Summary[]
As Natalie worries about the cost of her wedding, Phil, who is recovering at the hospital believes his missing brother Grant is still alive.
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Barry and Natalie go off to an expensive shop to book a horse and carriage, flowers for the church and the wedding reception - they book a very expensive package. Natalie tries on a gorgeous dress. Meanwhile, back in the Square, Pat hears that Roy has promised to pay for the dress and transport. Pat says that will cost a fortune at the best of times and it'll cost an arm and a leg. Pat says "Remember Manor Wood." Roy looks worriedly at his bank statements! Pat persuades Roy to tell Barry and Natalie that he can't pay for it all after all. Natalie is horrified and can't believe they've paid the deposit and can't afford it now. Ricky arrives back and Frank tells Ricky he can have a job in the Vic. Nina welcomes him, and he's miserable because he saw Bianca and she was happier and has her own life and he's not a part of Liam's life. Pat tells him to move on with his life too. Jamie asks Phil why Grant won't return. Phil says there are reasons that Grant won't come back. Jamie says Peggy is worried sick - they have to tell her that Grant's alive. Peggy arrives and asks Phil why he asked for no visitors. She says she isn't worried about him. She knows Grant isn't dead and asks where he is and what they have been up to. Phil says he doesn't know or care where Grant is. Peggy goes on about all the times they got into trouble. Sam goes to collect Courtney from the nursery and she's gone already. The nursery says her father picked her up and confirms that she knows Grant quite well. Sam is furious and asks what cab firm he used. Lisa arrives to see Phil and asks again what's going on. He tells her that it's nothing and to tell Peggy to go home too. She confides in Mark, and says Phil treated her badly. Mark says she should tell him how she feels about him, and then at least she'd know where she stands. Billy arrives and Phil gives him some money to disappear. Sam rushes in and says she knows Grant has gone to Stanstead with Courtney and Phil tells her to leave it, and let him go. She asks Billy to take her to the airport and he refuses, so she phones Beppe. Beppe says he's not Grant's biggest fan and Grant leaving would be good for him. Sam says if he were to stop Grant leaving, then Peggy would change her mind about him. Peggy arrives at Phil's and she's worried about Courtney. Phil tells her that it's probably best to let him go. Peggy is furious that Phil didn't tell her Grant was alive. Melanie is out jogging when she sees Steve being punched in the face totally out of the blue by a complete stranger. Steve says that the jury clearing him doesn't mean anything round here and the worst thing is Matthew being in prison. Melanie is sympathetic and checks he's okay before she leaves. Mick invites Nina to Brighton for the party weekend and they invite Sam too. Nina asks her whether to invite Ricky and Sam says it's okay - they get on fine. Nina asks Melanie, who asks Ian, and he says it's the anniversary of Cindy's death and she's still the kids' mother so he ought to be here in case they're upset. Melanie doesn't like the reminder, and says she's going, as it's his past, not hers, and she needs a break. Enrico asks Sonia out but she refuses. She says, "Stop bothering me, you'd rather be with Nicky anyway." Enrico tries to invite Nicky to some jazz concert and she's really annoyed and says she doesn't want to go, as she doesn't really like the music. Enrico says maybe Sonia would like to go. Enrico goes on about her and Nicky gets fed up and tells him to stop being such wuss and just tell Sonia he likes her, because she likes him too. Troy gets dressed up to go out with a girl from work, and says he won't go if it makes Irene jealous! Grant arrives at the airport and hands over some realistic-looking passports, saying to Courtney that it's amazing what money can buy. Beppe and Sam arrive and look around and Beppe sees Grant already beyond the gate, so he's not allowed past. He shouts after him and Grant turns around and looks smugly at him and waves. Beppe grins too as Grant walks off. |
Credits[]
Main cast[]
- Beppe di Marco - Michael Greco
- Grant Mitchell - Ross Kemp
- Sam Mitchell - Danniella Morgan
- Phil Mitchell - Steve McFadden
- Peggy Butcher - Barbara Windsor
- Jamie Mitchell - Jack Ryder
- Natalie Price - Lucy Speed
- Barry Evans - Shaun Williamson
- Roy Evans - Tony Caunter
- Pat Evans - Pam St. Clement
- Terry Raymond - Gavin Richards
- Irene Raymond - Roberta Taylor
- Troy Harvey - Jamie Jarvis
- Gianni di Marco - Marc Bannerman
- Jackie Owen - Race Davies
- Nicky di Marco - Carly Hillman
- Sonia Jackson - Natalie Cassidy
- Melanie Healy - Tamzin Outhwaite
- Ian Beale - Adam Woodyatt
- Lisa Shaw - Lucy Benjamin
- Mark Fowler - Todd Carty
- Dot Cotton - June Brown
- Nina Harris - Troy Titus-Adams
- Ricky Butcher - Sid Owen
- Mick McFarlane - Sylvester Williams
- Steve Owen - Martin Kemp
- Billy Mitchell - Perry Fenwick
- Courtney Mitchell - Carissa O'Meara, Josephine O'Meara (uncredited)
Recurring cast[]
Guest cast[]
- Enrico di Clemente - Francois Pandolfo
- Shop Assistant - Sarah Redmond
- Creche Worker - Catherine Sherman
- Security Guard - Philip Hazelby
Locations[]
- Albert Square
- The Queen Victoria - Public
- 41 Albert Square - Living room
- Bridge Street
- Bridge Street Market
- First Til Last
- Turpin Way
- Giuseppe's - Restaurant
- 87 George Street - Living room/kitchen
- Walford General Hospital - Phil's ward and corridor
- Walford Creche - Play area
- Stansted Airport
- Unknown Bridal Shop
Notes[]
- Last appearance of Grant Mitchell until 24 October 2005.
- Last appearance of Courtney Mitchell until 27 March 2006 and final appearance of twins Carissa and Josephine O'Meara in the role. In her next appearance, the character would be played by Megan Jossa.
- Last appearance of Billy Mitchell until 15 February 2000.
- A secretary in Stansted Airport is uncredited despite having lines of dialogue.
- Radio Times synopsis: Can Phil be right - is Grant alive, and if so where is he? Will Billy pay off the loan sharks?
- Viewing Figures: UK broadcast - 17,800,000 viewers (3rd place - combined figure including repeat).
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