However, Phil later changes his mind; he realizes that since Sharon is returning the money, it should not matter to him as he still wants to go through with the wedding. [38], In addition the character has been praised for being good value, realistic, consistent within his character and convincing. Stephen Patterson Monday 2 Aug 2021 9:25 pm. The BBC responded by saying "EastEnders in no way and at no point glamorises or condones the use of drugs, and furthermore we took great care to avoid any demonstration on how to prepare or take drugs. While on board, Phil confronts Keanu with a gun, demanding to know where Callum is and also to confront him about his affair with Sharon. Phil demands that Lisa change Louise's name to Mitchell legally and organises a christening. In his absence, Phil and Sharon continue their affair but when Grant is released, Sharon reconciles with him, leaving Phil heartbroken. [4] Steve is the prime suspect and is arrested, but Phil knowing Steve is innocent confronts the real culprit, Lisa, weeks later after he is discharged from hospital. It was criticised as "patchy" and "awkwardly writtenunveiling a common weakness in the EastEnders camp, that character continuity can often fall by the wayside when you are dealing with larger characters". EASTENDERS fans could see Phil Mitchell get his comeuppance and be locked up as Sharon Watts' guilt over Ian Beale could get the better of her. "); developing an addiction to crack cocaine that sparks the events of The Queen Vic Fire Week; his ongoing struggle to bond with his children Ben (Max Bowden) and Louise (Tilly Keeper), and discovering that his wife Sharon has had an affair with and later fallen pregnant by his daughter Louise's fianc Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters). With their history, you know that this storyline is going to be an explosive episode in the Mitchells' history. Sonia returned as a permanent character . While trying to escape, Phil pulls out a gun and shoots at the dashboard, causing Grant to crash into the River Thames. He attacks Ian, who calls the police and Phil is arrested. who portrays her current love interest Phil Mitchell. After meeting with his accountant, Phil is angry and tells Shirley what he has discovered only for their conversation to turn to passion. As Christmas approaches in December 2009, Phil and Peggy are horrified to learn that Archie has extorted the pub from them after he formed a relationship with Janine and the two conspired to have Ian collaborate with them particularly when Phil gave Ian a loan and gets beaten up as a result of not being able to pay it back. Their feud culminates badly for Phil, when he reluctantly joins Den in an armed robbery only to learn that Den had set him up on behalf of both Lisa and his family; Phil is subsequently arrested when the police arrive on the scene. It is at this point where Sharon's adoptive brother, Dennis Rickman (Nigel Harman), arrives in Walford. But before Danny can execute Grant, Jake arrives and shoots Danny accidentally killing him, as Jake meant to merely stop his brother by shooting him in the arm or leg. And it doesn't suit him". Phil denies any involvement in Keanu's disappearance but later discoverers that Sharon has given the police the video that Martin filmed of Keanu's supposed death. However, Archie later returns to the square and ignores Phil's constant demands that he leave Walford again. In February 2020, Keanu returns to the square and captures Ben's boyfriend, Callum Highway (Tony Clay), demanding 100,000 for his freedom. They had been intent on adopting a baby until Peggy reacts to the suggestion with horror, and Sharon is not keen on Phil's suggestion of having a surrogate child. Phil Mitchell ( Steve McFadden) could be set to make a swift exit from Albert Square this festive season, as upcoming EastEnders scenes will see the legend take drastic action. When Lexi is unwell, Phil praises Lola's actions, and decides to tell Social Services that Lola may be ready to have Lexi back. However, Phil soon takes his frustrations out of Jamie, who then dies after being struck by a car driven by Martin Fowler leaving Phil devastated. Phil's one of the most iconic characters in the EastEnders cast 2022 (Credit: BBC) Phil Mitchell, played by Steve McFadden. Eventually, the police catch up to Chrissie just as she prepares to flee the country at the airport and Sharon punches her in revenge for her father's death; Chrissie is then arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment, while Sam is released from prison only to end up fleeing the country when she finds herself implicated for perverting the course of justice for Den's murder. "[28][29], McFadden decided to lose weight for the storyline by going on a crash diet, saying that food would not be one of Phil's priorities. Jack thinks he has killed Phil, but Phil later arrives at the pub and announces Jack's guilt. We've already explained how Phil (Steve McFadden) will be taking matters into his own hands after. Whilst still at the hospital, Phil is arrested for attempted murder and realising that Nick has framed him asks Sharon to help him prove his innocence. The next day, Sharon tells Phil that Ronnie and Roxy have died in the hotel swimming pool which devastates Phil. He then asks Ben for alcohol, revealing he has been drinking during his kidnapping. Phil soon wants children with Sharon, but she reveals that she is infertile due to a botched abortion; Sharon later admits that the baby she aborted six years earlier was that of Grant. [46] Indeed, the character's violent behaviour evoked concern from viewers in October 2002. Janine EvansMrs. [3] Sharon and Grant's reconciliation is brief, and amidst more rowing and physical violence, Grant is arrested and imprisoned. After Jamie's funeral, Phil goes to Portugal and returns a month later with Louise. Later on, Phil learns that Dennis has previously been involved in Dalton's criminal organization The Firm. But the child was born in 2017 - making him six. He is best known for his role as Phil Mitchellin the BBC Onesoap operaEastEnders, which he has played since 1990. When Luke beats up Ben as Willmott-Brown has orchestrated, Phil asks Aidan to help scare Luke off. Phil was gunned down outside his home in March 2001 in a "Dallas-style" whodunnit mystery. Afterwards, Phil is surprised when DCI Jill Marsden (Sophie Stanton) takes charge of the murder investigation; as Phil and Marsden became sworn enemies ever since she investigated his shooting before going on to intercept Phil's criminal activities prior to him being set up for the robbery. He then drunkenly trashes the Arches before commandeering a digger and demolishes the car lot. 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. [1], Phil is a consistent and central character in the satirical McFadden's Cold War collages by Cold War Steve. She snatches Lexi from his house. The "Who Shot Phil?" She returned briefly in 2010 along with other members of the Jackson family, and re-appeared in the soap from 8 to 18 February 2010 and again in January 2011. Dennis is killed in the boat crash. EastEnders spoilers: Phil Mitchell takes drastic action after kidnapping son Raymond. This turns out to be false as Sharon is actually pregnant with Keanu's child, with whom she had an affair with in 2018, which was briefly resumed in 2019, which resulted in Sharon's pregnancy. EastEnders actor Steve McFadden has become one of the show's most well-known stars for playing Albert Square resident Phil Mitchell.. Some time after, Phil tries to give Ian advice after Bobby violently assaults Jane, putting her in hospital. Keanu is a close associate of Phil and his business, Keanu is also engaged to Louise, who is also pregnant with Keanu's baby. However, the case collapses after Grant returns to Walford and pays a witness to change his testimony and Phil is released. We feel that Phil's decline will highlight the destructive nature of drugs, and rather than encourage drug use, will act as a deterrent. Kathy is incensed, and Grant beats Phil so badly that he has to go to hospital, due to a blood clot on his brain. [19] The episode caused the third-largest power surge on record,[20] and the Liverpool and Barcelona UEFA Cup semi-final was postponed for 10 minutes to accommodate a special 40-minute edition of the soap.[21]. [4] Phil is unsupportive when his girlfriend, Lisa, has a miscarriage and he starts domestically abusing her by getting her sacked from her job and insists she stays at home. Before Sharon leaves, she tells Phil that he is the father of Lisa's daughter Louise (Rachel Cox) not Mark, as she had earlier claimed. [18] A spokesman commented "The cast are only getting their own scripts. Eventually, Phil feels guilty about the crash and drinks alcohol again. Due to his success on The Bill, Peter Cregeen, the Head of Series at the BBC, poached Ferguson to become executive producer of EastEnders. Phil then reveals this to be a lie in a mysterious phone call. Phil Mitchell's appearance shocks viewers on EastEnders. Later on, Phil claims to have killed Stella and is taken into custody but is later released without charge. After the reception, Shirley enters their house and confronts them; Sharon is left devastated when she realizes Phil has been cheating behind her back even after he asked her to marry him. Phil accepts, and helps Aidan recruit a crew for the heist; Mick and Vincent join the pair along with their new friend, Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters). After discovering that Grant had vengefully slept with Kathy, Phil went ballistic with a handgun causing the hijacked Vauxhall Astra they were driving to career at high speed into the River Thames, in an episode that was watched by 19.5million viewers. He is then rushed to hospital, Shirley fleeing with the help of her aunt, Babe Smith (Annette Badland). Closing up one night after an event, two men break in and vandalize the bar, and when Sharon attempts to defend herself alone, she is severely beaten and left for dead. This is further notified when Dalton summons Phil to carry out his favour with a task: killing Dennis. Phil and Sharon find Louise's room empty and the doctor reassures them of Lisa and Louise's whereabouts, although they find Louise's belongings gone. Ben secretly enacts revenge on Phil for this rejection, terrorising him with letters, implying he has evidence to incriminate Phil for past misdemeanours. Shortly afterwards, they learn that Peggy's mugging was organised by her enemy and Walford's newly installed crime kingpin: Johnny Allen (Billy Murray). Executive producer Louise Berridge went on to say that she was "looking forward to Steve returning in 2004". Role of Phil Mitchellin EastEnders Children 5 Steve Robert McFadden(nReid; born 20 March 1959) is an English actor. Phil finally gives up after Sharon colludes with Ritchie to take the family businesses from Phil. [] He's hit his kids and his mum, so yes, [worse violence is] something he's capable of. 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Phil later finds this out and wants revenge on Callum. Phil later grows annoyed when Kate befriends Dennis, and ends up punching him upon learning that the two nearly had sex together. Will Phil do something he cannot come back from? Distracted, Phil crashes the car, and Dennis is badly injured. By Lauren Williams 09:33, Tue, Aug 24, 2021 . Steve McFadden is 5 foot 7 inches tall. In 2021, Phil has been helping Sharon, Sharon wants to rekindle their relationship but Phil is unsure. Phil gains entry to their room and Lisa hits Phil over the head with a phone. Because of this, Janine admits the truth. Phil is devastated by her death, unable to make a eulogy for her funeral, especially when he reads the loving letter she left him. Phil begins a relationship with a divorced Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth), but Nadia returns, needing Phil to prove he is her husband to prevent deportation. He is airlifted to hospital and requires an operation. Phil vanishes again, and is next seen meeting with a long-thought dead Kathy in central London. Phil has occasionally shown sadistic traits. This results in a fight on the deck of the boat, in which the captain is knocked out. Ronnie vows to help Phil regain his sobriety and allows him to move in with her and Honey once he is discharged from hospital, but the drinking continues. Later, Phil is knocked unconscious when the exposed gas line explodes during the Walford in Bloom event but he is unharmed. How tall is Steve McFadden? Phil reacts badly when he discovers Ben (now Joshua Pascoe) is gay, and makes it clear that he prefers Billy's foster son, Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick). [4] Phil begins sleeping rough, gambling, and blaming Kathy for his decline. Together, they buy 10 Turpin Road and convert it into a new bar, which Sharon names "The Albert". Writer Jacquetta May, who once played Rachel Kominski in the show, evaluated the episode in an article about social realism, education and the moral messages within EastEnders storylines, commenting: "The episode blames his destructiveness on the 'male' response to self-hate: violence. In EastEnders, Billy Mitchell is actually 61-years-old, but the actor who plays him - Perry Fenwick - is 58-years-old. While Dennis is being attended to, a doctor tells Phil that his scans showed he has cirrhosis of the liver, a disease garnered from his alcoholism. Phil finds Louise but she tells him to leave. This storyline was slow burning and spread over several years, providing a plethora of dramatic tension along the way. storyline captured viewer and media interest and the culprit-reveal episode was watched by 22 million viewers. During Phil and Kathy's engagement party, Grant plays an audio cassette recording of Sharon admitting to the affair. He then discovers that Ben is in a sexual relationship with Paul Coker (Jonny Labey) and is kidnapped by Kathy's husband, Gavin. Phil is stunned when he realizes that Mick is in fact Shirley's son, who she had at fourteen, subsequently raised by Shirley's parents as their son, without Mick ever discovering the truth. Aidan threatens Mick's livelihood and his family, and eventually, Phil is convinced to help Mick. Phil finds Louise (now played by Tilly Keeper) at her school and he gives her money to support her future. Shirley finds out and believes he is doing it so she will stay quiet about his involvement in Heather's death. In June 2010, it was reported that Phil would develop an addiction to crack cocaine after his troubled personal life leads to depression. [49] His violent tendencies have also been spoofed by the television series 2DTV. New BBC spoilers confirm that Phil (Steve McFadden) will . Intent on winning him back, Sharon kisses Phil but he ends things there. [11] This particular episode has also been used in a study by the Stirling Media Research Institute, where men were asked questions about the violence contained within a spectrum of broadcast television material. Before fleeing with the recording, Phil learns from Johnny that Ian is Chrissie's mystery buyer for the pub; he and Billy confront Ian, while Grant helps Sharon and Dennis look for Chrissie. Phil prepares to kill Dennis, but changes his mind when Dennis offers to kill Dalton himself so that they can both be free of him; Phil reluctantly gives Dennis the gun to go after Dalton, and is later surprised to learn that Dennis actually killed Dalton as he promised. Phil kidnaps Ian on the day of Max's trial so he cannot testify, and then kidnaps Carl once Max is acquitted. Phil Mitchell first arrives in Walford in February 1990 to open an automobile repair shop, known as The Arches;[3] he is joined by his younger brother Grant (Ross Kemp). This soon puts a strain on their relationship and by Christmas they have separated, resulting in Sharon returning to the United States. By this stage, Phil's mother Peggy has married Frank. When Phil confronts her about this, she tells Phil that he cannot see Lexi if he objects. The fight spills into the cabin and the wheel of the boat is knocked, steering it into a port in the River Thames causing the boat to crash and sink. Later in the year, Phil attempts to buy back The Queen Vic, wanting to move his family into The Queen Vic after his split with Sharon. Phil hands Max his pillow, insisting that he kills him, but Max shakes his hand and says that he forgives him. Ben reveals the abuse during the wedding ceremony, and Stella flees to an abandoned warehouse with Phil in pursuit where she kills herself by jumping from the roof. Lola agrees for Phil to have residence of Lexi and he suggests to Sharon that they pretend to be in a relationship to increase the chances of success, even though she is in a relationship with Jack Branning (Scott Maslen). Phil refuses to speak at Ronnie and Roxy's funeral, but changes his mind after Michelle (now played by Jenna Russell) speaks to him. Sharon and Phil reminisced on the good old days, making Kat become . Lisa apologizes to Phil for the past mistakes, regarding Louise and says that they both need to be there for her. Within minutes, the pub is ablaze and the roof collapses on Phil. Phil Mitchell begins 2022 in turmoil as the mechanic takes drastic action to go on the run in EastEnders.. He refuses to, so Phil attempts to get Louise back, resulting in a car chase that ends when Steve crashes his car into a wall. Grant persuades Phil to attend Paul's funeral for Ben's sake, which he does. [9] Equally the ceaseless degradation of Lisa showed a particularly malicious side to the character. Phil decides that he wants to take time away from Walford to recover from his transplant and he and Sharon decide to go to Italy. Phil's bullying of Ian almost costs him his life: when Ian finds Phil having a heart attack, he threatens to let him die but helps Phil for Ben's sake. Storylines featuring the Mitchell family dominated the soap opera throughout the 1990s, with Phil serving as one of the show's central characters and protagonist villains since the 1990s. [7] He starts seeing Lisa Shaw (Lucy Benjamin), but the relationship stalls when Kathy returns briefly in 1999 and sleeps with Grant. The doctor gives Lisa consent to take Louise outside and Lisa tells Louise she has been discharged. In response, Phil ends his romance with Kate and threatens to kill her even when she admits to loving him with the promise of quitting her job. They later marry, but are oblivious to Shirley's bitterness up to the point where she attempts to persuade him to be with her, rather than Sharon, only hours before the wedding. Sharon grows to accept his theory, but then demands to know if he is hiding anymore secrets from her up to the point when she asks him what could be worse than covering up a murder. EastEnders fans were gobsmacked to find out Janine's (Charlie Brooks) real age in last night's episode (Monday Nov. 22) as she announced that she was 38 years old. Phil eventually works out that Keanu is the father of Sharon's baby after he and Sharon tell identical stories regarding a hotel that they could only know if they were together. Several outcomes were allegedly filmed[17] and it was reported that only a few TV executives knew the identity of the would-be assassin even the actors were kept in the dark. Realizing he drove her to it, Phil gradually forgives Lisa and instead decides to frame Dan upon learning that he has been extorting money from his godson Jamie (Jack Ryder) whom Phil had taken under his wing to spare him from being further abused by his legal guardian and uncle, Billy (Perry Fenwick). His solicitor, Ritchie Scott (Sian Webber), tells him that Ben could face a minimum of 10 years in prison. When Phil discovers Glenda is also having an affair with his enemy Ian, he threatens to tell Ian's wife Jane Beale (Laurie Brett), unless he pays him 5,000. [32], The character of Phil is arguably one of the soap's most popular, particularly with female viewers, making him one of the soap's unlikeliest sex symbols. I own none of this all rights go to the BBC. After a furious confrontation, he tries to convince her not to tell the police but Ben confesses to the police and is charged with Heather's murder. EastEnders has revealed new details about Phil Mitchell's shocking New Year story. Phil and Jack become rivals when Phil tells Jack that he will be with Sharon by the end of the year, and Phil even proposes to Sharon, though she accepts Jack's proposal of marriage instead. This prompts Phil to finally reveal the true circumstances of how Dennis died on New Year's Eve 2005, explaining how he is the reason Dennis attacked Johnny, prior to the latter having him killed. "[18] Script writers were reportedly given private security after a writer's laptop was stolen in what was believed to be an attempt to gain the identity of the assailant. However, Martin cannot go through with it so he and Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) help Keanu fake his death and escape abroad with a new identity. Dalton agrees to spare Kate, but tells Phil that he now owes him a favor. He was introduced to the soap opera on 20 February 1990 and was followed by his brother Grant (Ross Kemp), sister Sam (Danniella Westbrook/Kim Medcalf) and mother Peggy (Jo Warne/Barbara Windsor). Their wedding initially appears successful, but it ends in disaster at the reception; Phil witnesses his cousin, Ronnie (Samantha Womack), discover that Archie her father had manipulated her into believing that her long-lost daughter Danielle Jones (Lauren Crace), whom she previously employed as her secretary, was dead. [22] In July 2004, it was announced that McFadden had delayed his return. By then, Phil and Dan have become best friends; with Phil being the only person to defend Dan when he is revealed to have cheated on his girlfriend Carol Jackson (Lindsey Coulson) by having an affair with her daughter Bianca (Patsy Palmer), the wife of Frank's son Ricky (Sid Owen). No copyright infringement intendedNEWS Hello Everyone, I have just made a EastEnders4Life Twitter Account. When Phil finds out that Ronnie has stolen money from him to bribe their enemy Nick Cotton (John Altman) to leave before her wedding, they argue. Phil Mitchell faces a dangerous fate over a fire in his kitchen in EastEnders. Phil visits Willmott-Brown at his house and warns him to stay away from Kathy. He then collapses. He's really angry about it and feels the world is against him. After this, Sharon attempts to poison Ian but cannot go through with it. EastEnders viewers learned Billy Mitchell's real age on the BBC soap, and many were in disbelief over how old he was. Sharon resumes her relationship with Phil and moves in with him. While Grant also make amends with Sharon by making peace with Dennis as well, Phil begins a feud with Johnny over his issue with Peggy and the fact that he and Chrissie are having a partnership over the pub's ownership. Jay likes spending time with Phil and changes his surname to Mitchell, becoming Phil's surrogate son. In February 2003, it was confirmed that Steve McFadden would be taking a year hiatus. Sharon does not believe him, but tells him to die quickly. Phil lends Grant money to support him financially and Grant tells him to fight his liver condition. Phil is later reunited with a dying Peggy. BBC EastEnders viewers spoke out after Denise roped Phil Mitchell into picking Raymond up from nursery. The character made a shocking discovery last week as his ex-wife Honey. It quickly turns out Carl threatened Shirley to stay away from Walford or he would harm Phil's family. He is rescued and Peggy leaves the next day, realising he is better off without her. The Mitchell brothers quickly became two of the soap's most popular characters and storylines involving them began to dominate the programme. Phil does not believe his friend, Shirley Carter (Linda Henry), when she tells him that Suzy is conning him; he stays with Suzy until he discovers she has been forging her pregnancy in a bid to con money from him. The pair are old friends, . Upon arriving at the square, Phil and Grant notice Peggy being mugged and end up rescuing her. Aidan blames Mick for taking the money but Phil discovers it was Sharon. Carl leaves, and Phil pleads with Shirley to return to Walford. "[8] Ross Kemp got the role of Grant. Though she insists on getting the police involved, Kate allows Phil to deal with Dalton on his own. After discovering this, Phil helps Ronnie cover up the murder only for Sharon to investigate the pair upon learning of Carl's death. Phil finds out that Sharon has been helping Jane cover up the real killer Bobby Beale (Eliot Carrington), Lucy's half-brother, Phil tells Jane and Sharon that he will bribe the foreman of the jury to make sure Max is not guilty. He regrets it, denying it to Kathy so Grant threatens to kill her to make her leave but Phil later bribes her into agreeing to a divorce. Their conflict leads to Phil abducting Vincent's daughter Pearl, with the two threatening to shoot each other up to the point where Vincent attempts to strangle Phil to death, before later sorting out their differences when his friend Fatboy (Ricky Norwood) gets accidentally killed. Phil shouts at a struggling Lisa as Louise deteriorates and Lisa and Louise go to hospital together. He later researches cirrhosis online at home and when he finds out that Dennis is recovering, decides to give up drinking and rushes to the hospital to tell Sharon that he will always stand by her. He confesses the truth to Shirley, who encourages him to tell Sharon. Louise Mitchell was played by Tilly Keeper until the character's exit in 2019 (Image: BBC / Kieron McCarron) "Her portrayal of Louise Mitchell over the past years has been a joy to watch," he said. When Phil and Den cross paths with each other, they quickly become enemies, although Den manages to feign an admiration for Phil as part of his bid to bring about his downfall. At first, Phil is willing to go along with it and goes to confront Dennis at Sharon's nightclub, "Angie's Den", where he holds him at gunpoint. This prompts Archie to confront Phil over his behaviour. Phil and Grant make peace but things between them are not the same. By then, Phil's drinking worsens and he drives with Ian and Dennis in the car whilst intoxicated. As time goes on, however, Phil becomes depressed and turns to alcohol which causes him to develop an addiction. He has been off screen for months as he recovers from his liver transplant in Italy. He is the fianc of Kat Slater and is portrayed by Steve McFadden. [41] In 2011 McFadden was nominated for 'Best Actor' at the British Soap Awards 2011 for playing Phil. Sonia Fowler (also Jackson) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Natalie Cassidy.Her first appearance was on 2 December 1993 and she departed on 2 February 2007. [33][34] He has featured in some of the show's most memorable and highly viewed storylines and he is the second longest running male character to appear in the soap, surpassed only by Ian Beale. Fearful and angry, Ben retaliates by murdering Heather just as Phil returns to confront him. Walford General Hospital is the nearest hospital for the residents of Walford. Sharon returns two months later without Phil and she informs Michelle that they have bought a holiday apartment in Italy and that he regularly attends Alcoholics Anonymous. When Shirley's benefits are cut and she is forced to move out of the B&B, Phil secretly pays her rent. EastEnders spoilers: Furious Phil Mitchell demands Gray Atkins sets him free after being arrested. Dennis is nearing 30 but Sharon had only discovered his existence in the spring of 2003 - he was the product of an affair between Sharon's adoptive father Den Watts (who had disappeared and supposedly died in 1989) and a younger woman called Paula Rickman, who dies just before Sharon finally manages to locate him. Martin, then takes Keanu to a warehouse, where he had to kill him and record himself doing it as proof for the Mitchells. People do crazy, mad things like this when they're desperate. Although troubled by lapses in alcoholism due to numerous family upsets, Phil begins to settle into a relationship with Shirley particularly when she becomes a mother figure for Ben and Louise, who is staying with Phil while Lisa is away. [16] However the character finally received his comeuppance in one of EastEnders most highly anticipated storylines, dubbed "Who Shot Phil?". Before Kathy returns to South Africa, she asks Phil to go with her but he declines as Grant has planned an armed robbery and Phil refuses to let him do the job alone. Weeks later, the police find Phil's blood in the house that belonged to Gavin's sister Margaret Midhurst (Jan Harvey). Louise wakes up and Lisa lies to her that she and Phil agreed for her to be away from the square, while Phil and Sharon question Lisa's capabilities.