EastEnders’ Grant Mitchell desperately tries to save brother Phil as he attempts to end his life in heartbreaking scenes
EASTENDERS’ Grant Mitchell desperately tries to save his brother Phil as he attempts to end his life in heartbreaking scenes next week.
As we get closer to the soaps 40th Anniversary and its exciting live episode, things are getting bleaker for Phil.
Recent scenes have shown Phil’s (SteveMcFadden) depression spiral completely out of control as he became a recluse.
He attempted to take his own life during a recent episode however Harry (Elijah Holloway) caught him just in time as he opened up The Arches.
Now in a worrying turn of events, he is refusing all help and turning his friends and family away – who will save him now?
In next week’s show, love is in the air in Albert Square as bride Honey and groom Billy get ready to tie the knot, with family and friends rushing around making the final preparations.
Everyone is determined to make this a Mitchell wedding to remember, especially since this is Billy and Honey’s fourth attempt to
walk down the aisle.
Will they finally say ‘I do’ after so many false starts over the years?
Grant tries to keep the mood light with Phil, who is struggling, especially when Lexi needs some help.
However, as the joyful festivities get underway, the Mitchells are totally unaware of the depths of Phil’s despair as he makes a decision.
In the next episode, Phil’s behaviour causes deep concern for those closest to him, with Linda becoming increasingly worried that he’s a danger to himself.
Her fears are exacerbated when she arrives at No.55 and finds evidence that provides a devastating insight into Phil’s state of mind.
As Linda raises the alarm with Grant and Nigel, the three of them make a desperate bid to get to Phil.
In the last episode before the live show a terrified Grant, Linda and Nigel are at The Arches, desperately trying to reach Phil and beg him not to harm himself.
But having hit rock bottom, Phil believes there is no other way out.
Can his loved ones find a way to reach him?
Phil Micthell's biggest EastEnders storylines
Phil Mitchell, a long-running character on EastEnders, has had many storylines, including:
- Alcoholism and addiction: Phil has struggled with alcoholism and addiction to crack cocaine.
- Cirrhosis of the liver: Phil was told he had months to live due to cirrhosis. He eventually received a liver transplant.
- Criminal dealings: Phil has been involved in various criminal dealings.
- Affair with Sharon Watts: Phil had an affair with Sharon Watts, which became known as “Sharongate”.
- Failed marriage to Kathy Beale: Phil was married to Kathy Beale, but their marriage failed.
- Feuds and rivalries: Phil has had many feuds and rivalries, including with his stepson Ian Beale and love rival Steve Owen.
- Murder of Dennis Rickman: Phil sought revenge for the murder of Sharon’s adoptive brother and husband, Dennis Rickman.
- Murder of his uncle Archie: Phil was a prime suspect in the murder of his uncle Archie.
- “Who Shot Phil?”: Phil was shot outside his home in a highly anticipated storyline that was described as a “Dallas-style” whodunnit mystery.
- Loneliness and mental health: Phil may face a storyline related to loneliness and mental health. Some fans speculate that his sibling, Grant, may reappear as a result.
Elsewhere, Michelle Collins dropped a huge clue about Cindy Beale’s attacker as she teased an “explosive” 40th anniversary.
Cindy has been hell-bent on exposing who attacked her at Christmas and she will finally get answers in next week’s live episode.
Michelle, 62, said the attacker is someone viewers “won’t expect” – but confirmed it is definitely one of the people on the already announced suspect list.
This includes her daughters Anna and Gina, her ex-husband George and his new wife Elaine, her ex toyboy lover Junior, her betrayed and hurt fiance Ian Beale, his mother Kathy, her son Peter and girlfriend Lauren.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Michelle said at the TV Choice Awards: “It’s obviously someone very close to her and I think that’s what is so hard for her.
“I didn’t even know for a long time until we had a reveal at work. It’s not who people are thinking of – that’s all I’m going to say.
EastEnders airs on BBC1 and is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.