He was introduced by producer Michael Ferguson to revamp the show, and originally served as one of the show's leading protagonists throughout the 1990s; with the character first appearing in 22 February 1990 and then departing on 25 October 1999 after Kemp had opted to leave the show. Want up-to-the-minute soaps news, spoilers and gossip on your social feeds? I'm only an actor, but I wouldn't want to do anything that would be demeaning to me, my people or my country. EASTENDERS is currently airing a week of explosive episodes to mark its 35th anniversary as ONE Walford favourite meets their grisly end. On the Buses S01E03 Olive takes a trip. 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. She then confesses to him that she no longer loves him, before returning to the US, leaving Grant heartbroken. They now live in Scotland. 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. 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. Trending. 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. [4] Two major new characters, the Mitchell brothers, made their first appearance in February 1990. Classic Eastenders (17th April 1997) MDTVS. 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". Hours to Watch [25] His return coincided with Windsor's final appearance as Grant's mother Peggy. Aperu: Romances are rocky in Albert Square: Lisa makes a final decision about her career and Sam is worried about her one-night stand. A channel spokesperson said to fans on Twitter, "we are being forced to skip one episode, tomorrow. Mary finds a good friend in her cousin Mark (Todd Carty), and decides to move Walford, and their relationship improves over time. BBC. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. 162 In 1996, eight years after Lou's death in 1988, her youngest daughter Pauline (Wendy Richard) finds a letter from Lou to her best friend Ethel (Gretchen Franklin), revealing that she had a secret daughter. Classic Eastenders (5th May 1997) MDTVS. 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. [45] Additionally, the show was criticised for turning the brothers into a comical farce by incorporating uncharacteristic humour into their dialect, which was described as "cringeworthy. Kelly Minige. During an argument, Tiffany falls down the stairs of the Vic and is seriously injured, but makes a full recovery. Patrick comments, "you don't break the commandments, not in Sean's house". Classic Eastenders (9th January 1997) MDTVS. When some viewers reported the missing episode, the Drama Channel responded with an explanation. This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our, Ex - Eastenders ' cast members current projects, Classic EastEnders Episode Discussion 1987, Classic EastEnders episode discussion: 2002. Follow. 27:23. Pauline and her family try to find Maggie, and when they do, they visit her in Kilmoneen, Ireland. Cultural and racial stereotyping tends to create barriers between people. Check out Roy's epic burn against Nathan here after the 5 minute mark: That's a rather good line. Grant tells Phil he immediately needs the money that he lent him. "[2] She added that it was scary because Ireland and England have different senses of humour. 24. [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. Her father is Conor ( Sen Gleeson ), but she doesn't get on with him. [4], Following a relatively unsuccessful inclination towards comedic storylines throughout 1989, Ferguson decided to take the soap in a new direction in 1990. [4] Things finally came to a head in 1994 with some of EastEnders' most popular and renowned episodes, which have been dubbed "Sharongate". Follow. In the latter part of 1989 EastEnders executive producer Michael Ferguson, had taken over from Mike Gibbon. Library. "[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). The episodes were badly received by viewers and heavily criticised in the media. [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). 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. Apols if already mentioned, but it looks as if Drama are skipping an episode this week. "[7], Various Irish entertainers and sports personalities also went public with their opinions on the episodes. Writers [2] She said "The whole thing terrified the life out of me. The online home of EastEnders discussion since 1997. Grant manages to put behind him his differences with both Phil and Sharon, forgiving Sharon when she confesses that she aborted his child. 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. Nothing to do with his mum pissing off for ages just after his dad died. 27:14. All rights reserved. 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]. [12] The episodes which were watched by 25.3 million viewers[13] centred around Grant's discovery of the affair and his startling reaction. Just watched today's episode where Nathan leaves and the Drama Channel CUT OUT THE BEST LINE! [1] Melanie Clark Pullen secured the role and made her first appearance on 22 September 1997. EastEnders - Saison 16 pisode 10. When the Fowlers go to Ireland to meet their relatives, Mary is a teenager in trouble. Prime Plus Episodes HD. 27:30. MDTVS. 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). Grant had returned to civilian life in London having been a paratrooper in the Army, which included serving in the Falklands War at the age of 19. 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. 19:09. Classic Eastenders (14th August 1997) 24:56. 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. The episodes were filmed on location in the countryside around County Dublin, away from the soap's typical filming location in Borehamwood, England. A spokesperson from the BBC confirmed, "the door is always open for a return. If you want to check out memorable scenes rather than episodes, theres a load over at EastEnders YouTube channel. ? Grant returns to the square soon after and walks in on Phil and Peggy. The UKTV-owned . 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. Most. Deaths Grant confronts Ian about keeping the secret for so long and punches him after Ian insults his parenting skills. 10 days ago. The hotelier and pub landlord in Kilmoneen village. Contents 1 Neelam Kapoor 2 Courtney Mitchell 3 Polly Becker 4 Alex Healy 5 Annie Palmer 6 Vanessa Carlton 7 Lorna Cartwright 8 Irene Raymond 27:51. Many were introduced by the show's executive producer, Jane Harris . 29:04. Another was that he went to console Nigel Bates after his wife, Debbie, was killed by in a road accident. 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. The 97th episode of the soap, which has now had over 5,000 installments, was first aired on BBC One on January 21 1986. Whilst in Ireland, Maggie's lecherous husband Sean (Pat Laffin) flirts with Pauline, and is abusive to his granddaughter, Mary (Melanie Clark Pullen). I am really looking forward to going back to EastEnders and filming what are set to be some classic EastEnders episodes. In 1997, the BBC soap opera EastEnders broadcast three singular transmissions that were filmed on location in Dublin, Ireland. 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. Producer Corinne Hollingworth has commented: "There were some good actors we had to turn down because we couldn't find the 'right' brother". Classic Eastenders (6th January 1994) MDTVS. Mary is the granddaughter of Maggie Flaherty (Olivia Shanley), Pauline Fowler's (Wendy Richard) long-lost sister. [5] He became restless easily and actively sought the thrill of danger in order to regain excitement in his life, which led to his participation in numerous crimes, fights and affairs. The episodes were badly received by viewers and heavily criticised in the media. Coming from Blackrock, near Dublin, I just didn't realise what an obsession EastEnders is over in England. Barbara is a very close friend so when I learned of the storyline, it felt right that the Mitchell brothers are reunited with their mother for the last time. After a heart to heart, Grant realizes that Mark would be better off not knowing and decides to return to Portugal after seeing Phil. 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