Synopsis. They tell social workers that they are engaged but Shirley threatens to tell the truth, so Phil tells them the engagement is over. 16 Nov 2021. [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. Phil's bullying of Ian almost costs him his life: when Ian finds Phil having a heart attack, he threatens to let him die but helps Phil for Ben's sake. Lisa stays with Louise at the hospital and Lisa stands up to Phil, telling him she is not going and Phil allows Lisa to visit Louise. When Shirley's benefits are cut and she is forced to move out of the B&B, Phil secretly pays her rent. Steve McFadden is 5 foot 7 inches tall. 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. Jay has a visit from his police public protection officer, who says Jay will have to move out as Louise is underage. The hospital is located on Elwell Road. They find Phil drunk at the pub, where he insults his family and hits Kathy. Phil then flees Walford and is not seen for over a year afterwards.[4]. 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. Kathy is incensed, and Grant beats Phil so badly that he has to go to hospital, due to a blood clot on his brain. However, the case collapses after Grant returns to Walford and pays a witness to change his testimony and Phil is released. The BBC responded by saying "EastEnders in no way and at no point glamorises or condones the use of drugs, and furthermore we took great care to avoid any demonstration on how to prepare or take drugs. 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. While Grant also make amends with Sharon by making peace with Dennis as well, Phil begins a feud with Johnny over his issue with Peggy and the fact that he and Chrissie are having a partnership over the pub's ownership. Ben calls Phil to bring the money to pay off Keanu. After arguing for a while, Kat tries to talk Phil round, until suddenly Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) attempts to run over Ben as she falsely believes he is responsible for the death of her fianc Kush Kazemi (Davood Ghadami). Phil Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Steve McFadden. It soon transpires one of Phil's neighbours, Vincent Hubbard (Richard Blackwood), is out for revenge against his family because he believes that Phil's father Eric had murdered his own father, Henry, many years earlier. Phil and Grant make peace but things between them are not the same. Once recovered, Phil learns that Carl is framing their business partner Max Branning (Jake Wood) for causing the car crash as well as using Ian as a false witness. The pair then confront Chrissie in the pub, where Phil stops Grant from attacking her and Dennis, before Sharon intervenes on their behalf. Realizing he drove her to it, Phil gradually forgives Lisa and instead decides to frame Dan upon learning that he has been extorting money from his godson Jamie (Jack Ryder) whom Phil had taken under his wing to spare him from being further abused by his legal guardian and uncle, Billy (Perry Fenwick). Lisa is paranoid that Phil is having an affair and accuses Mel of being his other woman, which she is not, at that point. [22] In July 2004, it was announced that McFadden had delayed his return. [18], An estimated 22million viewers watched EastEnders on 5 April 2001 to find out that Lisa Shaw Phil's ex-girlfriend was the culprit. However, Sharon and Dennis soon learn the truth about Chrissie killing Den and they end up joining forces with the Mitchells to help Sam against Chrissie with Phil and Dennis putting their differences aside over their previous rivalry. EastEnders ist eine britische Fernsehserie der BBC, deren erste Folge am 19.Februar 1985 ausgestrahlt wurde. He is the fianc of Kat Slater and is portrayed by Steve McFadden. Intent on winning him back, Sharon kisses Phil but he ends things there. At the start of 2014, Phil learns that Carl has entrapped Ronnie into having a relationship with him though she quickly ends it upon discovering his actions against the Mitchells. Phil now has many enemies: Lisa; Steve, who also knows about Mel and Phil's one night stand; Ian, who Phil bullies mercilessly; Mark, who wants to avenge Lisa; and Dan, who is back in Walford after many months away. 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. Phil hands Max his pillow, insisting that he kills him, but Max shakes his hand and says that he forgives him. He comes close to telling Ian something, but is interrupted by Ben, who is shocked to see he is back. Phil tells Sharon he wants to adopt Dennis. However, Callum reveals to Ben that he had been collecting evidence on Phil for the police to send Phil down, as a way to keep Ben out of prison for a heist carried out by the Mitchell's in 2020. Phil is told by Ian that Ben has died after a homophobic attack following a night out, however this turns out to be Paul, Ben's boyfriend. When Dalton plans to have her killed, sending his bouncer George Peters (Andy Beckwith) to rape and murder Kate in her house, Phil comes to Kate's rescue by knocking out Peters just as he attacks Kate. During the investigation, Phil clashes with Janine as they both plan to retake various properties from the square. Early life[edit] Contents 1 Background 2 Storylines 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. 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 Watts family.[10]. Despite the fact that Sharon was married to Grant, EastEnders writer Tony Jordan revealed in The Mitchells The Full Story that the love-triangle storyline had been planned since Phil and Grant's introduction, after the writers decided Sharon was perfect for them both. Lisa plans to take Louise, going to Liverpool Street station. After Nick takes the money but refuses to leave, Ronnie asks Phil to get rid of Nick. On finding out Keanu is still alive, Phil goes to kill him himself. This prompts her to leave Walford for South Africa, letting it be known that an offer of reconciliation from Phil would make her reconsider. SPOILER pictures show Phil Mitchell's fury over his arrest as he demands lawyer Gray Atkins releases him.Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) . His bullying of Ian Beale is often done as a means of deriving pleasure. EastEnders viewers learned Billy Mitchell's real age on the BBC soap, and many were in disbelief over how old he was. The "Who Shot Phil?" Keanu is a close associate of Phil and his business, Keanu is also engaged to Louise, who is also pregnant with Keanu's baby. Janine EvansMrs. Sharon discovers this and kicks him out of their home. Shirley initially accepts, but later changes her mind after discovering Phil's affair with Glenda; though she later forgives Phil for his infidelity, Shirley refuses to marry him. She snatches Lexi from his house. However, Mel is upset by Lisa's accusation and Phil comforts her, leading to a one-night stand. Months later, Ian summons Phil with a request; Kathy's rapist James Willmott-Brown (William Boyde) has returned to Walford. Nadia seduces and sleeps with a drunken Phil. The soap's. Phil is known for being the son of Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor), and the brother of Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp) and Sam Mitchell (Danniella Westbrook). Phil soon falls for Kate Morton (Jill Halfpenny), unaware that she is an undercover police officer investigating Lisa's disappearance. . This soon puts a strain on their relationship and by Christmas they have separated, resulting in Sharon returning to the United States. 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 confronts Lisa, demanding contact. 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. Phil is undecided until Lorna stops him going after Kathy by locking herself in his bathroom and attempts suicide. [45], Although popular with many, the character has also garnered much criticism over the years. This progressively helps Phil, up to the point where it manages to reveal the basis of his problem the physical abuse he received from his late father, Eric (George Russo)[6] because she was pregnant with their son Phil (Steve McFadden) when he was a boy, and his fear that he may abuse Ben. Phil Mitchell first arrives in Walford in February 1990 to open an automobile repair shop, known as The Arches;[3] he is joined by his younger brother Grant (Ross Kemp). [38], In August 2010, scenes showing Phil and Rainie taking crack cocaine prompted over 200 complaints from viewers who felt the scenes were inappropriate. Wanting Louise's address, he discovers that Peggy is back in London, so visits her. It says that unless problems are worked through (the female method), they will be repeated generation after generation". After a bumping into a 'pregnant' Abi, she lies to Ben that she lost the baby she never had. He was introduced to the soap opera on 20 February 1990 and was followed by his brother Grant ( Ross Kemp ), sister Sam ( Danniella Westbrook / Kim Medcalf) and mother Peggy ( Jo Warne / Barbara Windsor ). However, Ian survived the attack. Executive producer Louise Berridge went on to say that she was "looking forward to Steve returning in 2004". Louise is in agony without her medication and Lisa prevents Louise from using the phone by cutting the cord. However, she later overhears his secret and begins plotting against him with the help from their family solicitor Marcus Christie (Stephen Churchett). Phil turns up at the hospital, where he is surprised and unimpressed to find Lisa there already. After discovering Aidan has been tormenting Mick and his family, Phil punches Aidan and shows him evidence that he killed Luke which forces Aidan to leave Walford for good. Phil later convinces Grant to help him confront Johnny at his new home in rural Essex, but he escapes and the brothers peruse home. 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Phil was originally depicted as the thinker and the more streetwise of the pair, often bailing his more spontaneous brother out of trouble, although later plotlines drove the character down a darker, more destructive route. Carl is unfazed by Phil's threats for retribution and gloats that he has contacts inside prison who can harm Ben if Phil does anything to him. The study reported that much group discussion centred on the Alcoholics Anonymous group scene, which was, for the most part, seen as an accurate depiction of an AA group therapy session. Following Danielle's funeral, Peggy asks Phil to kill Archie so they could get justice for Danielle and Ronnie. He is rescued and Peggy leaves the next day, realising he is better off without her. It was criticised as "patchy" and "awkwardly writtenunveiling a common weakness in the EastEnders camp, that character continuity can often fall by the wayside when you are dealing with larger characters". Bex gives Phil and Sharon information on a hotel where Lisa and Louise are and compared to Sharon, Phil shows a lack of regard to Lisa's mental health. Phil prepares to kill Carl, but Carl implies that he caused harm to Shirley. Ben and Jay are kidnapped by Paul's killers and he attempts to go after them, however when he collapses, Grant offers to help him get Ben and Jay back. [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 suspects he did and practically disowns him, handing in critical evidence to the police. Ben, who has been blackmailing Martin Fowler, agrees to destroy evidence for him if he kills Keanu for the Mitchells, Martin agrees and Louise helps set Keanu up. Shirley confronts Carl about his actions, and she mysteriously disappears after this, though her friends believe she has gone to Greece as she had planned. In his absence, Phil and Sharon continue their affair but when Grant is released, Sharon reconciles with him, leaving Phil heartbroken. Due to his success on The Bill, Peter Cregeen, the Head of Series at the BBC, poached Ferguson to become executive producer of EastEnders. EastEnders spoilers follow. No copyright infringement intendedNEWS Hello Everyone, I have just made a EastEnders4Life Twitter Account. "[18] Script writers were reportedly given private security after a writer's laptop was stolen in what was believed to be an attempt to gain the identity of the assailant. When Phil offers Sharon an increase of her salary, and a 19% stake in club, Jack is not pleased and punches Phil, who falls into the vehicle pit in the garage. A furious Ben tries to suffocate Phil but is stopped by Sharon. Upon arriving at the square, Phil and Grant notice Peggy being mugged and end up rescuing her. 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. When Shirley confesses she still loves Phil, he spurns her advances and instead proposes marriage to Sharon after she regains consciousness. The storyline signifying the departure of Ross Kemp played heavily on the Mitchell brothers' fragile and damaged relationship. Soon afterwards, Phil rebuilds his relationship with Kate and the two get married. 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. Phil finds out that Sharon has been helping Jane cover up the real killer Bobby Beale (Eliot Carrington), Lucy's half-brother, Phil tells Jane and Sharon that he will bribe the foreman of the jury to make sure Max is not guilty. Dennis is killed in the boat crash. Later, while Phil confronts Nick in his house, Ronnie goes into labour and on the way to the hospital, the wedding car crashes. The brothers try to dissuade Peggy from committing suicide but are unaware of pills secretly hidden in her makeup bag. He finds out that Peggy betrayed his father to the police to protect Phil and visits her grave. As time goes on, however, Phil becomes depressed and turns to alcohol which causes him to develop an addiction. When Phil gets home, he finds that Shirley knows the truth about Heather's death. He then collapses. 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). This makes her dependent on him so he moves on to her best friend, Mel Healy (Tamzin Outhwaite). Phil finds Louise (now played by Tilly Keeper) at her school and he gives her money to support her future. Jack is arrested but Phil does not press charges after Sharon convinces him for her and Lexi's sake. Realizing what he has lost, Phil gives up alcohol and attends Alcoholics Anonymous. EastEnders' Kush Kazemi (played by Davood Ghadami) decided to flee Walford with Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) and his son Arthur Fowler after grassing on Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), Ben . And it doesn't suit him". Phil, unsure of whom to believe, begins investigating alongside Ben into who is the real father of Sharon's baby. The doctor tells his family that he needs an urgent liver transplant and that if Phil continues to drink, he will be dead within 12 months. Phil then agrees to be her confidant for the secret in exchange for money, which Shirley steals from her younger son Dean Wicks (Matt Di Angelo) at his salon; he later discovers this and confronts his mother about her involvement with Phil, who later warns Dean off when they cross paths. This Phil does by frogmarching Peters back to Dalton's nightclub, the "Imperial Room", and urging Dalton himself to let Kate go free. Phil refuses to speak at Ronnie and Roxy's funeral, but changes his mind after Michelle (now played by Jenna Russell) speaks to him. [38], In addition the character has been praised for being good value, realistic, consistent within his character and convincing. Billy confronts Phil over his actions and ends up punching him. When Jay returns, Sharon allows him back into the Mitchell household, and when Phil is discharged and returns home, he eventually allows Jay to live there. In June 2010, it was reported that Phil would develop an addiction to crack cocaine after his troubled personal life leads to depression. 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. 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