Sean Flaherty, portrayed by Pat Laffin, is first seen as a lecherous drunk in a pub in the Irish village of Kilmoneen. He defends his father's bullying to his long-lost cousin Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt), and they nearly come to blows because of this. 1998wasEastEnders'fourteenthyear of production. [40], In 2009, a poll by magazine Inside Soap named Grant as the UK's favourite leading male character in a soap opera. Gerry is a married man, but is secretly having an affair with Mary Flaherty (Melanie Clark Pullen). 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. Grants high-profile return, which aired in October 2005, proved to be a ratings success. Browse more videos. "[2][7], The BBC and RT (the Public Service Broadcaster of Ireland) received complaints from angry Irish people all over Britain and Ireland, and it was reported that viewers "bombarded" local and national radio stations, claiming the episodes were an insult to Irish people everywhere. In the wake of this, Grant decides to re-enlist in the army; however, he is left despondent after getting rejected for failing their psychiatric tests. Whilst in Ireland, Maggie's lecherous husband Sean (Pat Laffin) flirts with Pauline, and is abusive to his granddaughter, Mary (Melanie Clark Pullen). 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Classic Eastenders (9th January 1997) MDTVS. Episodes Directed by Mary is the granddaughter of Maggie Flaherty (Olivia Shanley), Pauline Fowler's (Wendy Richard) long-lost sister. 27:32. [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. EastEnders in 1997 View source Events 18th February - Phil Mitchell attends therapy for his drink problem. 3 short special episodes were made for the 1998 World Cup. Gerry McCrae is the shopkeeper in Kilmoneen, the Irish village where the Flaherty family live. She returns briefly to enact revenge making Grant realise that he is still in love with her, he chooses to be with Sharon over his family. 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. [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. I'm very disappointed because EastEnders is a programme I have great respect for. 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. Subsequently, the plot never came to fruition. The BBC was inundated with complaints from angry viewers from Ireland . Throughout the course of his 1990s duration, Grant established himself as one of the show's most prominent characters. Grant would not find out that the baby is his until years later. Classic Eastenders (23rd January 1997) MDTVS. When Mary decides she wants to move to Walford with Pauline, Conor also follows her. Easter Monday was March 31st in 1997. The episode was written by Tony Jordan, directed by Paul Annett and was watched by 19.5 million viewers. Pedro Pascal. Watch fullscreen. She decides to stop her treatment, but Phil tries to change her mind, enlisting the help of Sharon. Bronze Member. Last Broadcast After telling the brothers that it was Danny who killed Dennis on Johnny's orders, Jake allows Phil and Grant to flee whilst he himself proceeds to bury Danny in the woods. 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. Grant learns of Carla's scam; unbeknownst to Carla he chases Ray away and leads Carla to believe he has fallen for her lies. 10 days ago. 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. Ian Hyland of the Sunday Mirror branded the storyline a "farce hardly a fitting exit for Walford's dodgiest geezer since Dirty Den." Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! 9 days ago. Of the Mitchell brothers' highly publicised return, one reporter commented "Soapville must confess that we did get goosebumps and feel properly excited when we first saw the Mitchell Brothers back on the Square After all, you associate them with the golden days of Enders". She is sent to collect Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard) and her family and takes them to meet Maggie. 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. [12] The episodes which were watched by 25.3 million viewers[13] centred around Grant's discovery of the affair and his startling reaction. "[7][8] His colleague, John Lahiffe, added: "I am dismayed by the mischievous nature of it. 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. 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. 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. Grant confronts Ian about keeping the secret for so long and punches him after Ian insults his parenting skills. The UKTV-owned . Despite his tough nature, he is also a womanizer and has been involved in several relationships with an array of women including Julie Cooper (Louise Plowright), Nina Harris (Troy Titus-Adams), Chelsea Fox (Tiana Benjamin) and Belinda Peacock (Carli Norris). 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. This set was introduced after the demise of the Jazzy version in 1994.. The brothers reconcile after Phil apologises to Grant for the situation he put them in, and Grant forgives Phil for his actions. He then returned to the show on 24 October 2005 for a few weeks and returned again between March and June 2006. Grant leaves, ignoring Phil, who is attempting to tell him about Mark. Michelle has a volatile relationship with Grant but, following Sharon's exit, falls pregnant following a one-night stand with him and then flees to the US without telling Grant that he is to be a father. Because of this, he rarely admitted to being at fault or backed down from an argument. The episode featured the faces of well-known characters when they were a little fresher. [22] In a study by the Stirling Media Research Institute called Men Viewing Violence, participants branded Grant "a fascinating character" because of his complexity and likened him and Phil to a soap operatic version of the notorious East End criminals, the Kray Twins. Wikipedia talk:WikiProject EastEnders/Archive 14 Classic Mario edit summaries :) -anemoneprojectors- 23:07, 19 May 2011 (UTC). Grant rushes to Courtney's aid and assumes Mark is attacking her, but Sharon tells him he is Michelle's son. ? For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, EastEnders fans can now catch up on classic episodes, Some of the original cast on Christmas Day, Mick struggled to keep Linda afloat when the boat crashed, Classic EastEnders how to watch old episodes as the BBC soap celebrates 35th anniversary, Kerry Katona seen with bright pink hair as she runs errands in 200,000 Lamborghini in Cheshire, Keanu fight for his life against Phil Mitchell, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). We go to great efforts to promote this country, but it was in no way representative of Ireland. 1998 was EastEnders' fourteenth year of production. ? Grant goes to The Queen Vic where he flirts with Belinda Peacock (Carli Norris). When the Fowlers go to Ireland to meet their relatives, Mary is a teenager in trouble. Many were introduced by the show's executive producer, Jane Harris . "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Follow. However, more often than not, Grant reverted to form and when placed under pressure he seemed incapable of controlling his aggression, disregarding all consequences. 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. EastEnders 27th May 2021 | EastEnders 27-5-2021 | EastEnders Thursday 27th May 2021. Ra. For Grant it was more a marriage of convenience, allowing him access to his daughter, Courtney. Grant returns to the square soon after and walks in on Phil and Peggy. "[24], On 18 January 2016, it was announced that Kemp had agreed to reprise his role for a few episodes. 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. Of the two brothers Grant was the more volatile, but both had a sense of physical danger about them, and both displayed stereotypical masculinity, thuggish behaviour and a tendency to resolve problems through violence. 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. [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). She then confesses to him that she no longer loves him, before returning to the US, leaving Grant heartbroken. spoilers, as Ruby faces a difficult decision and Dot pays a visit to Doctor Legg. It's been 35 years since EastEnders first debuted on screens. After a heart to heart, Grant realizes that Mark would be better off not knowing and decides to return to Portugal after seeing Phil. 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. Their volatile relationship made headlines in July 1997 amid reports that EastEnders bosses were considering airing a highly controversial storyline that saw Tiffany brutally raped by Grant. 27:12. And now fans of the BBC One soap can take a trip down memory lane and binge-watch old episodes courtesy of Drama. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. [1] Complaints were made by the Irish Embassy and there were fears that the episodes would have a negative effect on the Irish tourist trade. Her grown up family send a wreath to Pauline's funeral in 2006 and Maggie herself sends flowers and a condolence message to her nephew Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt), when his daughter Lucy (Hetti Bywater) dies in 2014. 27:31. Grant catches her attempting to steal his money and reacts by dumping her in a litter bin, ending their marriage. 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. 27:20. This was done to assure that the chosen actors who would work predominantly alongside each other had a strong rapport and physical resemblance. All I remember him for was dying in the house fire with Trevor. Furthermore, they suggested that the episodes "presented a prejudiced and stereotyped view of Ireland that [was] utterly unrecognisable. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Grant Mitchell first arrived in Albert Square in February 1990 with his older brother Phil (Steve McFadden), and the pair become co-owners of the local garage, The Arches. Browse more videos. ? In 1997, EastEnders aired a storyline in which the character Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard) discovers that she has a long-lost sister, Maggie Flaherty (Olivia Shanley). "[34], Following Grant's third departure in September 2016, Kemp revealed that he did not think he would ever go back to EastEnders again but even so, he refused to rule out a return. Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. [4] Two major new characters, the Mitchell brothers, made their first appearance in February 1990. The mystery of why the rerun didn't happen has been solved, but exactly what happened to the original episode might remain a puzzle! 2,043 2,869. Maggie races to Mary's school to collect her before violent Sean can get to her. [2] She said "The whole thing terrified the life out of me. As for being drunks, surely they must only mean on a Saturday night! "[1], In November 2000, Clark Pullen revealed that becoming a celebrity sent her "spiraling into depression". Really looking forward to watching Rickys Stag Night again. 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). "[43], Grant and Phil's brotherly confrontation marking Grant's initial exit in 1999 was panned by critics. The net is starting to close in on Alistair. 10 days ago. Shortly after, his estranged Brazilian wife, Carla (Christianne Oliveira), shows up in Walford. pisode 10. Info He is then thrown out of the bar. She is lazy and smelly; Mary (Melanie Clark Pullen) says she needs a bath. He tells Mary he is leaving his wife to be with her, but Mary ends their relationship publicly, and the local bartender, Patrick Garrett Keogh), hears their argument and tells Mary's uncle, Eamonn (Maurice O'Donoghue). Classic Eastenders (15th April 1997) Report. ? EastEnders - Saison 16 pisode 10. Good God, it's stomach-churning watching Ian smile ravenously in the chippy as he kisses Janine after she teases him about his domination tendencies. ??????? They were all very supportive as well and made me feel right at home. Read more news, spoilers and gossip on our EastEnders homepage. Mary Flaherty is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Melanie Clark Pullen, from 22 September 1997 to 23 February 1999. [6] Indeed, at times he was just as likely to burst into tears as he was to throw a punch. Mark also works out who Grant is, but Sharon convinces him he is better off with his adoptive father Tim. It was a real baptism of fire and quite unnerving. BBC. They now live in Scotland. Tonight's episode will see Keanu fight for his life against Phil Mitchell aboard the boat, while Friday's episode will bring the drama to a close. The Classic EastEnders Thread (Part 2) . EastEnders have confirmed that one major character is set to die in this week's special episodes. [11] The Irish actors, who were employed specifically for the storyline, were also criticised by Kelly for not speaking out against the scenes they were enacting. 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. 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. 27:46. In light of this iconic revelation, Grant attacked Phil and exacted revenge on Sharon until she departed the programme following her betrayal. Grant reconciles with Phil, admitting he no longer wants the money Phil borrowed from him, and Phil tells Grant that Mark is his son. Sign up. A year later, in 1998, BBC chairman Christopher Bland admitted that as result of the Irish-set EastEnders episodes, the station failed in its pledge to represent all groups accurately and avoid reinforcing prejudice.[13]. When Phil learns about his brother's return, he tricks Grant into helping him with quest against Johnny. [16] In November 2005 the character was blamed for turning children into playground bullies by Dr. Sally Henry, who claimed that impressionable children look to male soap characters as role models and subsequently copy their violent behaviour. Prime Plus Episodes HD. Guest Characters The character was involved in numerous storylines, including the unveiling of Den Watts killer; an affair with Ian Beales (Adam Woodyatt) girlfriend, Jane Collins; and a weeks worth of episodes dubbed Get Johnny Week, which saw the Mitchell brothers embroiled in a vendetta against gangland boss Johnny Allen. Despite the majority of occasions when the pair clashed, particularly in the follow-up to Phil's affair with Sharon, the two brothers remained faithful to each other. Grant marries Sharon in December 1991 and together they run The Queen Vic. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Catch a bunch of memorable moments - from that scene where Phil Mitchell was shot by his girlfriend Lisa to Martins dramatic hit-and-run that sealed Jamie Mitchells death. After quitting his job at the newly reopened Scarlet nightclub, currently owed by Jake following Johnny's imprisonment, Grant leaves the country again with Courtney for a new life in Portugal. I am an Irishman and I'm proud of it, but I'm not a drunk and I'm certainly not backward and neither are my compatriots." 'And I'd get 16-year-old boys going: 'Hello Mary, I'll show you a good time'. 27:12. 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