27:47. Classic Eastenders (14th January 1997) Report. "[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. He was portrayed as a tough persona, wildly known for his fiery temper and his tendency to resort to violence. Pauline and various members of the Fowler and Beale family travel to Ireland to reunite with their long-lost relatives in a special week of episodes. 27:31. However he is not completely without showing rare signs of compassion. Doof Doofs [1] On 26 July 2022, it was announced that Grant would feature in a flashback episode focusing on the Mitchell family in 1979. Catch a bunch of memorable moments - from that scene where Phil Mitchell was shot by his girlfriend Lisa to Martins dramatic hit-and-run that sealed Jamie Mitchells death. 3 short special episodes were made for the 1998 World Cup. For Grant it was more a marriage of convenience, allowing him access to his daughter, Courtney. View our online Press Pack. Another was that he went to console Nigel Bates after his wife, Debbie, was killed by in a road accident. Classic Eastenders (15th April 1997) MDTVS. Broadcaster Gerry Kelly labelled the episodes racist, and an unmitigated disaster. [33], Grant's long-awaited return eventually happened in 2005, during a period of heavy media criticism aimed at EastEnders. 2 January 1997 [29], The character of Grant Mitchell has been hailed as "one of the most iconic and popular in the history of soap". One of EastEnders' most popular and highly rated storylines was "Sharongate", where Grant discovers that his wife Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) has been having an affair with his brother. This impact heightens in 1999 when Grant goes into partnership with Phil's new enemy Steve Owen (Martin Kemp), and they end up having a feud which ends with Grant punching Steve after getting annoyed with his disrespectful attitude towards him. All Rights Reserved. As for being drunks, surely they must only mean on a Saturday night! Episodes of Classic EastEnders which are shown weekdays on the Drama TV Channel in the UK. Pauline and her family try to find Maggie, and when they do, they visit her in Kilmoneen, Ireland. 1997 Grant tries to move on by dating barmaid Nina Harris (Troy Titus-Adams) for a while, but dumps her after discovering her past as a prostitute. ? Classic Eastenders (18th August 1997) MDTVS. Sharon then calls Grant in Portugal, leaving a voicemail saying that his family needs him. Nice to see Pauline trying to blame Ruth for Martins change in personality. 22 million viewers tuned in to see Grant and Tiffany's final clash on New Year's Eve 1998. 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." 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. Following Sam's release, Grant initially returns to Rio only to later come back to Walford with Courtney (now played by Megan Jossa), citing family and financial problems back in Brazil. Prime Plus Episodes HD. Classic Eastenders (14th August 1997) MDTVS. Using these TV quiz questions, you can learn more about what shows your friends like to watch and put that knowledge to the test. Episode 163, possibly a mix up with episodes count, thinking 162 is the last ep in that EastEnders Series Year. Knowing he cannot get it, Grant threatens him unless he returns the money. Mary breaks her pelvis whilst on holiday in Norfolk and then gets involved with Matthew Rose (Joe Absolom) and Robbie Jackson (Dean Gaffney), before leaving Walford with her father, Conor, and his pregnant lover, Mark's wife Ruth Fowler (Caroline Paterson). 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. Grant tells Phil he immediately needs the money that he lent him. In 2011, Kemp told Radio Times that he has no plans to return to EastEnders: "I enjoy the fact that I've far more control over my destiny than I ever had when acting. 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. These aired in July and were filmed in Paris. Classic Eastenders (17th April 1997) Report. "[25] Kemp returned to filming on 6 April 2016. Grant would not find out that the baby is his until years later. 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. After all, he did give Stacy (Andrea Savage) $1 million in the finale. [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. The script has stirred up a hell of a hornets' nest here. Follow. Writers 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. [5] He always strived to live up to the family name and enjoyed the reputation he inherited and maintained. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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). By then, Grant and Phil have conducted a plan to cheat some gangsters by intercepting a drug deal and stealing a large amount of cash in order to take care of their debts. The job is initially successful, but is quickly grows obstructive when Phil finds out that Grant had slept his ex-wife Kathy before doing the job. [4], To cast Phil and Grant Mitchell many actors were screen-tested together. Grant Mitchell is a fictional character from the British soap opera EastEnders, played by Ross Kemp. Browse more videos. Answer: Numberblocks. 588 subscribers Whilst looking for files for the BBC Christmas section, I found this recording of Eastenders from 1997. 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 . [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. Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. [34] Their return was voted as one of the Golden TV Moments of 2005 in a BBC poll. Contents 1 Neelam Kapoor 2 Courtney Mitchell 3 Polly Becker 4 Alex Healy 5 Annie Palmer 6 Vanessa Carlton 7 Lorna Cartwright 8 Irene Raymond Nigel speaking French being a particular highlight. 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. Valve Corporation. Classic Eastenders (28th April 1997) MDTVS. The return proved to be a ratings success. Classic Eastenders (19th August 1997) MDTVS. I found it extremely difficult adjusting to London. He was often portrayed as arrogant and egotistical, with an inflated opinion of his own importance. Registered in England. Watch fullscreen. [41], Although popular with many viewers, the character has garnered criticism, mainly regarding the way his anti-social behaviour is sensationalised by the programme makers. Library. Known as the "Mitchell brothers", Grant and Phil have become household names in the United Kingdom due to their association with the stereotypical black leather jacket wearing bald and brutal thug. The Classic EastEnders Thread (Part 2) . Classic Eastenders (29th August 1997) MDTVS. 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. Although she has a level head on her shoulders, she is having an affair with an older married man, Gerry McCrae (Simon O'Gorman). ? Their marriage is stormy and punctuated with violent rows and fights. 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. [5] While Grant liked to think of himself as indestructible, he at many times showed emotional vulnerability and a need to be mothered. [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. The episode was written by Tony Jordan, directed by Paul Annett and was watched by 19.5 million viewers. In order for Tulsa King to become more intriguing and thought-provoking, Dwight needs to become more complex and, arguably, less heroic. Labour MP Anne Clywd suggested that the BBC should "reconsider" and Michelle Elliott, director of the children's charity Kidscape, said: "This is an appalling, outrageous, utterly nauseous example of rape for ratings." Drama channel has caused confusion among fans of more vintage episodes of EastEnders. [6] Indeed, at times he was just as likely to burst into tears as he was to throw a punch. I am an Irishman and I'm proud of it, but I'm not a drunk and I'm certainly not backward and neither are my compatriots." [17] The year finally culminated with the death of Tiffany killed in a motor accident, while trying to reclaim her daughter from Grant. It is outrageous and untrue to portray us like that. Follow. 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. He can not get it, Grant 's long-awaited return eventually happened in 2005, during a period of media! 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