29:04. Maggie fears for her safety, so she sends her to London to live with Pauline. 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. Episodes Directed by Although she has a level head on her shoulders, she is having an affair with an older married man, Gerry McCrae (Simon O'Gorman). Follow. Classic Eastenders (29th August 1997) MDTVS. And now fans of the BBC One soap can take a trip down memory lane and binge-watch old episodes courtesy of Drama. Directors 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. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Hi Simon, unfortunately, weve now discovered that episode 85 is a missing episode this means that the BBC are unable to supply it, it may have been accidentally wiped or lost. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 27:31. These aired in July and were filmed in Paris. Check out Roy's epic burn against Nathan here after the 5 minute mark: That's a rather good line. Bronze Member. . Classic Eastenders (19th August 1997) MDTVS. The BBC was inundated with complaints from angry viewers from Ireland . Grant then went on to embark on a second marriage with local barmaid Tiffany Raymond (Martine McCutcheon), up to the point where she gave birth to their daughter Courtney. As time goes on, Grant begins flirting with Jane Collins (Laurie Brett) the girlfriend of Kathy's son Ian (Adam Woodyatt) after seducing her. Terry is desperate to buy a classic car from Roy - with Irene's money. Whilst teaming up with Phil and Sharon to prove Sam's innocence, Grant forms a rivalry with her husband Dennis Rickman (Nigel Harman) who had previously teamed up with Den to imprison Phil for robbery. Mary also comes between couple Joe Wicks (Paul Nicholls) and Sarah Hills (Daniela Denby-Ashe), but Joe returns to Sarah after they have a one-night stand, breaking her heart. [40], In 2009, a poll by magazine Inside Soap named Grant as the UK's favourite leading male character in a soap opera. EastEnders Classics Archive - Complete 1985 Megapack I have loads of old Eastenders episodes if you are looking for any. [8] His quick temper was off-set by a period of genuine remorse and promises that he would change. [5] He always strived to live up to the family name and enjoyed the reputation he inherited and maintained. Phil gives him money, and he reunites with Courtney and the pair return to Portugal. 27:12. [11] The Irish actors, who were employed specifically for the storyline, were also criticised by Kelly for not speaking out against the scenes they were enacting. Grants high-profile return, which aired in October 2005, proved to be a ratings success. The continuity announcer stated that the episode was unavailable and that the channel would instead be showing the following episode. Browse more videos. Id have loved to see .Lorraine turn round and slap Peggy in the face. In order for Tulsa King to become more intriguing and thought-provoking, Dwight needs to become more complex and, arguably, less heroic. 1392-1553 Sean Flaherty, portrayed by Pat Laffin, is first seen as a lecherous drunk in a pub in the Irish village of Kilmoneen. Choosing the song Kissing A Fool for Sarah and Robbies big moment. Classic Eastenders (7th August 1997) MDTVS. 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. Sharon then calls Grant in Portugal, leaving a voicemail saying that his family needs him. ? Same. Classic Eastenders (21st August 1997) MDTVS 27:30 Classic Eastenders (19th August 1997) MDTVS 27:31 Classic Eastenders (14th August 1997) MDTVS 27:29 Classic Eastenders (12th August 1997) MDTVS 24:56 On the Buses S01E03 Olive takes a trip MDTVS 25:39 On the Buses S01E02 The new conductor MDTVS 25:44 On the Buses S01E01 The early shifts MDTVS 45:01 Classic Eastenders (6th January 1994) MDTVS. He cannot live up to his promises, however, and, on Sharon's birthday in October 1992, Grant sets fire to The Queen Vic to generate insurance money to pay off debts. Eamonn cannot wait to tell his violent, alcoholic father Sean (Pat Laffin), which leads to Mary's departure from the village, scared of what Sean will do to her. However, more often than not, Grant reverted to form and when placed under pressure he seemed incapable of controlling his aggression, disregarding all consequences. Browse more videos. Aperu: Romances are rocky in Albert Square: Lisa makes a final decision about her career and Sam is worried about her one-night stand. Phil MitchellGrant Mitchell News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Classic Eastenders (17th April 1997) Report. He begins a relationship with Lorraine Wicks (Jacqueline Leonard), until a paternity test reveals that Grant is the father of his baby, Courtney (Carissa and Josephine O'Meara), who is born in March 1997. "[21], After nearly six years away, Kemp was lured back to EastEnders for a fixed period in order to reunite the Mitchell family on-screen. She returns briefly to enact revenge making Grant realise that he is still in love with her, he chooses to be with Sharon over his family. "[31] He was also voted the second most hunky man in British soap by gay readers of the magazine, attitude, who described him as "a dashing big, bad bully boy. Many were introduced by the show's executive producer, Jane Harris . In light of this iconic revelation, Grant attacked Phil and exacted revenge on Sharon until she departed the programme following her betrayal. "[20], Initially viewers were left uncertain as to whether Grant survived the crash, but the character was not killed off and a week later viewers saw Grant depart along with his daughter Courtney for a new life in Rio, Brazil. He mocked the episode's stunts, commenting: "There are so many post-watershed dramas on TV that do these kind of scenes properly that Phil and Grant ended up looking like two little kids playing on a building site. I'm only an actor, but I wouldn't want to do anything that would be demeaning to me, my people or my country. 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. [1] On 26 July 2022, it was announced that Grant would feature in a flashback episode focusing on the Mitchell family in 1979. The BBC was inundated with complaints from angry viewers from Ireland for negative stereotyping, portraying Irish people as "dirty, rude, and drunk". [34] Their return was voted as one of the Golden TV Moments of 2005 in a BBC poll. 27:47. Tiffany attempts to snatch Courtney, but is hit by a car driven by Grant's stepfather Frank Butcher (Mike Reid); she dies seconds later as the clock struck midnight. Alternatively, fans can also catch up via the UKTV Play website - where you can stream episodes that have been recently shown. [9] The BBC said, "EastEnders has a reputation for showing slices of life in many different ways and sometimes these are not flattering",[7] but they admitted that the episodes were "ill-judged" and issued a public apology for causing offence and misrepresenting Irish people. spoilers, as Ruby faces a difficult decision and Dot pays a visit to Doctor Legg. "[7][8] His colleague, John Lahiffe, added: "I am dismayed by the mischievous nature of it. She is too lazy to collect her son, Eamonn, from choir practice, and sends Martin (James Alexandrou) and Colette to get him. "[7] However, actor Dermot Morgan urged Irish people not to over-react: "I'm sure there's no great conspiracy against Irish people here. 9:08. [9][12] Jana Bennett, the BBC's then director of production, stated on BBC1's news bulletin: "It is clear that a significant number of viewers have been upset by the recent episodes of EastEnders, and we are very sorry, because the production team and programme makers did not mean to cause any offence." Just after Christmas 1998, Tiffany discovers that Grant has had an affair with her mother Louise Raymond (Carol Harrison), and plans to flee to Spain with Courtney. Barbara is a very close friend so when I learned of the storyline, it felt right that the Mitchell brothers are reunited with their mother for the last time. In 1997, the BBC soap opera EastEnders broadcast three singular transmissions that were filmed on location in Dublin, Ireland. [4] They included Maggie Flaherty, played by Olivia Shanley, son Conor (Sean Gleeson) and his headstrong daughter Mary (Melanie Clark Pullen). Episode 163, possibly a mix up with episodes count, thinking 162 is the last ep in that EastEnders Series Year. Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. Michael Rose, played by Russell Floyd, first appears in Walford as a Market Inspector in 1996. 29:09. 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. [25] His return coincided with Windsor's final appearance as Grant's mother Peggy. 27:31. 24. Main Characters The net is starting to close in on Alistair. Kelly Minige. Cultural and racial stereotyping tends to create barriers between people. I found it extremely difficult adjusting to London. [25] Of his return, Kemp commented, "When I was approached about returning to EastEnders for Barbara's final episodes, it was something I could not turn down. Classic Eastenders (18th August 1997) MDTVS. On the Buses S01E02 The new conductor. Eamonn is witness to the first kiss between his sister Colette and Martin Fowler (James Alexandrou), when they go to collect him from choir practice. [16], The following year EastEnders topped the ratings at Christmas 1998 when Grant was accused of the attempted murder of Tiffany, and the following Monday 15.7 million viewers tuned in to see Grant make a first court appearance. He knows the Flahertys and mediates between them and the Fowlers when they get into arguments. I started to suffer panic attacks and felt increasingly isolated. Sharon decides to go to the police and finds Grant outside the police station as a result of being drunk and disorderly. When Mary decides she wants to move to Walford with Pauline, Conor also follows her. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! (and Sue), All this Sarah nonsense was boring at the time and even more so now, Who was the guy who Bianca cheated on Ricky with again? Pets It's been 35 years since EastEnders first debuted on screens. [9], The Mitchell brothers quickly became two of the soap's most popular characters and storylines involving the brothers soon began to dominate the programme. Alistair of all people tries to stop Ted from hurting Robbie. Follow. Executive producer, Kate Harwood, commented: "We are so pleased that Ross will be back on the show. Log in. NOTE: Please do not add content from the BBC iPlayer's early episodes until it has been aired on television, as it is intrusive to our readers who may not have seen the episode on iPlayer. 'And I'd get 16-year-old boys going: 'Hello Mary, I'll show you a good time'. [22] In a study by the Stirling Media Research Institute called Men Viewing Violence, participants branded Grant "a fascinating character" because of his complexity and likened him and Phil to a soap operatic version of the notorious East End criminals, the Kray Twins. Ted beating up Robbie was 25th March 1997. Send me EastEnders Classics Archive - 2007 Megapack, Part 1 (Jan-Jun) EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Uncredited Characters She was adopted by the Medeemey family. 27:14. Hours to Watch ???? "[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. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Grant and Carla resume their relationship, but Carla's ex-partner Ray (David Kennedy) soon arrives to retrieve 12,000 that Carla has stolen from him. [14], Later, when Pauline is at Maggie's house, and her eldest son Eamonn brings his father home, Pauline is shocked to see that Maggie was married to Sean. Guest Characters Classic Eastenders (15th April 1997) Report. Grant showed impulsive behaviour, a disregard for social rules and an indifference to the feelings of others, particularly the women in his life. Browse more videos. It was very laddish (1996/7 was peak Lad Culture after all) but very funny. Mary finds a good friend in her cousin Mark (Todd Carty), and decides to move Walford, and their relationship improves over time. Mary is the granddaughter of Maggie Flaherty (Olivia Shanley), Pauline Fowler 's ( Wendy Richard) long-lost sister. 1998wasEastEnders'fourteenthyear of production. 27:12. Ferguson wanted to introduce a couple of young men who would bring an air of danger, characters who would be "unpredictable" and "bursting with energy". [45] Additionally, the show was criticised for turning the brothers into a comical farce by incorporating uncharacteristic humour into their dialect, which was described as "cringeworthy. 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. Classic Eastenders (23rd January 1997) MDTVS. Easter Monday was March 31st in 1997. He tells Mary he is leaving his wife to be with her, but Mary ends their relationship publicly, and the local bartender, Patrick Garrett Keogh), hears their argument and tells Mary's uncle, Eamonn (Maurice O'Donoghue). Michelle has a volatile relationship with Grant but, following Sharon's exit, falls pregnant following a one-night stand with him and then flees to the US without telling Grant that he is to be a father. Conor also has a daughter, Mary Flaherty (Melanie Clark Pullen), from his first marriage but he doesn't get on with her. It selected an unrepresentative range of stereotypes. When did you last see a donkey walking along our streets? When some viewers reported the missing episode, the Drama Channel responded with an explanation. Because of this, he rarely admitted to being at fault or backed down from an argument. Laura and Nita are really miserable cows. Grant accuses Phil of killing Peggy and asks for his money back, but Phil does not have it. The two brothers manage to convince Sharon that Chrissie is the real killer and that Sam is innocent. Trending Pedro Pascal. 10 days ago. MDTVS. Grant is angry when Peggy reveals that her plan for him and Sam to learn about it was by letters to them after her death by suicide, however Phil and Grant seemingly convince Peggy not to do this. Sign up. These aired in July and were filmed in . EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Coming from Blackrock, near Dublin, I just didn't realise what an obsession EastEnders is over in England. Its been 35 years since EastEnders first debuted on screens. Grant returns to Portugal, and Sharon has to call him about Peggy having killed herself. Throughout the course of his 1990s duration, Grant established himself as one of the show's most prominent characters. Grant Mitchell is a fictional character from the British soap opera EastEnders, played by Ross Kemp. 17th April - Ricky Butcher and Bianca Jackson get married. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, Ex - Eastenders ' cast members current projects, Classic EastEnders Episode Discussion 1987, Classic EastEnders episode discussion: 2002. Were very sorry we cant bring it to you as wed planned to. Pedro Pascal. When Pauline and her family leave, taking Mary with them, she begs Maggie to leave Sean and return to Walford with her, but Maggie decides to stay and look after her vast family. It is outrageous and untrue to portray us like that. Yearly Stats When Johnny extracts CCTV footage of Chrissie confessing to her boyfriend Jake Moon (Joel Beckett) that she killed Den, he plans to use the tape as bait for Phil and Grant intending to kill them. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. The script has stirred up a hell of a hornets' nest here. 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. Browse more videos. It is going to be fireworks from the start."[22]. They were all very supportive as well and made me feel right at home. [19] 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. 1997 The Classic EastEnders Thread (Part 2) . Grant then meets Belinda again and they go to her home for sex but are interrupted by her family. Grant tries to persuade Sharon to go to Portugal with him but she declares her love for Phil. Laura and Nita . A year later, in 1998, BBC chairman Christopher Bland admitted that as result of the Irish-set EastEnders episodes, the station failed in its pledge to represent all groups accurately and avoid reinforcing prejudice.[13]. As for being drunks, surely they must only mean on a Saturday night! Producer Corinne Hollingworth has commented: "There were some good actors we had to turn down because we couldn't find the 'right' brother". Colette hasn't been seen or heard from since. Her first appearance was in a special week of episodes set in Ireland, first broadcast in 1997. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. EastEnders scriptwriter Colin Brake has said that it was a challenging period, but "the results on-screen were a programme with a new sense of vitality, and a programme more in touch with the real world than it had been for a while". Follow. He does not check to see whether Sharon is out of the way, and she and her dog Roly nearly die in the blaze. Courtney is angry with Grant when he stops her kissing Mark. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Stallone even . Of the Mitchell brothers' highly publicised return, one reporter commented "Soapville must confess that we did get goosebumps and feel properly excited when we first saw the Mitchell Brothers back on the Square After all, you associate them with the golden days of Enders". Classic EastEnders episode discussion: 2002. His character is one of the most iconic and popular in the history of soap. Nothing to do with his mum pissing off for ages just after his dad died. [4] Two major new characters, the Mitchell brothers, made their first appearance in February 1990. This page was last edited on 30 August 2022, at 00:51. A channel spokesperson said to fans on Twitter, "we are being forced to skip one episode, tomorrow. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, EastEnders fans can now catch up on classic episodes, Some of the original cast on Christmas Day, Mick struggled to keep Linda afloat when the boat crashed, Classic EastEnders how to watch old episodes as the BBC soap celebrates 35th anniversary, Kerry Katona seen with bright pink hair as she runs errands in 200,000 Lamborghini in Cheshire, Keanu fight for his life against Phil Mitchell, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Wow, I didn't realise Tom Banks was so highly annoying! Contents 1 Main characters 2 Doof-Doof Count 3 Episodes 4 Promotional photos Main characters Doof-Doof Count Episodes Want up-to-the-minute soaps news, spoilers and gossip on your social feeds? BBC. I was surprised at how bubbly and fun Laura was when she first arrived because shes now entered her sour-faced stage and thats what I remembered her for. Classic Eastenders (14th August 1997) MDTVS. Of the two brothers Grant was the more volatile, but both had a sense of physical danger about them, and both displayed stereotypical masculinity, thuggish behaviour and a tendency to resolve problems through violence. Their affair ends when Phil catches them together and Grant then has a one-night stand with 19-year-old Chelsea Fox to his mother's outrage. Classic Eastenders (17th April 1997) MDTVS. ? Grant Mitchell first arrived in Albert Square in February 1990 with his older brother Phil (Steve McFadden), and the pair become co-owners of the local garage, The Arches. Grant manages to put behind him his differences with both Phil and Sharon, forgiving Sharon when she confesses that she aborted his child. I've posted requested vintage episodes on ds and I've got a private fb group for ee episodes, currently doing 1985 as it happens, you only other option if you don't want to fork out is the private torrent sites. The online home of EastEnders discussion since 1997. On the eve of 2006 commencing, Dennis learned from Phil about the threat Johnny made to Sharon as well as being told that Johnny killed his best-friend and Sam's ex-husband, Andy Hunter (Michael Higgs), on the same night Chrissie killed Den. EastEnders have confirmed that one major character is set to die in this week's special episodes. Both characters remained in the serial as regulars, moving back to the soap's setting in Albert Square to be with the new-found family. Maggie races to Mary's school to collect her before violent Sean can get to her. Classic Eastenders (14th January 1997) Search. Gerry McCrae is the shopkeeper in Kilmoneen, the Irish village where the Flaherty family live. BBC Grant took great pride in being a Mitchell, his late father had a local reputation as a boxer. "[1], In November 2000, Clark Pullen revealed that becoming a celebrity sent her "spiraling into depression". 1998 was EastEnders' fourteenth year of production. The impact of his return for the inhabitants of Walford should not be underestimated. 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. "[2] She added that it was scary because Ireland and England have different senses of humour. Sean leers over Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard)'s breasts and tries to buy her a drink, only to be told to leave her alone by Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt). Browse more videos. Classic Eastenders (27th May 1993) MDTVS. Pauline and her family try to find Maggie, and when they do, they visit her in Kilmoneen, Ireland. Apols if already mentioned, but it looks as if Drama are skipping an episode this week. The plot, which was slated to be aired on Christmas Day 1997, evoked high criticism from female MPs and children's groups, TV clean-up campaigners and church officials, who were all expressive in unanimous condemnation about the BBC's "cynical ploy to win the seasonal ratings war over arch-rival Coronation Street." Classic Eastenders (7th August 1997) MDTVS. Mary is having an affair with an older married man, Gerry McCrae. Grant tells Courtney that Phil killed Peggy. ? [4] Ferguson altered the way the episodes were produced, changed the way the storylines were conceptualised and introduced a far greater amount of location work than had previously been seen. The BBC and the programme makers were heavily criticised for the stereotypical way they portrayed Irish people. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Classic Eastenders (28th August 1995) MDTVS. He was portrayed as a tough persona, wildly known for his fiery temper and his tendency to resort to violence. He later goes over to Pauline and tries to touch her, spilling stout on her. He joined the group in Blackpool, is this when an ex girlfriend of Lenny tells him she might have an STI and he has to contact all of his conquests including Bianca. 6 days ago. After discovering that Grant vengefully had sex with his wife Kathy Mitchell, Phil went ballistic with a handgun causing the car Grant was driving to career at high speed into the River Thames. Following his arrest, Johnny is sentenced to life imprisonment and later dies of a heart attack allowing Phil and Grant to finally put their demons to reason for good. Grant returns to the square soon after and walks in on Phil and Peggy. Grant had returned to civilian life in London having been a paratrooper in the Army, which included serving in the Falklands War at the age of 19. 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