Grant returns to Walford with Phil to exonerate their younger sister, Sam (Kim Medcalf), for the murder of her ex-boss and Sharon's adopted father Den Watts (Leslie Grantham). 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. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. Old-school fans were excited when UKTV revealed that the early shenanigans from Albert Square would be returning to TV screens in time for summer, but audiences were left disappointed on Friday (October 12) when episode 97 was seemingly skipped. [14], Eamonn later tells Sean of his granddaughter Mary (Melanie Clark Pullen)'s affair with married man Gerry McCrae. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Pauline gets Sean drunk until he falls asleep and then helps Maggie pack Mary's clothes. 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. 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. The script has stirred up a hell of a hornets' nest here. Follow. 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. The online home of EastEnders discussion since 1997. Terry is desperate to buy a classic car from Roy - with Irene's money. 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". [4], To cast Phil and Grant Mitchell many actors were screen-tested together. [37] Collecting his award, he commented: "People have a go at all soaps, but the people you see on screen are giving their all 52 weeks a year. After all, he did give Stacy (Andrea Savage) $1 million in the finale. Deaths Trending. Episode Count [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. Id have loved to see .Lorraine turn round and slap Peggy in the face. Old-school fans were excited when UKTV revealed that the early shenanigans from Albert Square would be returning to TV screens in time for summer. [25] His return coincided with Windsor's final appearance as Grant's mother Peggy. He does not return to Walford for six years, although he remains in contact with his mother and brother. 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 ? Grant returns to Portugal, and Sharon has to call him about Peggy having killed herself. 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). 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. Classic Eastenders (17th April 1997) Report. 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. I went down to get the paper and some bread and I was accosted. 27:31. Classic Eastenders (18th August 1997) MDTVS. EASTENDERS is currently airing a week of explosive episodes to mark its 35th anniversary as ONE Walford favourite meets their grisly end. [9] The BBC said, "EastEnders has a reputation for showing slices of life in many different ways and sometimes these are not flattering",[7] but they admitted that the episodes were "ill-judged" and issued a public apology for causing offence and misrepresenting Irish people. Classic Eastenders (28th April 1997) MDTVS. Playing next. If youd like to join in, please sign in or register. It was worse coming straight from Ireland. Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. Guest Characters [4] They included Maggie Flaherty, played by Olivia Shanley, son Conor (Sean Gleeson) and his headstrong daughter Mary (Melanie Clark Pullen). "[4] Clark Pullen added, "I was expecting the cast to be luvvies but they were all brilliant real grafters and totally down to earth. "[6] They were also joined by a host of other characters, including Maggie's husband Sean (Pat Laffan), second son Eamonn (Maurice O'Donoghue), Eamonn's wife Brenda (Janet Behan) and daughter Colette (Shiona Redmond). Grant confronts Ian about keeping the secret for so long and punches him after Ian insults his parenting skills. 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. Oct 08, 2017 #7. When Mary decides she wants to move to Walford with Pauline, Conor also follows her. 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. Follow. Grant learns of Carla's scam; unbeknownst to Carla he chases Ray away and leads Carla to believe he has fallen for her lies. Grant then meets Belinda again and they go to her home for sex but are interrupted by her family. 25:39. In the three episodes, Pauline is accompanied by her sons Mark Fowler (Todd Carty) and Martin Fowler (James Alexandrou), Mark's wife Ruth Fowler (Caroline Paterson), nephew Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) and his daughter Lucy Beale (Casey Anne Rothery). He later goes over to Pauline and tries to touch her, spilling stout on her. Drama channel has caused confusion among fans of more vintage episodes of EastEnders. [16], The following year EastEnders topped the ratings at Christmas 1998 when Grant was accused of the attempted murder of Tiffany, and the following Monday 15.7 million viewers tuned in to see Grant make a first court appearance. Mick battled to save Linda - who had trapped her ankle - as they began to drown below deck. Ted beating up Robbie was 25th March 1997. 27:32. Jane Harris Browse more videos. Eamonn Flaherty, played by Sen Walsh,[16] is the son of Eamonn (after whom he was named) and Brenda Flaherty. The EastEnders production team haven't got a clue about modern Irish society; they are living in the Dark Ages. [4], The episodes were not well received by viewers or the media. 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. Their efforts quickly falter by Grant arguing with Phil about the situation he has put them in, all the while Phil demands Grant to maintain their course against Johnny who uses this opportunity to capture the brothers. EastEnders (TV Series 1985-2023) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. She begs Pauline to take Mary back to Walford with her. I'm only an actor, but I wouldn't want to do anything that would be demeaning to me, my people or my country. [11] This storyline was slow burning and was spread over several years, providing a plethora of dramatic tension along the way. When Johnny extracts CCTV footage of Chrissie confessing to her boyfriend Jake Moon (Joel Beckett) that she killed Den, he plans to use the tape as bait for Phil and Grant intending to kill them. 'And I'd get 16-year-old boys going: 'Hello Mary, I'll show you a good time'. 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). Classic Eastenders (14th August 1997) MDTVS. This content is imported from Twitter. During an argument, Tiffany falls down the stairs of the Vic and is seriously injured, but makes a full recovery. Colette hasn't been seen or heard from since. [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. Gerry is a married man, but is secretly having an affair with Mary Flaherty (Melanie Clark Pullen). It was very laddish (1996/7 was peak Lad Culture after all) but very funny. 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. Want up-to-the-minute soaps news, spoilers and gossip on your social feeds? Browse more videos. I was surprised at how bubbly and fun Laura was when she first arrived because shes now entered her sour-faced stage and thats what I remembered her for. These aired in July and were filmed in Paris. Library. Pedro Pascal. Her father also follows her. Cultural and racial stereotyping tends to create barriers between people. Grant was also reunited with Phil, Sharon and Kathy. Ross Kemp to return to EastEnders later this year", "EastEnders: Ross Kemp to film for an extra three weeks", "Ross Kemp on Twitter: "Anyone need a car fixing? 3 short special episodes were made for the 1998 World Cup. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! Classic Eastenders (2nd June 1997) Report. 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. Classic Eastenders (27th May 1996) MDTVS. In his absence, Sharon is comforted by Phil and they begin an affair, although this comes to an abrupt end when Grant returns and promises to change his ways. "[7], Various Irish entertainers and sports personalities also went public with their opinions on the episodes. She grows attracted to his machismo, and soon their flirting progresses into a relationship. Neighbours. 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. Grant Mitchell is a fictional character from the British soap opera EastEnders, played by Ross Kemp. 11th March - Tiffany Mitchell gives birth to Courtney. 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. Births 1998 was EastEnders' fourteenth year of production. Grant tries to persuade Sharon to go to Portugal with him but she declares her love for Phil. Classic Eastenders (28th August 1997) MDTVS. In order for Tulsa King to become more intriguing and thought-provoking, Dwight needs to become more complex and, arguably, less heroic. ???? [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. Kemp was persuaded to return to the role for brief stints during a period of heavy media criticism aimed at EastEnders. He reunites with Tiffany to be near his daughter, but by this time his marriage has deteriorated. However, more often than not, Grant reverted to form and when placed under pressure he seemed incapable of controlling his aggression, disregarding all consequences. "[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. It may have been accidentally wiped or lost. Uncredited Characters The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. They were all very supportive as well and made me feel right at home. A channel spokesperson said to fans on Twitter, "we are being forced to skip one episode, tomorrow. 10 days ago. Ferguson had previously been a producer on ITV's The Bill a hard-hitting and successful police drama, which seemed to be challenging EastEnders in providing a realistic vision of modern life in London. Grant marries Sharon in December 1991 and together they run The Queen Vic. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. EastEnders' Keanu receives a nasty shock in 53 new pics, EastEnders' Zack story sees HIV research boost, EastEnders confirms new direction for Bernie, 19 huge EastEnders spoilers for next week, EastEnders' Sam Mitchell to make exit decision, EastEnders to air Patsy Kensit's first scenes, EastEnders star calls out social media scam, EastEnders reveals wedding drama in 59 pictures, EastEnders star on Lola's big wedding setback, EastEnders' Lola to make confession on wedding day, EastEnders' reruns on Drama channel are forced to skip a "missing episode", King Collection/Photoshot/Getty Images / Facebook. Phil is rescued, but Grant is not found and presumed dead. [5] He became restless easily and actively sought the thrill of danger in order to regain excitement in his life, which led to his participation in numerous crimes, fights and affairs. Apologies for not uploading over the last few days- every video I've tried to put up has been blocked! The plot, which was slated to be aired on Christmas Day 1997, evoked high criticism from female MPs and children's groups, TV clean-up campaigners and church officials, who were all expressive in unanimous condemnation about the BBC's "cynical ploy to win the seasonal ratings war over arch-rival Coronation Street." Phil and Grant rush back to Johnny's mansion to confront him once more, only to find out that he has already been arrested; Johnny surrendered to the police after his daughter, Ruby (Louisa Lytton) threatened to disown her father unless he confessed to his crimes. DIGITAL SPY, PART OF THE HEARST UK ENTERTAINMENT NETWORK. Marriages Alternatively, fans can also catch up via the UKTV Play website - where you can stream episodes that have been recently shown. Many were introduced by the show's executive producer, Jane Harris . It is at this point that Grant and Phil have established themselves as the undisputed hardman of the square's local borough Walford; the pair have spent the entirety of the 1990s decade embarking on criminal activities, amongst other separate shenanigans. [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). ? Michael Rose, played by Russell Floyd, first appears in Walford as a Market Inspector in 1996. Throughout the course of his 1990s duration, Grant established himself as one of the show's most prominent characters. 27:58. [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. Laura and Nita are really miserable cows. The hotelier and pub landlord in Kilmoneen village. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. 29:09. Classic Eastenders (29th August 1997) MDTVS. It was criticised as "patchy" and "awkwardly written unveiling a common weakness in the EastEnders camp, that character continuity can often fall by the wayside when you are dealing with larger characters". He refuses to let the Fowlers stay at his hotel initially, as he has booked their rooms under the name "Towler". 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. Those making an appearance included Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean), Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) and Pete Beale (Peter Dean) to name a few. Check out Roy's epic burn against Nathan here after the 5 minute mark: That's a rather good line. Classic Eastenders (14th January 1997) Search. 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 episode discussion: 2002. Classic Eastenders (15th April 1997) Report. 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). 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. [33], Grant's long-awaited return eventually happened in 2005, during a period of heavy media criticism aimed at EastEnders. Patrick comments, "you don't break the commandments, not in Sean's house". (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? Another was that he went to console Nigel Bates after his wife, Debbie, was killed by in a road accident. The 97th episode of the soap, which has now had over 5,000 installments, was first aired on BBC One on January 21 1986. [33], Kemp has won several awards for his role as Grant. Their affair ends when Phil catches them together and Grant then has a one-night stand with 19-year-old Chelsea Fox to his mother's outrage. They have been parodied even in adverts where their gruff, tough talking, cockney accents have been impersonated. Although she was involved in the events surrounding Den's murder, Sam was framed for the crime by his widow and her nemesis Chrissie (Tracy-Ann Oberman) the real murderer. "[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. Its been 35 years since EastEnders first debuted on screens. In 1997, the BBC soap opera EastEnders broadcast three singular transmissions that were filmed on location in Dublin, Ireland.The episodes involved the Fowler and Beale family travelling from London to Ireland to meet their long-lost relatives. 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. 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 the Fowlers go to Ireland to meet their relatives, Mary is a teenager in trouble. All rights reserved. "[4], A number of Irish actors were cast as Pauline's long-lost relatives, many of whom were starring in their first prominent television role. 1:43. Wow, I didn't realise Tom Banks was so highly annoying! 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. Courtney calls Grant, who is staying with Aunt Sal (Anna Karen) due to losing his villa and bar in Portugal, for help after Ben and Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) are kidnapped by the men who attacked Ben and killed his boyfriend Paul Coker (Jonny Labey). Classic Eastenders (23rd January 1997) MDTVS. Mary is the granddaughter of Maggie Flaherty (Olivia Shanley), Pauline Fowler's (Wendy Richard) long-lost sister. [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. "[1], In November 2000, Clark Pullen revealed that becoming a celebrity sent her "spiraling into depression". Tiffany attempts to snatch Courtney, but is hit by a car driven by Grant's stepfather Frank Butcher (Mike Reid); she dies seconds later as the clock struck midnight. She is sent to collect Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard) and her family and takes them to meet Maggie. 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. 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. This is only a holiday romance however, as Martin leaves with his family the following week. 27:14. Episodes 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. We're very sorry we can't bring it to you as we'd planned to.". pisode 10. . 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. Colette is the same age as her first cousin once removed, Martin Fowler (James Alexandrou), and the pair hit it off. Furthermore, they suggested that the episodes "presented a prejudiced and stereotyped view of Ireland that [was] utterly unrecognisable. 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. 6 days ago. [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. The repercussions of Phil's betrayal contributed to many subsequent storylines involving the brothers throughout the 1990s. This was done to assure that the chosen actors who would work predominantly alongside each other had a strong rapport and physical resemblance. And now fans of the BBC One soap can take a trip down memory lane and binge-watch old episodes courtesy of Drama. Although she has a level head on her shoulders, she is having an affair with an older married man, Gerry McCrae (Simon O'Gorman). ? Hi Simon, unfortunately, weve now discovered that episode 85 is a missing episode this means that the BBC are unable to supply it, it may have been accidentally wiped or lost. As time goes on, Grant begins flirting with Jane Collins (Laurie Brett) the girlfriend of Kathy's son Ian (Adam Woodyatt) after seducing her. Mary is having an affair with an older married man, Gerry McCrae. Classic Eastenders (14th January 1997) MDTVS. The continuity announcer stated that the episode was unavailable and that the channel would instead be showing the following episode. Classic Eastenders (28th August 1995) MDTVS. 27:31. Episodes Directed by 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. "[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. Shortly after, his estranged Brazilian wife, Carla (Christianne Oliveira), shows up in Walford. Classic Eastenders (17th April 1997) MDTVS. When some viewers reported the missing episode, the Drama Channel responded with an explanation. He was often portrayed as arrogant and egotistical, with an inflated opinion of his own importance. I found it extremely difficult adjusting to London. Drama channel has caused confusion among fans of more vintage episodes of EastEnders. He plans to take Peggy with him back to Portugal, only for her to say that her cancer is active. In the latter part of 1989 EastEnders executive producer Michael Ferguson, had taken over from Mike Gibbon. [9][12] Jana Bennett, the BBC's then director of production, stated on BBC1's news bulletin: "It is clear that a significant number of viewers have been upset by the recent episodes of EastEnders, and we are very sorry, because the production team and programme makers did not mean to cause any offence." Phil finds a letter in Sharon's bag that Michelle sent Peggy, revealing that Grant fathered Michelle's child, Mark Fowler Jnr (Ned Porteous) 21 years previously. 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. She was adopted by the Medeemey family. 162 Classic Eastenders (27th August 1997) MDTVS. 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. Classic EastEnders continues tomorrow (Monday, October 15) on Drama at 12pm, while current EastEnders continues tomorrow on BBC One at 8pm. Complete the theme tune: You can count on us, we're the____! 1998wasEastEnders'fourteenthyear of production. BBC. The BBC and the programme makers were heavily criticised for the stereotypical way they portrayed Irish people. Laura and Nita . Grant manages to put behind him his differences with both Phil and Sharon, forgiving Sharon when she confesses that she aborted his child. 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. [6] Indeed, at times he was just as likely to burst into tears as he was to throw a punch. First Broadcast Grant showed impulsive behaviour, a disregard for social rules and an indifference to the feelings of others, particularly the women in his life. 14 Oct 2018. Ross Kemp was chosen to play Grant. 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. 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. [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. Grant telephones Courtney to ask to stay with her but she refuses. Margaret "Maggie" Flaherty is the illegitimate child of Lou (Anna Wing) and Albert Beale (Gary Olsen), before they married. [8], The angry reaction stretched from official channels, such as the Irish Embassy, to holiday chiefs, who feared that the episodes would have a negative effect on tourist trade. Grant visits Jane where he learns that she has been paralysed by her adoptive son Bobby Beale (Eliot Carrington). 30 December 1997 Carla and Ray resume their affair and plan to fleece Grant for 25,000. Phil and Grant Mitchell went on to become major long-term characters, rooted firmly at the heart of the series. The return proved to be a ratings success. Easter Monday was March 31st in 1997. Classic Eastenders (7th August 1997) MDTVS. ??????? After marching them into the forest for execution, Danny prepares to kill Grant; however, the brothers are saved when Jake appears and shoots Danny accidentally killing him. 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