Classic Eastenders (28th April 1997) MDTVS. "[7] However, actor Dermot Morgan urged Irish people not to over-react: "I'm sure there's no great conspiracy against Irish people here. In April 2019, Martin Fowler (James Bye) goes to Ireland to attend her funeral. View our online Press Pack. 27:31. Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. [12] The episodes which were watched by 25.3 million viewers[13] centred around Grant's discovery of the affair and his startling reaction. I didn't know my way around, but everyone knew me. 27:12. Grant manages to put behind him his differences with both Phil and Sharon, forgiving Sharon when she confesses that she aborted his child. Same. Follow. 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]. He knows the Flahertys and mediates between them and the Fowlers when they get into arguments. [40], In 2009, a poll by magazine Inside Soap named Grant as the UK's favourite leading male character in a soap opera. Grant often displayed laddish, thrill-seeking behaviour; drinking, chasing women, clubbing, gambling and living off of his wits. A year later, in 1998, BBC chairman Christopher Bland admitted that as result of the Irish-set EastEnders episodes, the station failed in its pledge to represent all groups accurately and avoid reinforcing prejudice.[13]. Complete the theme tune: You can count on us, we're the____! 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. 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. Classic Eastenders (27th August 1997) MDTVS. In order for Tulsa King to become more intriguing and thought-provoking, Dwight needs to become more complex and, arguably, less heroic. [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. 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). It was very laddish (1996/7 was peak Lad Culture after all) but very funny. She decides to stop her treatment, but Phil tries to change her mind, enlisting the help of Sharon. [29], The character of Grant Mitchell has been hailed as "one of the most iconic and popular in the history of soap". [4] They included Maggie Flaherty, played by Olivia Shanley, son Conor (Sean Gleeson) and his headstrong daughter Mary (Melanie Clark Pullen). Carla and Ray resume their affair and plan to fleece Grant for 25,000. Sign up. [2] Teddy Jay played the role of Grant for this special episode, which aired on 5 September 2022.[3]. 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. 2,043 2,869. Sue Dunderdale directed the episodes and the performances of McFadden, Kemp and Dean have been described as memorable and filled with high-tension drama. [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). And now fans of the BBC One soap can take a trip down memory lane and binge-watch old episodes courtesy of Drama. When Phil learns about his brother's return, he tricks Grant into helping him with quest against Johnny. Colette hasn't been seen or heard from since. Old-school fans were excited when UKTV revealed that the early shenanigans from Albert . 25th March - Ted Hills attacks Robbie. 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). 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." I'm very disappointed because EastEnders is a programme I have great respect for. [1] Melanie Clark Pullen secured the role and made her first appearance on 22 September 1997. Valve Corporation. It's been 35 years since EastEnders first debuted on screens. [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. 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. ? Grant was also reunited with Phil, Sharon and Kathy. 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. Watch fullscreen. ? 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. However, more often than not, Grant reverted to form and when placed under pressure he seemed incapable of controlling his aggression, disregarding all consequences. Mick battled to save Linda - who had trapped her ankle - as they began to drown below deck. Episode Count [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. Knowing he cannot get it, Grant threatens him unless he returns the money. We go to great efforts to promote this country, but it was in no way representative of Ireland. Kemp was an actor with a stocky, muscular build and shaven hair, making him an ideal choice to play one of Walford's latest "tough-men". [5] He always strived to live up to the family name and enjoyed the reputation he inherited and maintained. 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. [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. Classic Eastenders (4th August 1997) MDTVS. Speaking about their trip to Dublin, actress Wendy Richard who played Pauline said "It's nice to be in Dublin for a change. The continuity announcer stated that the episode was unavailable and that the channel would instead be showing the following episode. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 3 short special episodes were made for the 1998 World Cup. Patrick comments, "you don't break the commandments, not in Sean's house". Colette Flaherty, portrayed by Shiona Redmond, is the eldest daughter of Eamonn and Brenda Flaherty. He is then thrown out of the bar. Grant catches her attempting to steal his money and reacts by dumping her in a litter bin, ending their marriage. Grant marries Sharon in December 1991 and together they run The Queen Vic. 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). One of the most despisable characters of all time . 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. Maggie races to Mary's school to collect her before violent Sean can get to her. 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. A channel spokesperson said to fans on Twitter, "we are being forced to skip one episode, tomorrow. [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. He plans to take Peggy with him back to Portugal, only for her to say that her cancer is active. Oct 08, 2017 #7. [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. Grant returns to Portugal, and Sharon has to call him about Peggy having killed herself. The episodes were badly received by viewers and heavily criticised in the media. 27:23. MDTVS. Uncredited Characters "[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. [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. 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. Those making an appearance included Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean), Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) and Pete Beale (Peter Dean) to name a few. 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. "[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'. 'And I'd get 16-year-old boys going: 'Hello Mary, I'll show you a good time'. 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Conor also has a daughter, Mary Flaherty (Melanie Clark Pullen), from his first marriage but he doesn't get on with her. He comments "Three of the strongest characters that have ever been in EastEnders are the Mitchell brothers and Sharon when we actually blew that story it was incredible being able to reach that many people with your work is what makes EastEnders exciting. 18th March - Sarah Hills and Robbie Jackson sleep together. Classic EastEnders episode discussion: 2002. "[43], Grant and Phil's brotherly confrontation marking Grant's initial exit in 1999 was panned by critics. And now fans of the BBC One soap can take a trip down memory lane and binge-watch old episodes courtesy of Drama. Of the Mitchell brothers' highly publicised return, one reporter commented "Soapville must confess that we did get goosebumps and feel properly excited when we first saw the Mitchell Brothers back on the Square After all, you associate them with the golden days of Enders". 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