During a charity abseil on top of The Queen Vic, Shirley proposes to Phil and he accepts. Phil rescues Louise but the car explodes before he can help Steve, who dies in the inferno. However, the money later goes missing. Phil reacts badly when he discovers Ben (now Joshua Pascoe) is gay, and makes it clear that he prefers Billy's foster son, Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick). Phil and Grant make peace but things between them are not the same. When Phil gets home, he finds that Shirley knows the truth about Heather's death. Dan then escapes with the money, never to be seen in Walford again, while Phil recovers and returns to the square upon helping Steve rescue Mel.[4]. This results in Ian being attacked by an unknown assailant. Before fleeing with the recording, Phil learns from Johnny that Ian is Chrissie's mystery buyer for the pub; he and Billy confront Ian, while Grant helps Sharon and Dennis look for Chrissie. 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. 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. 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. Sharon and Phil have sex but she stays with Grant, who is unaware of their betrayal. 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. Before Kathy returns to South Africa, she asks Phil to go with her but he declines as Grant has planned an armed robbery and Phil refuses to let him do the job alone. After Jamie's funeral, Phil goes to Portugal and returns a month later with 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. Phil has occasionally shown sadistic traits. Fearful and angry, Ben retaliates by murdering Heather just as Phil returns to confront him. The self-titled leader of the Square, Phil Mitchell, played by Steve . 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). He then discovers that Ben is in a sexual relationship with Paul Coker (Jonny Labey) and is kidnapped by Kathy's husband, Gavin. The jury find Max guilty and it emerges that Phil paid the foreman for this verdict. Phil then swears to have revenge, planning to kill Keanu and confront Sharon. As time goes on, however, Phil becomes depressed and turns to alcohol which causes him to develop an addiction. By this stage, Phil's mother Peggy has married Frank. [38], In August 2010, scenes showing Phil and Rainie taking crack cocaine prompted over 200 complaints from viewers who felt the scenes were inappropriate. After a bumping into a 'pregnant' Abi, she lies to Ben that she lost the baby she never had. In the ensuing clash between them, Phil orders a group of his friends to beat Dennis up and later slaps Sharon when she confronts him over it. Sharon, Kathy and Shirley go to the hospital to find out that Phil discharged himself. The soap's. He is best known for his role as Phil Mitchellin the BBC Onesoap operaEastEnders, which he has played since 1990. Months later, Ian summons Phil with a request; Kathy's rapist James Willmott-Brown (William Boyde) has returned to Walford. Viewers never see Phil take drugs to make sure the episodes are suitable for all audiences. Phil along with Grant was voted as the second most popular King of Soaps in a Channel 4 poll in 2002. Keanu and Sharon maintained the lie that Sharon's baby is in fact Phil's and not Keanu's. Ferguson had previously been a producer on ITV's The Bill which seemed to be challenging EastEnders in providing a realistic vision of modern life in London. Lola regains full custody of Lexi, leaving Phil to feel lonely. 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). However, Archie later returns to the square and ignores Phil's constant demands that he leave Walford again. "[26] Phil also loses his son Ben (Charlie Jones), who makes a temporary departure from the show in order for the part to be recast. 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. [12], Phil's disposition altered during the early 2000s when a darker more menacing side to his personality began to surface. Soon afterwards, Phil rebuilds his relationship with Kate and the two get married. Afterwards, Phil is surprised when DCI Jill Marsden (Sophie Stanton) takes charge of the murder investigation; as Phil and Marsden became sworn enemies ever since she investigated his shooting before going on to intercept Phil's criminal activities prior to him being set up for the robbery. Currently, Sonia Jackson is a nurse there and Ash Kaur is a doctor. 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. Of particular note is an episode where Phil attends Alcoholics Anonymous (February 1997), an "alien and uncomfortable arena" where he was forced to talk about his condition, expose his vulnerability and reveal the basis of his problem the physical abuse he'd received from his father and his fear that he will do the same. [18] A spokesman commented "The cast are only getting their own scripts. "[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. Shortly afterwards, they learn that Peggy's mugging was organised by her enemy and Walford's newly installed crime kingpin: Johnny Allen (Billy Murray). 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. Picture: BBC 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. Sharon and Louise ask Phil to give Lisa a chance. Nick overhears this, and cuts the brakes of the wedding car. [4], Despite the pair still being fierce enemies, Steve later conspires with Phil to have Dan sent down in order to rid Mel from her tormentor for good, but Dan is ultimately acquitted despite their efforts. Dennis is killed in the boat crash. Jay is charged with perverting the course of justice and Phil orders him to change his statement so Ben will not go to prison, but Jay refuses and Phil disowns him but does manage to convince Roxy to lie in her statement. In gratitude for Grant rescuing Ben, Phil tells Grant that Mark is his son. Phil begs her to stay, admitting he is dying from cirrhosis. When Phil learns that Jake and Danny's cousin Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) has upset Roxy no sooner after she started working for him and the pair later got married, he retaliates by selling the pub to get one over Alfie. On Christmas Day 2016, a matching liver is found and Phil at last has the operation. Phil refuses to make Jay leave, despite being told that Louise could be taken into care. When Peggy finds out about this, she locks him inside her home so he cannot have access to drugs; however, Phil suffering from withdrawal symptoms escapes and confronts Peggy, setting the pub on fire as a result. She agrees and they return together, after which Phil confronts Carl once Shirley returns to her home. Depressed, Phil embarks on a sexual relationship with drug addict Rainie Cross (Tanya Franks) and begins to use crack cocaine developing an addiction. 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. EastEnders cast 2023 The full present regular cast for EastEnders can be found below. This prompts Phil to finally reveal the true circumstances of how Dennis died on New Year's Eve 2005, explaining how he is the reason Dennis attacked Johnny, prior to the latter having him killed. The Broadcasting Standards Commission upheld 31 complaints from viewers, saying that the scenes were too strong for a programme shown before the 9pm watershed. Not even Phil knows who shot him. Ben is left furious at Phil and Kathy is eventually forced to tell Ben that Willmott-Brown has raped her. This soon puts a strain on their relationship and by Christmas they have separated, resulting in Sharon returning to the United States. He has been off screen for months as he recovers from his liver transplant in Italy. Phil later grows annoyed when Kate befriends Dennis, and ends up punching him upon learning that the two nearly had sex together. You can also catch up on BBC iPlayer now. Lisa agrees until some of Phil's relatives, assuming she is the nanny, start talking about how unstable Louise's mother is. [24] His return scenes aired in April 2005 for a brief stint before returning full-time in October. [47], A certain level of criticism was aimed at the character due to the stark personality change he underwent circa 2000. 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. Phil accepts, and helps Aidan recruit a crew for the heist; Mick and Vincent join the pair along with their new friend, Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters). The events saw Phil shot in a whodunit mystery, with the assailant eventually revealed to be his former girlfriend and Louise's mother Lisa Shaw (Lucy Benjamin). Phil and Sharon are told Lisa switched cabs and find Lisa's flat, which is empty. 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. Phil and Ben later spend time together and they slowly bond, eventually leading to Ben moving in with Phil. He is then rushed to hospital, Shirley fleeing with the help of her aunt, Babe Smith (Annette Badland). However, after seemingly having a deal sorted with Mick, Phil is beaten to the sale by Sharon and Ian. Early life[edit] Phil and Sharon find Louise's room empty and the doctor reassures them of Lisa and Louise's whereabouts, although they find Louise's belongings gone. Jay has a visit from his police public protection officer, who says Jay will have to move out as Louise is underage. This was done to assure the chosen actors who would work together had a strong rapport and physical resemblance. They soon clash, however, when it becomes clear that Carl plans to usurp Phil as the square's reigning hardman. [38], In addition the character has been praised for being good value, realistic, consistent within his character and convincing. However, it is later revealed that Archie's killer was in fact his rape victim Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner); this was discovered just moments after her husband Bradley Branning (Charlie Clements) fell to his death whilst on the run from the police, which Phil had witnessed in the midst of celebrating Ricky and Bianca's second wedding. Phil returns to the Square to rescue his family from a "shock crisis". 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 Phil is undecided until Lorna stops him going after Kathy by locking herself in his bathroom and attempts suicide. He then asks Ben for alcohol, revealing he has been drinking during his kidnapping. However, the case collapses after Grant returns to Walford and pays a witness to change his testimony and Phil is released. In early 2001, Lisa leaves, keeping quiet about her pregnancy, so when Mark Fowler (Todd Carty) suggests they tell people that the baby is his, Lisa agrees. Phil and Sharon reunite after her relationship with Jack ends. When Phil learns that Max has taken over The Arches, he promises revenge and blames Sharon for the loss of the business. Twitter user E asked: "Raymond is 6, why . However, she decides that she still loves Phil and wants to be with him. After emotionally holding him, Phil leaves without him. Their feud culminates badly for Phil, when he reluctantly joins Den in an armed robbery only to learn that Den had set him up on behalf of both Lisa and his family; Phil is subsequently arrested when the police arrive on the scene. EastEnders viewers learned Billy Mitchell's real age on the BBC soap, and many were in disbelief over how old he was. After the disappearance of Keanu, due to him faking his death, the Mitchells and Taylors think that Keanu is dead. 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. 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. 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. Phil starts to track down by Ben, but is convinced by Jay and Sharon that Ben will return when he is ready. In doing so, the two share a conversation about how they were respectively abused by their fathers with Phil confining to Archie about to extent of how Eric treated him, before Archie explains that both he and Eric were mistreated by their father prior to his death; which Archie claims to be the "best thing that happened to him". 2005 saw the highly anticipated screen return of both of the Mitchell brothers six years since they last appeared together. Days later, he coughs up blood and is taken to hospital. BBC EastEnders viewers spoke out after Denise roped Phil Mitchell into picking Raymond up from nursery. This is soon discovered by Ronnie and Roxy's mother, Glenda (Glynis Barber). However, he then deliberately crashes the car after releasing Phil's seatbelt thus causing Phil to be thrown through the windscreen. Shirley demands money from Phil, which he does not have, forcing him to accept a deal from Derek's associate Carl White (Daniel Coonan) who had recently arrived in the square. However, as they reluctantly agree to force him out of Walford, Ronnie ends up killing Carl after he attempts to rape her whilst Phil is out of the garage. 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. Afterwards, Phil makes amends with Ben and the two support Archie when he and Peggy plan to get married. He was also the presenter of the game show, Britain's Hardest. When Peggy learns the extent of Archie's deceit, she ends their marriage by ordering Phil to throw him out of the pub shortly before the family learn that Danielle has died after being fatally struck by a car driven by Frank's daughter Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks). 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. [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]. 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. However, Mel is upset by Lisa's accusation and Phil comforts her, leading to a one-night stand. In June 2010, it was reported that Phil would develop an addiction to crack cocaine after his troubled personal life leads to depression. The "Who Shot Phil?" Phil prepares for his son Ben's marriage to Callum. After the reception, Shirley enters their house and confronts them; Sharon is left devastated when she realizes Phil has been cheating behind her back even after he asked her to marry him. 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. 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. (Picture: BBC) Phil Mitchell ( Steve McFadden) is desperate to ensure that Raymond Dawkins knows who . This prompts her to leave Walford for South Africa, letting it be known that an offer of reconciliation from Phil would make her reconsider. EastEnders has revealed new details about Phil Mitchell's shocking New Year story. The pair then confront Chrissie in the pub, where Phil stops Grant from attacking her and Dennis, before Sharon intervenes on their behalf. Phil and Peggy hire a nanny, Joanne Ryan (Tara Lynne O'Neill), without consulting her, telling her that Lisa is mentally unstable. In EastEnders, Billy Mitchell is actually 61-years-old, but the actor who plays him - Perry Fenwick - is 58-years-old. Sharon discovers this and kicks him out of their home. EastEnders airs Mondays at 8.05pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.35pm and Fridays at 8.30pm on BBC One - see our TV Guide for full listings. 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. Following Danielle's funeral, Peggy asks Phil to kill Archie so they could get justice for Danielle and Ronnie. Keanu plans to use this money to flee the country with Sharon, their baby and Dennis. Updated: 15:33, 31 Dec 2021; . Phil and Jack become rivals when Phil tells Jack that he will be with Sharon by the end of the year, and Phil even proposes to Sharon, though she accepts Jack's proposal of marriage instead. Phil decides he wants to spend Christmas alone and Sharon reluctantly agrees. [4] Phil undergoes surgery, which stirs remorse in Grant. [] What he's really doing is self-harm which is a common response to anger. On Steve and Mel's wedding night in March 2001, Phil is shot and collapses in a pool of blood. The police believe that Lisa is dead, and at one stage a body is found which the police fear may be that of Lisa. [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. [46] Indeed, the character's violent behaviour evoked concern from viewers in October 2002. He comes close to telling Ian something, but is interrupted by Ben, who is shocked to see he is back. Will Phil do something he cannot come back from? [27] Subsequently, Phil becomes addicted to crack cocaine. 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. This results in a fight on the deck of the boat, in which the captain is knocked out. 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