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William "Will" Mitchell is the son of Billy and Honey Mitchell and brother of Janet Mitchell. He made his first appearance on 13 November 2007 and is portrayed by Freddie Phillips.
Storylines[]
2007-2012: Birth and departure[]
On the 20th March 2007, Honey finds out that she is pregnant again and tells Pat Evans, but asks her not to tell Billy. He is distant initially but comes round, following a heart to heart and he admits to being concerned, like her, that they would love the new baby more than Janet if it didn't have down syndrome. Honey reassures him that would never happen.
After this, the two agree they want the baby and gradually tell their family. The baby is due on 12th November 2007. On that same day, Honey is knocked over during an incident at The Queen Vic involving Jase Dyer, Terry Bates and Terry's gang, and she goes into labour. When the baby is born, it seems that he is stillborn because he isn't breathing but he pulls through. Honey feels guilty about being happy that he did not have Down's Syndrome. William leavesWalford with Honey and Janet on 2nd September 2008 when Billy lies to her about giving Jase's money to charity, which had led to his death.
It is revealed a few days later that they are living with William's grandfather Jack Edwards. On 18th September 2008, both Janet and William return when Peggy decides to have a family photo taken. On 25th December 2008, he and Janet return again for Christmas. In April 2009, when William has a bug and is ill, Billy goes to see him leaving his family who are torn apart by Danielle Jones' true identity and her subsequent death to see William. William reappears the following month, along with Janet for Billy's fiftieth birthday party.
2014-2019: Return, modelling and bullying[]
Honey takes William to live with her in Canada, as he is spotted by a model agency. In November 2015, William returns with Honey, he later finds out that the modelling agency in Canada had chosen not to renew his contract. In 2016, Will is bullied by Dennis Rickman Jr including Dennis stealing Will's trainers, Jay Brown finds out and forces Dennis to apologise to Will and return his trainers. Dennis does what Jay says and never bullies Will again.
2020-2025: Developing a crush on Jada and pushing Stevie[]
In 2022, Will develops a crush on Jada Lennox and begins to do things to impress her and her friends, Melody Wiles and Chess Newland, including drinking and smoking drugs.
In July 2024, Will tells his grandfather, Stevie Mitchell, when he is being catfished and blackmailed by Kyle Fletcher and he and Mo attempt to sell stolen toasters to raise the £300 that Will needs. Honey shuts down the sale as they don't have a proper pitch and they are forced to give away the money to Lola's charity fundraiser. Later in the evening, it becomes apparent that the charity money has been stolen and Phil quickly blames Stevie. Stevie confronts Will, who he believes has stolen the money, and Will pushes him, resulting in him being hospitalised.
Whilst in the hospital, Phil continues to try and blame Stevie and Teddy, Stevie's secret son, shows up. Billy later confronts Stevie about stealing the charity money and Will confesses to his wrongdoing.
On 28 August 2024, Will gets grade 8’s and 9’s on all his GCSE’s, and has gets in to his college choice of health and social care.
Residence history[]
| Address | Years |
|---|---|
| 46 Albert Square | 2007 |
| 31 Albert Square | 2007-2008 |
| 89C George Street | 2014-2017 |
| 27 Albert Square | 2015-2016 |
| 53A Turpin Road | 2017 |
| 5B Albert Square | 2019 |
| 18 Albert Square | 2018-2019, 2019 to present |