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Samaritans hopes EastEnders mental health storyline will ‘help tackle stigma’

The charity was called in by the BBC soap’s producers to ensure the story was told accurately and sensitively.

Evening Standard

Coronation Street Spoilers: Carla Sells Rovers To 'Mystery' Buyer Who Is Secretly Engaged To Eva Price

Coronation Street spoilers suggest shoking arrest and police conspiracy! Plus, Theo cheats on Todd amid secret cancer fears and Bethany's stoma splits in salon drama.

International Business Times UK

Coronation Street wins best soap award for second year in a row

The ITV series won a number of awards at a ceremony in London on Monday evening, including best storyline, best actress and best partnership.

Evening Standard

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Steve McFadden Finally Wins NTA Award: Why the EastEnders Star's Net Worth and Career Are Back in the Spotlight

EastEnders star Steve McFadden secures NTA 2025 award. His win highlights Phil Mitchell's storyline, career milestones, and renewed net worth interest.

International Business Times UK

National Television Awards 2025: Winners list in full from Adolescence to Clarkson’s Farm

Former ‘Match of the Day’ host Gary Lineker broke Ant and Dec’s 23-year streak in the best presenter category after BBC exit

The Independent UK

EastEnders spoilers: Special episode of the BBC soap follows 4 weeks in the life of Phil Mitchell...

Airs Thursday 20 March 2025 at 7:30pm on BBC1.

WhatToWatch

EastEnders star Steve McFadden on Phil Mitchell’s tragic 40th anniversary twist

EastEnders’ Phil Mitchell decides to take his own life in next week’s 40th anniversary episodes

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Ross Kemp to read CBeebies bedtime story amid Eastenders return

Grant and Phil are known in EastEnders for having several heated confrontations

The Independent UK

Jaime Winstone: Reprising Peggy Mitchell role in EastEnders was ‘overwhelming’

The actress is returning to the role as part of a mental health storyline on the BBC soap.

Evening Standard

EastEnders viewers praise Steve McFadden's ‘heartbreaking’ Phil Mitchell performance

‘It’s awful seeing Phil like this’ said one viewer

The Independent UK

EastEnders praised for ‘responsible’ Phil Mitchell suicide attempt storyline

Phil, portrayed by Steve McFadden, will struggle with his mental health in new episodes.

Evening Standard

Ross Kemp to front EastEnders 40th anniversary special as he returns to soap

Anita Dobson, who played landlady Angie Watts in the 1980s, and Pam St Clement, best known as Pat Butcher, will appear in the programme.

Evening Standard

Nigel Bates returns to EastEnders for Christmas after 26-year hiatus

Nigel’s back, and producers have revealed he’s got a long-term storyline

The Independent UK

Nigel Bates returns to EastEnders for first time in 26 years

The BBC said the character will be reunited with childhood best friend Phil Mitchell on Christmas Day.

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Daily Mirror

Patsy Kensit says she 'swooned' meeting Phil Mitchell for first time on EastEnders

Patsy Kensit admits she was quite overcome when she met Steve McFadden, who plays Phil Mitchell, during her recent stint on EastEnders when she rocked up as Lola's estranged mum

Daily Mirror

EastEnders legend Steve McFadden leaves Phil Mitchell role for new off-screen role

EastEnders actor Steve McFadden has played Albert Square's entrepreneur turned bad boy Phil Mitchell for 33 years, but could be set to leave with his latest role pulling him away from the small screen

Irish Mirror

Family agony that convinced Colin Salmon to sign up for EastEnders role

The star, best known as Charles Robinson, the right-hand man of Judi Dench’s M in three 007 films, says he is thrilled to play former boxer George Knight

WhatToWatch

EastEnders' newcomer Colin Salmon reveals surprise Steve McFadden filming secrets

EastEnders star Colin Salmon revealed special backstage details of working with soap icon Steve McFadden.

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The Independent UK

Colin Salmon reveals he joined EastEnders as he cannot be far from home

The actor will be part of a new family addition to Albert Square as father-of-two George Knight.

Daily Mirror

EastEnders' Ben Mitchell star's life off-screen - co-star split, baby and rival soap role

EastEnders' Ben Mitchell, played by Max Bowden, has been at the centre of some hard-hitting storylines - but Max's life is just as dramatic off-screen

WhatToWatch

EastEnders fans compare Ravi to THIS legendary Walford villain as he comes to blows with Jack

EastEnders fans compared criminal Ravi Gulati to notorious soap villain Steve Owen after he clashed with Jack Branning.

WhatToWatch

Max Bowden — things you didn't know about the EastEnders star

Discover these little-known facts about Max Bowden who plays Walford's Ben Mitchell...

Daily Mirror

EastEnders' Cheryl Fergison looks unrecognisable as she reunites with former co-star

Cheryl Fergison took a trip to London this week, reuniting with one of her former co-stars from EastEnders whilst she was there and getting glammed up to attend the press night of a West End show

Daily Mirror

Ross Kemp insists EastEnders can survive by tackling 'troubling' issues

Former EastEnders hardman Ross Kemp has shared his thoughts on the future of the BBC soap, explaining that soaps can tackle issues and get people talking, without 'bashing them over the head'

Wales Online

When EastEnders tough guy Phil Mitchell came to the Rhondda to open a budget supermarket

Have you ever wondered what soapstar hardmen do when they take a break from menacing the locals? They pop over to the Rhondda to open a supermarket and do their big shop ...

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