I went down to get the paper and some bread and I was accosted. The net is starting to close in on Alistair. Johnny later orders Danny to kill the brothers and bury them in the woods. Grant and Dennis soon put their differences aside to help Phil with their conflict against Johnny Allen (Billy Murray), the local gangland kingpin who holds a grudge against the Mitchell brothers because of their mother Peggy (Barbara Windsor). 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. 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. Her father also follows her. Pedro Pascal. The repercussions of Phil's betrayal contributed to many subsequent storylines involving the brothers throughout the 1990s. 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. Executive Producer These aired in July and were filmed in . 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. In the modern day edition of EastEnders, original cast member Dr Legg is back as Dot Branning seeks out her old friend. It is at this point that Grant and Phil have established themselves as the undisputed hardman of the square's local borough Walford; the pair have spent the entirety of the 1990s decade embarking on criminal activities, amongst other separate shenanigans. An archived recording of his voice was heard on 25 January 2022. 6 days ago. It's not like London at all, where they take you a little bit for granted", and Todd Carty, who played her screen son Mark, said "It's also really nice to get out of Albert Square for a while to do something different. Classic Eastenders (15th April 1997) MDTVS. Phil is rescued, but Grant is not found and presumed dead. Nothing to do with his mum pissing off for ages just after his dad died. For Grant it was more a marriage of convenience, allowing him access to his daughter, Courtney. Info Grant and Jane both comfort each other, but Ian walks in on them and shouts at Grant for deserting his family. Phil collapses so Grant vows to rescue Ben. Reports also alleged that actor Ross Kemp was not happy about the plot either and threatened to quit the role unless the scripts were altered. Unfortunately, we've discovered that episode is a 'missing episode', meaning the BBC are unable to supply it. [1] There were hints that the character would move to Albert Square in the future, which is what ultimately happened. 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. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. This is only a holiday romance however, as Martin leaves with his family the following week. Classic Eastenders (29th August 1997) MDTVS. Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. Category:1997 Episodes | EastEnders Wiki | Fandom in: 1997, Episodes by year, 1990s Episodes 1997 Episodes Category page View source Trending pages Episode 1412 (18 February 1997) Episode 1550 (25 December 1997) Episode 1553 (30 December 1997) Episode 1551 (26 December 1997) Episode 1441 (24 April 1997) Episode 1433 (7 April 1997) It was a real baptism of fire and quite unnerving. She is lazy and smelly; Mary (Melanie Clark Pullen) says she needs a bath. "[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. Grant returns to the square soon after and walks in on Phil and Peggy. [3] They were filmed over a period of two weeks in July and August 1997, and were broadcast on 22, 23 and 25 September 1997. Just hit 'Like' on our Digital Spy Soaps Facebook page and 'Follow' on our @soapscoop Twitter account. 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. Just watched today's episode where Nathan leaves and the Drama Channel CUT OUT THE BEST LINE! Grant tries to persuade Sharon to go to Portugal with him but she declares her love for Phil. He plans to take Peggy with him back to Portugal, only for her to say that her cancer is active. It was announced in July 1997 that Pauline Fowler's (Wendy Richard) long lost family were to be introduced into EastEnders. It was very laddish (1996/7 was peak Lad Culture after all) but very funny. He was portrayed as a tough persona, wildly known for his fiery temper and his tendency to resort to violence. "[7], Various Irish entertainers and sports personalities also went public with their opinions on the episodes. In 1997, the BBC soap opera EastEnders broadcast three singular transmissions that were filmed on location in Dublin, Ireland. [15], As Pauline, Mary and the family leave Kilmoneen, Sean staggers into the road to try to stop the car, and stop Mary from leaving. Gerry is a married man, but is secretly having an affair with Mary Flaherty (Melanie Clark Pullen). Browse more videos. Many were introduced by the show's executive producer, Jane Harris . 27:30. [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." 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. [40], In 2009, a poll by magazine Inside Soap named Grant as the UK's favourite leading male character in a soap opera. Browse more videos. Whilst in Ireland, Maggie's lecherous husband Sean (Pat Laffin) flirts with Pauline, and is abusive to his granddaughter, Mary (Melanie Clark Pullen). Classic Eastenders (17th April 1997) MDTVS. Much too unsuitable for daytime viewing surely. However, their marriage ended in tragedy when Grantss stepfather Frank Butcher accidentally runs her down. The Classic EastEnders Thread (Part 2) . Want up-to-the-minute soaps news, spoilers and gossip on your social feeds? The storyline signifying his departure played heavily on the Mitchell brothers' fragile and damaged relationship. Eamonn Flaherty, played by Sen Walsh,[16] is the son of Eamonn (after whom he was named) and Brenda Flaherty. Ian Hyland of the Sunday Mirror branded the storyline a "farce hardly a fitting exit for Walford's dodgiest geezer since Dirty Den." 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. 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". MDTVS. Classic Eastenders (18th August 1997) MDTVS. I'm disappointed the producers allowed it to be broadcast as it was." Id have loved to see .Lorraine turn round and slap Peggy in the face. Maggie fears for her safety, so she sends her to London to live with Pauline. Sue Dunderdale directed the episodes and the performances of McFadden, Kemp and Dean have been described as memorable and filled with high-tension drama. 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. ? [6] Indeed, at times he was just as likely to burst into tears as he was to throw a punch. Pauline and her family try to find Maggie, and when they do, they visit her in Kilmoneen, Ireland. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Mary is having an affair with an older married man, Gerry McCrae. Their affair ends when Phil catches them together and Grant then has a one-night stand with 19-year-old Chelsea Fox to his mother's outrage. Tonight's episode will see Keanu fight for his life against Phil Mitchell aboard the boat, while Friday's episode will bring the drama to a close. ? If youd like to join in, please sign in or register. When Grant's nephew Ben Mitchell (Harry Reid) goes missing and Phil is reluctant to get the police involved, Sharon contacts Grant for help, but Courtney (now played by Alice Nokes) meets Sharon instead; Grant has not seen the messages. After quitting his job at the newly reopened Scarlet nightclub, currently owed by Jake following Johnny's imprisonment, Grant leaves the country again with Courtney for a new life in Portugal. 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. I didn't know my way around, but everyone knew me. I've posted requested vintage episodes on ds and I've got a private fb group for ee episodes, currently doing 1985 as it happens, you only other option if you don't want to fork out is the private torrent sites. 1392-1553 Kemp was persuaded to return to the role for brief stints during a period of heavy media criticism aimed at EastEnders. One of the most despisable characters of all time . [5] He always strived to live up to the family name and enjoyed the reputation he inherited and maintained. [4], To cast Phil and Grant Mitchell many actors were screen-tested together. Cultural and racial stereotyping tends to create barriers between people. Episodes of Classic EastEnders which are shown weekdays on the Drama TV Channel in the UK. pisode 10. Although she has a level head on her shoulders, she is having an affair . [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. Classic Eastenders (28th August 1997) MDTVS. Instead of wasting all their time on this ridiculous ending they could have made it a heart-wrenching farewell"[44], There were mixed reviews for the highly publicised storyline (dubbed "Get Johnny Week") involving the Mitchell brothers reunion in 2006. Classic Eastenders (28th April 1997) Search. It may have been accidentally wiped or lost. Courtney is angry with Grant when he stops her kissing Mark. [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). Grant and Carla resume their relationship, but Carla's ex-partner Ray (David Kennedy) soon arrives to retrieve 12,000 that Carla has stolen from him. Their relationship was a typical portrayal of unrequited love on Tiffany's side and was fraught with tragedy and drama. After all, he did give Stacy (Andrea Savage) $1 million in the finale. On the Buses S01E02 The new conductor. We're very sorry we can't bring it to you as we'd planned to.". 588 subscribers Whilst looking for files for the BBC Christmas section, I found this recording of Eastenders from 1997. Mary Flaherty, played by Melanie Clark Pullen, is the daughter of Conor Flaherty (Sen Gleeson). Doof Doofs "[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'. It is going to be fireworks from the start."[22]. Classic Eastenders (17th April 1997) Report. Mark also works out who Grant is, but Sharon convinces him he is better off with his adoptive father Tim. The character was involved in numerous storylines, including the unveiling of Den Watts killer; an affair with Ian Beales (Adam Woodyatt) girlfriend, Jane Collins; and a weeks worth of episodes dubbed Get Johnny Week, which saw the Mitchell brothers embroiled in a vendetta against gangland boss Johnny Allen. 3 short special episodes were made for the 1998 World Cup. Although she has a level head on her shoulders, she is having an affair with an older married man, Gerry McCrae (Simon O'Gorman). The online home of EastEnders discussion since 1997. Sign up. The impact of his return for the inhabitants of Walford should not be underestimated. Grant is desperate for a child, although Sharon would rather concentrate on the pub for the time being, and when he discovers Sharon is still taking contraception, he smashes up the pub and then disappears. We go to great efforts to promote this country, but it was in no way representative of Ireland. 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. 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]. As time goes on, Grant begins flirting with Jane Collins (Laurie Brett) the girlfriend of Kathy's son Ian (Adam Woodyatt) after seducing her. "[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. The hotelier and pub landlord in Kilmoneen village. 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. Browse more videos . However he is not completely without showing rare signs of compassion. [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. Neighbours. Really looking forward to watching Rickys Stag Night again. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. The episode featured the faces of well-known characters when they were a little fresher. Browse more videos. Phil and Grant Mitchell went on to become major long-term characters, rooted firmly at the heart of the series. Library. He confronts Grant after the job and Grant admits he did it in revenge for Phils affair with Sharon. Sean Flaherty, portrayed by Pat Laffin, is first seen as a lecherous drunk in a pub in the Irish village of Kilmoneen. 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