Winstone to play Peggy in flashback episode", "EastEnders Flashback Episode Cast: Meet the Mitchells", "Corrie killer Hillman makes top soap moment", EastEnder hardman Ross says he'll quit over Christmas Day rape plot, "Grant's BACK! Nice to see Pauline trying to blame Ruth for Martins change in personality. [8] His quick temper was off-set by a period of genuine remorse and promises that he would change. 14 Oct 2018. Births Sharon is ready to turn him down in front of a packed pub and his family; however, in the end, she cannot go through with it, and stops him from publicly proposing before he humiliates himself. It may have been accidentally wiped or lost. When Courtney tells Grant that Sharon wanted to meet him, he goes to see Sharon and declares his love to her, but she is not interested. 6 days ago. According to the Kilmoneen hotelier, Patrick, Eamonn had been on the receiving end of his father's abuse as a child and was severely whipped with a belt for stealing chocolate. It is at this point that Grant and Phil have established themselves as the undisputed hardman of the square's local borough Walford; the pair have spent the entirety of the 1990s decade embarking on criminal activities, amongst other separate shenanigans. Playing next. It's a shame bastard is considered too strong for daytime TV as it seems rather tame by the standard of some words these days. Classic EastEnders continues tomorrow (Monday, October 15) on Drama at 12pm, while current EastEnders continues tomorrow on BBC One at 8pm. 28:38. EastEnders (TV Series 1985-2023) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The episodes were filmed on location in the countryside around County Dublin, away from the soap's typical filming location in Borehamwood, England. However, their marriage ended in tragedy when Grantss stepfather Frank Butcher accidentally runs her down. 1392-1553 [4], As a consequence of these changes, a large number of characters, including Marge Green (Pat Coombs), Julie Cooper (Louise Plowright), Trevor Short (Phil McDermott) and Paul Priestly (Mark Thrippleton), were axed in early 1990 as the new production machine cleared way for a new direction and new characters. [33], Kemp has won several awards for his role as Grant. 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