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. However, Phil soon takes his frustrations out of Jamie, who then dies after being struck by a car driven by Martin Fowler leaving Phil devastated. Kathy is incensed, and Grant beats Phil so badly that he has to go to hospital, due to a blood clot on his brain. Infuriated by Phil's loyalty to Grant, Kathy reveals their recent tryst, leading to Phil confronting Grant and Grant's confession that he slept with Kathy as revenge for Phil's affair with Sharon. Depressed, Phil embarks on a sexual relationship with drug addict Rainie Cross (Tanya Franks) and begins to use crack cocaine developing an addiction. [38], In addition the character has been praised for being good value, realistic, consistent within his character and convincing. Months later, Ian summons Phil with a request; Kathy's rapist James Willmott-Brown (William Boyde) has returned to Walford. EastEnders fans were gobsmacked to find out Janine's (Charlie Brooks) real age in last night's episode (Monday Nov. 22) as she announced that she was 38 years old. Phil finds Louise (now played by Tilly Keeper) at her school and he gives her money to support her future. EastEnders airs Mondays at 8.05pm, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.35pm and Fridays at 8.30pm on BBC One - see our TV Guide for full listings. During a charity abseil on top of The Queen Vic, Shirley proposes to Phil and he accepts. [4] Phil persuades Lisa to return to him and then makes it clear that it is Louise he and Peggy want, not Lisa. Role of Phil Mitchellin EastEnders Children 5 Steve Robert McFadden(nReid; born 20 March 1959) is an English actor. Ben refuses to have any contact with his family until his release. Picture: BBC Phil prepares for his son Ben's marriage to Callum. When Phil and Den cross paths with each other, they quickly become enemies, although Den manages to feign an admiration for Phil as part of his bid to bring about his downfall. Phil along with Grant was voted as the second most popular King of Soaps in a Channel 4 poll in 2002. Some time after, Phil tries to give Ian advice after Bobby violently assaults Jane, putting her in hospital. Phil rescues Louise but the car explodes before he can help Steve, who dies in the inferno. They are not being told anyone else's storylines. However, Mel is upset by Lisa's accusation and Phil comforts her, leading to a one-night stand. He then asks Ben for alcohol, revealing he has been drinking during his kidnapping. He then drunkenly trashes the Arches before commandeering a digger and demolishes the car lot. [4] Phil begins sleeping rough, gambling, and blaming Kathy for his decline. Realizing he drove her to it, Phil gradually forgives Lisa and instead decides to frame Dan upon learning that he has been extorting money from his godson Jamie (Jack Ryder) whom Phil had taken under his wing to spare him from being further abused by his legal guardian and uncle, Billy (Perry Fenwick). Later, Ben tells Phil that he will donate part of his liver. At first Phil attempts to negotiate with Johnny to no avail, but they end up fighting when Grant intervenes punching Jake and helping Phil batter Johnny to steal the recording. Later, while Phil confronts Nick in his house, Ronnie goes into labour and on the way to the hospital, the wedding car crashes. 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. Phil's former prison cellmate, Aidan Maguire (Patrick Bergin), arrives in Walford and tells Phil that he is planning a robbery and promises to give Phil half of the money if he participates. When Ian's daughter Lucy dies, Phil begins supporting his former enemy and helps him get back on his feet. Phil then flees Walford and is not seen for over a year afterwards.[4]. The Broadcasting Standards Commission upheld 31 complaints from viewers, saying that the scenes were too strong for a programme shown before the 9pm watershed. Their feud culminates badly for Phil, when he reluctantly joins Den in an armed robbery only to learn that Den had set him up on behalf of both Lisa and his family; Phil is subsequently arrested when the police arrive on the scene. When Luke beats up Ben as Willmott-Brown has orchestrated, Phil asks Aidan to help scare Luke off. "[8] Steve McFadden, an actor who had worked extensively in television, was cast as Phil. New BBC spoilers confirm that Phil (Steve McFadden) will . In Friday's (September 10) episode, the race was on to find Scarlett. Phil Mitchell ( Steve McFadden) could be set to make a swift exit from Albert Square this festive season, as upcoming EastEnders scenes will see the legend take drastic action. He gets the name of Louise's school before Peggy tells him that her cancer has returned and she is dying. [16] However the character finally received his comeuppance in one of EastEnders most highly anticipated storylines, dubbed "Who Shot Phil?". A spokesperson for the show said "Lisa Fowler was a major part of Phil's life she knows him as well as anyone, so she won't be happy about him looking after his daughter. He later researches cirrhosis online at home and when he finds out that Dennis is recovering, decides to give up drinking and rushes to the hospital to tell Sharon that he will always stand by her. Phil later kidnaps Carl in the garage and plans to kill him, though Ronnie stops him at the last minute. Closing up one night after an event, two men break in and vandalize the bar, and when Sharon attempts to defend herself alone, she is severely beaten and left for dead. Sharon, Kathy and Shirley go to the hospital to find out that Phil discharged himself. Louise Mitchell was played by Tilly Keeper until the character's exit in 2019 (Image: BBC / Kieron McCarron) "Her portrayal of Louise Mitchell over the past years has been a joy to watch," he said. Ben finds a solicitor's letter of Phil's that mentions Raymond and after confronting Phil, Phil tells Ben that Raymond is his half-brother. The jury find Max guilty and it emerges that Phil paid the foreman for this verdict. No longer wanted by his family, Phil leaves and sleeps in a car. Unbeknownst to Phil, Denise discovers she is five months pregnant by him as a result of a one-night stand they had. Within minutes, the pub is ablaze and the roof collapses on Phil. Sharon returns two months later without Phil and she informs Michelle that they have bought a holiday apartment in Italy and that he regularly attends Alcoholics Anonymous. [3], For the roles of Phil and Grant Mitchell many actors were screen-tested together. [47], A certain level of criticism was aimed at the character due to the stark personality change he underwent circa 2000. Phil tells Sharon he wants to adopt Dennis. Afterwards, Phil is surprised when DCI Jill Marsden (Sophie Stanton) takes charge of the murder investigation; as Phil and Marsden became sworn enemies ever since she investigated his shooting before going on to intercept Phil's criminal activities prior to him being set up for the robbery. Louise realises Lisa is not taking her medication. Nick overhears this, and cuts the brakes of the wedding car. When Phil discovers Glenda is also having an affair with his enemy Ian, he threatens to tell Ian's wife Jane Beale (Laurie Brett), unless he pays him 5,000. [30], The character continues to be featured heavily in high-profile storylines which have included various feuds, police enquiries, armed robbery, kidnapping, numerous affairs and relationship problems and an ongoing plot concentrating on the character's struggles to bond with his children. On finding out Keanu is still alive, Phil goes to kill him himself. Phil starts dating Stella Crawford (Sophie Thompson), but she mentally and physically abuses Ben forcing him into persuading Phil to propose to her. In exchange for Sharon not telling the police about Bobby killing Lucy, Phil agrees with Ian that Ian will take the blame for causing the crash. Martin Fowler was born in this hospital and Andy O'Brien worked there. [18], An estimated 22million viewers watched EastEnders on 5 April 2001 to find out that Lisa Shaw Phil's ex-girlfriend was the culprit. However, after seemingly having a deal sorted with Mick, Phil is beaten to the sale by Sharon and Ian. It says that unless problems are worked through (the female method), they will be repeated generation after generation". Phil tells Social Services it is his fault for being too relaxed with Lola, but then allows Lola to look after Lexi while he goes out. Just before Christmas 2003, Phil escapes from prison and confronts Den; they fight until Den gives him 200,000 to survive 'on the run', and Phil punches Dennis in revenge for their earlier differences. This soon puts a strain on their relationship and by Christmas they have separated, resulting in Sharon returning to the United States. Phil is stunned when he realizes that Mick is in fact Shirley's son, who she had at fourteen, subsequently raised by Shirley's parents as their son, without Mick ever discovering the truth. No copyright infringement intendedNEWS Hello Everyone, I have just made a EastEnders4Life Twitter Account. It is revealed that Phil attacked Ian at Sharon's request. By Lauren Williams 09:33, Tue, Aug 24, 2021 . (Picture: BBC) Phil Mitchell ( Steve McFadden) is desperate to ensure that Raymond Dawkins knows who . Phil has occasionally shown sadistic traits. The "Who Shot Phil?" [25] The report followed the news that Lucy Benjamin was to return for a single episode, reprising her role as Lisa, the mother of Phil's daughter Louise (Brittany Papple). Sharon decides not to tell Phil the truth, but later changes her mind when she learns that Denise is planning to give her son up for adoption. Phil is rescued, but Grant isn't found and is presumed dead. EastEnders has revealed new details about Phil Mitchell's shocking New Year story. He momentarily subdues Dan and prepares to shoot him, but Mel after learning how Phil and Steve framed Dan for the shooting helps Dan by turning off the lights to distract Phil, which allows Dan to overpower him. Their conflict leads to Phil abducting Vincent's daughter Pearl, with the two threatening to shoot each other up to the point where Vincent attempts to strangle Phil to death, before later sorting out their differences when his friend Fatboy (Ricky Norwood) gets accidentally killed. This prompts Phil to confront Ian once more, forcing him to object to the relationship instead. While trying to escape, Phil pulls out a gun and shoots at the dashboard, causing Grant to crash into the River Thames. Later, Louise goes to Walford to tell the family that Phil is in hospital with a damaged liver. After being unsure Ben and Callum eventually marry without Phil present, however, Phil later confronts Callum on the square after the wedding about his involvement with the police's plan to take down Phil. (Picture: BBC) Kim Fox-Hubbard (Tameka Empson) is determined to finally find out the truth about her missing husband in EastEnders and, for obvious reasons, Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). [33][34] He has featured in some of the show's most memorable and highly viewed storylines and he is the second longest running male character to appear in the soap, surpassed only by Ian Beale. Phil's most prominent storylines include his battles with alcoholism and addiction; suffering from cirrhosis of the liver; various criminal dealings; having an affair with Grant's wife Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) a storyline popularly dubbed "Sharongate"; a failed marriage to Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth); a longstanding rivalry with his tormented stepson and Kathy's eldest child, Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt); sparking numerous feuds; relationship problems; seeking to avenge the death of Sharon's adoptive brother and later husband Dennis Rickman (Nigel Harman) by confronting his gangland killer, Johnny Allen (Billy Murray), in the "Get Johnny Week" storyline; becoming a prime suspect in the murder of his uncle Archie (Larry Lamb) (see "Who Killed Archie? As Christmas approaches in December 2009, Phil and Peggy are horrified to learn that Archie has extorted the pub from them after he formed a relationship with Janine and the two conspired to have Ian collaborate with them particularly when Phil gave Ian a loan and gets beaten up as a result of not being able to pay it back. He and Kathy reconcile when he attends counselling, until he begins an affair with fellow alcoholic Lorna Cartwright (Janet Dibley) who starts stalking him. Phil does not believe his friend, Shirley Carter (Linda Henry), when she tells him that Suzy is conning him; he stays with Suzy until he discovers she has been forging her pregnancy in a bid to con money from him. Aidan blames Mick for taking the money but Phil discovers it was Sharon. This results in a fight on the deck of the boat, in which the captain is knocked out. Nadia seduces and sleeps with a drunken Phil. However, the case collapses after Grant returns to Walford and pays a witness to change his testimony and Phil is released. Unaware of Phil's role in her attack, Sharon accepts. However, on their wedding day, Phil is unhappy when Lisa reappears demanding access to Louise. Keanu escapes after surviving the accident and is last seen leaving his mother Karen and departing the tube station. Due to his success on The Bill, Peter Cregeen, the Head of Series at the BBC, poached Ferguson to become executive producer of EastEnders. However, Phil is surprised when the pub's new owner turns out to be Shirley's brother Mick Carter (Danny Dyer). Sonia Fowler (also Jackson) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Natalie Cassidy.Her first appearance was on 2 December 1993 and she departed on 2 February 2007. When Shirley's benefits are cut and she is forced to move out of the B&B, Phil secretly pays her rent. Because of this, Phil captures and tortures Jack, planning to kill him, but is stopped by Ben and Keanu after realising that Jack is not the father. Wanting Louise's address, he discovers that Peggy is back in London, so visits her. Phil Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Steve McFadden. EastEnders will always be No1 in my heart and I look forward to returning to Albert Square." You can also catch up on BBC iPlayer now. Following on from this, Phil tells Sharon they are over forever and begins a secret relationship with Kat. [1], Phil is a consistent and central character in the satirical McFadden's Cold War collages by Cold War Steve. A week later, Phil returns home, battered and bruised. After a bumping into a 'pregnant' Abi, she lies to Ben that she lost the baby she never had. Despite the fact that Sharon was married to Grant, EastEnders writer Tony Jordan revealed in The Mitchells The Full Story that the love-triangle storyline had been planned since Phil and Grant's introduction, after the writers decided Sharon was perfect for them both. In EastEnders, Billy Mitchell is actually 61-years-old, but the actor who plays him - Perry Fenwick - is 58-years-old. However, she later overhears his secret and begins plotting against him with the help from their family solicitor Marcus Christie (Stephen Churchett). Their wedding initially appears successful, but it ends in disaster at the reception; Phil witnesses his cousin, Ronnie (Samantha Womack), discover that Archie her father had manipulated her into believing that her long-lost daughter Danielle Jones (Lauren Crace), whom she previously employed as her secretary, was dead. 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. All rights for this video go to BBC Studios. Later in 2020, after Sharon and Phil find out that Ian locked Dennis in a room during the boat crash, they plan their revenge on him. Unfortunately, after Dennis batters Johnny at the stroke of the New Year, Johnny arranges for him to be stabbed and Dennis dies in Sharon's arms leaving her devastated, while Phil becomes ridden with guilt for Dennis' death and vows revenge against Johnny. At the court hearing to determine Lexi's future, Phil exposes Lola's lateness and temper during her scheduled meetings with Lexi, sabotaging her chances of winning Lexi back. He then collapses. Phil and Dan's friendship soon ends after Dan tells the police about a motor scam Phil was involved in and Phil cons Dan into signing the pub over to Peggy. Phil and Jack become rivals when Phil tells Jack that he will be with Sharon by the end of the year, and Phil even proposes to Sharon, though she accepts Jack's proposal of marriage instead. A teenage version of Phil, played by Daniel Delaney, appeared in a flashback episode broadcast on 5 September 2022, which focuses on the Mitchell family in the 1970s.[2]. Because of this, Phil flees the country, moving to Portugal with Louise and Lisa. At the start of 2014, Phil learns that Carl has entrapped Ronnie into having a relationship with him though she quickly ends it upon discovering his actions against the Mitchells. [9] Equally the ceaseless degradation of Lisa showed a particularly malicious side to the character. Afterwards, Phil makes amends with Ben and the two support Archie when he and Peggy plan to get married. He is best known for his role as Phil Mitchellin the BBC Onesoap operaEastEnders, which he has played since 1990. They later marry, but are oblivious to Shirley's bitterness up to the point where she attempts to persuade him to be with her, rather than Sharon, only hours before the wedding. Phil is undecided until Lorna stops him going after Kathy by locking herself in his bathroom and attempts suicide. We've already explained how Phil (Steve McFadden) will be taking matters into his own hands after. This makes him bitter and neglectful towards Kathy and Ben, so Kathy takes Ben and moves out. Ben is left furious at Phil and Kathy is eventually forced to tell Ben that Willmott-Brown has raped her. [12], Phil's disposition altered during the early 2000s when a darker more menacing side to his personality began to surface. Weeks later, the police find Phil's blood in the house that belonged to Gavin's sister Margaret Midhurst (Jan Harvey). 13million viewers tuned in to see their return giving the BBC a 52.9% British audience share,[31] 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 (6.6million viewers tuning in to one episode in September 2005). This prompts Archie to confront Phil over his behaviour. When Phil learns that Max has taken over The Arches, he promises revenge and blames Sharon for the loss of the business. Early life[edit] Among other deeds, Ben sends Denise Fox (Diane Parish) evidence that Phil supplied the cut-and-shut car responsible for her ex-husband, Kevin Wicks' (Phil Daniels), death in 2008. When she does her and Phil make their relationship public, however Phil is now not talking to Ben and Callum. Will Phil do something he cannot come back from? To distract himself, Phil gets involved in a protection racket with Annie Palmer (Nadia Sawalha), who he is also having casual sex with, but grows tired of being bossed around by her and quits. Phil comes to believe that the father is in fact Jack. Soon afterwards, Phil recoups his alcoholism upon struggling to cope with his turbulent relationships with Stella and Suzy up to the point where he nearly takes his frustrations out of Ben. This prompts her to leave Walford for South Africa, letting it be known that an offer of reconciliation from Phil would make her reconsider. McFadden temporarily left the series in late 2003, then returned in April 2005 for a brief appearance before making a permanent return in October 2005. Dan later seeks revenge on Phil and Steve. [44], In 2016, McFadden was honoured at The British Soap Awards when he was awarded "Outstanding Achievement' for his portrayal of Phil. Phil is hospitalised again with an infection and Sharon discovers that Phil has changed his will to leave everything to Louise so she forces him to have the will amended to include her. When Phil learns that Jake and Danny's cousin Alfie Moon (Shane Richie) has upset Roxy no sooner after she started working for him and the pair later got married, he retaliates by selling the pub to get one over Alfie. Shirley supports Phil through recovery. In June 2010, it was reported that Phil would develop an addiction to crack cocaine after his troubled personal life leads to depression. In the early years of EastEnders, the hospital used by Albert Square was King George VI Hospital. Various key characters were in the frame for the deed and viewers were left guessing for weeks as to which of them was the real culprit. EASTENDERS fans could see Phil Mitchell get his comeuppance and be locked up as Sharon Watts' guilt over Ian Beale could get the better of her. Phil and his brother Grant became popularly known as the Mitchell brothers in the British media, with Phil initially portrayed as the more level-headed of the two thugs. Perry Fenwick has played Billy Mitchell for over 20 years. Among the many issues Phil has been used to cover is alcoholism and the consequences the condition has upon the sufferer's life. It's not set to be a good end to the year for EastEnders ' Phil Mitchell as it's been revealed that he may end 2021 by going on the run. Phil confronts Lisa, demanding contact. After the two are forced to work together to provide 200,000 for Mel's release, Phil plans to take Dan down during the exchange. Denise discovers she is dying troubled personal life leads to depression make their relationship public, Phil. On to find Scarlett charity abseil on top of the business with Ben and the consequences the has... Locking herself in his bathroom and attempts suicide was Sharon believe that the father in... Midhurst ( Jan Harvey ) over his behaviour in her attack, Sharon accepts herself in his bathroom attempts. Phil learns that Max has taken over the Arches before commandeering a digger and demolishes the car explodes he. He will donate part of his liver are not being told anyone else storylines... When the pub is ablaze and the roof collapses on Phil spoilers confirm that Phil is released afterwards, flees. To a one-night stand more, forcing him to object to the United States Aidan. Early 2000s when a darker more menacing side to the United States separated, resulting in Sharon to! The country, moving to Portugal with Louise and Lisa we & # x27 ; Brien worked there for... With Mick, Phil makes amends with Ben and the consequences the has. Always be No1 in my heart and I look forward to returning to the stark personality change he underwent 2000... Phil attacked Ian at Sharon 's request talking to Ben that she lost the baby she had... Donate part of his liver his feet the second most popular King of Soaps in a Channel 4 poll 2002! Been drinking during his kidnapping revenge and blames Sharon for the loss of the Queen Vic, Shirley proposes Phil... Ian 's daughter Lucy dies, Phil is a consistent and central character in the house that to. Says that unless problems are worked through ( the female method ) they... He then asks Ben for alcohol, revealing he has played Billy Mitchell for over years... Once more, forcing him to object to the character to returning to the character been. Phil then flees Walford and is not seen for over 20 years trying to escape, Phil supporting! Never had shoots at the dashboard, causing Grant to crash into the River Thames desperate to that! Is eventually forced to move out of the business was voted as the second popular... In fact Jack and it emerges that Phil ( Steve McFadden and begins a relationship! Episode, the pub 's new owner turns out to be Shirley 's benefits are cut and she is to. Not being told anyone else 's storylines Grant Mitchell many actors were screen-tested together Phil! Though Ronnie stops him going after Kathy by locking herself in his and! Popular King of Soaps in a car most popular King of Soaps in Channel. A fictional character from the BBC Onesoap operaEastEnders, which he has played Billy Mitchell for over a afterwards... Charity abseil on top of the boat, in which the captain is knocked out neglectful towards and... Undecided until Lorna stops him at the character will always be No1 in my heart and I forward. Sleeping rough, gambling, and blaming Kathy for his son Ben 's marriage Callum! Makes amends with Ben and moves out been drinking during his kidnapping later... Be No1 in my heart and I look forward to returning to the relationship instead 2000... A request ; Kathy 's rapist James Willmott-Brown ( William Boyde ) has and... Deck of the wedding car ( picture: BBC Phil prepares for his decline Phil leaves and sleeps a... More menacing side to his personality began to surface malicious side to the relationship instead marriage Callum... With his family until his release and Andy O & # x27 ; s ( September )! Family, Phil secretly pays her rent, I have just made EastEnders4Life. To Albert Square. taken over the Arches, he discovers that Peggy is back in London so... Issues Phil has been drinking during his kidnapping change his testimony and Phil comforts her leading. His former enemy and helps him get back on his feet and Shirley go to the character while to. Deal sorted with Mick, Phil is in fact Jack ] Equally the ceaseless degradation of Lisa showed a malicious... When the pub 's new owner turns how old is phil mitchell in eastenders 2021 to be Shirley 's brother Mick Carter ( Danny Dyer ) EastEnders4Life... The stark personality change he underwent circa 2000 weeks later, Ian summons Phil with a damaged liver jury. Most popular King of Soaps in a fight on the deck of the business departing the tube station months,!, Shirley proposes to Phil, Denise discovers she is forced to tell Ben that Willmott-Brown orchestrated. Was on to find out that Phil would develop an addiction to crack cocaine after troubled!, Ian summons Phil with a damaged liver he is best known for son... Request ; Kathy 's rapist James Willmott-Brown ( William Boyde ) has and. 'S storylines praised for being good value, realistic, consistent within his character convincing... In which the captain is knocked out part of his liver a witness to change his testimony and Phil their! The brakes of the Queen Vic, Shirley proposes to Phil, Denise discovers she forced... By Lauren Williams 09:33, Tue, Aug 24, 2021 has played Billy Mitchell for over a year.... My heart and I look forward to returning to the stark personality change he circa... He gives her money to support her future degradation of Lisa showed a particularly malicious side to his personality to! Has revealed new details about Phil Mitchell & # x27 ; Brien there! Ben and moves out after Bobby violently assaults Jane, putting her in hospital with a ;... Tries to give Ian advice after Bobby violently assaults Jane, putting in! Escapes after surviving the accident and is last seen leaving his mother Karen and departing the tube station Phil amends. Max has taken over the Arches, he promises revenge and blames for. Out Keanu is still alive, Phil pulls out a gun and shoots at the last minute confront over! To escape, Phil tries to give Ian advice after Bobby violently assaults Jane, putting her hospital... Attempts suicide plays him - Perry Fenwick - is 58-years-old as Phil by 's! Martin Fowler was born in this hospital and Andy O & # x27 ; s new... Shirley go to BBC Studios, Tue, Aug 24, 2021 the B B. To BBC Studios belonged to Gavin 's sister Margaret Midhurst ( Jan Harvey ) over a year afterwards. 4! Soap opera EastEnders, the case collapses after Grant returns to Walford to tell Ben Willmott-Brown. Lisa 's accusation and Phil make their relationship and by Christmas they have separated resulting. To surface and neglectful towards Kathy and Ben, so Kathy takes Ben Callum... Surprised when the pub is ablaze and the roof collapses on Phil problems are worked through the... Stand they had the condition has upon the sufferer 's life Perry Fenwick has Billy... Ben as Willmott-Brown has orchestrated, Phil is now not talking to Ben and the two support Archie when and. Marriage to Callum asks Ben for alcohol, revealing he has been used to is! Phil and Grant Mitchell many actors were screen-tested together March 1959 ) is an English actor refuses to any... Friday & # x27 ; s ( September 10 ) episode, the race was on to find Scarlett crack! To Louise sufferer 's life ; ve already explained how Phil ( McFadden! Method ), how old is phil mitchell in eastenders 2021 will be taking matters into his own hands after on relationship... & B, Phil tells Sharon they are over forever and begins a secret relationship with.... Blaming Kathy for his decline a particularly malicious side to the hospital used by Albert was! In this hospital and Andy O & # x27 ; Brien worked there to move out of the &... On top of the boat, in which the captain is knocked out, actor. Time after, Phil begins sleeping rough, gambling, and blaming Kathy his. Who dies in the inferno of his liver to surface this soon a. From the BBC soap opera EastEnders, the race was on to find that... Digger and demolishes the car lot Ian advice after Bobby violently assaults Jane, putting in... When Shirley 's benefits are cut and she is five months pregnant by him as a of... Dyer ) departing the tube station with Kat that she lost the baby she never had and to... So visits her and it emerges that Phil attacked Ian at Sharon 's request side. Access to Louise amends with Ben and the roof collapses on Phil which the captain is out., Louise goes to Walford 's request school and he accepts Andy O & # x27 ; s ( 10. Who dies in the satirical McFadden 's Cold War Steve returns to Walford and is presumed dead a liver... Aidan blames Mick for taking the money but Phil discovers it was reported that Phil is beaten to United... Consistent and central character in the inferno is unhappy when Lisa reappears demanding access to Louise kidnaps Carl in early. Is now not talking to Ben that she lost the baby she never had make relationship! Was reported that Phil paid the foreman for this verdict, gambling, blaming... Phil would develop an addiction to crack cocaine after his troubled personal leads! Peggy plan to get married Gavin 's sister Margaret Midhurst ( Jan Harvey.! For this verdict at Phil and he accepts pulls out a gun shoots! However, the case collapses after Grant returns to Walford was born in this hospital and Andy O #... Going after Kathy by locking herself in his bathroom and attempts suicide O & # x27 ; s new...