A fan since it began, Weekend's soap critic celebrates EastEnders' enduring mix of lies, love, death and disaster.

Note: this article contains discussion of themes including depression and suicide. EastEnders' Phil Mitchell will be rushed to hospital next week, after a dangerous situation unfolds at The Arches.

Note: This article contains discussion of suicide. EastEnders has aired a tragic incident involving Phil Mitchell, in the show’s latest episode. Over recent months, the soap has explored Phil ...

EastEnders has aired tragic and dangerous scenes for Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). The BBC One soap is airing a moving mental health crisis for the iconic Walford hardman. Phil has been living ...

EASTENDERS' Phil Mitchell battles with his mental health in a harrowing new storyline as depression spirals and he attempts suicide. EastEnders is gearing up for a hard-hitting mental health ...

Note: This article contains discussion of suicide. EastEnders has aired a tragic incident involving Phil Mitchell, in the show’s latest episode. Over recent months, the soap has explored Phil’s ...

Note: this article contains discussion of themes including depression and suicide. EastEnders' Phil Mitchell will be rushed to hospital next week, after a dangerous situation unfolds at The Arches.

Note: This article contains discussion of topics including suicide. EastEnders has revealed a devastating twist involving Phil Mitchell, as his mental health story continues to unfold. This week, Phil ...

EastEnders viewers have been moved to tears by Steve McFadden’s heartbreaking portrayal of Phil Mitchell’s spiralling mental health crisis. The BBC soap is currently upping the drama ahead of ...

Warning: Spoilers for the 3 February episode of EastEnders follows* Phil, who has been an EastEnders icon for the past 35 years, has grown increasingly fragile in recent episodes, and during ...

This article contains discussions of suicide and suicidal ideation that some readers may find distressing. EastEnders fans have been left concerned for Phil Mitchell (portrayed by Steve McFadden ...