January 21st 2025.
In the upcoming episodes of EastEnders, fans will witness a heart-wrenching moment as Phil Mitchell visits his dear mother Peggy's grave. The recent pictures have revealed a lonely Phil, who has been struggling with his emotions and mental health amidst several hardships in his life. From his failed marriage with Kat Slater to his son's imprisonment and sister's sudden departure, Phil has been through a lot and is now isolated and depressed.
The new pictures show Phil turning to his late mother in his time of need. On location, he is seen gazing at Peggy's headstone, which is placed next to her long-time frenemy and fellow soap legend Pat Butcher's grave. The emotional Phil is seen placing flowers on her grave and leaving a blue piece of paper as well.
While Phil is going through a tough time, his co-stars were also spotted filming on location, hinting at a strong support system for Phil in the coming weeks. In one of the pictures, Phil is seen sharing a warm hug with his granddaughter Lexi Pearce, who is accompanied by his cousin Billy Mitchell. Actor Paul Bradley, who plays Phil's friend Nigel Bates, was also seen on set.
The cast was seen wearing thick coats in between takes to keep warm, and it was a delight for fans to see Kellie Bright back on set as Linda Carter. Linda, who is currently in rehab for alcohol addiction, is seen picking up the blue paper from Peggy's grave. However, the reason for their visit to Peggy's grave is yet to be revealed.
As EastEnders gears up for its 40th anniversary next month, fans are eagerly waiting for the return of Phil's brother Grant Mitchell, played by Ross Kemp. With Phil at his lowest point, could Grant's return be the much-needed support for his brother? Ross Kemp also expressed his excitement about returning to the show and promised that Grant's comeback will not disappoint.
Executive producer Chris Clenshaw also teased about Grant's return and how it will play a significant role in the show's 40th-anniversary celebrations. With so much anticipation and excitement, EastEnders continues to air Monday to Thursday on BBC One, and viewers can also stream it first on iPlayer. If you have any soap or TV stories, videos, or pictures, please do get in touch with us via email as we would love to hear from you. Don't forget to leave a comment and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage.
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