Despite this, however, his family is important to him – particularly his relationship with his older brother Phil. During a family meal where Peggy is set to announce her engagement to her brother-in-law Archie (Larry Lamb), tensions build when Phil upsets Ben and nearly lashes out at him. He was also in a gang with Den Watts and Gavin Sullivan. Phil was originally depicted as the thinker and the more streetwise of the pair, often bailing his more spontaneous brother out of trouble, although later plotlines drove the character down a darker, more destructive route. Download 'Love Me Like You Do' on iTunes, 30 June 2020, 18:47 | Updated: 30 June 2020, 18:51. He attacks Ian, who calls the police and Phil is arrested. Ben is left furious at Phil and Kathy is eventually forced to tell Ben that Willmott-Brown has raped her. Phil hands Max his pillow, insisting that he kills him, but Max shakes his hand and says that he forgives him. While Phil has shown compassion to the women in his life, he frequently finds he is unable to give them the emotional security needed to sustain the relationship. 2005 saw the highly anticipated screen return of both of the Mitchell brothers – six years since they last appeared together. He refuses to, so Phil attempts to get Louise back, resulting in a car chase that ends when Steve crashes his car into a wall. Writer Jacquetta May, who once played Rachel Kominski in the show, evaluated the episode in an article about social realism, education and the moral messages within EastEnders storylines, commenting: "The episode blames his destructiveness on the 'male' response to self-hate: violence. [40] as well as be nominated at the Inside Soap Awards for 'Best Actor' in 2011. [33], During a period of heavy media criticism aimed at EastEnders throughout 2004 and 2005, the character—who was on a hiatus from the show—was reintroduced twice in what was branded by the press as a bid to "boost flagging Enders. Sharon grows to accept his theory, but then demands to know if he is hiding anymore secrets from her – up to the point when she asks him what could be worse than covering up a murder. [...] He's hit his kids and his mum, so yes, [worse violence is] something he's capable of. However, she later overhears his secret and begins plotting against him with the help from their family solicitor Marcus Christie (Stephen Churchett). Feb 20, 2020 - Fans can't get enough of Phil Mitchell's holiday photos as the EastEnders cast enjoyed a trip together in Majorca. A furious Ben tries to suffocate Phil but is stopped by Sharon. 6 Maisie looked shy as she posed beside Steve McFadden in this throwback Credit: Instagram When Dalton plans to have her killed, sending his bouncer George Peters (Andy Beckwith) to rape and murder Kate in her house, Phil comes to Kate's rescue by knocking out Peters just as he attacks Kate. The next day, Sharon tells Phil that Ronnie and Roxy have died in the hotel swimming pool – which devastates Phil. Louise asks Phil if she could have inherited Lisa's condition and Phil admits his part in causing Lisa's illness. We feel that Phil's decline will highlight the destructive nature of drugs, and rather than encourage drug use, will act as a deterrent. EastEnders fans go wild over Phil Mitchell actor's holiday photos with co-stars. [16] A spokesman commented "The cast are only getting their own scripts. (NOTVALID: Dimensions in Time) Phil Mitchell was a character on EastEnders. Louise is in agony without her medication and Lisa prevents Louise from using the phone by cutting the cord. The episode in which Phil betrayed his brother with Sharon occurred in September 1992 in one of the soap's notorious three-handers. [41] On Digital Spy's 2012 end of year reader poll, McFadden was nominated for "Best Male Soap Actor" and came fourth with 10.7% of the vote. [21] In February 2005, it was confirmed that McFadden would return. Keanu is a close associate of Phil and his business, Keanu is also engaged to Phil’s daughter Louise who is also pregnant with Keanu’s child. Lola evades Phil, Billy and Sharon, until eventually they find her. Later in 2020 after Sharon and Phil find out that Ian Beale locked Dennis in a room during the boat crash they plan their revenge on him. When she discovers this, Lisa tells Kate that she is taking Louise. Find out everything... Steve McFadden has become one of EastEnders’ most recognisable faces after taking on the role of resident bad boy Phil Mitchell. However, he then deliberately crashes the car after releasing Phil's seatbelt – thys causing Phil to be thrown through the windscreen. Eric Mitchell was born in London in 1940, the son of Phillip Mitchell and Sandra Mitchell. And in tonight's (August 20) EastEnders episode, a huge showdown between Phil (Steve McFadden) and Ben Mitchell (Max Bowen) was absolutely brilliant. 6 August 2019, 10:50 | Updated: 6 August 2019, 10:56. Phil starts to track down by Ben, but is convinced by Jay and Sharon that Ben will return when he is ready. Upon arriving at the square, Phil and Grant notice Peggy being mugged and end up rescuing her. Sharon, Kathy and Shirley go to the hospital to find out that Phil discharged himself. However, it ends when Sharon's painkiller addiction puts Lexi in danger. Want the most up-to-date celebrity exclusives sent straight to your inbox every day? This prompts Phil to finally reveal the true circumstances of how Dennis died on New Year's Eve 2005, explaining how he is the reason Dennis attacked Johnny prior to the latter having him killed. The serial killer, played by actor Don Gilet, was seen being surrounded by three men and punched on the floor as his terrified daughter Chelsea watched on. Trouvez les Steve Enders images et les photos d’actualités parfaites sur Getty Images. Age, wife and net worth revealed. Phil thereupon departs Walford and is not seen for over a year afterwards.[3]. Bex gives Phil and Sharon information on a hotel where Lisa and Louise are and compared to Sharon, Phil shows a lack of regard to Lisa's mental health. When Phil discovers that Johnny threatened Sharon with Dennis' life, he attempts to intimidate Dennis in attacking Johnny in retribution; Dennis refuses, but relents when Phil tells him that Johnny killed Andy and throttled Sharon. 13 million viewers tuned in to see their return giving the BBC a 52.9% audience share,[29] a massive coup for the show which had come under heavy criticism in the British media after it drew its lowest audience in more than five years (6.6 million viewers tuning in to one episode in September 2005). Several women have left him due to this and his inability to put their needs before the needs of his family. They steal a large amount of money from Ronnie's sister, Roxy (Rita Simons), to buy a house together. 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 Watts family.[8]. 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