The mystery of why the rerun didn't happen has been solved, but exactly what happened to the original episode might remain a puzzle! Many were introduced by the show's executive producer, Jane Harris . In order for Tulsa King to become more intriguing and thought-provoking, Dwight needs to become more complex and, arguably, less heroic. 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. Sharon tells him the reasons Michelle did not want him involved and Grant agrees that Mark would be better off not knowing, but Jane convinces Grant otherwise, so Grant offers to take Mark for a drink. 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. [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. Browse more videos. "[7] However, actor Dermot Morgan urged Irish people not to over-react: "I'm sure there's no great conspiracy against Irish people here. 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). Mary Flaherty, played by Melanie Clark Pullen, is the daughter of Conor Flaherty (Sen Gleeson). 9 days ago. Births 27:46. Where are the lost tales from Albert Square? She was given up for adoption, as she was born out of wedlock, and was sent to live with a family in Ireland. The brothers eventually beat Johnny at his nightclub office in order to get the tape, which is promptly delivered to the police; as a result, Sam is released from prison and Chrissie is arrested for Den's murder. 10 days ago. The episode was written by Tony Jordan, directed by Paul Annett and was watched by 19.5 million viewers. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Doof Doofs [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! The repercussions of Phil's betrayal contributed to many subsequent storylines involving the brothers throughout the 1990s. [6] Indeed, at times he was just as likely to burst into tears as he was to throw a punch. The continuity announcer stated that the episode was unavailable and that the channel would instead be showing the following episode. Using these TV quiz questions, you can learn more about what shows your friends like to watch and put that knowledge to the test. [5] Despite the brothers' closeness, rivalry between them was sometimes evident. Sign up. Mary is the granddaughter of Maggie Flaherty (Olivia Shanley), Pauline Fowler 's ( Wendy Richard) long-lost sister. I started to suffer panic attacks and felt increasingly isolated. The job is initially successful, but is quickly grows obstructive when Phil finds out that Grant had slept his ex-wife Kathy before doing the job. All trademarks are property of their respective owners in the US and other countries. 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. Prime Plus Episodes HD. A spokesperson from the BBC confirmed, "the door is always open for a return. When the Fowlers go to Ireland to meet their relatives, Mary is a teenager in trouble. [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. "[7][12], Complaints were upheld by the British Broadcasting Standards Commission, who said "the intention was positive rather than negative but the result was clumsy and irritating". Classic Eastenders (17th April 1997) MDTVS. 10 days ago. Pets When Sam returns to Walford for Peggy's funeral, she reveals that Grant is unable to attend the funeral, although Grant secretly attends, laying a flower and watching from a distance. Grant then went on to embark on a second marriage with local barmaid Tiffany Raymond (Martine McCutcheon), up to the point where she gave birth to their daughter Courtney. 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. In April 2019, Martin Fowler (James Bye) goes to Ireland to attend her funeral. Classic Eastenders (18th August 1997) MDTVS. 27:31. Grant rushes to Courtney's aid and assumes Mark is attacking her, but Sharon tells him he is Michelle's son. [34] Their return was voted as one of the Golden TV Moments of 2005 in a BBC poll. Eamonn is witness to the first kiss between his sister Colette and Martin Fowler (James Alexandrou), when they go to collect him from choir practice. 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. Grant confronts Ian about keeping the secret for so long and punches him after Ian insults his parenting skills. 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." 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. Sharon then calls Grant in Portugal, leaving a voicemail saying that his family needs him. [18], On 24 March 1999, it was reported that Kemp had decided to leave EastEnders after almost ten years of playing Grant. Hence the random skip from end of Feb to mid-March! The UKTV-owned channel airs old episodes every week day at 1pm and 1.40pm. 27:12. I've posted requested vintage episodes on ds and I've got a private fb group for ee episodes, currently doing 1985 as it happens, you only other option if you don't want to fork out is the private torrent sites. Bronze Member. He was portrayed as a tough persona, wildly known for his fiery temper and his tendency to resort to violence. Phil and Grant Mitchell went on to become major long-term characters, rooted firmly at the heart of the series. Browse more videos. Just watched today's episode where Nathan leaves and the Drama Channel CUT OUT THE BEST LINE! View our online Press Pack. He added, "EastEnders is a powerful and very concentrated medium People are upset at the caricature and misrepresentation of Ireland. Grant leaves, ignoring Phil, who is attempting to tell him about Mark. Classic Eastenders (29th August 1997) MDTVS. Executive Producer 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. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Wikipedia talk:WikiProject EastEnders/Archive 14 Classic Mario edit summaries :) -anemoneprojectors- 23:07, 19 May 2011 (UTC). Grant often displayed laddish, thrill-seeking behaviour; drinking, chasing women, clubbing, gambling and living off of his wits. Her father is Conor (Sen Gleeson), but she doesn't get on with him. "[31] He was also voted the second most hunky man in British soap by gay readers of the magazine, attitude, who described him as "a dashing big, bad bully boy. Their marriage is stormy and punctuated with violent rows and fights. Log in. 27:14. 19:09. These aired in July and were filmed in . He knows the Flahertys and mediates between them and the Fowlers when they get into arguments. 11th March - Tiffany Mitchell gives birth to Courtney. "[43], Grant and Phil's brotherly confrontation marking Grant's initial exit in 1999 was panned by critics. Alistair of all people tries to stop Ted from hurting Robbie. Episdes Written by Nice to see Pauline trying to blame Ruth for Martins change in personality. The episodes were badly received by viewers and heavily criticised in the media. I went down to get the paper and some bread and I was accosted. [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. Classic Eastenders (27th May 1993) MDTVS. [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. Espaol - Latinoamrica (Spanish - Latin America), http://num.constructionrepair.ru/article/2400, http://sseudua.jottit.com/the_beatles_%E2%80%93_twist_and_shout, http://tobkwcp.fo.ru/wiki/198320_%D0%9E%D0%B1%D1%89%D0%B8%D0%B5/563358_CAZZETTE+Beam+Me+Up, http://apncolombia.com/index.php?option=com_easyblog&view=entry&id=7059&Itemid=232, http://www.boston.com/community/forums/your-town-metro-boston/general/general/the-mockingjay-part-1/140/8236019. Margaret "Maggie" Flaherty is the illegitimate child of Lou (Anna Wing) and Albert Beale (Gary Olsen), before they married. During an argument, Tiffany falls down the stairs of the Vic and is seriously injured, but makes a full recovery. He comments "Three of the strongest characters that have ever been in EastEnders are the Mitchell brothers and Sharon when we actually blew that story it was incredible being able to reach that many people with your work is what makes EastEnders exciting. [35], The character has been the focus of varying EastEnders merchandise in other media, which includes the VHS EastEnders The Mitchells Naked Truths[39] and EastEnders: Blood Ties The Life and Loves of Grant Mitchell, a novelisation written by Kate Lock, which chronicles facts about the character, explores his background and attempts to explain the source of his aggression and vulnerability. On the Buses S01E03 Olive takes a trip. Grant returns to the square soon after and walks in on Phil and Peggy. An archived recording of his voice was heard on 25 January 2022. [25] Of his return, Kemp commented, "When I was approached about returning to EastEnders for Barbara's final episodes, it was something I could not turn down. [29], The character of Grant Mitchell has been hailed as "one of the most iconic and popular in the history of soap". 27:47. Classic Eastenders (17th April 1997) Report. His character is one of the most iconic and popular in the history of soap. Terry is desperate to buy a classic car from Roy - with Irene's money. [8][9] The Irish Embassy in London said, "[EastEnders] has caused a great deal of upset and annoyance in the country [Ireland] and with Irish people in Britain." ? The storyline signifying his departure played heavily on the Mitchell brothers' fragile and damaged relationship. 1392-1553 BBC contributor Mike Philpott described the show as "the worst case of stage 'Oirish' seen for a long time" and "one of the most shameful half-hour episodes in the history of British television". Grant was also reunited with Phil, Sharon and Kathy. Phil MitchellGrant Mitchell Former jockey and TV presenter Declan Murphy said, "It's wrong and disgraceful when writers portray everyone from Ireland as backward drunks. Whilst in Ireland, Maggie's lecherous husband Sean (Pat Laffin) flirts with Pauline, and is abusive to his granddaughter, Mary (Melanie Clark Pullen). EastEnders in 1997 View source Events 18th February - Phil Mitchell attends therapy for his drink problem. 27:23. This is only a holiday romance however, as Martin leaves with his family the following week. She was adopted by the Medeemey family. Playing next. 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. (and Sue), All this Sarah nonsense was boring at the time and even more so now, Who was the guy who Bianca cheated on Ricky with again? 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. Classic Eastenders (28th April 1997) Report. [33], Grant's long-awaited return eventually happened in 2005, during a period of heavy media criticism aimed at EastEnders. Their relationship was a typical portrayal of unrequited love on Tiffany's side and was fraught with tragedy and drama. [3] They were filmed over a period of two weeks in July and August 1997, and were broadcast on 22, 23 and 25 September 1997. 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. Grant telephones Courtney to ask to stay with her but she refuses. Grant goes to The Queen Vic where he flirts with Belinda Peacock (Carli Norris). This set was introduced after the demise of the Jazzy version in 1994.. Library. Kemp reprised the role of Grant for various guest stints in 2016, appearing in twelve episodes between 13 May and 9 September. ? Shortly after, his estranged Brazilian wife, Carla (Christianne Oliveira), shows up in Walford. 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. They were all very supportive as well and made me feel right at home. 27:31. Grant is desperate for a child, although Sharon would rather concentrate on the pub for the time being, and when he discovers Sharon is still taking contraception, he smashes up the pub and then disappears. Classic Eastenders (29th August 1997) MDTVS. [1] On 26 July 2022, it was announced that Grant would feature in a flashback episode focusing on the Mitchell family in 1979. Actor Garret Keogh, who played an "ignorant" Irish hotel owner in the EastEnders episodes, revealed: "The streets around Cabra, where I live, are hopping. [11] This storyline was slow burning and was spread over several years, providing a plethora of dramatic tension along the way. And now fans of the BBC One soap can take a trip down memory lane and binge-watch old episodes courtesy of Drama. Classic Eastenders (23rd January 1997) MDTVS. Coming from Blackrock, near Dublin, I just didn't realise what an obsession EastEnders is over in England. The impact escalated after Dennis humiliated Johnny on Christmas Day 2005, which prompted Johnny to throttle Sharon with an ultimatum; Dennis will be killed unless she and him leave Walford for good. When some viewers reported the missing episode, the Drama Channel responded with an explanation. 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). The character was reintroduced along with his brother Phil. ? EastEnders (TV Series 1985-2023) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Sean Flaherty, portrayed by Pat Laffin, is first seen as a lecherous drunk in a pub in the Irish village of Kilmoneen. She decides to stop her treatment, but Phil tries to change her mind, enlisting the help of Sharon. He then returned to the show on 24 October 2005 for a few weeks and returned again between March and June 2006. Phil initially insists he does not need Grant's help but then accepts it. One of the most despisable characters of all time . EASTENDERS is currently airing a week of explosive episodes to mark its 35th anniversary as ONE Walford favourite meets their grisly end. "[14] 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, more often than not, Grant reverted to form and when placed under pressure he seemed incapable of controlling his aggression, disregarding all consequences. They have been parodied even in adverts where their gruff, tough talking, cockney accents have been impersonated. Classic Eastenders (15th April 1997) MDTVS. 27:20. But what nostalgic fans really want to know is where can you watch old episodes? Digital Spy Soap Scoop video - hit play below for all the latest EastEnders spoilers, as Ruby faces a difficult decision and Dot pays a visit to Doctor Legg. 3 short special episodes were made for the 1998 World Cup. Back to work on the @bbceastenders set today #EastEnders", EastEnders The Mitchells Naked Truths, The diary: EastEnding for Tiff as Grant kills her off, "Ross Kemp admits his days in Albert Square could be numbered", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Grant_Mitchell_(EastEnders)&oldid=1133812607, Articles with dead external links from June 2021, Articles with permanently dead external links, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 15 January 2023, at 17:06. He admits that he has lost his home and business in Portugal and is in debt. Grant reconciles with Phil, admitting he no longer wants the money Phil borrowed from him, and Phil tells Grant that Mark is his son. Ra. Grant is angry when Peggy reveals that her plan for him and Sam to learn about it was by letters to them after her death by suicide, however Phil and Grant seemingly convince Peggy not to do this. Category:1997 Episodes | EastEnders Wiki | Fandom in: 1997, Episodes by year, 1990s Episodes 1997 Episodes Category page View source Trending pages Episode 1412 (18 February 1997) Episode 1550 (25 December 1997) Episode 1553 (30 December 1997) Episode 1551 (26 December 1997) Episode 1441 (24 April 1997) Episode 1433 (7 April 1997) Classic Eastenders (27th August 1997) MDTVS. [11] Comic Brendan O'Carroll said, "Whoever wrote the script has obviously never been to Ireland. Grant's poor treatment of Tiffany included physical and emotional abuse and two affairs, one of which was with her mother Louise (played by Carol Harrison) and the other with Lorraine Wicks (played by Jacqueline Leonard). Classic Eastenders (19th August 1997) MDTVS. Classic Eastenders (28th April 1997) MDTVS. Furthermore, they suggested that the episodes "presented a prejudiced and stereotyped view of Ireland that [was] utterly unrecognisable. 27:12. Episodes of Classic EastEnders which are shown weekdays on the Drama TV Channel in the UK. The first two episodes drew respective audiences of 13.15 million (52.9%) and 12.8 million (55.2%) in the overnight ratings alone, consolidating to 13.34 and 13.21 million viewers, respectively. Grant catches her attempting to steal his money and reacts by dumping her in a litter bin, ending their marriage. There is nothing better than watching TV for entertainment at any age. Oct 08, 2017 #7. One of EastEnders' most popular and highly rated storylines was "Sharongate", where Grant discovers that his wife Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) has been having an affair with his brother. The episodes were filmed on location in the countryside around County Dublin, away from the soap's typical filming location in Borehamwood, England. [40], In 2009, a poll by magazine Inside Soap named Grant as the UK's favourite leading male character in a soap opera. For Grant it was more a marriage of convenience, allowing him access to his daughter, Courtney. Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. MDTVS. 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. 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]. Answer: Numberblocks. Eamonn Flaherty, played by Sen Walsh,[16] is the son of Eamonn (after whom he was named) and Brenda Flaherty. [19] Shot in London's Docklands, the scenes required stunt doubles, divers and crash test dummies and it has been hailed as "one of the soap's most dramatic storylines ever. It's not like London at all, where they take you a little bit for granted", and Todd Carty, who played her screen son Mark, said "It's also really nice to get out of Albert Square for a while to do something different. He is then thrown out of the bar. In 2011, Kemp told Radio Times that he has no plans to return to EastEnders: "I enjoy the fact that I've far more control over my destiny than I ever had when acting. The BBC was inundated with complaints from angry viewers from Ireland for negative stereotyping, portraying Irish people as "dirty, rude, and drunk". 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. 2 January 1997 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 24. "[32] In addition, Grant and Phil were voted as the second most popular King Of Soaps in a Channel 4 poll in 2002 and Grant was voted as one of the Top Ten TV Hard Men in a separate poll. 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. Classic Eastenders (2nd June 1997) Report. Apologies for not uploading over the last few days- every video I've tried to put up has been blocked! [1] There were hints that the character would move to Albert Square in the future, which is what ultimately happened. This content is imported from Twitter. Choosing the song Kissing A Fool for Sarah and Robbies big moment. Despite this, however, his family is important to him particularly his relationship with his older brother Phil (Steve McFadden). 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]. Laura and Nita are really miserable cows. After a heart to heart, Grant realizes that Mark would be better off not knowing and decides to return to Portugal after seeing Phil. Id have loved to see .Lorraine turn round and slap Peggy in the face. The EastEnders production team haven't got a clue about modern Irish society; they are living in the Dark Ages. Classic Eastenders (14th August 1997) 24:56. It selected an unrepresentative range of stereotypes. These aired in July and were filmed in Paris. Log in. 1:43. However, their marriage ended in tragedy when Grantss stepfather Frank Butcher accidentally runs her down. Grant visits Jane where he learns that she has been paralysed by her adoptive son Bobby Beale (Eliot Carrington). However, Grant discovers her plan and retrieves Courtney. They remained on-screen for two years. Kelly Minige. In 1998, press reports claimed that Kemp had asked producers to tone down Grant's violent behaviour because "it was insulting the viewers' intelligence. Carla and Ray resume their affair and plan to fleece Grant for 25,000. [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. Mary breaks her pelvis whilst on holiday in Norfolk and then gets involved with Matthew Rose (Joe Absolom) and Robbie Jackson (Dean Gaffney), before leaving Walford with her father, Conor, and his pregnant lover, Mark's wife Ruth Fowler (Caroline Paterson). DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. 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. Grant tells Phil he immediately needs the money that he lent him. 27:31. She is too lazy to collect her son, Eamonn, from choir practice, and sends Martin (James Alexandrou) and Colette to get him. Her first appearance was in a special week of episodes set in Ireland, first broadcast in 1997. [7] Viewers were angered by scenes that they felt portrayed Irish as resentful towards English, drunk, dirty, poor and rude one scene showed a drunk man pouring beer over Pauline Fowler (later revealed to be her brother-in-law), and then demanding payment for the drink. 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. 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). Grant Mitchell is a fictional character from the British soap opera EastEnders, played by Ross Kemp.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. Classic Eastenders (15th April 1997) Report. He later goes over to Pauline and tries to touch her, spilling stout on her. The return proved to be a ratings success. "[37] Kemp also received 'Most Popular Actor' nominations at the 1996, 1997, 1998 and 2006 National Television Awards,[35][38] and British Soap Award nominations for 'Villain of the Year' in 1999,[35] and 'Spectacular Scene of the Year' in 2006, for Grant's brush with death in 'Get Johnny Week'. 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. The episodes involved the Fowler and Beale family travelling from London to Ireland to meet their long-lost relatives. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The episode featured the faces of well-known characters when they were a little fresher. 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. "[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. Complete the theme tune: You can count on us, we're the____! Classic Eastenders (27th August 1997) MDTVS. "[10], Mark Mortell, the chairman of Ireland's national tourism development, Bord Filte, said: "I am enormously concerned that the single biggest television audience in Britain was shown a negative image of Irish hospitality It has the potential to be enormously damaging. 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). ? Gerry McCrae is the shopkeeper in Kilmoneen, the Irish village where the Flaherty family live. 1997 ? In the latter part of 1989 EastEnders executive producer Michael Ferguson, had taken over from Mike Gibbon. All Rights Reserved. Grant Mitchell is a fictional character from the British soap opera EastEnders, played by Ross Kemp. Grant learns of Carla's scam; unbeknownst to Carla he chases Ray away and leads Carla to believe he has fallen for her lies. I was pretty starstruck [] Wendy Richard who plays Pauline Fowler was great she is the most wonderful woman and she quietly gave me advice on how to cope with the sudden fame and attention. In 1997, the BBC soap opera EastEnders broadcast three singular transmissions that were filmed on location in Dublin, Ireland. 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". Valve Corporation. 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