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Grant Mitchell (EastEnders)
Grant Mitchell is a fictional character from the British soap opera ''EastEnders'', played by Ross Kemp. He was introduced by executive producer Michael Ferguson to revamp the show, and originally served as one of the show's protagonists throughout the 1990s, with the character first appearing in 22 February 1990 and then departing on 25 October 1999 after Kemp had opted to leave the show. He then returned to the show on 24 October 2005 for a few weeks and returned again between March and June 2006. Kemp was persuaded to return to the role for brief stints during a period of heavy media criticism aimed at ''EastEnders''. The return proved to be a ratings success. Kemp reprised the role of Grant for various guest stints in 2016, appearing in twelve episodes between 13 May and 9 September. An archived recording of his voice was heard on 25 January 2022. On 26 July 2022, it was announced that Grant would feature in a flashback episode focusing on the Mitchell family in 1979. Teddy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ross Kemp
Ross James Kemp (born 21 July 1964) is an English actor, author, and television presenter. He rose to prominence in the role of Grant Mitchell in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders''. His other roles include Graham Lodsworth in ''Emmerdale'' and Detective Inspector Monk in '' Birds of a Feather''. Kemp presented the BAFTA Award-winning documentary television series '' Ross Kemp on Gangs'' (2004–2009). Early life Kemp was born on 21 July 1964 in Barking, Essex. His mother Jean was a hairdresser and his father John was a detective superintendent in the Metropolitan Police. He has one brother. Kemp attended Shenfield High School and the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art. Acting career Early career After leaving drama school, Kemp received his Equity card when appearing alongside John Thaw and Richard Wilson at the Palace Theatre, Westcliff-on-Sea. Kemp went on to feature in training films for the Ministry of Defence and the ITV soap opera '' Emmerdale Farm'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aunt Sal
Aunt Sal is a recurring fictional character in the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', played by Anna Karen Introduced in 1996, she appeared sporadically from 21 March 1996 until 29 December 1997, then from 28 September 2001 until 17 September 2004, 19 July 2007 until 4 April 2011 and 22 November 2013 to 20 January 2017. She appears for just a few episodes at a time and has been collectively featured in 58 episodes of the show. The character has, on occasion, been credited as Sal Martin, which has been referenced at different times as both her maiden and married surname. In November 2023, it was reported that the character would be killed-off, off-screen, following Karen's death in February 2022. Aunt Sal died off-screen on 10 January 2024, and an episode featuring the character's funeral was broadcast on 15 January 2024. David Sterne made a guest appearance as Aunt Sal's bereaved husband, Harold Martin. Creation and development In February 1996, it was announced that comedy ac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of EastEnders Characters (2022)
''EastEnders'' is a BBC soap opera that first aired on 19 February 1985. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in 2022, in order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the show's senior executive producer, Kate Oates, executive producer, Jon Sen, or his successor, Chris Clenshaw. The first character to be introduced is Nina Gupta (Hersha Verity) in February, who was introduced as the new GP. Lewis Butler (Aidan O'Callaghan), a man that Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) hires as the manager of her bar, was introduced in April, and Omar Lye-Fook debuted in July as Avery Baker, the brother of established character Mitch Baker (Roger Griffiths). He was followed by his sons, Finley (Ashley Byam) and Felix ( Matthew James Morrison). Nina's stepson, Ravi Gulati ( Aaron Thiara), was also introduced in July. Suki Panesar's ( Balvinder Sopal) husband and the father of the Panesar children, Nish (Navin Chowdhry), made his debut in September and Re ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Billy Mitchell (EastEnders)
Billy Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', played by Perry Fenwick, who made his first appearance on 2 November 1998. Billy was originally introduced by executive producer Matthew Robinson as a guest character, facilitating the introduction of Jamie Mitchell ( Jack Ryder) to the show. Early on, Billy was Jamie's abusive uncle and guardian - which results in Jamie being taken away from Billy by his relative, Phil Mitchell ( Steve McFadden). Billy was then brought back to the serial on 2 August 1999 and Fenwick was offered a longer-term contract, and Billy ended up becoming a regular character. Frequently portrayed as a small-time criminal, Billy is a luckless resident of Albert Square who often struggles financially. His most prominent storylines include two failed marriages with Little Mo Mitchell (Kacey Ainsworth) and Honey Mitchell ( Emma Barton) and having a daughter, Janet Mitchell (Grace) born with Down syndrome. Fenwick filmed his ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Loretta Martin
"Get Back" is a song recorded by the English rock band the Beatles and Billy Preston, written by Paul McCartney, and credited to the Lennon–McCartney partnership. It was originally released as a single on 11 April 1969 and credited to "The Beatles with Billy Preston". The song is one of the few examples of John Lennon featuring prominently as lead guitarist. The album version of this song contains a different mix that features a studio chat between Paul McCartney and John Lennon at the beginning, which lasts for 20 seconds before the song begins, also omitting the coda featured in the single version, and with a final dialogue taken from the Beatles' rooftop concert. This version became the closing track of ''Let It Be'' (1970), which was released just after the group split up. The single version was later issued on the compilation albums ''1967–1970'', '' 20 Greatest Hits'', ''Past Masters'', and '' 1''. The single reached number one in the United Kingdom, the United States ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lenny Martin
''EastEnders'' is a BBC soap opera that first aired on 19 February 1985. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in 2024, in order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the show's executive producer, Chris Clenshaw. The first characters to be introduced are #Eddie Knight, Eddie Knight (Christopher Fairbank) and #Gloria Knight, Gloria Knight (Elizabeth Counsell), the adoptive parents of George Knight (EastEnders), George Knight (Colin Salmon). #Harold Martin, Harold Martin (David Sterne), the husband of Aunt Sal (Anna Karen), and #Logan, Logan (Liam Hatch), a bully who attacks Denzel Danes (Jaden Ledega), appear in one episode each during January. #Britney WainwBritney Wainwright (Lola Campbell), a teenager who is supported by Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty), joins the recurring cast in March. Her mother, #Keeley WainwKeeley Wainwright (Kirsty J Curtis), also appears in a guest capacity. #Warren Finn, Warren Finn (Neil Roberts (actor), Neil Roberts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
