Spanning for 35 years, EastEnders has gone on to portray its finest storylines over the years, with Ian Beale, Kathy Beale, Dot Cotton, Phil Mitchell and Sharon as the longest serving. But he believed that there is a softer side to Ben which he hoped could be fully explored. Relationships/Known relatives After finding Les's tie at Claudette's house and being given conflicting explanations from her and Les, Pam leaves to stay with her sister. Phil tells Ben that Paul has died, leading to him breaking down, while Shirley Carter tells Pam and Les. As played by Jones, Ben received generally poor reviews from critics. [72] Daniel Kilkelly of Digital Spy later reported Heather would be murdered by Ben during an argument at her flat. Ben Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, who has been played by six different actors since his on-screen birth on 21 March 1996. Ben thinks it is a bit of a waste coming to McDonalds just for a drink and cant help but scoff, not too subtly obviously, considering the bloke who just ordered it turns around and glares at him. Despite Ben's discovery that Phil has cut him out of his will, he proceeds with his plan to donate part of his liver, but he is refused by the hospital who are unsatisfied with his answers and emotional responses when interviewed. Ben and Paul -EE is an avid fanfiction reader and an active particpant in the world of fandom. DCI Jill Marsden (Sophie Stanton), who has been attempting to imprison Phil for over a decade, opens an investigation. Paul is the grandson of Pam and Les Coker. Everyday is the same routine over and over, trapped in his own rubbish and head. Ben Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, who has been played by six different actors since his on-screen birth on 21 March 1996.Matthew Silver appeared as an infant Ben between 1996 and 1998, and Morgan Whittle played him as a toddler between 1999 and 2001. While Phil and Sharon are on holiday, Ben and Jay move to their own house (18 Albert Square). Callum's flat was previously occupied by Ben's dead boyfriend Paul. A little look back over Ben's relationships. Ben ignores the smirk he gets in response, and the young girl goes about putting together his order. Ben sits alone in the arches, writing to Callum. Maybe in theory there's nothing wrong with that, but while real disabled people are invisible it is downright offensive to persistently cast able-bodied people in disabled roles. A spokesperson said that his departure would be "one of the biggest storylines of the summer", with long-lasting repercussions. Even in the dark, he can see the flush of Bens cheeks, can feel it, how much warmth is radiating from him. I guess everyone needs a prompt for a story to be birthed and that was mine. Dent hypothesised that the EastEnders scriptwriters "cheer themselves by conjuring up fresh ways to dispense with [Ben]" and said she had contacted the BBC with her own suggestions for creative deaths that might befall him. After a five-year absence from the series, Charlie Jones assumed the role of Ben in 2006. In 2010, the character was recast with Joshua Pascoe in the role, who made his first appearance on 13 December 2010. Ben later admits to Phil that Keanu had nothing to do with the attack and that he framed him because he knows about Phil's will. Not Pauls bedroom. One shots for the much loved couple in EastEnders Ben and Callum ( also known as Ballum) . Dominic Treadwell-Collins (2015) Feeling that Ben does not trust her, Kathy considers leaving Walford. The same year, Ben briefly returns to stay with Phil who then takes him back to South Africa. Callum Highway Week - Day 7 - Free Choice. Every day he spends with Callum, every moment they have together, he realises theres a way of making this more permanent. She also believed that Callum was ideal for a story about exploring sexuality. However, he returns not too long after. Ian and Phil are later told Ben has died, but when identifying the body, it is Paul who is dead. Ben gleefully heads for a new life, unaware that Aidan's former wife Ciara (Denise McCormack) is watching him. Johnny encourages Ben to report this to the police, and Ben recognises one of the attackers outside the police station. After Ben and his boyfriend Paul suffer a homophobic attack, Ben is sat down by Ian and Phil to hear the news that Paul has passed away. Shirley, Phil's fiance, discovers Heather's body, and as she was her best friend, she vows to find the killer. In 2012, Pascoe was nominated "Villain of the Year", but lost out to Andrew Lancel (Coronation Street). It was confirmed that the truth would come out about Heather Trott's (Cheryl Fergison) murder which would ultimately lead to Ben's departure, but how the truth would be revealed was being closely kept under wraps by EastEnders bosses although they did say it will be the outcome everyone is hoping for. Bowden's incarnation of Ben remained hard-edged and struggled to find a softer side. It's Christmas Eve, and Ben has had it up to here with the festivities. Although Paul is initially beaten to the role by Lola, it is because Pam put Dean off hiring him so he would work for the Cokers. Callum can see Ben looking at his watch and figures Ben needs to leave so says I come here every Friday when on leave, so if you come here a lot, I might bump into you again maybe? Ben looks surprised so Callum continues Was nice talking to ya, even though I thought you were a prat when you sat down, Charming Ben replies but with a smile I only make it to a show once a month, last Friday usually, how long you back for?, Callum frowns like it is a hard question but eventually answers Six weeks, extended leave aint it, Ben nods So Callum, might see you next time then?, Callum smiles like he is actually pleased. Work Search: In the wake of this, Phil tries to accept Ben's homosexuality. Ben tries to split them up and attempts to kiss Christian. Set in the night between the episodes from the 3rd and 4th of February. Callum finally looks up at Ben and rolls his eyes, seemingly grateful for the steer away from young suitors and free drinks. Cause/Reason Follow. Realistic Short Stories. Please consider turning it on! Desperate to impress his dad and prevent a civil war breaking out in Walford, Ben kidnaps Callum and forces him to reluctantly share the burden of their families' addiction to crime and one-upping each other. After a five-year absence from the series, Charlie Jones assumed the role of Ben in 2006. On confronting his mother, she resolves to deal with Paul. Small Hot Chocolate, thats 99p please Callum the cashier says brightly, waiting for the guy, Callum apparently, to count his small change. He cant look away. He then gets a job at Dean Wicks's hair salon, Blades. "Promise well always have this, Callum dares to say. Ben sells a stolen van to Callum which is later detained by police. Jay, who the killers trapped in a van, flees when the police appear. Entertainment Daily has a dedicatedEastEnders spoilerssection for you to get your fix before the latest episodes air. Ben gives it another minute and with nothing further from Callum begins So, whats with the great big rucksack, running away to the circus or something?. (OC x??) Giving you a large when you only paid for a small, reckon you are in there mate. This work could have adult content. [99] The culprit was revealed during the series' first live episode Jones was in third place at 7/1 odds to make a mistake during transmission. Furious, Phil disowns Ben. Callums perfect; perfect for him. April 2018, Halfway travels back home from Iraq on medical leave. Needing to confide in someone, Ben admits his crime to Ian; the confession contributes to Ian's mental breakdown, and amidst threats from Phil to stay silent, Ian absconds, leaving Phil and Ben searching for him to no avail. Claudette visits Paul at work and tells him he is mistaken. [39] Ben's brother Ian eventually discovers Ben lied to DCI Marsden and informs the police. Metro's Lindsay branded them "soap's most exciting couple in years." Im here to see a show, thats what people do in the West End. Fixing Callum with his best glare. Grandfathers Ben later attempts to kill Phil in hospital, but is stopped by Jay. Les encourages Paul to tell Ben his feelings, which he does, saying Ben must choose who he really wants and who he really is. He returns, having failed to find the man. Ben relaxes slightly so undeterred Callum starts to ramble Tried to watch The Sound of Music a few times when I was little, Stu, my brother, heard it was about Nazis and stuff and wanted to watch it. Ben then resumes his relationship with Paul with the support of most of his friends and family. Callum leaves the army with nothing but an injury thats not as bad as he made out to the medics and a heart full of regret. When they break away, ragged breathing and eyes wide, Callum keeps, Ben's mouth parted with his thumb as they stare at each other. When Lola and Jay set him up with Callum, they agree to help each other out - they'll be fake dates for each other, but how close is "fake" to a reality they both want? Paul Coker was in EastEnders from June 2015 until September 2016, but what happened to him? Ben and Callum [62] Despite being one of the most expensive stunts ever filmed by a soap opera, the episode drew EastEnders' lowest ever audience share and second lowest ratings due to a scheduling conflict with ITV's Emmerdale. Phil is released; however, Ben mistakingly believes he has been betrayed by Heather Trott (Cheryl Fergison), who also knows he set Phil up. (I have only recently started watching east Ben never knew this is where he would be . Feeling responsible for his son's behaviour, Phil covers up Ben's involvement with Jay's help, who was present when Heather was killed. Ben just shrugs and the guy turns back around and waits for his drink. [6] On their wedding day in July 2007, Ben admits that Stella has been abusing him; she commits suicide by jumping from a roof. [92] Dent suggested that Phil and Ian's fighting over custody of Ben would turn him into "the next Jeffrey Dahmer",[93] and in an article on the future of Britain's soap opera adolescents, noted that: "Albert Square will no doubt reap what it's sown with tiny, cursed, abused, accident-prone, 11-year-old Ben Mitchell. Paul arrives in Walford after travelling in Turkey, and angers Ben Mitchell when he accidentally knocks over Lola Pearce and then flirts with Ben. The next day, Bens half-brother Ian got a call from the police saying someone, who they believed to be Ben, had been badly injured injured following an incident. Then they all started singing. Following Luke's death and Willmott-Brown's eventual downfall, Phil joins Aidan in a planned heist and they use The Arches to steal the money. With everything else in his life going to shit, this is one thing he does for himself, Phil Mitchell be damned. To protect Halfway from the Mitchells, Ben breaks up with Halfway, claiming that he does not love him. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Eastenders marks its 35th anniversary with a bang, as the BBC soap was first commissioned in 1985. After a heart to heart with Ben, Kathy decides to remain in Walford and gives Ben and Luke's relationship her blessing. NOTE: Please do not add content from the BBC iPlayer's early episodes until it has been aired on television, as it is intrusive to our readers who may not have seen the episode on iPlayer. "[49] Pascoe first appeared on 13 December 2010. Ben went down a very dark path, and took drugs. tip: "sherlock (tv)" m/m NOT "sherlock holmes/john watson". Kathy insists to Phil that he justifies his reasons to Ben about giving Jay the car lot land that is worth more than The Arches. The Mitchells represent the spirit of EastEnders tough, loyal and uncompromising. Martin soon returns to Walford to care for his daughter, Bex Fowler (Jasmine Armfield). So why does it feel like a kick in the teeth? [57] This launched a storyline which highlighted "the depth of ignorance surrounding HIV and Aids in Walford", when Ben's parents blamed HIV-positive resident Mark Fowler (Todd Carty) for causing his illness. Paul comforts Les, causing him to lose his job at Blades, and tries to contact Pam, asking her to come back to Walford. callum takes his first ski trip to the beautiful village of morzine, ben is the filthy local he meets on the plane. Ben is shot in the siege, but is revived by Sonia Jackson (Natalie Cassidy). benmitchell. The character has been brutalised in his young offenders' institute and he's also the son of Phil." No mum, no sister and a drunk, abusive fa Ben struggles with the loss of Callum from tragic accident. Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| Ben looks surprised Oh yeah? Follow The Lads Of Albert Square In Their Kinky Encounters Of The Past & Present! Later, when Paul sees Jenny with Pam at home, he accuses her of being the blackmailer and angrily sends her away. "[66], It was reported in July 2011 that Ben would come out as a homosexual. Worried she will discover the truth, Ben convinces Phil to break-up with Shirley and she is thrown out of their home, while Jay is so traumatised by Heather's murder that he moves out of the Mitchells'. Ben becomes ill and is rushed to hospital, where he is diagnosed with meningitis and he is left partially deaf in one ear. Ben is born to Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and his then wife Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) in March 1996. [70] In contrast, Kirkwood stated his belief that Ben's coming out would not be a surprise to Phil, and that he had "probably been dreading this news for many years." Albert|Albert (II)|Baby|Bella|Betty| Not that its any of your business, my little girl is collecting the toys, got it for her didnt I?, Callum looks around in confusion as if he was expecting a little girl to pop up from nowhere, Ben shakes his head and continues Shes not here obviously, will take it back for her after the show, You a bouncer or something? Callum frowns and corrects himself sorry, Doorman or whatever they are called at the theatre?, You look like a bouncer, sorry doorman or something. Paul collects Pam from her sister's house and finds Claudette and Les together back at home. Those dudes are relationship goals af! [83] The show soon aired the pair's first kiss after Callum admits to Ben that he is lonely. Ben finds a solicitor's letter of Phil's that mentions Raymond and after confronting Phil, Phil tells Ben that Raymond is his half-brother. In 2001, Kathy marries a man named Gavin Sullivan (then an unseen character; later played by Paul Nicholas). Pauls dead. Occupation Paul does not know who she is, and when they talk about family, Jenny is surprised to discover that Pam has told Paul that his mother was never interested in him and that his father is dead. Ben is sentenced to four years imprisonment and discovers he is Lexi's father after a visit from Lola. He remembers how happy they were, how comfortable they were together. Pascoe quit the role in 2012 and Ben departed on 24 August 2012. Read more: EastEnders: Gray will kill his boss Laura, say fans. Callum asked Ben as he reached for a third controller from his bag. Realising that Ben is a risk to the project being exposed, Luke ends their relationship. On Christmas Eve, after hearing identical stories from Keanu and Sharon about a hotel, Phil works out that Keanu is the father and Ben vows to have him killed. I fear the soap is leading to a storyline of this nature. [26][27] Phil observes and misinterprets their altercation, believing Patrick is assaulting Ben. [56] Ben has "a lot of bravado and a lot to be said about who he portrays himself on the outer, but there's so much history and so much darkness." When leaving, they were confronted by four men and ran. by Shaz. Ben returned on 1 April 2019. A bolt of lightning comes into his life one afternoon and who knows why but one things is for sure, he can't let him go now that he's got it. What Links Here Mother Ian and Phil were later told Ben had died but when they identified the body, they found it was Paul who had died. Ben can only see the back of his head but by the way his shoulders dip, the bloke seems a little embarrassed. Research 3.7K 30 20. Deceased Four strange visitations change all that, and might change him, too. Ben grows frustrated with Abi's controlling behaviour, and she is suspicious, so Ben has sex with her to allay her fears. ""I like hats. However, Ben and Jay change their minds, agreeing to take revenge and then leave Walford together. Great-aunts Eventually Ben spots an empty seat, just his luck, it is opposite Hot Chocolate boy, who is now taking the smallest sips possible from his large drink. It's Christmas Eve, and Ben has had it up to here with the festivities. Eight years ago, Ben and Callum were in love until Callum was persuaded to break up with him. Ben signs the paperwork for The Arches when Phil decides to hand it over to him and Sharon is left stunned when he decides to give Jay the car lot land. Martin and Stacey go on the run to avoid prison. However, he later witnesses Stacey Fowler (Lacey Turner) attack Phil with a wrench, to stop the latter from killing her husband Martin Fowler (James Bye). Phil warns him against admitting to the attack,[17] but Ben confesses and moves in with Ian. The young girl behind the counter places a large cup in front of the guy, clearly not the small he ordered, and winks. Herbert Coker I haven't wrote anything for a long time, haven't really got any better but thought I would give it a go again! Fanfiction Realistic Short Stories. Bit old for a Happy Meal aint ya? Callums says, not unfriendly like Ben was. He initially refuses to talks to her, disgusted at the fact that she pretended to be dead for almost ten years, but they reconcile. It's just the start of a new chapter." Ben is the new head of a huge car firm. Oh it's going to be fun and games when Ben turns 16 and finds his inner anger. After Ben and Paul were caught having sex in a car lot by Bens dad Phil, Phil disappeared. [20][21] In July 2010, Phil indeed blames Peggy for Ben's sentencing. The story of Phil Mitchell and Shirley Carter's only Daughter. Paul Coker 5. They love each other and are happy, but a danger lurks among them. He had a heart attack as a result. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. Louise blames Jordan Johnson (Michael-Joel David Stuart), an acquaintance of Ben's, but when Phil sees burn marks on Louise's arm, she reveals that Ben is to blame. Once a month, Ben gets away from Walford (and all of its drama) to head to the West End and see a show. "[94] Continuing this theme, Dent questioned "how far are they going to push this little boy?". And obviously we knew that we were both just telling a story and it was far from real. [79] Reid was pleased with his exit storyline and told Kilkelly (Digital Spy) that he would miss portraying "a very layered character".[79]. Ben and Callum To see a man like Phil learn to deal with, and ultimately accept, his gay son, is a valid story for a drama like EastEnders to embark on. Paul later tells Ben that he loves him and says Ben must decide who really wants and accept who he really is. Paul soon told Ben he wanted a more serious relationship, but Ben declined. Father The friendly openness disappears and he looks down into his drink. After celebrating Ben's tenth birthday, Phil arrives at the house shortly after discovering the children's return to the U.K. and demands they live with him. Ben and Callum +3 more. Ian lies to the police and protects Ben. 2. Ben's family are alerted by the police that a dead young man whom they believe to be Ben has been found, having been involved in a fight, but upon inspection, the victim is revealed to be Paul. Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings (33), Callum "Halfway" Highway/Ben Mitchell (58), Callum ''Halfway'' Highway/Chris Kennedy (7), Whitney Dean & Callum "Halfway" Highway (5), Whitney Dean/Callum "Halfway" Highway (3), Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Callum ''Halfway'' Highway/Chris Kennedy (past), it's a bit of an emotional journey for callum, it sounds like a lot but it's pretty soft, fear and anxiety and all those sorts of sad things, Ben Mitchell Loves Callum "Halfway" Highway, Alternate Universe - Coffee Shops & Cafs, Alternate Universe - You've Got Mail Fusion, Past Callum "Halfway" Highway/Chris Kennedy, Implied/Referenced Underage Relationship(s). My Dad was all not having that guff in this house and we never even got to see all the war bits. Callum frowns at the unfriendly tone and shakes his head in confusion. All soap characters face their own trials and tribulations in order to create drama, however EastEnders viewers will know that this is a story about Phil Mitchell who, while struggling with his own relationship with his son, will do anything to protect him."[98]. Practise self care and you are never alone. Realistic Short Stories. (Missing scene from 20/07/21 after Ben decides not to exact revenge on Simon). [12] He later locks Louise in a summerhouse for a day in May 2010, then pretends to find her to earn approval from his father. Callum Highway Week - Day 1 - "I still think about him.". Callum asks his brother Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ) for help. Duration Callum and Ben first meet at a grief group. They make it work, though, Callum wouldnt give up these lips for the world. Halfway continues to deny his attraction to men while Ben knows he is living a lie so Halfway proposes to Whitney and she agrees. [81] Clay explained that there is "a massive contrast" between Ben and Callum but noted they shared some similarities and connections. Stuart locates Ben and threatens him to leave Callum alone. However I wanted to offer a different perspective. Four strange visitations change all that, and might change him, too. Ben then starts a sexual relationship with Paul Coker (Jonny Labey), whilst maintaining his relationship with Abi. [2] In March 2010, Phil's daughter Louise Mitchell (Brittany Papple) comes to stay with the Mitchell family. Instead, Paul invites Ben round. Phil's stepped up, Ben's backed down. Martin turns to Jack Branning (Scott Maslen), who has recently rejoined the police for advice, and he gets Ben and his accomplices arrested. He added that Phil would feel "very angry" and "betrayed" if he discovered Ben stole the money. 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