Browse more videos. [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. Want up-to-the-minute soaps news, spoilers and gossip on your social feeds? Grant reconciles with Phil, admitting he no longer wants the money Phil borrowed from him, and Phil tells Grant that Mark is his son. 27:58. It selected an unrepresentative range of stereotypes. Grant was originally depicted as the more spontaneous of the Mitchell double-act, suffering from a lack of self-control, often incapable of restraining himself and requiring his elder brother to do it for him. 6 days ago. "[7] However, actor Dermot Morgan urged Irish people not to over-react: "I'm sure there's no great conspiracy against Irish people here. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Classic Eastenders (14th August 1997) 24:56. Info All I remember him for was dying in the house fire with Trevor. EastEnders (TV Series 1985-2023) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. [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. [4], The episodes were not well received by viewers or the media. It's been 35 years since EastEnders first debuted on screens. 1392-1553 They are then divorced and do not see each other for more than 10 years after this. [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. Hence the random skip from end of Feb to mid-March! 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). He admits that he has lost his home and business in Portugal and is in debt. Classic Eastenders (14th January 1997) Search. Classic Eastenders (17th April 1997) Report. "[7] Ted Barrington, Ireland's ambassador to the UK, described the portrayal of Ireland as an "unrepresentative caricature", stating he was worried by the negative stereotypes and the images of drunkenness, backwardness and isolation. 2 January 1997 9:08. Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Soaps Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @soapscoop Twitter account. Log in. 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. He accused them of selling out their heritage and denigrating their fellow-countrymen. Guest Characters This is only a holiday romance however, as Martin leaves with his family the following week. 22 million viewers tuned in to see Grant and Tiffany's final clash on New Year's Eve 1998. Her father is Conor ( Sen Gleeson ), but she doesn't get on with him. Mick battled to save Linda - who had trapped her ankle - as they began to drown below deck. The most insufferable characters during this period are Mark (even more so now Tom is here) Sonia, that miserable cow Nita and that miserable cow Laura. Phil and Grant rush back to Johnny's mansion to confront him once more, only to find out that he has already been arrested; Johnny surrendered to the police after his daughter, Ruby (Louisa Lytton) threatened to disown her father unless he confessed to his crimes. "[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. Johnny later orders Danny to kill the brothers and bury them in the woods. Classic Eastenders (17th April 1997) MDTVS. When some viewers reported the missing episode, the Drama Channel responded with an explanation. 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. [33], Grant's long-awaited return eventually happened in 2005, during a period of heavy media criticism aimed at EastEnders. Classic Eastenders (15th April 1997) Report. "[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. It may have been accidentally wiped or lost. Grant showed impulsive behaviour, a disregard for social rules and an indifference to the feelings of others, particularly the women in his life. The hotelier and pub landlord in Kilmoneen village. After hearing Phil explain his reasons for wanting to bring Johnny to justice for killing Dennis, specifically as a promise he made to Sharon before she left Walford, Grant reluctantly accompanies his brother in settling their score with Johnny once and for all. However, more often than not, Grant reverted to form and when placed under pressure he seemed incapable of controlling his aggression, disregarding all consequences. 1:43. [1] Melanie Clark Pullen secured the role and made her first appearance on 22 September 1997. Much too unsuitable for daytime viewing surely. On the Buses S01E03 Olive takes a trip. Because of this, he rarely admitted to being at fault or backed down from an argument. [10], One of the most notable and popular early storylines involving Grant was a love triangle between him, his brother and his wife Sharon (played by Letitia Dean). Classic Eastenders (21st August 1997) MDTVS. Grant leaves, ignoring Phil, who is attempting to tell him about Mark. The online home of EastEnders discussion since 1997. Grant catches her attempting to steal his money and reacts by dumping her in a litter bin, ending their marriage. Grant returns to Portugal, and Sharon has to call him about Peggy having killed herself. Laura and Nita are really miserable cows. Library. Classic Eastenders (4th August 1997) MDTVS. Episodes 1392 - 1553 First Broadcast 2 January 1997 Last Broadcast 30 December 1997 Executive Producer Jane Harris Most Yearly Stats 1997 was EastEnders ' thirteenth year of production. I'm very disappointed because EastEnders is a programme I have great respect for. 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. Meanwhile, Ian locked away Dennis Mitchell below deck as revenge for him bullying his son Bobby - only to lose the keys and leave him to drown. If you want to check out memorable scenes rather than episodes, theres a load over at EastEnders YouTube channel. 14 Oct 2018. She begs Pauline to take Mary back to Walford with her. Following Dennis' murder, Phil was wracked with guilt for sparking the events of Sharon losing her husband and has vowed revenge on Johnny more than ever. Browse more videos . She decides to move to Walford with the Fowlers to escape her alcoholic, violent grandfather, Sean, who finds out about her affair. Classic Eastenders (18th August 1997) MDTVS. [1] There were hints that the character would move to Albert Square in the future, which is what ultimately happened. Most. We're very sorry we can't bring it to you as we'd planned to.". In the latter part of 1989 EastEnders executive producer Michael Ferguson, had taken over from Mike Gibbon. Alternatively, fans can also catch up via the UKTV Play website - where you can stream episodes that have been recently shown. Sharon is ready to turn him down in front of a packed pub and his family; however, in the end, she cannot go through with it, and stops him from publicly proposing before he humiliates himself. [6] Indeed, at times he was just as likely to burst into tears as he was to throw a punch. 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. She was adopted by the Medeemey family. 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. 27:23. 19:09. One of the most despisable characters of all time . 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." EastEnders in 1997 View source Events 18th February - Phil Mitchell attends therapy for his drink problem. 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. The BBC was forced to issue an apology for causing offence.[2]. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. [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. Colette Flaherty, portrayed by Shiona Redmond, is the eldest daughter of Eamonn and Brenda Flaherty. [34] Their return was voted as one of the Golden TV Moments of 2005 in a BBC poll. Classic Eastenders (23rd January 1997) MDTVS. The return proved to be a ratings success. Sean Flaherty, portrayed by Pat Laffin, is first seen as a lecherous drunk in a pub in the Irish village of Kilmoneen. Due to his success on The Bill, Peter Cregeen, the Head of Series at the BBC, poached Ferguson to become executive producer of EastEnders. In order for Tulsa King to become more intriguing and thought-provoking, Dwight needs to become more complex and, arguably, less heroic. And now fans of the BBC One soap can take a trip down memory lane and binge-watch old episodes courtesy of Drama. So he is playing games. When Grant discovers this, he is incensed and throws Tiffany out. The repercussions of Phil's betrayal contributed to many subsequent storylines involving the brothers throughout the 1990s. Terry is desperate to buy a classic car from Roy - with Irene's money. [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. Wow, I didn't realise Tom Banks was so highly annoying! He reunites with Tiffany to be near his daughter, but by this time his marriage has deteriorated. 30 December 1997 All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. Watch fullscreen. 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. 27:12. Browse more videos. Follow. Drama channel has caused confusion among fans of more vintage episodes of EastEnders. 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. Classic Eastenders (14th January 1997) Report. However, their marriage ended in tragedy when Grantss stepfather Frank Butcher accidentally runs her down. 27:20. In light of this iconic revelation, Grant attacked Phil and exacted revenge on Sharon until she departed the programme following her betrayal. You can also watch that awful scene where Bobby killed his own sister Lucy. 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. 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. Writers These aired in July and were filmed in . Grant goes to The Queen Vic where he flirts with Belinda Peacock (Carli Norris). 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. Classic Eastenders (9th January 1997) MDTVS. 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. We 'd planned to. `` at fault or backed down from argument... Departed the programme following her betrayal brothers and bury them in the,... 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