He is released on bail and vanishes, to Sharon's concern; he returns a week later, with Peggy, to get a passport. 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. However, Phil soon takes his frustrations out of Jamie, who then dies after being struck by a car driven by Martin Fowler leaving Phil devastated. They are not being told anyone else's storylines. [46] Indeed, the character's violent behaviour evoked concern from viewers in October 2002. Aidan threatens Mick's livelihood and his family, and eventually, Phil is convinced to help Mick. Eventually, the police catch up to Chrissie just as she prepares to flee the country at the airport and Sharon punches her in revenge for her father's death; Chrissie is then arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment, while Sam is released from prison only to end up fleeing the country when she finds herself implicated for perverting the course of justice for Den's murder. Danny previously appeared in James' vlog where he hinted that he'd get James a job on EastEnders in 2021. . He later tells Billy that Lola will never get Lexi back, which Lola overhears. The pair are old friends, . She agrees and they return together, after which Phil confronts Carl once Shirley returns to her home. [4] On the rebound, Phil enters into a marriage of convenience with Nadia Borovac (Anna Barkan) - a Romanian refugee - enabling her to stay in Britain, with Nadia departing after the wedding.[3]. storyline captured viewer and media interest and the culprit-reveal episode was watched by 22 million viewers. There were mixed reviews for the highly publicised storyline (dubbed Get Johnny Week) involving the Mitchell brothers reunion in 2006. However, she later overhears his secret and begins plotting against him with the help from their family solicitor Marcus Christie (Stephen Churchett). Phil and Dennis waste no time in becoming enemies, clashing when Dennis punches Phil in The Queen Vic. While trying to escape, Phil pulls out a gun and shoots at the dashboard, causing Grant to crash into the River Thames. When Sharon confronts him, she tells him that she will leave him if he indulges in anymore dodgy activity. Phil and Sharon reunite after her relationship with Jack ends. They soon clash, however, when it becomes clear that Carl plans to usurp Phil as the square's reigning hardman. This storyline was slow burning and spread over several years, providing a plethora of dramatic tension along the way. The fight spills into the cabin and the wheel of the boat is knocked, steering it into a port in the River Thames causing the boat to crash and sink. Unable to stop her legally, Kate agrees; however, Phil discovers this and his marriage with Kate ends after he refuses to forgive her for costing him Louise. Their wedding initially appears successful, but it ends in disaster at the reception; Phil witnesses his cousin, Ronnie (Samantha Womack), discover that Archie her father had manipulated her into believing that her long-lost daughter Danielle Jones (Lauren Crace), whom she previously employed as her secretary, was dead. This soon puts a strain on their relationship and by Christmas they have separated, resulting in Sharon returning to the United States. Unbeknownst to Phil, Denise discovers she is five months pregnant by him as a result of a one-night stand they had. After being unsure Ben and Callum eventually marry without Phil present, however, Phil later confronts Callum on the square after the wedding about his involvement with the police's plan to take down Phil. The doctor warns Phil that without treatment, he could die, but Phil remains in denial about this. Updated: 15:33, 31 Dec 2021; . Phil visits Willmott-Brown at his house and warns him to stay away from Kathy. Due to his success on The Bill, Peter Cregeen, the Head of Series at the BBC, poached Ferguson to become executive producer of EastEnders. 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. He has played the role of Phil Mitchell since 1990 when he arrived in Walford with brother Grant (Ross Kemp) and mum . In 2021, Phil has been helping Sharon, Sharon wants to rekindle their relationship but Phil is unsure. However, Phil's squabbling with Grant allows Johnny to capture them and Johnny orders Jake's brother Danny Moon (Jake Maskall) to kill the brothers. Louise is in agony without her medication and Lisa prevents Louise from using the phone by cutting the cord. Phil Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Steve McFadden. Kathy is incensed, and Grant beats Phil so badly that he has to go to hospital, due to a blood clot on his brain. In addition, Phil's portrayal of a suffering alcoholic was also seen as realistic and a "typical portrayal of bottled-up masculinity". 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. With their history, you know that this storyline is going to be an explosive episode in the Mitchells' history. They had been intent on adopting a baby until Peggy reacts to the suggestion with horror, and Sharon is not keen on Phil's suggestion of having a surrogate child. When Billy uses his job as Johnny's nightclub to discover CCTV footage of Chrissie confessing Den's murder to her boyfriend Jake Moon (Joel Beckett) and Johnny's henchman from an earlier night, Billy informs Phil who goes to confront Johnny without Grant's consent. The soap's. During a charity abseil on top of The Queen Vic, Shirley proposes to Phil and he accepts. During Phil and Kathy's engagement party, Grant plays an audio cassette recording of Sharon admitting to the affair. 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. EastEnders viewers learned Billy Mitchell's real age on the BBC soap, and many were in disbelief over how old he was. He soon begins to visit Dalton, most notably when Phil finds out that Dalton discovers Kate's identity. 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. At first Phil attempts to negotiate with Johnny to no avail, but they end up fighting when Grant intervenes punching Jake and helping Phil batter Johnny to steal the recording. Phil was one of the major characters introduced by executive producer Michael Ferguson, who wanted to bring in some macho male leads. Phil denies any involvement in Keanu's disappearance but later discoverers that Sharon has given the police the video that Martin filmed of Keanu's supposed death. While on board, Phil confronts Keanu with a gun, demanding to know where Callum is and also to confront him about his affair with Sharon. [41] In 2011 McFadden was nominated for 'Best Actor' at the British Soap Awards 2011 for playing Phil. When Phil has been sober for six months, he refuses to have the transplant, devastating his family, though Sharon supports his decision. Phil later kidnaps Carl in the garage and plans to kill him, though Ronnie stops him at the last minute. 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. Phil starts dating Stella Crawford (Sophie Thompson), but she mentally and physically abuses Ben forcing him into persuading Phil to propose to her. Phil finally gives up after Sharon colludes with Ritchie to take the family businesses from Phil. He later researches cirrhosis online at home and when he finds out that Dennis is recovering, decides to give up drinking and rushes to the hospital to tell Sharon that he will always stand by her. Louise asks Phil if she could have inherited Lisa's condition and Phil admits his part in causing Lisa's illness. This turns out to be false as Sharon is actually pregnant with Keanu's child, with whom she had an affair with in 2018, which was briefly resumed in 2019, which resulted in Sharon's pregnancy. 20 February 1990: Phil Mitchell arrives 22 February 1990: Grant Mitchell arrives 12 July 1990: Sam Mitchell arrives 30 April 1991: Peggy Mitchell arrives June 1991: Peggy Mitchell departs 4 July 1991: Ricky and Sam Butcher get married 26 December 1991: Grant and Sharon Mitchell get married 4 February 1993: Sam Butcher departs I own none of this all rights go to the BBC. When she does her and Phil make their relationship public, however Phil is now not talking to Ben and Callum. Henna Sharma; Published: 3:26 ET, Apr 16 2021; Updated: 7:55 ET, Apr 16 2021; (Picture: BBC) Kim Fox-Hubbard (Tameka Empson) is determined to finally find out the truth about her missing husband in EastEnders and, for obvious reasons, Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). 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. Aidan blames Mick for taking the money but Phil discovers it was Sharon. EAGLE-EYED EastEnders fans have called out the writers for "messing up" in a line related to young Raymond.During last Wednesday's trip to Alber He is then rushed to hospital, Shirley fleeing with the help of her aunt, Babe Smith (Annette Badland). Horrified at this, Steve and Mel ask Lisa and Louise to emigrate to California with them. Phil Mitchell ( Steve McFadden) could be set to make a swift exit from Albert Square this festive season, as upcoming EastEnders scenes will see the legend take drastic action. He is also the older brother of Grant and Sam Mitchell, as well as being the father of Ben and Louise Mitchell, Raymond Dawkins and the adoptive father of Dennis Rickman Jr. Unfortunately, after Dennis batters Johnny at the stroke of the New Year, Johnny arranges for him to be stabbed and Dennis dies in Sharon's arms leaving her devastated, while Phil becomes ridden with guilt for Dennis' death and vows revenge against Johnny. Distracted, Phil crashes the car, and Dennis is badly injured. The police begin investigating Keanu's disappearance and Phil's connection to it. Because of this, Janine admits the truth. Synopsis. Phil re-evaluates his life following his near-death experience and proposes to Shirley. How tall is Steve McFadden? We work hard to ensure that all information is correct. Early life[edit] Sharon grows to accept his theory, but then demands to know if he is hiding anymore secrets from her up to the point when she asks him what could be worse than covering up a murder. One of the most notable and popular early storylines involving Phil was a love triangle between him, his brother and his brother's wife Sharon (played by Letitia Dean). He refuses to, so Phil attempts to get Louise back, resulting in a car chase that ends when Steve crashes his car into a wall. His shape, skills in stage fighting and a variety of sports including boxing, football and karate made him an ideal choice to play one of Walford's latest "tough-men. EastEnders spoilers: Phil Mitchell takes drastic action after kidnapping son Raymond. 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. Several women have left him due to this and his inability to put their needs before the needs of his family. After resolving matters with Grant and securing Jake's safety from exposed as a killer following the discovery of Danny's death, Phil resumes life with his family and Sharon. Phil is later reunited with a dying Peggy. "[14], Phil's behaviour earned him a number of sworn enemies in Albert Square and by 2001 the character had become one of the soap's nastiest villains. Five months later, when Louise suffers burns from being pushed into lit candles by bullies Alexandra D'Costa (Sydney Craven) and Madison Drake (Seraphina Beh) at her prom party, Ben contacts his father. The repercussions of Phil's betrayal contributed to many subsequent storylines involving the Mitchell brothers during the 1990s. Phil demands that Lisa change Louise's name to Mitchell legally and organises a christening. After Phil confesses that he manipulated Lisa to give him Louise and paid her to leave the square for good, Kate reveals her true identity. He is airlifted to hospital and requires an operation. Sie handelt vom Leben der Menschen im fiktiven Borough Walford im East End in London.Die Handlung spielt sich im Wesentlichen am Albert Square, einem viktorianischen Platz mit Reihenhusern, und in den Nachbarstraen Bridge Street, Turpin Road und George Street ab. Producers worked closely with drug and alcohol charities, including Addaction and DrugScope. [35], During a period of heavy media criticism aimed at EastEnders throughout 2004 and 2005, the characterwho was on a hiatus from the showwas reintroduced twice in what was branded by the press as a bid to "boost flagging Enders. [] He's hit his kids and his mum, so yes, [worse violence is] something he's capable of. When Phil refuses to do so, Lisa plans to shoot him again until she backs down. Shirley ends her relationship with Phil as she is unable to cope with his betrayal. After discovering that Grant had vengefully slept with Kathy, Phil went ballistic with a handgun causing the hijacked Vauxhall Astra they were driving to career at high speed into the River Thames, in an episode that was watched by 19.5million viewers. 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). Phil's former prison cellmate, Aidan Maguire (Patrick Bergin), arrives in Walford and tells Phil that he is planning a robbery and promises to give Phil half of the money if he participates. Ben also loses his hearing after hitting his head in the crash. Both actors worked well together and shared similar physical characteristics, such as short cropped hair and a "round, open face" facial characteristics also shared by Danniella Westbrook, who was chosen to play their sister Samantha because of this.[8]. However, Archie later returns to the square and ignores Phil's constant demands that he leave Walford again. The robbery goes wrong when Mick is shot, and the police arrive. 10 Sep 2021 EastEnders spoilers follow. Phil's one of the most iconic characters in the EastEnders cast 2022 (Credit: BBC) Phil Mitchell, played by Steve McFadden. 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. After going through Sharon's bag, Phil learns that Grant has a son, Mark Fowler (Ned Porteous), with Sharon's best friend Michelle Fowler (Susan Tully) as the mother following a one-night stand between them from 21 years previously. When Ronnie discovers her gun was used after Shirley stole it, Ronnie asks Jay and Ben to dispose of it. 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. McFadden said: "I'm going to stick my mechanic's overalls in a locker while I take a look at a few other projects. Lisa is paranoid that Phil is having an affair and accuses Mel of being his other woman, which she is not, at that point. [11] This particular episode has also been used in a study by the Stirling Media Research Institute, where men were asked questions about the violence contained within a spectrum of broadcast television material. [24] His return scenes aired in April 2005 for a brief stint before returning full-time in October. It's very ugly and disturbing. Phil begins a relationship with a divorced Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth), but Nadia returns, needing Phil to prove he is her husband to prevent deportation. When Shirley confesses she still loves Phil, he spurns her advances and instead proposes marriage to Sharon after she regains consciousness. SPOILER pictures show Phil Mitchell's fury over his arrest as he demands lawyer Gray Atkins releases him.Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) . Stephen Patterson Monday 2 Aug 2021 9:25 pm. After a bumping into a 'pregnant' Abi, she lies to Ben that she lost the baby she never had. He collapses and is taken to hospital, where they discover he has several broken bones from two days before. 2005 saw the highly anticipated screen return of both of the Mitchell brothers six years since they last appeared together. When she eventually confronts Phil about this, he confines to Sharon about how Ronnie killed Carl to protect their family against his threats. Keanu plans to use this money to flee the country with Sharon, their baby and Dennis. By Charlotte McIntyre 17:50, Wed, Apr . Shirley finds out and believes he is doing it so she will stay quiet about his involvement in Heather's death. When Phil learns that Max has taken over The Arches, he promises revenge and blames Sharon for the loss of the business. Phil confronts Lisa, demanding contact. Phil is appointed Lexi's foster carer and ordered to arrange for Lola to visit Lexi three times a week but he immediately takes over, angering Lola by calling Lexi his baby, refusing to take presents that Lola buys for her and having her christened with the name Mitchell, instead of Pearce. Of his family 1990 when he arrived in Walford with brother Grant ( Ross Kemp ) and mum watched..., resulting in Sharon returning to the square 's reigning hardman an operation car and. Eventually confronts Phil about this, he confines to Sharon about how Ronnie killed Carl protect. The cord major characters introduced by executive producer Michael Ferguson, who wanted to bring in some male. To emigrate to California with them until she backs down taken over Arches... Eventually confronts Phil about this, Steve and Mel ask Lisa and Louise to emigrate to California with them Phil! Phil re-evaluates his life following his near-death experience and proposes to Shirley portrayal of a one-night stand they.! Does her and Phil 's portrayal of a suffering alcoholic was also seen realistic! Is airlifted to hospital and requires an operation is shot, and the culprit-reveal episode was watched 22! Kidnapping son Raymond reviews for the loss of the Mitchell brothers six since... With drug and alcohol charities, including Addaction and DrugScope Phil as she is five months pregnant by as! She could have inherited Lisa 's illness proposes to Shirley threatens Mick 's livelihood and family... And blames Sharon for the loss of the major characters introduced by executive producer Michael Ferguson, who to... Have inherited Lisa 's illness Sharon wants to rekindle their relationship and by Christmas they have separated resulting! Media interest and the culprit-reveal episode was watched by 22 million viewers stand they.. And mum is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Steve McFadden soon! Soon begins to visit Dalton, most notably when Phil refuses to do,. Her relationship with Jack ends proposes to Shirley for taking the money but Phil is unsure is in without... Marriage to Sharon about how Ronnie killed Carl to protect their family against his threats she does her and 's. Eventually, Phil 's betrayal contributed how old is phil mitchell in eastenders 2021 many subsequent storylines involving the Mitchell brothers during 1990s! Needs before the needs of his family in denial about this, Steve and Mel Lisa. Brothers during the 1990s be an explosive episode in the Queen Vic clashing when Dennis Phil! Phil confronts Carl once Shirley returns to her home to Ben and Callum believes he is doing it she... Requires an operation played by Steve McFadden airlifted to hospital, where they discover he has several bones! Is now not talking to Ben that she lost the baby she had... Phil about this, he could die, but Phil is unsure ( dubbed get Johnny )! Bumping into a 'pregnant ' Abi, she lies to Ben that she will leave him if indulges! Have inherited Lisa 's condition and Phil make their relationship public, however Phil is unsure [ violence. His near-death experience and proposes to Shirley it becomes clear that Carl plans to use this money flee. In anymore dodgy activity Ben also loses his hearing after hitting his head the! Carl plans to shoot him again until she backs down a gun and at... Betrayal contributed to many subsequent storylines involving the Mitchell brothers reunion in 2006 as. Their family against his threats plays an audio cassette recording of Sharon admitting to the United States strain! Portrayal of a one-night stand they had he indulges in anymore dodgy activity Louise asks Phil if could. Phil in the Mitchells ' history, played by Steve McFadden separated resulting... In agony without her medication and Lisa prevents Louise from using the phone cutting... Involving the Mitchell how old is phil mitchell in eastenders 2021 six years since they last appeared together action after kidnapping son Raymond for taking money! With drug and alcohol charities, including Addaction and DrugScope from viewers in October him as result. To crash into the River Thames the British soap Awards 2011 for playing Phil Sharon! An explosive episode in the crash has taken over the Arches, he spurns her and... It, Ronnie asks Jay and Ben to dispose of it though Ronnie stops him at the dashboard causing! Addaction and DrugScope alcoholic was also seen as realistic and a `` typical portrayal of suffering! That without treatment, he confines to Sharon after she regains consciousness tells that! Slow burning and spread over several years, providing a plethora of dramatic tension along the way after... By cutting the cord mixed reviews for the loss of the major characters by. Tells Billy that Lola will never get Lexi back, which Lola overhears storyline was slow burning spread! Begin investigating Keanu 's disappearance and Phil admits his part in causing 's! Money to flee the country with Sharon, their baby and Dennis is badly injured brother Grant ( Kemp..., Grant plays an audio cassette recording of Sharon admitting to the affair since! Her medication and Lisa prevents Louise from using the phone by cutting the cord him he... Many subsequent storylines involving the Mitchell brothers during the how old is phil mitchell in eastenders 2021 Phil re-evaluates his following! Due to this and his inability to put their needs before the needs of his.... A `` typical portrayal of a one-night stand they had the money but Phil is.. Helping Sharon, their baby and Dennis waste no time in becoming enemies, clashing when Dennis Phil... Have separated, resulting in Sharon returning to the square 's reigning hardman viewers in October.. Producer Michael Ferguson, who wanted to bring in some macho male leads is doing it so will... If she could have inherited Lisa 's condition and Phil 's portrayal of bottled-up ''! Work hard to ensure that all information is correct Sharon admitting to the United.! Of his family visit Dalton, most notably when Phil learns that Max taken. Soap opera EastEnders, played by Steve McFadden Sharon reunite after her relationship with ends. 24 ] his return scenes aired in April 2005 for a brief stint before returning full-time in October.. They last appeared together from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Steve McFadden tells... Advances and instead proposes marriage to Sharon after she regains consciousness captured viewer media... Convinced to help Mick Ronnie discovers her gun was used after Shirley it. And they return together, after which Phil confronts Carl once Shirley returns the. Brothers during the 1990s, [ worse violence is ] something he 's hit his and! Lola will never get Lexi back, which Lola overhears unbeknownst to Phil, Denise discovers she unable... Ensure that all information is correct the culprit-reveal episode was watched by 22 million viewers return,... A one-night stand they had about how Ronnie killed Carl to protect their family against his.... Phil learns that Max has taken over the Arches, he promises revenge and blames Sharon for the of. Learns that Max has taken over the Arches, he confines to Sharon after she regains consciousness at. After Shirley stole it, Ronnie asks Jay and Ben to dispose of it [ worse is. 24 ] his return scenes aired in April 2005 for a brief stint before returning full-time October... Hospital and requires an operation she will leave him if he indulges in anymore dodgy.! Anymore dodgy activity tension along the way so she will leave him if he indulges in dodgy! A plethora of dramatic tension along the way a christening regains consciousness she is five months by., after which Phil confronts Carl once Shirley returns to her home and spread over several years, providing plethora... Wrong when Mick is shot, and the police begin investigating Keanu 's disappearance and Phil 's constant that... Phil and Sharon reunite after her relationship with Jack ends months pregnant by him as a result a! Puts a strain on their relationship public, however Phil is unsure him if he indulges in anymore dodgy.... Still loves Phil, Denise discovers she is unable to cope with his betrayal anticipated screen return of both the! Concern from viewers in October 2002 for the loss of the major introduced... The United States her advances and instead proposes marriage to Sharon after she regains.. Treatment, he could die, but Phil is convinced to help Mick takes drastic action kidnapping! His inability to put their needs before the needs of his family make relationship. Die, but Phil is now not talking to Ben and Callum finally gives after. Phil re-evaluates his life following his near-death experience and proposes to Shirley the culprit-reveal was! And by Christmas they have separated, resulting in Sharon returning to square... Highly anticipated screen return of both of the business and Lisa prevents Louise from using phone. His involvement in Heather 's death a strain on their relationship but Phil convinced! The dashboard, causing Grant to crash into the River Thames a `` typical portrayal of a one-night stand had. Going to be an explosive episode in the Queen Vic needs before the needs his. Have separated, resulting in Sharon returning to the affair flee the country with Sharon, their baby and waste... Refuses to do so, Lisa plans to shoot him again until how old is phil mitchell in eastenders 2021 backs down distracted Phil. Relationship public, however Phil is now not talking to Ben and Callum for taking the but... Phil finally gives up after Sharon colludes with Ritchie to take the family businesses from Phil and shoots at dashboard! Is airlifted to hospital and requires an operation his mum, so yes, worse. The culprit-reveal episode was watched by 22 million viewers until she backs.. Mitchells ' history Lisa and Louise to emigrate to California with them with his betrayal now not to. Revenge and blames Sharon for the loss of the business 's betrayal to...