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"[23] Tim Teeman, critic for The Times, has described Archie as "a thousand times more terrifying than Nick Cotton" and "a psycho in a golf jersey. Archie Mitchell made his first appearance when he is visited at his home in Weymouth by his estranged daughter, Ronnie ( Samantha Womack) - whom he has not seen for just over fifteen years - and sister-in-law, Peggy ( Barbara Windsor ); they are looking for his younger daughter, Roxy ( Rita Simons ), who has disappeared after discovering she is As Archie desperately defends his actions in front of Peggy and their ashamed family, Ronnie rushes to find and reconcile with Danielle. This prompts Phil to borrow money from a loan shark named Isaacs, who later assaults him for not meeting the repayments; in response, Phil gets a loan from his stepson Ian Beale - which is secured on The Queen Vic, thereby meaning that Ian would inherit the pub if Phil does not repay him in two weeks. Danielle then planned to leave. Father-in-law 9 years ago today on 2nd April 2009, Peggy got married to Archie and Ronnie discovered Danielle is really her daughter. She was furious when Stacey kissed Paul and told him about her abortion, and also when Stacey threatened to tell Ronnie the truth. It's all Danielle wanted, and it's all Ronnie wants. On 10 October 2008 when Ronnie discovered this, she sacked Danielle and called her pathetic. However, he failed, and told Danielle that he had told Ronnie, and that she had rejected her and given him money to get rid of her. Peggy, wanting justice for Ronnie and Danielle, orders Phil to kill Archie - so he kidnaps him and threatens to bury him in cement. He later told her the baby had died. Kenneth Mitchell Eric Mitchell (deceased) Clive Mitchell [1] Treadwell-Collins explained that it was necessary to introduce Danielle shortly after this revelation, but in such a manner that she would arrive "under the audience's radar", to preserve the later revelation of her identity as Ronnie's daughter. "[10] He has also said: "Ronnie brings out the worst in Archie, and he gets vicious. Evil Archie (Larry Lamb) made quite a powerful impact during his short time on Albert Square. "[7] Asked how Danielle feels about being accepted into the Mitchell family, Crace explained: "When she first came to Albert Square, Danielle didnt really know what to expect. [1] Lamb commented that his character felt Danielle posed "a huge threat" to his family, explaining why he lied that Ronnie was suffering from depression and Danielle ought not tell her. After returning from her holiday, Peggy refuses to recoup her broken marriage with Archie. Ronnie was intended to come across as the more detached and icy sister and a hidden secret was first alluded to eight months after their introduction, when Roxy made a veiled reference to Ronnie's child and a physical fight ensued. Archie, meanwhile, is up to his usual tricks as Glenda does her best to keep the lively Ronnie and Roxy out of trouble. "[6] Asked if Ronnie had noticed the resemblance between herself and Danielle, Janus responded: "She has never thought about any resemblance - why would she? It needs to be someone dark someone that gives a really wiry performance. Archie and Peggy catch up and he tells her he has survived cancer. When Archie and Peggy's divorce papers come through, Archie tells Peggy that he still loves her and wants her back. In response, Roxy - furious with her father - moves out. Archie then resorts to blackmail by proclaiming knowledge of his family. I've always wanted him to be my dad. Ronnie later confronts and stands up to her father, which provokes Archie into slamming her into the bar. Danielle Jones (deceased) Amy Mitchell List of appearances Archie's will is read, revealing that he has left: A pathologist's report shows that Archie had terminal cancer and only had weeks to live anyway. Ronnie struggles to get through to her sister. All rights for this video go to BBC Worldwide. When Sam is arrested, Archie puts up her bail money on the condition he can have his family back. Relationships/Known relatives Grandmothers Ronnie had given birth at the age of 14 to a daughter, Amy, fathered by Joel Reynolds (Cavan Clerkin), but Archie had Amy immediately put up for adoption. Realising Ronnie now knew who she was, a delighted Danielle ran forward into the road and was suddenly hit by a car driven by Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks). Now engaged, Archie and Peggy return to The Queen Victoria public house. "[1] Crace concluded: "I think Danielle will leave quite a big mark on the Square and on the people in the Square - probably a bigger mark than she did when she was alive."[1]. Roxy invites everyone to Archie's housewarming party, but Ronnie organises a party at The Queen Vic - so nobody turns up. EastEnders - like all good drama - contains a balance of storylines, both happy and sad. Other known relatives Romances Then, in January 2009, she discovered she was pregnant. In May 2008, during a quarrel with Roxy, Ronnie broke down and admitted to Peggy that she had fallen pregnant aged 14 and given birth to a daughter that she named Amy on 23 June 1989 and that her father Archie (Larry Lamb) had given Amy up for adoption just hours after she was born. Archie caught up with her, and their exchange was overheard by Peggy. She was married three times: twice to Jack Branning and once to Charlie Cotton. [10] The decision was defended by Santer, who stated: Last night's EastEnders contained all the elements of a classic soap episode a wedding, high drama and tragedy. As he does this, Archie does not notice the bust of the Queen Vic being pushed from the bar and coming straight towards him. Grandfathers 152 Roxy agrees to return to London if Ronnie and Archie make up, but Ronnie whispers in her father's ear that she will kiss his gravestone when he is dead. Peggy realises she cannot trust him and tests him by sending texts from Suzy Branning's mobile but he postpones the wedding when he finds out. Archie later convinces Janine to skip Christmas dinner as he has a surprise treasure hunt for her. Billy, his "stool" and place at the end of the bar in The Queen Vic, as a place for him where he cannot be thrown out; Peggy, a silver framed photo of their wedding; Amy, and Ronnie's "first surviving child", the sum of 100,000 each to be held in trust until their 21st birthdays. No it was Joel, Ronnie's childhood sweetheart. However, the cement mixer only contains water. Robbie Jackson gives him some food. She eventually finds an envelope containing a one-way ticket to Gdask in Poland, and discovers that Archie has packed a bag for her to move out of the Queen Vic. In the episode that aired last night (Monday, September 5), Archie can be seen offering a sweet to his daughters, with whom he went on to have a troubled relationship. Worried about her daughter's paternity, Roxy has a DNA test done and Archie finds the results, discovering that Amy's father is actually Ronnie's boyfriend, Jack Branning. Danielle did not, however, and on the wedding day, placed her locket in Ronnie's champagne glass, before going upstairs to confront her. 10 September 2010 (voice) 5 September 2022 Outraged, Archie vows to get revenge on his family by taking The Queen Vic from them. Archie later causes his family to lose the bail money for Sam by convincing her to abscond the country. Phil later tells Archie he's going to kill him, but is stopped by Ben at the last moment. When Archie and Peggy's divorce papers come through, Archie tells Peggy that he still loves her and wants her back. [15] and won "Best Soap Storyline" at the TV Choice Awards[16] In addition, Lauren Crace won "Best Newcomer" at the TV Choice Awards, for her portrayal of Danielle. My roots are working class so becoming part of the Square feels right. [9] Danielle's death received a mixed reaction from the EastEnders fanbase. Stepsons EastEnders at its best will make that moment as dramatic and sensational as it possibly can be. When Archie learns about this, he postpones the wedding and considers ending his relationship with Peggy; however, they later reorganize the preparations after she accepts his proposal. Duration For one thing, she never thought her mum would be so young and attractive and own a night club. She is sentenced to five years in prison, but later appeals the sentence on her mother's urging; Stacey is soon released due to her bipolar disorder, thus appearing to have put her ordeal with Archie to rest for good. He's not [] frightened to get involved, but he's become more worldly over the years. "[4] Questioned on whether she thought Danielle hoped to have a relationship with Ronnie, she responded: "Deep down, absolutely shes completely intrigued by Ronnie and the Mitchell clan, but at the same time very nervous of them. [19], The character was originally intended to stay on screen only for the duration of the Danielle Jones storyline, however, following the character's departure, it was confirmed he would return due to his popularity with viewers. Archie lets her in the pub, and she delivers an ultimatum; either Archie leaves the pub tonight, or he will regret all the evil things he had done to their family. [3], The revelation that Danielle was Ronnie's long-lost daughter was made to the audience when, after rowing with Ronnie, Danielle opened the locket she wore to reveal a photograph of her birth mother inside. Back in Walford, Phil gets more than he bargained for from Suzy. She later found work with the Mitchells and became caught up in the feud between Archie and Ronnie; Ronnie persuaded Danielle to steal Archie's letters; Archie in turn persuaded her to steal a reply to a letter Ronnie had sent to Amy's father, her former boyfriend Joel Reynolds (Cavan Clerkin). Archie Mitchell He forms a partnership with Janine to carry out his scheme. He causes trouble by manipulating both of them and stops Sean being there when Roxy gave birth to her daughter, Amy - prematurely - by deliberately failing to phone him when Roxy goes into labour. The character has been described by EastEnders executive producer Diederick Santer as "a Mitchell through and through, possessing the unique moral code which that legendary name implies",[16] who will "set the cat amongst the Mitchell pigeons" and "[blow] the complex and darkly-veiled Mitchell world [] apart. Sam Mitchell A younger version of Archie appeared in a flashback episode that aired on 5 September 2022, being portrayed by Henry Garrett, with the episode focusing on the Mitchell family in the 1970s.[5]. Archie asks Roxy to pass on a gift to Ronnie: the baby blanket she bought for her daughter when she was born. EastEnders fans were left terrified by Archie Mitchell in last night's 'EastEnders 1979' episode, in which iconic characters appeared as their younger selves. Sam Mitchell (2009) A young Archie Mitchell will be seen during the EastEnders flashback episode, which airs tonight at 7.30pm. He first plans to burn the pub down and frame Billy for the incident, but Peggy discovers this - though Archie is able to convince her that he wasn't involved and they kiss briefly. Archie then fabricates a story that the child had died 13 years ago, though Ronnie does not believe him. Peggy was upset to discover Archie was still in Walford, and determined to avenge Ronnie and Danielle, ordering Phil to kill him. [20] Archie returned in an attempt to win Peggy back. Archie then dies of the head injury, but not before blurting out "Veronica, I'm sorry." I can't wait to step into Archie's shoes frankly, it's a badge of honour to join EastEnders. This allowed the characters to develop and allowed the audience to get to know them. . With Ronnie's support . On 19 February 2010, the killer is revealed to be Stacey, however, after dying while trying to evade police capture, Bradley is assumed to be guilty of murder. What Links Here At some point, Archie discovers that Peggy's daughter Sam (Danniella Westbrook) is back in Walford - having returned from Brazil despite being on the run for covering up the murder of the Queen Vic's original landlord and Phil's old enemy, Den Watts (Leslie Grantham). Portrayed by Stephen Mitchell Charlie Mitchell Harry Mitchell Billy Mitchell Janet Mitchell William Mitchell Lola Pearce Dan Pearce (deceased) Lexi Pearce Jamie Mitchell (deceased) He soon instigates trouble between his two daughters by scheming with Suzy Branning (Maggie O'Neill) to destroy Roxy's marriage with Sean Slater (Robert Kazinsky) and later manipulating Ronnie into disbelieving the fact that her employee Danielle Jones (Lauren Crace) is actually her long-lost daughter Amythe latter of which consequently resulted in Danielle being killed in a hit and run on the day Archie married his sister-in-law Peggy (Barbara Windsor). Archie later proposes to Janine for her efforts, and she accepts. Later that year, it emerges that Archie raped Ronnie when she was 13. [6] Peggy knows that Roxy is staying with Archie in Dorset but does not tell Ronnie, worried that she will refuse to go. Step-grandsons He thereupon caused the death of Ronnie's unborn child and later betrayed Janine by leaving her temporarily homeless upon finding out that she and her boyfriend Ryan Malloy (Neil McDermott) plotted to defraud his wealth in their get-rich-quick scheme. Uncles In 2014, Stacey returns to Walford and ends up confessing to the police that she killed Archie - in order to clear Bradley's name. [1] Of Danielle's emotions during this period, Crace illuminated: "Having Ronnie show her some affection and willingly offering to come with her and to help her and give her advice, it was a huge thing for Danielle, because from always being knocked back by Ronnie, from always being knocked back by everybody, suddenly someone out of the blue offered to help her, and it was the one person in the world that she wants to be there. Peggy threatens him, telling him that she is not just a sweet, innocent old lady and that he has no idea who he is messing with. Thats pretty cool! 16 March 1939 Throughout the storyline the ratings were around seven or eight million; rising to around 9 million for the episode in October 2008 revealing that Danielle was Ronnie's daughter. Archie and Peggy get reacquainted. Sam tries to confront Archie but he shuts the door on her. When challenged by Peggy at the altar, he decides he loves her regardless and the ceremony proceeds. He and Peggy celebrate, but their children return the money and their cousin Billy (Perry Fenwick) makes it clear to Archie that his family - including Peggy - still do not trust him. Ronnie jumps in to save her but is strangled by her wedding veil and also drowns. A wedding gives you a stage, it gives you an event, the context to play things out, so it felt right that these big Mitchell stories would collide at Peggy's wedding. 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. Dot Cotton and Lilly Mattock try to convince him to sleep in the Vicarage. Outraged, Archie vows to get revenge on his family by taking The Queen Vic from them. News of Danielle's death was subject to a media embargo, although several newspapers and magazines including the Radio Times leaked news of Crace's exit in advance of the event. [1] The writers had Archie Mitchell discover her secret as "a test of character",[1] posing the question: "would he be despicable and sick enough not to tell Ronnie?" She soon explains to Roxy how Archie sexually molested her back when she was 13, how he raped Ronnie on many occasions, and how he intended to do the same to Roxy had Ronnie never resolved to be in the same room as her sister - to protect her from the same fate that their father had put her through. In return, he threatens her that unless she returns, he will have the pub converted to flats, becoming emotional when he says that he will be waiting for her as she leaves. The discovery also leads to a huge falling out between Ronnie and Roxy, and between her and Jack, but they later reconcile. In December 2010, everyone finds out that Stacey was the murderer, and she flees the country, leaving her mother, Jean Slater, devastated and she blames Archie for Stacey's departure. Archie is struck on the head by the falling bust, and is left fatally injured. When Ian pleads for Archie to not get the police involved, Archie tells him that the CD containing his one-night stand with Janine does not exist but that there is a file on his laptop - which he then reveals he can make copies of anytime he likes. 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