Phil Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Steve McFadden. He was introduced to the soap opera on 20 February 1990 and was followed by his brother, Grant , sister, Sam (Danniella Westbrook/Kim Medcalf) and mother, Peggy (Jo Warne/Barbara Windsor).

Philip James "Phil" Mitchell is the eldest son of Eric and Peggy Mitchell. He is also the older brother of Grant and Sam Mitchell and the father of Ben, Louise, Raymond and Albie, as well as the adoptive father of Dennis Rickman Jr.

Dec 10, 2024 · EastEnders viewers have been left fearing for Phil Mitchell (played by Steve McFadden) as his mental health appears to have declined. The recovering alcoholic has also been teased with booze,...

Dec 8, 2018 · Steve McFadden has appeared as Phil Mitchell in 3584 episodes of EastEnders from 1990 to 2003 and from 2005 onwards. He also starred in the charity special Dimensions in Time in 1993, the spin-off video The Mitchells - Naked Truths in 1998, the 2010 DVD special Last Tango in Walford, the...

Jan 25, 2025 · Jaime Winstone is set to reprise the role of Peggy Mitchell as she returns to EastEnders in an upcoming episode as part of Phil’s ongoing mental health storyline.. As Phil’s depression ...

6 days ago · EastEnders confirms Jaime Winstone return as young Peggy Mitchell amid Phil's mental health crisis How EastEnders is raising awareness of those with young onset dementia who we care for every day

May 29, 2023 · Exit: Eastenders' Phil Mitchell will be exiting the soap as actor Steve McFadden, 64, bows out after landing new role. Change of scene! The soap icon will be treading the boards this festive...

6 days ago · As EastEnders approaches its 40th anniversary, viewers can expect heart-wrenching and high-stakes scenes next week that will see a beloved character in crisis. Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) will ...

Phil Mitchell (born 20th January 1961) and Grant Mitchell (born 8th July 1962) ruled Albert Square, Walford with a rod of iron from February 1990 to Grant's exit in October 1999, although he returned for visits from 2005 to 2006 and in 2016.

Jan 21, 2025 · EastEnders is working on a mental health storyline that will see Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) attempt to take his own life whilst experiencing depression with psychotic symptoms.