2 January 1997 27:20. Library. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. [2] Teddy Jay played the role of Grant for this special episode, which aired on 5 September 2022.[3]. Library. It was very laddish (1996/7 was peak Lad Culture after all) but very funny. Episdes Written by When the Fowlers go to Ireland to meet their relatives, Mary is a teenager in trouble. Were very sorry we cant bring it to you as wed planned to. As the soap celebrates another milestone birthday, why not take the opportunity to watch EastEnders longest-serving soap star Adam Woodyatt as a young Ian Beale, or to feast on episodes featuring the original EastEnders cast - from Michelle Fowler to Angie Watts. After hearing Phil explain his reasons for wanting to bring Johnny to justice for killing Dennis, specifically as a promise he made to Sharon before she left Walford, Grant reluctantly accompanies his brother in settling their score with Johnny once and for all. 27:20. Trending. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. He is then thrown out of the bar. Kelly Minige. Series of EastEnders episodes set in Ireland, This article is about the 1997 episodes of, "EastEnders' stars arrive in the Emerald Isle", "Albert Square's touch of Blarney as the Fowlers find lost family; EASTENDER PAULINE COMES WEST", I felt so lonely and isolated when I went to work on EastEnders, "MY LIFE WITHOUT SOAP: Interview Melanie Clark Pullen", "WHAT A LOAD OF PORK PIES; Ireland's full of drunkards, dimwits and donkeys according to EastEnders", "Irish Eastenders' fans in a lather over soap Oirish over Dublin", "Soap rapped for 'irritating' Irish scenes", "I blame Irish actors for selling us short", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=EastEnders_episodes_in_Ireland&oldid=1107438828, Television episodes set in the Republic of Ireland, Television controversies in the United Kingdom, Short description is different from Wikidata, Television episode articles with short description with no season number, Pages using infobox television episode with nonstandard dates, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Classic EastEnders episode discussion: 2002. "[7] However, actor Dermot Morgan urged Irish people not to over-react: "I'm sure there's no great conspiracy against Irish people here. Classic Eastenders (14th August 1997) MDTVS. Wow, I didn't realise Tom Banks was so highly annoying! 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. "[24], On 18 January 2016, it was announced that Kemp had agreed to reprise his role for a few episodes. "[1], In November 2000, Clark Pullen revealed that becoming a celebrity sent her "spiraling into depression". 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. Easter Monday was March 31st in 1997. Using these TV quiz questions, you can learn more about what shows your friends like to watch and put that knowledge to the test. [4], The episodes were not well received by viewers or the media. [4] Things finally came to a head in 1994 with some of EastEnders' most popular and renowned episodes, which have been dubbed "Sharongate". He added, "EastEnders is a powerful and very concentrated medium People are upset at the caricature and misrepresentation of Ireland. While he has calmed down in recent years, Grant is still feared by people in and around Walford. Log in. I didn't even watch the soaps when I was in them because it's like a coal miner coming home and staring at the coal scuttleI was never a great lover of watching myself act. Main Characters Both characters remained in the serial as regulars, moving back to the soap's setting in Albert Square to be with the new-found family. Classic Eastenders (14th August 1997) 24:56. [8] His quick temper was off-set by a period of genuine remorse and promises that he would change. Phil is rescued, but Grant is not found and presumed dead. Pauline initially likes Mary, often remarking that she is like a younger version of her mother, but they cannot live in the same house and Mary often has to find new accommodations. These aired in July and were filmed in Paris. Irish people can laugh at themselves but, the point is, this is one of the most popular programmes on British television, and it decided to present an image of Ireland that conforms to old-fashioned negative stereotypes. By then, Grant and Phil have conducted a plan to cheat some gangsters by intercepting a drug deal and stealing a large amount of cash in order to take care of their debts. Classic Eastenders (28th August 1995) MDTVS. Richie Taylor of the Daily Mirror said "It will be a huge break for Melanie, 23, who finished college only earlier this year and will make her screen debut in the series. Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. When Courtney tells Grant that Sharon wanted to meet him, he goes to see Sharon and declares his love to her, but she is not interested. 1 June 1998 - The first time the Writer, Producer and Director credits were now shown at the beginning of the episode just after the opening titles rather than being included in the credits with the final time this was used being 13 April 2000. Apols if already mentioned, but it looks as if Drama are skipping an episode this week. Doof Doofs The impact of his return for the inhabitants of Walford should not be underestimated. Answer: Numberblocks. Kemp reprised the role of Grant for various guest stints in 2016, appearing in twelve episodes between 13 May and 9 September. Grant visits Jane where he learns that she has been paralysed by her adoptive son Bobby Beale (Eliot Carrington). [5] Despite the brothers' closeness, rivalry between them was sometimes evident. Yearly Stats A channel spokesperson said to fans on Twitter, "we are being forced to skip one episode, tomorrow. Ferguson wanted to introduce a couple of young men who would bring an air of danger, characters who would be "unpredictable" and "bursting with energy". [5] For the latter two characters, Conor and Mary, the Ireland episodes were only the beginning of their stint in EastEnders. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! 588 subscribers Whilst looking for files for the BBC Christmas section, I found this recording of Eastenders from 1997. Grant rushes to Courtney's aid and assumes Mark is attacking her, but Sharon tells him he is Michelle's son. [7] Others were angered by the scriptwriters' decision to include various farm animals in a street scene on the outskirts of Dublin, with one viewer commenting to the Daily Mirror: "It was nothing like life in the real Ireland of today. 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. [5] While Grant liked to think of himself as indestructible, he at many times showed emotional vulnerability and a need to be mothered. When Grant discovers this, he is incensed and throws Tiffany out. Phil and Grant Mitchell went on to become major long-term characters, rooted firmly at the heart of the series. Check out Roy's epic burn against Nathan here after the 5 minute mark: That's a rather good line. 27:31. Gerry McCrae is the shopkeeper in Kilmoneen, the Irish village where the Flaherty family live. As they attempt to flee from the oncoming police, Phil pulls out a gun and shoots the steering wheel in their getaway car causing Grant to plunge the car into the River Thames. 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. Watch fullscreen. She then confesses to him that she no longer loves him, before returning to the US, leaving Grant heartbroken. Conor also has a daughter, Mary Flaherty (Melanie Clark Pullen), from his first marriage but he doesn't get on with her. The character was reintroduced along with his brother Phil. 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. NOTE: Please do not add content from the BBC iPlayer's early episodes until it has been aired on television, as it is intrusive to our readers who may not have seen the episode on iPlayer. 27:12. Marriages You can also watch that awful scene where Bobby killed his own sister Lucy. It soon transpires a week later that Grant has survived, and he leaves the country with both Courtney and the stolen money to Rio de Janeiro. 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]. Johnny later orders Danny to kill the brothers and bury them in the woods. [46], Initial departure and the Mitchell Brothers car crash, "EastEnders viewers fight back tears as Peggy Mitchell 'returns' to BBC soap", "EastEnders is bringing in Jaime Winstone to play Peggy in flashback episode", "EastEnders Flashback Episode Cast: Meet the Mitchells", "Corrie killer Hillman makes top soap moment", EastEnder hardman Ross says he'll quit over Christmas Day rape plot, "Grant's BACK! [33], Grant's long-awaited return eventually happened in 2005, during a period of heavy media criticism aimed at EastEnders. 28:38. Fiercely protective of his girlfriend, most of Grant's initial problems in the Square revolve around his over-possessive nature and jealousy. Colette hasn't been seen or heard from since. The script has stirred up a hell of a hornets' nest here. Eamonn cannot wait to tell his violent, alcoholic father Sean (Pat Laffin), which leads to Mary's departure from the village, scared of what Sean will do to her. [42], In addition, the character's predisposition to violence has allegedly been criticised by actor Ross Kemp. Michael Rose, played by Russell Floyd, first appears in Walford as a Market Inspector in 1996. Grant took great pride in being a Mitchell, his late father had a local reputation as a boxer. [2], explain the fiction more clearly and provide non-fictional perspective, Learn how and when to remove this template message, "Albert Square's touch of Blarney as the Fowlers find lost family; EASTENDER PAULINE COMES WEST", "Being a star in EastEnders left me so lonely and depressed; IRISH ACTRESS TELLS OF HER NIGHTMARE ON TOP SOAP", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Mary_Flaherty_(EastEnders)&oldid=1132071835, This page was last edited on 7 January 2023, at 03:33. EastEnders in 1997 View source Events 18th February - Phil Mitchell attends therapy for his drink problem. Wikipedia talk:WikiProject EastEnders/Archive 14 Classic Mario edit summaries :) -anemoneprojectors- 23:07, 19 May 2011 (UTC). Classic Eastenders (14th January 1997) Search. Classic Eastenders (7th August 1997) MDTVS. Following Dennis' murder, Phil was wracked with guilt for sparking the events of Sharon losing her husband and has vowed revenge on Johnny more than ever. Maggie races to Mary's school to collect her before violent Sean can get to her. Pauline gets Sean drunk until he falls asleep and then helps Maggie pack Mary's clothes. Browse more videos. Classic Eastenders (27th August 1997) MDTVS. 27:23. They are then divorced and do not see each other for more than 10 years after this. The EastEnders production team haven't got a clue about modern Irish society; they are living in the Dark Ages. The insurance money is insufficient, and Sharon reacts with fury when she discovers what Grant has done. 2,043 2,869. 0. kitkat1971 Posts: 36,874. . Alternatively, fans can also catch up via the UKTV Play website - where you can stream episodes that have been recently shown. Grant was also reunited with Phil, Sharon and Kathy. 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. He confronts Grant after the job and Grant admits he did it in revenge for Phils affair with Sharon. [1] On 26 July 2022, it was announced that Grant would feature in a flashback episode focusing on the Mitchell family in 1979. The brothers reconcile after Phil apologises to Grant for the situation he put them in, and Grant forgives Phil for his actions. On the Buses S01E02 The new conductor. 27:12. Ross Kemp was chosen to play Grant. Her father is Conor ( Sen Gleeson ), but she doesn't get on with him. spoilers, as Ruby faces a difficult decision and Dot pays a visit to Doctor Legg. The BBC have a good track record and this would seem to be a dodgy storyline that has somehow crept through. 10 days ago. In 1997, the BBC soap opera EastEnders broadcast three singular transmissions that were filmed on location in Dublin, Ireland. Bronze Member. Knowing he cannot get it, Grant threatens him unless he returns the money. 1998wasEastEnders'fourteenthyear of production. 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