It's been 35 years since EastEnders first debuted on screens. Wow, I didn't realise Tom Banks was so highly annoying! Laura and Nita . Easter Monday was March 31st in 1997. Classic Eastenders (14th January 1997) Report. The storyline signifying his departure played heavily on the Mitchell brothers' fragile and damaged relationship. Sean leers over Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard)'s breasts and tries to buy her a drink, only to be told to leave her alone by Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt). Fiercely protective of his girlfriend, most of Grant's initial problems in the Square revolve around his over-possessive nature and jealousy. 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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. She was given up for adoption, as she was born out of wedlock, and was sent to live with a family in Ireland. This was done to assure that the chosen actors who would work predominantly alongside each other had a strong rapport and physical resemblance. After a brief fling with Julie Cooper (Louise Plowright) and getting involved in various dodgy deals, Grant starts wooing the local barmaid, Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean). There is nothing better than watching TV for entertainment at any age. Browse more videos . ? Grant was originally depicted as the more spontaneous of the Mitchell double-act, suffering from a lack of self-control, often incapable of restraining himself and requiring his elder brother to do it for him. EastEnders 28th August 2018 | EastEnders replay | EastEnders 28th August 2018. Much too unsuitable for daytime viewing surely. With Sharon and Michelle both gone, he goes on to marry the much younger Tiffany Raymond (Martine McCutcheon), who soon becomes pregnant although it is unclear whether he or Tiffany's ex-partner Tony (Mark Homer) is the father of her child. It was announced in July 1997 that Pauline Fowler's (Wendy Richard) long lost family were to be introduced into EastEnders. Log in. 27:31. Main Characters It is outrageous and untrue to portray us like that. Classic Eastenders (29th August 1997) MDTVS. 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). BBC. Follow. 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Classic Eastenders (21st August 1997) MDTVS 27:30 Classic Eastenders (19th August 1997) MDTVS 27:31 Classic Eastenders (14th August 1997) MDTVS 27:29 Classic Eastenders (12th August 1997) MDTVS 24:56 On the Buses S01E03 Olive takes a trip MDTVS 25:39 On the Buses S01E02 The new conductor MDTVS 25:44 On the Buses S01E01 The early shifts MDTVS 45:01 I didn't quite know what I was letting myself in for. He added, "EastEnders is a powerful and very concentrated medium People are upset at the caricature and misrepresentation of Ireland. [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. If youd like to join in, please sign in or register. Mark (Todd Carty) gets out of the car and punches Sean in the groin, and they speed off in the car, leaving Sean doubled over in pain.[15]. 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. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site. [34] Their return was voted as one of the Golden TV Moments of 2005 in a BBC poll. Despite his hot-headed tendencies, Sharon sees a different side to Grant, and when he proposes marriage to her, she accepts on the condition that he buys her childhood home, The Queen Vic, which he does. When Pauline and her family leave, taking Mary with them, she begs Maggie to leave Sean and return to Walford with her, but Maggie decides to stay and look after her vast family. Classic Eastenders (18th August 1997) MDTVS. Classic EastEnders episode discussion: 2002. She decides to stop her treatment, but Phil tries to change her mind, enlisting the help of Sharon. In order for Tulsa King to become more intriguing and thought-provoking, Dwight needs to become more complex and, arguably, less heroic. They remained on-screen for two years. 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[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. On the eve of 2006 commencing, Dennis learned from Phil about the threat Johnny made to Sharon as well as being told that Johnny killed his best-friend and Sam's ex-husband, Andy Hunter (Michael Higgs), on the same night Chrissie killed Den. [23] Although he only featured in the show for a period of three weeks initially, his contract was subsequently extended for a further three months, beginning in the spring of 2006. All Rights Reserved. 2 January 1997 [40], In 2009, a poll by magazine Inside Soap named Grant as the UK's favourite leading male character in a soap opera. Alistair of all people tries to stop Ted from hurting Robbie. Classic Eastenders (17th April 1997) MDTVS. [14], Eamonn later tells Sean of his granddaughter Mary (Melanie Clark Pullen)'s affair with married man Gerry McCrae. 9:08. It may have been accidentally wiped or lost. They are then divorced and do not see each other for more than 10 years after this. This is only a holiday romance however, as Martin leaves with his family the following week. The repercussions of Phil's betrayal contributed to many subsequent storylines involving the brothers throughout the 1990s. He reunites with Tiffany to be near his daughter, but by this time his marriage has deteriorated. ? Hence the random skip from end of Feb to mid-March! Just after Christmas 1998, Tiffany discovers that Grant has had an affair with her mother Louise Raymond (Carol Harrison), and plans to flee to Spain with Courtney. 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