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When some viewers reported the missing episode, the Drama Channel responded with an explanation. Grant telephones Courtney to ask to stay with her but she refuses. Grant marries Sharon in December 1991 and together they run The Queen Vic. Terry is desperate to buy a classic car from Roy - with Irene's money. Due to his success on The Bill, Peter Cregeen, the Head of Series at the BBC, poached Ferguson to become executive producer of EastEnders. ? The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. 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 He accused them of selling out their heritage and denigrating their fellow-countrymen. The return proved to be a ratings success. 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. Phil MitchellGrant Mitchell Alternatively, fans can also catch up via the UKTV Play website - where you can stream episodes that have been recently shown. Most. Grant often displayed laddish, thrill-seeking behaviour; drinking, chasing women, clubbing, gambling and living off of his wits. ? I'm very disappointed because EastEnders is a programme I have great respect for. Log in. Broadcaster Gerry Kelly labelled the episodes racist, and an unmitigated disaster. An archived recording of his voice was heard on 25 January 2022. Classic Eastenders (27th May 1993) MDTVS. BBC contributor Mike Philpott described the show as "the worst case of stage 'Oirish' seen for a long time" and "one of the most shameful half-hour episodes in the history of British television". Classic EastEnders continues tomorrow (Monday, October 15) on Drama at 12pm, while current EastEnders continues tomorrow on BBC One at 8pm. Grant reconciles with Phil, admitting he no longer wants the money Phil borrowed from him, and Phil tells Grant that Mark is his son. I didn't quite know what I was letting myself in for. Pauline gets Sean drunk until he falls asleep and then helps Maggie pack Mary's clothes. Choosing the song Kissing A Fool for Sarah and Robbies big moment. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! 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). [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. [33], Grant's long-awaited return eventually happened in 2005, during a period of heavy media criticism aimed at EastEnders. It was later revealed that Grant's terrible temper was due to post-traumatic stress disorder, caused by nightmares and scarring memories of his combat in the Falklands War. Mary is the granddaughter of Maggie Flaherty (Olivia Shanley), Pauline Fowler's (Wendy Richard) long-lost sister. 3 short special episodes were made for the 1998 World Cup. It was worse coming straight from Ireland. Classic Eastenders (5th May 1997) MDTVS. 1998wasEastEnders'fourteenthyear of production. 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. The BBC was inundated with complaints from angry viewers from Ireland for negative stereotyping, portraying Irish people as "dirty, rude, and drunk". Whilst in Ireland, Maggie's lecherous husband Sean (Pat Laffin) flirts with Pauline, and is abusive to his granddaughter, Mary (Melanie Clark Pullen). We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. [5] He always strived to live up to the family name and enjoyed the reputation he inherited and maintained. When the Fowlers go to Ireland to meet their relatives, Mary is a teenager in trouble. "[32] In addition, Grant and Phil were voted as the second most popular King Of Soaps in a Channel 4 poll in 2002 and Grant was voted as one of the Top Ten TV Hard Men in a separate poll. Wikipedia talk:WikiProject EastEnders/Archive 14 Classic Mario edit summaries :) -anemoneprojectors- 23:07, 19 May 2011 (UTC). Many were introduced by the show's executive producer, Jane Harris . 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. 24. Old-school fans were excited when UKTV revealed that the early shenanigans from Albert . When Phil learns about his brother's return, he tricks Grant into helping him with quest against Johnny. After telling the brothers that it was Danny who killed Dennis on Johnny's orders, Jake allows Phil and Grant to flee whilst he himself proceeds to bury Danny in the woods. Classic Eastenders (27th May 1996) MDTVS. Brenda Flaherty, portrayed by Janet Behan, is Maggie's daughter-in-law, married to her son Eamonn, and mother to his children, Colette, Eamonn and Kylie. She decides to stop her treatment, but Phil tries to change her mind, enlisting the help of Sharon. Grant's poor treatment of Tiffany included physical and emotional abuse and two affairs, one of which was with her mother Louise (played by Carol Harrison) and the other with Lorraine Wicks (played by Jacqueline Leonard). 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. Episodes of Classic EastEnders which are shown weekdays on the Drama TV Channel in the UK. Where are the lost tales from Albert Square? Someone must have had a sense of humour. [25] His return coincided with Windsor's final appearance as Grant's mother Peggy. Soon afterwards, Kemp departed the role again on 9 June 2006. 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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]. We go to great efforts to promote this country, but it was in no way representative of Ireland. Deaths Maggie is first said to be the result of an illicit affair Lou had with an Irishman 60 years earlier, but although Maggie is initially thought to be Pauline's half-sister, it later transpires that they share the same father too; Maggie was only the result of pre-marital sex between Lou and her husband-to-be, Albert Beale. This was done to assure that the chosen actors who would work predominantly alongside each other had a strong rapport and physical resemblance. The BBC was forced to issue an apology for causing offence.[2]. Even though he is of aware of the potential repercussions, Eamonn informs his father that his niece Mary (Melanie Clark Pullen) has been having an affair with a married man, and Sean is furious. Although she was involved in the events surrounding Den's murder, Sam was framed for the crime by his widow and her nemesis Chrissie (Tracy-Ann Oberman) the real murderer. [34] Their return was voted as one of the Golden TV Moments of 2005 in a BBC poll. [14], Eamonn later tells Sean of his granddaughter Mary (Melanie Clark Pullen)'s affair with married man Gerry McCrae. The episode was written by Tony Jordan, directed by Paul Annett and was watched by 19.5 million viewers. Classic Eastenders (18th August 1997) MDTVS. It's been 35 years since EastEnders first debuted on screens. The two brothers manage to convince Sharon that Chrissie is the real killer and that Sam is innocent. They remained on-screen for two years. 18th March - Sarah Hills and Robbie Jackson sleep together. Grant showed impulsive behaviour, a disregard for social rules and an indifference to the feelings of others, particularly the women in his life. I'm only an actor, but I wouldn't want to do anything that would be demeaning to me, my people or my country. Episode Count 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. Wow, I didn't realise Tom Banks was so highly annoying! "[4] Clark Pullen added, "I was expecting the cast to be luvvies but they were all brilliant real grafters and totally down to earth. Uncredited Characters 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. Phil initially insists he does not need Grant's help but then accepts it. At the time of filming the Ireland episodes, Gleeson, from Thurles, County Tipperary, said, "The EastEnders cast are all really nice people", and Shanley said, "I've always been a big fan of EastEnders and to tell the truth I was a bit star struck [] But they made us all feel very much at ease. Grant confronts Ian about keeping the secret for so long and punches him after Ian insults his parenting skills. He does not return to Walford for six years, although he remains in contact with his mother and brother. 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. 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). The net is starting to close in on Alistair. Although she has a level head on her shoulders, she is having an affair . 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." Alistair of all people tries to stop Ted from hurting Robbie. 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 Fowler and Watts families. Episodes Directed by Classic Eastenders (9th January 1997) MDTVS. EASTENDERS is currently airing a week of explosive episodes to mark its 35th anniversary as ONE Walford favourite meets their grisly end. 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. [2] Teddy Jay played the role of Grant for this special episode, which aired on 5 September 2022.[3]. She then confesses to him that she no longer loves him, before returning to the US, leaving Grant heartbroken. 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. ? ??????? In the storyline, Pauline's now-deceased mother Lou Beale had given Maggie up for adoption shortly after her birth, as she was born out of wedlock. Classic Eastenders (7th August 1997) MDTVS. Grant took great pride in being a Mitchell, his late father had a local reputation as a boxer. Grant was also reunited with Phil, Sharon and Kathy. 29:09. Mary finds a good friend in her cousin Mark (Todd Carty), and decides to move Walford, and their relationship improves over time. Laura and Nita are really miserable cows. In 1997, EastEnders aired a storyline in which the character Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard) discovers that she has a long-lost sister, Maggie Flaherty (Olivia Shanley). They were all very supportive as well and made me feel right at home. Knowing he cannot get it, Grant threatens him unless he returns the money. She is lazy and smelly; Mary (Melanie Clark Pullen) says she needs a bath. Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. Grant learns of Carla's scam; unbeknownst to Carla he chases Ray away and leads Carla to believe he has fallen for her lies. 2 January 1997 [11] This storyline was slow burning and was spread over several years, providing a plethora of dramatic tension along the way. 30 December 1997 [16] 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. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. He was introduced by producer Michael Ferguson to revamp the show, and originally served as one of the show's leading protagonists throughout the 1990s; with the character first appearing in 22 February 1990 and then departing on 25 October 1999 after Kemp had opted to leave the show. 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. 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). EastEnders have confirmed that one major character is set to die in this week's special episodes. [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. 28:38. I didn't know my way around, but everyone knew me. In 1998, press reports claimed that Kemp had asked producers to tone down Grant's violent behaviour because "it was insulting the viewers' intelligence. After a heart to heart, Grant realizes that Mark would be better off not knowing and decides to return to Portugal after seeing Phil. Mary Flaherty, played by Melanie Clark Pullen, is the daughter of Conor Flaherty (Sen Gleeson). MDTVS. Classic Eastenders (23rd January 1997) MDTVS. There is nothing better than watching TV for entertainment at any age. "[1], In November 2000, Clark Pullen revealed that becoming a celebrity sent her "spiraling into depression". 27:31. Grant accuses Phil of killing Peggy and asks for his money back, but Phil does not have it. "[25] Kemp returned to filming on 6 April 2016. He knows the Flahertys and mediates between them and the Fowlers when they get into arguments. Drama channel has caused confusion among fans of more vintage episodes of EastEnders. When Sam returns to Walford for Peggy's funeral, she reveals that Grant is unable to attend the funeral, although Grant secretly attends, laying a flower and watching from a distance. He was named 'Best Actor' at the 1999 and 2006 British Soap Awards,[35][36] as well as the 1998 TV Quick and TV Choice Awards. Kemp was persuaded to return to the role for brief stints during a period of heavy media criticism aimed at EastEnders. 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. Classic Eastenders (14th January 1997) Search. 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 (18th August 1997) MDTVS. Sign up. [8][9] The Irish Embassy in London said, "[EastEnders] has caused a great deal of upset and annoyance in the country [Ireland] and with Irish people in Britain." 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. He refuses to let the Fowlers stay at his hotel initially, as he has booked their rooms under the name "Towler". Grant visits Jane where he learns that she has been paralysed by her adoptive son Bobby Beale (Eliot Carrington). This channel is 100% unofficial and is not affiliated with the BBC, EastEnders or Drama channel in any . The episodes were badly received by viewers and heavily criticised in the media. 22 million viewers tuned in to see Grant and Tiffany's final clash on New Year's Eve 1998. Answer: Numberblocks. BBC. Episode 163, possibly a mix up with episodes count, thinking 162 is the last ep in that EastEnders Series Year. 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. EastEnders in 1997 View source Events 18th February - Phil Mitchell attends therapy for his drink problem. Births Watch fullscreen. However, Grant discovers her plan and retrieves Courtney. 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. Speaking about their trip to Dublin, actress Wendy Richard who played Pauline said "It's nice to be in Dublin for a change. Despite his tough nature, he is also a womanizer and has been involved in several relationships with an array of women including Julie Cooper (Louise Plowright), Nina Harris (Troy Titus-Adams), Chelsea Fox (Tiana Benjamin) and Belinda Peacock (Carli Norris). View our online Press Pack. Episodes In the three episodes, Pauline is accompanied by her sons Mark Fowler (Todd Carty) and Martin Fowler (James Alexandrou), Mark's wife Ruth Fowler (Caroline Paterson), nephew Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) and his daughter Lucy Beale (Casey Anne Rothery). [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. The episodes involved the Fowler and Beale family travelling from London to Ireland to meet their long-lost relatives. Phil collapses so Grant vows to rescue Ben. Info [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. Ian Hyland of the Sunday Mirror branded the storyline a "farce hardly a fitting exit for Walford's dodgiest geezer since Dirty Den." "[2][7], The BBC and RT (the Public Service Broadcaster of Ireland) received complaints from angry Irish people all over Britain and Ireland, and it was reported that viewers "bombarded" local and national radio stations, claiming the episodes were an insult to Irish people everywhere. 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. [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. After a brief fling with Julie Cooper (Louise Plowright) and getting involved in various dodgy deals, Grant starts wooing the local barmaid, Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean). 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 script has stirred up a hell of a hornets' nest here. (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? Jane Harris [1] Complaints were made by the Irish Embassy and there were fears that the episodes would have a negative effect on the Irish tourist trade. Sue Dunderdale directed the episodes and the performances of McFadden, Kemp and Dean have been described as memorable and filled with high-tension drama. Playing next. However, more often than not, Grant reverted to form and when placed under pressure he seemed incapable of controlling his aggression, disregarding all consequences. In 1996, eight years after Lou's death in 1988, her youngest daughter Pauline (Wendy Richard) finds a letter from Lou to her best friend Ethel (Gretchen Franklin), revealing that she had a secret daughter. Really looking forward to watching Rickys Stag Night again. [4] Things finally came to a head in 1994 with some of EastEnders' most popular and renowned episodes, which have been dubbed "Sharongate". The first two episodes drew respective audiences of 13.15 million (52.9%) and 12.8 million (55.2%) in the overnight ratings alone, consolidating to 13.34 and 13.21 million viewers, respectively. Mary is the granddaughter of Maggie Flaherty (Olivia Shanley), Pauline Fowler 's ( Wendy Richard) long-lost sister. [8] His quick temper was off-set by a period of genuine remorse and promises that he would change. In order for Tulsa King to become more intriguing and thought-provoking, Dwight needs to become more complex and, arguably, less heroic. I started to suffer panic attacks and felt increasingly isolated. A channel spokesperson said to fans on Twitter, "we are being forced to skip one episode, tomorrow. 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