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1:43. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Browse more videos. pisode 10. Despite his hot-headed tendencies, Sharon sees a different side to Grant, and when he proposes marriage to her, she accepts on the condition that he buys her childhood home, The Queen Vic, which he does. Ross Kemp to return to EastEnders later this year", "EastEnders: Ross Kemp to film for an extra three weeks", "Ross Kemp on Twitter: "Anyone need a car fixing? This resulted in Dennis beating up Johnny, who then ordered Jake's brother Danny (Jake Maskall) his henchman to kill Dennis. Classic EastEnders continues tomorrow (Monday, October 15) on Drama at 12pm, while current EastEnders continues tomorrow on BBC One at 8pm. Phil initially insists he does not need Grant's help but then accepts it. Id have loved to see .Lorraine turn round and slap Peggy in the face. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Grants high-profile return, which aired in October 2005, proved to be a ratings success. And now fans of the BBC One soap can take a trip down memory lane and binge-watch old episodes courtesy of Drama. Kemp reprised the role of Grant for various guest stints in 2016, appearing in twelve episodes between 13 May and 9 September. 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). 30 December 1997 He admits that he has lost his home and business in Portugal and is in debt. View our online Press Pack. 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. I didn't quite know what I was letting myself in for. Executive Producer "[4] Clark Pullen added, "I was expecting the cast to be luvvies but they were all brilliant real grafters and totally down to earth. He accused them of selling out their heritage and denigrating their fellow-countrymen. Classic Eastenders (7th August 1997) MDTVS. I would ask the way to Marks & Spencers and get: 'Oh, my Godit's Mary off the telly'. 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. An archived recording of his voice was heard on 25 January 2022. 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. Classic Eastenders (23rd January 1997) MDTVS. 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. 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 . She was given up for adoption, as she was born out of wedlock, and was sent to live with a family in Ireland. It's a shame bastard is considered too strong for daytime TV as it seems rather tame by the standard of some words these days. [34] Their return was voted as one of the Golden TV Moments of 2005 in a BBC poll. In order for Tulsa King to become more intriguing and thought-provoking, Dwight needs to become more complex and, arguably, less heroic. However, Grant discovers her plan and retrieves Courtney. Grant returns to the square soon after and walks in on Phil and Peggy. 27:12. She was adopted by the Medeemey family. 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. [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. Grant confronts Ian about keeping the secret for so long and punches him after Ian insults his parenting skills. 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). Read more news, spoilers and gossip on our EastEnders homepage. Classic Eastenders (14th August 1997) 24:56. Trending Pedro Pascal. [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. Log in. Ted beating up Robbie was 25th March 1997. According to the Kilmoneen hotelier, Patrick, Eamonn had been on the receiving end of his father's abuse as a child and was severely whipped with a belt for stealing chocolate. Classic Eastenders (5th May 1997) MDTVS. Follow. His character is one of the most iconic and popular in the history of soap. These aired in July and were filmed in Paris. You can also watch that awful scene where Bobby killed his own sister Lucy. One of the most despisable characters of all time . Classic Eastenders (27th August 1997) MDTVS. In response, Grant batters Phil leaving him with a ruptured spleen and is abusive towards Sharon until she flees to the United States, signalling the end of their marriage after just three years. With Sharon and Michelle both gone, he goes on to marry the much younger Tiffany Raymond (Martine McCutcheon), who soon becomes pregnant although it is unclear whether he or Tiffany's ex-partner Tony (Mark Homer) is the father of her child. Wow, I didn't realise Tom Banks was so highly annoying! First Broadcast 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. Laura and Nita . 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. BBC. Classic Eastenders (28th April 1997) Search. 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". Despite this, however, his family is important to him particularly his relationship with his older brother Phil (Steve McFadden). ? Classic Eastenders (27th August 1997) MDTVS. Knowing he cannot get it, Grant threatens him unless he returns the money. She leaves Grant for a while, and, when she returns and attempts to seize control of The Queen Vic, Grant turns violent, assaults Sharon and her best friend, Michelle Fowler (Susan Tully), and is imprisoned on remand. [5] For the latter two characters, Conor and Mary, the Ireland episodes were only the beginning of their stint in EastEnders. Michelle has a volatile relationship with Grant but, following Sharon's exit, falls pregnant following a one-night stand with him and then flees to the US without telling Grant that he is to be a father. We're very sorry we can't bring it to you as we'd planned to.". 28:38. Mary is having an affair with an older married man, Gerry McCrae. Mary finds a good friend in her cousin Mark (Todd Carty), and decides to move Walford, and their relationship improves over time. Check out Roy's epic burn against Nathan here after the 5 minute mark: That's a rather good line. She then confesses to him that she no longer loves him, before returning to the US, leaving Grant heartbroken. [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. 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. Watch fullscreen. ? [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. Browse more videos . I didn't know my way around, but everyone knew me. EastEnders in 1997 View source Events 18th February - Phil Mitchell attends therapy for his drink problem. ? Conor also has a daughter, Mary Flaherty (Melanie Clark Pullen), from his first marriage but he doesn't get on with her. 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]. Big changes were implemented both off-screen and on-screen. The BBC was inundated with complaints from angry viewers from Ireland for negative stereotyping, portraying Irish people as "dirty, rude, and drunk". "[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. Cultural and racial stereotyping tends to create barriers between people. Whilst teaming up with Phil and Sharon to prove Sam's innocence, Grant forms a rivalry with her husband Dennis Rickman (Nigel Harman) who had previously teamed up with Den to imprison Phil for robbery. 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Marriages He puts Sharon's boss Eddie Royle (Michael Melia), the landlord of The Queen Victoria public house, in hospital after he makes a pass at Sharon; he later becomes prime suspect for Royle's murder, but is proved not guilty when the killer is revealed to be Nick Cotton (John Altman), the well established local villain who eventually owns up to the crime but is found not guilty in court. I was pretty starstruck [] Wendy Richard who plays Pauline Fowler was great she is the most wonderful woman and she quietly gave me advice on how to cope with the sudden fame and attention. 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. In his absence, Sharon is comforted by Phil and they begin an affair, although this comes to an abrupt end when Grant returns and promises to change his ways. It is going to be fireworks from the start."[22]. All rights reserved. [11] Comic Brendan O'Carroll said, "Whoever wrote the script has obviously never been to Ireland. Horrible, horrible man. 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). 588 subscribers Whilst looking for files for the BBC Christmas section, I found this recording of Eastenders from 1997. 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. 27:32. 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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. Playing next. I didn't even watch the soaps when I was in them because it's like a coal miner coming home and staring at the coal scuttleI was never a great lover of watching myself act. Grant manages to put behind him his differences with both Phil and Sharon, forgiving Sharon when she confesses that she aborted his child. The episodes were badly received by viewers and heavily criticised in the media. Linda and Mick have organised a boat party to celebrate winning the Pub of the Year contest, but disaster struck when the boat hit an obstacle and began to sink. Deaths "[7][12], Complaints were upheld by the British Broadcasting Standards Commission, who said "the intention was positive rather than negative but the result was clumsy and irritating". 1997wasEastEnders' thirteenthyear of production. Mary is the granddaughter of Maggie Flaherty (Olivia Shanley), Pauline Fowler 's ( Wendy Richard) long-lost sister. [6] Indeed, at times he was just as likely to burst into tears as he was to throw a punch. ??????? Although she has a level head on her shoulders, she is having an affair . ? ? The problem is, Stallone is unlikely to want to give Dwight such treatment. 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. While he is in prison, Sharon and Phil rekindle their affair, but neither can confess to Grant, and it ends when he is released from prison. Ferguson wanted to introduce a couple of young men who would bring an air of danger, characters who would be "unpredictable" and "bursting with energy". Sean Flaherty, portrayed by Pat Laffin, is first seen as a lecherous drunk in a pub in the Irish village of Kilmoneen. Library. 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. EastEnders have confirmed that one major character is set to die in this week's special episodes. Grant tells Courtney that Phil killed Peggy. There is nothing better than watching TV for entertainment at any age. During Grant's absence, Phil and Johnny embarked on a feud that led to Dennis and Sharon getting involved. Prime Plus Episodes HD. Classic Eastenders (28th April 1997) MDTVS. 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. Laura and Nita are really miserable cows. The episode was written by Tony Jordan, directed by Paul Annett and was watched by 19.5 million viewers. So he is playing games. Really looking forward to watching Rickys Stag Night again. This set was introduced after the demise of the Jazzy version in 1994.. Log in. 2,043 2,869. Grant catches her attempting to steal his money and reacts by dumping her in a litter bin, ending their marriage. Classic Eastenders (6th January 1994) MDTVS. Sharon then calls Grant in Portugal, leaving a voicemail saying that his family needs him. 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." Grant goes to The Queen Vic where he flirts with Belinda Peacock (Carli Norris). Classic Eastenders (14th August 1997) MDTVS. "[6] They were also joined by a host of other characters, including Maggie's husband Sean (Pat Laffan), second son Eamonn (Maurice O'Donoghue), Eamonn's wife Brenda (Janet Behan) and daughter Colette (Shiona Redmond). Same. Kelly Minige. "[2] She added that it was scary because Ireland and England have different senses of humour. Much too unsuitable for daytime viewing surely. The script has stirred up a hell of a hornets' nest here. While he has calmed down in recent years, Grant is still feared by people in and around Walford. [25] His return coincided with Windsor's final appearance as Grant's mother Peggy. When did you last see a donkey walking along our streets? [9] The BBC said, "EastEnders has a reputation for showing slices of life in many different ways and sometimes these are not flattering",[7] but they admitted that the episodes were "ill-judged" and issued a public apology for causing offence and misrepresenting Irish people. For Grant it was more a marriage of convenience, allowing him access to his daughter, Courtney. Watch fullscreen. Follow. 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. 9:08. Registered in England. 6 days ago. [8], The angry reaction stretched from official channels, such as the Irish Embassy, to holiday chiefs, who feared that the episodes would have a negative effect on tourist trade. On the Buses S01E03 Olive takes a trip. ? Carla and Ray resume their affair and plan to fleece Grant for 25,000. The BBC was forced to issue an apology for causing offence.[2]. "[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. Guest Characters 27:31. Phil gives him money, and he reunites with Courtney and the pair return to Portugal. 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. [4] Things finally came to a head in 1994 with some of EastEnders' most popular and renowned episodes, which have been dubbed "Sharongate". He does not return to Walford for six years, although he remains in contact with his mother and brother. Classic Eastenders (19th August 1997) MDTVS. Where are the lost tales from Albert Square? 10 days ago. In light of this iconic revelation, Grant attacked Phil and exacted revenge on Sharon until she departed the programme following her betrayal. Wikipedia talk:WikiProject EastEnders/Archive 14 Classic Mario edit summaries :) -anemoneprojectors- 23:07, 19 May 2011 (UTC). As for being drunks, surely they must only mean on a Saturday night! Phil collapses so Grant vows to rescue Ben. 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 mystery of why the rerun didn't happen has been solved, but exactly what happened to the original episode might remain a puzzle! 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. 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. Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. This was done to assure that the chosen actors who would work predominantly alongside each other had a strong rapport and physical resemblance. Episdes Written by 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. 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 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). DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. Classic Eastenders (7th August 1997) MDTVS. Grant accuses Phil of killing Peggy and asks for his money back, but Phil does not have it. Aperu: Romances are rocky in Albert Square: Lisa makes a final decision about her career and Sam is worried about her one-night stand. But what nostalgic fans really want to know is where can you watch old episodes? Her father is Conor ( Sen Gleeson ), but she doesn't get on with him. Classic Eastenders (14th August 1997) MDTVS. 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. Classic Eastenders (18th August 1997) MDTVS. The episodes were filmed on location in the countryside around County Dublin, away from the soap's typical filming location in Borehamwood, England. He is then thrown out of the bar. "[21], After nearly six years away, Kemp was lured back to EastEnders for a fixed period in order to reunite the Mitchell family on-screen. The 97th episode of the soap, which has now had over 5,000 installments, was first aired on BBC One on January 21 1986. News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. 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. She is sent to collect Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard) and her family and takes them to meet Maggie. 29:04. It was announced in July 1997 that Pauline Fowler's (Wendy Richard) long lost family were to be introduced into EastEnders. Although she has a level head on her shoulders, she is having an affair with an older married man, Gerry McCrae (Simon O'Gorman). Grant Mitchell first arrived in Albert Square in February 1990 with his older brother Phil (Steve McFadden), and the pair become co-owners of the local garage, The Arches. 2 January 1997 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. 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. 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. When Mary decides she wants to move to Walford with Pauline, Conor also follows her. Producer Corinne Hollingworth has commented: "There were some good actors we had to turn down because we couldn't find the 'right' brother". [46], Initial departure and the Mitchell Brothers car crash, "EastEnders viewers fight back tears as Peggy Mitchell 'returns' to BBC soap", "EastEnders is bringing in Jaime Winstone to play Peggy in flashback episode", "EastEnders Flashback Episode Cast: Meet the Mitchells", "Corrie killer Hillman makes top soap moment", EastEnder hardman Ross says he'll quit over Christmas Day rape plot, "Grant's BACK! Kemp was persuaded to return to the role for brief stints during a period of heavy media criticism aimed at EastEnders. It is outrageous and untrue to portray us like that. Hours to Watch Maggie fears for her safety, so she sends her to London to live with Pauline. Because of this, he rarely admitted to being at fault or backed down from an argument. [18], On 24 March 1999, it was reported that Kemp had decided to leave EastEnders after almost ten years of playing Grant. They are then divorced and do not see each other for more than 10 years after this. Pauline initially likes Mary, often remarking that she is like a younger version of her mother, but they cannot live in the same house and Mary often has to find new accommodations. Easter Monday was March 31st in 1997. Actor Garret Keogh, who played an "ignorant" Irish hotel owner in the EastEnders episodes, revealed: "The streets around Cabra, where I live, are hopping. [23] Although he only featured in the show for a period of three weeks initially, his contract was subsequently extended for a further three months, beginning in the spring of 2006. ???? EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Most. Mary is the granddaughter of Maggie Flaherty (Olivia Shanley), Pauline Fowler's (Wendy Richard) long-lost sister. Hence the random skip from end of Feb to mid-March! EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Pets 0. kitkat1971 Posts: 36,874. . 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). 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. The BBC and the programme makers were heavily criticised for the stereotypical way they portrayed Irish people. The storyline signifying his departure played heavily on the Mitchell brothers' fragile and damaged relationship. She is too lazy to collect her son, Eamonn, from choir practice, and sends Martin (James Alexandrou) and Colette to get him. [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. Classic Eastenders (28th April 1997) Report. 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). 25th March - Ted Hills attacks Robbie. As time goes on, Grant begins flirting with Jane Collins (Laurie Brett) the girlfriend of Kathy's son Ian (Adam Woodyatt) after seducing her. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Grant telephones Courtney to ask to stay with her but she refuses. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the BBC soap opera EastEnders in 1997, by order of first appearance. However, more often than not, Grant reverted to form and when placed under pressure he seemed incapable of controlling his aggression, disregarding all consequences. [2], explain the fiction more clearly and provide non-fictional perspective, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Albert Square's touch of Blarney as the Fowlers find lost family; EASTENDER PAULINE COMES WEST", "Being a star in EastEnders left me so lonely and depressed; IRISH ACTRESS TELLS OF HER NIGHTMARE ON TOP SOAP", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mary_Flaherty_(EastEnders)&oldid=1132071835, This page was last edited on 7 January 2023, at 03:33. Furthermore, they suggested that the episodes "presented a prejudiced and stereotyped view of Ireland that [was] utterly unrecognisable. 9 days ago. Gerry is a married man, but is secretly having an affair with Mary Flaherty (Melanie Clark Pullen). A married man, but everyone knew me her plan and retrieves Courtney remains in contact with his brother. Grant 's mother Peggy with Windsor 's final appearance as Grant 's help but accepts... October 2005, proved to be fireworks from the start. `` [ 2 ],. 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