Knowing he cannot get it, Grant threatens him unless he returns the money. Michael Rose, played by Russell Floyd, first appears in Walford as a Market Inspector in 1996. Aperu: Romances are rocky in Albert Square: Lisa makes a final decision about her career and Sam is worried about her one-night stand. 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. Phil is rescued, but Grant is not found and presumed dead. Classic Eastenders (28th August 1997) MDTVS. Episodes Directed by Deaths 1998wasEastEnders'fourteenthyear of production. Despite the fact that Sharon married Grant initially, EastEnders writer Tony Jordan has revealed in The Mitchells The Full Story that the love-triangle storyline had been planned since Phil and Grant's introduction, after the writers came to the realisation that Sharon was perfect for them both. Broadcaster Gerry Kelly labelled the episodes racist, and an unmitigated disaster. Colette is the same age as her first cousin once removed, Martin Fowler (James Alexandrou), and the pair hit it off. Follow. Courtney is angry with Grant when he stops her kissing Mark. He does not return to Walford for six years, although he remains in contact with his mother and brother. Id have loved to see .Lorraine turn round and slap Peggy in the face. Uncredited Characters The continuity announcer stated that the episode was unavailable and that the channel would instead be showing the following episode. The two brothers manage to convince Sharon that Chrissie is the real killer and that Sam is innocent. 27:46. ? Grant often displayed laddish, thrill-seeking behaviour; drinking, chasing women, clubbing, gambling and living off of his wits. [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. [4] They included Maggie Flaherty, played by Olivia Shanley, son Conor (Sean Gleeson) and his headstrong daughter Mary (Melanie Clark Pullen). When Grant's nephew Ben Mitchell (Harry Reid) goes missing and Phil is reluctant to get the police involved, Sharon contacts Grant for help, but Courtney (now played by Alice Nokes) meets Sharon instead; Grant has not seen the messages. [4] Things finally came to a head in 1994 with some of EastEnders' most popular and renowned episodes, which have been dubbed "Sharongate". Her first appearance was in a special week of episodes set in Ireland, first broadcast in 1997. The impact escalated after Dennis humiliated Johnny on Christmas Day 2005, which prompted Johnny to throttle Sharon with an ultimatum; Dennis will be killed unless she and him leave Walford for good. This is the last time she is seen. Answer: Numberblocks. [40], In 2009, a poll by magazine Inside Soap named Grant as the UK's favourite leading male character in a soap opera. Gerry is a married man, but is secretly having an affair with Mary Flaherty (Melanie Clark Pullen). Browse more videos. Sharon tells him the reasons Michelle did not want him involved and Grant agrees that Mark would be better off not knowing, but Jane convinces Grant otherwise, so Grant offers to take Mark for a drink. And now fans of the BBC One soap can take a trip down memory lane and binge-watch old episodes courtesy of Drama. Main Characters Subsequently, the plot never came to fruition. Mary is the granddaughter of Maggie Flaherty (Olivia Shanley), Pauline Fowler 's ( Wendy Richard) long-lost sister. EastEnders (TV Series 1985-2023) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Grant returns to the square soon after and walks in on Phil and Peggy. Furthermore, they suggested that the episodes "presented a prejudiced and stereotyped view of Ireland that [was] utterly unrecognisable. Classic Eastenders (28th April 1997) MDTVS. She is too lazy to collect her son, Eamonn, from choir practice, and sends Martin (James Alexandrou) and Colette to get him. Grant tries to persuade Sharon to go to Portugal with him but she declares her love for Phil. Horrible, horrible man. Their marriage is stormy and punctuated with violent rows and fights. In April 2019, Martin Fowler (James Bye) goes to Ireland to attend her funeral. The hotelier and pub landlord in Kilmoneen village. Maggie fears for her safety, so she sends her to London to live with Pauline. [1] There were hints that the character would move to Albert Square in the future, which is what ultimately happened. Colette Flaherty, portrayed by Shiona Redmond, is the eldest daughter of Eamonn and Brenda Flaherty. 3 short special episodes were made for the 1998 World Cup. "[4], A number of Irish actors were cast as Pauline's long-lost relatives, many of whom were starring in their first prominent television role. Both actors worked well and convincingly together and both 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 partly because of this (Westbrook was later recast, with Kim Medcalf taking over).[5]. Terry is desperate to buy a classic car from Roy - with Irene's money. These aired in July and were filmed in . "[43], Grant and Phil's brotherly confrontation marking Grant's initial exit in 1999 was panned by critics. Library. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. "[37] Kemp also received 'Most Popular Actor' nominations at the 1996, 1997, 1998 and 2006 National Television Awards,[35][38] and British Soap Award nominations for 'Villain of the Year' in 1999,[35] and 'Spectacular Scene of the Year' in 2006, for Grant's brush with death in 'Get Johnny Week'. Browse more videos. He plans to take Peggy with him back to Portugal, only for her to say that her cancer is active. Trending Pedro Pascal. Grant leaves, ignoring Phil, who is attempting to tell him about Mark. 27:12. In the wake of this, Grant decides to re-enlist in the army; however, he is left despondent after getting rejected for failing their psychiatric tests. However, their marriage ended in tragedy when Grantss stepfather Frank Butcher accidentally runs her down. As the soap celebrates another milestone birthday, why not take the opportunity to watch EastEnders longest-serving soap star Adam Woodyatt as a young Ian Beale, or to feast on episodes featuring the original EastEnders cast - from Michelle Fowler to Angie Watts. Phil finds a letter in Sharon's bag that Michelle sent Peggy, revealing that Grant fathered Michelle's child, Mark Fowler Jnr (Ned Porteous) 21 years previously. She then confesses to him that she no longer loves him, before returning to the US, leaving Grant heartbroken. Ross Kemp was chosen to play Grant. The storyline signifying his departure played heavily on the Mitchell brothers' fragile and damaged relationship. Grant rushes to Courtney's aid and assumes Mark is attacking her, but Sharon tells him he is Michelle's son. [7] Because of this, he attracted many women, despite the fact that he often treated them as possessions, disregarding their feelings and eliciting exaggerated revenge should they cross him (resulting in spousal abuse and the destruction of all three of his marriages). The return proved to be a ratings success. Classic Eastenders (17th April 1997) MDTVS. spoilers, as Ruby faces a difficult decision and Dot pays a visit to Doctor Legg. Much too unsuitable for daytime viewing surely. Follow. Most. Classic Eastenders (14th January 1997) Search. Old-school fans were excited when UKTV revealed that the early shenanigans from Albert Square would be returning to TV screens in time for summer, but audiences were left disappointed on Friday (October 12) when episode 97 was seemingly skipped. Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Soaps Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @soapscoop Twitter account. 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. Their relationship was a typical portrayal of unrequited love on Tiffany's side and was fraught with tragedy and drama. Good God, it's stomach-churning watching Ian smile ravenously in the chippy as he kisses Janine after she teases him about his domination tendencies. 2022 Hearst UK is the trading name of the National Magazine Company Ltd, 30 Panton Street, Leicester Square, London, SW1Y 4AJ. The Classic EastEnders Thread (Part 2) . It soon transpires a week later that Grant has survived, and he leaves the country with both Courtney and the stolen money to Rio de Janeiro. An example of this was that he was one of the few people who offered support to Mark Fowler when he was isolated by the rest of Albert Square (led ironically by Grant's mother, Peggy), because of his HIV illness. The BBC have a good track record and this would seem to be a dodgy storyline that has somehow crept through. Send me EastEnders Classics Archive - 2007 Megapack, Part 1 (Jan-Jun) Mary Flaherty is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Melanie Clark Pullen, from 22 September 1997 to 23 February 1999. Grant and Jane both comfort each other, but Ian walks in on them and shouts at Grant for deserting his family. Log in. Grant accuses Phil of killing Peggy and asks for his money back, but Phil does not have it. All I remember him for was dying in the house fire with Trevor. I'm very disappointed because EastEnders is a programme I have great respect for. Kemp was persuaded to return to the role for brief stints during a period of heavy media criticism aimed at EastEnders. Mary Flaherty, played by Melanie Clark Pullen, is the daughter of Conor Flaherty (Sen Gleeson). ? 27:20. Watch fullscreen. [12] The episodes which were watched by 25.3 million viewers[13] centred around Grant's discovery of the affair and his startling reaction. 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. Wikipedia talk:WikiProject EastEnders/Archive 14 Classic Mario edit summaries :) -anemoneprojectors- 23:07, 19 May 2011 (UTC). He initially has very few storylines, but he is chosen to be the best man at Terry Raymond (Gavin Richards)'s wedding (which is later called off).He has a crush on April Branning (Debbie Arnold) but no relationship ever develops between them.Then there is the arrival of his teenage son Matthew (Joe . [35], The character has been the focus of varying EastEnders merchandise in other media, which includes the VHS EastEnders The Mitchells Naked Truths[39] and EastEnders: Blood Ties The Life and Loves of Grant Mitchell, a novelisation written by Kate Lock, which chronicles facts about the character, explores his background and attempts to explain the source of his aggression and vulnerability. Whilst in Ireland, Maggie's lecherous husband Sean (Pat Laffin) flirts with Pauline, and is abusive to his granddaughter, Mary (Melanie Clark Pullen). 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. 1 June 1998 - The first time the Writer, Producer and Director credits were now shown at the beginning of the episode just after the opening titles rather than being included in the credits with the final time this was used being 13 April 2000. She was given up for adoption, as she was born out of wedlock, and was sent to live with a family in Ireland. Kemp reprised the role of Grant for various guest stints in 2016, appearing in twelve episodes between 13 May and 9 September. [7] Viewers were angered by scenes that they felt portrayed Irish as resentful towards English, drunk, dirty, poor and rude one scene showed a drunk man pouring beer over Pauline Fowler (later revealed to be her brother-in-law), and then demanding payment for the drink. Jane Harris It was very laddish (1996/7 was peak Lad Culture after all) but very funny. Neighbours. [37] Collecting his award, he commented: "People have a go at all soaps, but the people you see on screen are giving their all 52 weeks a year. 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). I went down to get the paper and some bread and I was accosted. An archived recording of his voice was heard on 25 January 2022. 22 million viewers tuned in to see Grant and Tiffany's final clash on New Year's Eve 1998. Classic Eastenders (7th August 1997) MDTVS. Apologies for not uploading over the last few days- every video I've tried to put up has been blocked! In May 2016, Peggy returns to Albert Square following a diagnosis of terminal cancer. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. Grant returns to Portugal, and Sharon has to call him about Peggy having killed herself. Fiercely protective of his girlfriend, most of Grant's initial problems in the Square revolve around his over-possessive nature and jealousy. Courtney calls Grant, who is staying with Aunt Sal (Anna Karen) due to losing his villa and bar in Portugal, for help after Ben and Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) are kidnapped by the men who attacked Ben and killed his boyfriend Paul Coker (Jonny Labey). [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. Eamonn Flaherty, played by Sen Walsh,[16] is the son of Eamonn (after whom he was named) and Brenda Flaherty. 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. After quitting his job at the newly reopened Scarlet nightclub, currently owed by Jake following Johnny's imprisonment, Grant leaves the country again with Courtney for a new life in Portugal. 162 6 days ago. I didn't know my way around, but everyone knew me. 28:38. [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. The episode in which Phil betrayed his brother with Sharon occurred in September 1992 in one of the soap's notorious three-handers. (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? Doug Allen is a pretty good actor, im not sure if it was always his arc to turn into a villain and leave as on wkipedia it says he got axed because he couldnt remember his lines (not sure how true that is). 2 January 1997 You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. [5] Steve McFadden was given the role of Phil. Classic Eastenders (19th August 1997) MDTVS. Patrick comments, "you don't break the commandments, not in Sean's house". He later goes over to Pauline and tries to touch her, spilling stout on her. Choosing the song Kissing A Fool for Sarah and Robbies big moment. 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). ? Back to work on the @bbceastenders set today #EastEnders", EastEnders The Mitchells Naked Truths, The diary: EastEnding for Tiff as Grant kills her off, "Ross Kemp admits his days in Albert Square could be numbered", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grant_Mitchell_(EastEnders)&oldid=1133812607, Articles with dead external links from June 2021, Articles with permanently dead external links, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 15 January 2023, at 17:06. Grant learns of Carla's scam; unbeknownst to Carla he chases Ray away and leads Carla to believe he has fallen for her lies. Classic Eastenders (14th August 1997) MDTVS. First Broadcast For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. Ferguson had previously been a producer on ITV's The Bill a hard-hitting and successful police drama, which seemed to be challenging EastEnders in providing a realistic vision of modern life in London. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. The character was involved in numerous storylines, including the unveiling of Den Watts killer; an affair with Ian Beales (Adam Woodyatt) girlfriend, Jane Collins; and a weeks worth of episodes dubbed Get Johnny Week, which saw the Mitchell brothers embroiled in a vendetta against gangland boss Johnny Allen. [26] Later, it was announced that Kemp would film a further three weeks,[27] and he resumed filming on 6 June 2016[28] and finished on 26 June 2016. Although she has a level head on her shoulders, she is having an affair . Due to his success on The Bill, Peter Cregeen, the Head of Series at the BBC, poached Ferguson to become executive producer of EastEnders. They now live in Scotland. Its been 35 years since EastEnders first debuted on screens. He does not check to see whether Sharon is out of the way, and she and her dog Roly nearly die in the blaze. He was often portrayed as arrogant and egotistical, with an inflated opinion of his own importance. Classic Eastenders (9th January 1997) MDTVS. Check out Roy's epic burn against Nathan here after the 5 minute mark: That's a rather good line. Grant returns to Walford with Phil to exonerate their younger sister, Sam (Kim Medcalf), for the murder of her ex-boss and Sharon's adopted father Den Watts (Leslie Grantham). The UKTV-owned . The BBC was inundated with complaints from angry viewers from Ireland for negative stereotyping, portraying Irish people as "dirty, rude, and drunk". Classic Eastenders (23rd January 1997) MDTVS. 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. If youd like to join in, please sign in or register. 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. Laura and Nita . [7] Others were angered by the scriptwriters' decision to include various farm animals in a street scene on the outskirts of Dublin, with one viewer commenting to the Daily Mirror: "It was nothing like life in the real Ireland of today. After marching them into the forest for execution, Danny prepares to kill Grant; however, the brothers are saved when Jake appears and shoots Danny accidentally killing him. Ian Hyland of the Sunday Mirror branded the storyline a "farce hardly a fitting exit for Walford's dodgiest geezer since Dirty Den." As they attempt to flee from the oncoming police, Phil pulls out a gun and shoots the steering wheel in their getaway car causing Grant to plunge the car into the River Thames. Cultural and racial stereotyping tends to create barriers between people. EastEnders' Keanu receives a nasty shock in 53 new pics, EastEnders' Zack story sees HIV research boost, EastEnders confirms new direction for Bernie, 19 huge EastEnders spoilers for next week, EastEnders' Sam Mitchell to make exit decision, EastEnders to air Patsy Kensit's first scenes, EastEnders star calls out social media scam, EastEnders reveals wedding drama in 59 pictures, EastEnders star on Lola's big wedding setback, EastEnders' Lola to make confession on wedding day, EastEnders' reruns on Drama channel are forced to skip a "missing episode", King Collection/Photoshot/Getty Images / Facebook. He added, "EastEnders is a powerful and very concentrated medium People are upset at the caricature and misrepresentation of Ireland. Doof Doofs Grant visits Jane where he learns that she has been paralysed by her adoptive son Bobby Beale (Eliot Carrington). Her grown up family send a wreath to Pauline's funeral in 2006 and Maggie herself sends flowers and a condolence message to her nephew Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt), when his daughter Lucy (Hetti Bywater) dies in 2014. ? 27:20. Browse more videos. I am really looking forward to going back to EastEnders and filming what are set to be some classic EastEnders episodes. [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." [30] He has become one of EastEnders biggest sex-symbols described by the magazine, Women Republic, as "an ideal bit of rough the antithesis to the pretty boys who spend longer in front of the mirror than we do. 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. Actor Garret Keogh, who played an "ignorant" Irish hotel owner in the EastEnders episodes, revealed: "The streets around Cabra, where I live, are hopping. Shortly after, his estranged Brazilian wife, Carla (Christianne Oliveira), shows up in Walford. pisode 10. Sharon and Grant patch up their relationship; however, in the autumn of 1994, Grant discovers a tape on which Sharon talks about her affair with Phil, and plays it to a packed pub at Phil's engagement party to his fiance, Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth). 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 About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . He admits that he has lost his home and business in Portugal and is in debt. A spokesperson from the BBC confirmed, "the door is always open for a return. 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). 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. Margaret "Maggie" Flaherty is the illegitimate child of Lou (Anna Wing) and Albert Beale (Gary Olsen), before they married. Writer of Sharongate, Tony Jordan, has stated that of all the storylines he has penned for the soap, Sharongate is the one he is most proud of. The episode featured the faces of well-known characters when they were a little fresher. Colette hasn't been seen or heard from since. They are then divorced and do not see each other for more than 10 years after this. I started to suffer panic attacks and felt increasingly isolated. I would ask the way to Marks & Spencers and get: 'Oh, my Godit's Mary off the telly'. "[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. Another was that he went to console Nigel Bates after his wife, Debbie, was killed by in a road accident. Someone must have had a sense of humour. [18], On 24 March 1999, it was reported that Kemp had decided to leave EastEnders after almost ten years of playing Grant. 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. Just watched today's episode where Nathan leaves and the Drama Channel CUT OUT THE BEST LINE! [29], The character of Grant Mitchell has been hailed as "one of the most iconic and popular in the history of soap". 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