He turned that off sharpish. She interviews Ben regarding Stella's death in 2007. Abi does this publicly and then plans to get pregnant for real but Ben says they cannot have sex because he thinks he may have caught an STI from a stranger, so Abi resorts to having sex with Lee Carter (Danny-Boy Hatchard) to try to get pregnant. Hes now excited by the prospect of settling down, of having that married life with Callum. Date of Death As he stood just inside the grounds of his new life, watching his Dad walk back to his car, without so much as a glance back in his direction, he felt a weight being gradually lifted off his shoulders, and as he disappeared out of sight completely, Ben felt lighter than he had in years. At the 100th anniversary party of the Cokers' funeral director business, Paul sees Les with Claudette, despite Les telling Claudette not to go. [79] Reid explained that Ben leaves following the deaths of Abi and his boyfriend, Paul Coker (Jonny Labey), and a failed relationship with Luke Browning (Adam Astill). Once a month, Ben gets away from Walford (and all of its drama) to head to the West End and see a show. Bowden believed that the most interesting story was about finding who Ben is "deep down". When Phil and Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters) end up in some trouble in Spain, Phil forges Ben's signature, causing Kathy to call Ben to come home, Ben (now played by Max Bowden) returns with Lola and their daughter, Lexi, and after seeing the trouble Phil is in, he agrees to help him. Grandmothers Ben and Callum Ben smiles to himself before schooling his features and turning around My name is Ben, just Ben. Ben blamed his relationship with Paul and ended things. Ben is born to Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and his then wife Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) in March 1996. Former; regular Hairdresser Assistant undertaker Market trader Occupation Furious, Phil disowns Ben. For information and support on LGBT issues, you can visit BBC Action Line: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/articles/1nYWPTdMtKStFL2ztx1SV11/information-and-support-lgbt-issuesSubscribe to EastEnders for more: http://bit.ly/EastEndersYTBroadcast on BBC One in the UK on 19/7/2016.WATCH MORE:The Mitchells: http://bit.ly/EastEndersMitchellsThe Beales: http://bit.ly/EastEndersBealesThe Slaters: http://bit.ly/EastEndersSlatersMORE ABOUT EASTENDERS:Welcome to the Official EastEnders Channel! [91] As part of an EastEnders-themed drinking game, Digital Spy's Alex Fletcher instructed players to drink beer every time Ben "is spotted whimpering on the stairs". Ben bristles again, who is this complete stranger to judge what type of bloke he is. Ben initially tries to convince his father to reunite with Shirley, but forms a bond with Sharon when she accepts him into the family and acts as Phil's best man at the wedding. After Ben talks to Halfway about the incident, Halfway then purchases a van from Ben as a gift to his girlfriend Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty), although he is later pulled over by the police, who inform him that the van is stolen. It all seems like a bit of a fever dream now. Mel makes a phone call to someone, telling them that Ben is all theirs. "No special reason why you wear that hat? 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After Ben and Paul were caught having sex in a car lot by Bens dad Phil, Phil disappeared. The worst part about it is that Ben knows hes pulling away. Although Ben continues to deny his attraction to men, he later misinterprets a brotherly moment with Jay and tries to kiss him. [81] Clay explained that there is "a massive contrast" between Ben and Callum but noted they shared some similarities and connections. Work Search: Jenny Rawlinson Ben feels there is nowhere else to turn after being raped by Lewis. 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 is the one that makes Callums heart race and explode out of his chest, yearning that eventually Callum will have that same effect on Ben. But he highly doubts it, as Ben only sees Callum as his bestest friend and would not look at him twice. Jay and Ben decide to help each other move on from their problems, so Ben decides to let the police find the attackers. In 2010, the character was recast with Joshua Pascoe in the role, who made his first appearance on 13 December 2010. [80] The story was part of senior executive producer Kate Oates' plan to further diversify the show with more LGBT stories. Mim Want more spoilers fromEastEnders? He is charged the next day, and Phil's solicitor Ritchie Scott (Sian Webber) informs Phil that Ben could face up to 10 years in prison. [25] When they are seen kissing by shopkeeper Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker), Ben throws a brick through Patrick's window and tries to intimidate him into not going public about his homosexuality. ", Jane Simon of the Daily Mirror on Ben's bad luck. He opined that "vengeful and bitter" Ben getting together with "awkward chap" Callum "sounds preposterous". 10 years later Callum returns following a tragic death and an injury that means he can't be a soldier anymore. [38] Phil is charged with Stella's murder and when the Mitchell family discover Ben's involvement in his father's arrest, they disown him. Ben contemplates ignoring him completely but relents. 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. Paul is in direct competition with Lola for a permanent role when Dean says he will decide based on a cut-and-colour. Paul's attempts to reconcile them fail. Paul has been dead for almost six years. When leaving, they were confronted by four men and ran. [5][6] She abuses Ben physically and psychologically, from burning him with a hot spoon, also attempting to spoil his friendship with Abi Branning (Lorna Fitzgerald) when she discovers this, to threatening to kill Phil if Ben tells anyone about her actions. Ben and Callum. If you accept cookies from our site and you choose "Proceed", you will not be asked again during this session (that is, until you close your browser). Eastenders marks its 35th anniversary with a bang, as the BBC soap was first commissioned in 1985. 2015-2016: Relationship with Ben Mitchell. Later Ben and Paul met up for a drink and Les encouraged Paul to tell Ben how he felt. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. 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. She listed the many setbacks and problems Ben had encountered, and suggested that within five years, he would be "on top of the community centre with a rifle using [Peggy's] wig as target practice. Hes laying on his back in bed in his and Callums bedroom. However, the stolen money and jewellery goes missing and it is revealed that Ben realized what was going on and stole it from the funeral home where it was being hidden. He added that Phil would feel "very angry" and "betrayed" if he discovered Ben stole the money. He accompanies her on two return visits in 1999 before returning with her to South Africa in early 2000. Giving you a large when you only paid for a small, reckon you are in there mate. It's the three year anniversary of Paul's death and Ben isn't coping. 2. 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. [2][9] Phil, a recovering alcoholic, begins drinking again in the aftermath, but resumes a life of sobriety for Ben's sake. They return to Walford after Louise calls to the police, but are then kidnapped by the attackers at the Mitchell home. Ben sits alone in the arches, writing to Callum. She both adored and admired the way that one minute they were arguing and the next they were ripping each other's clothes off. Service information and feedback: https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/ He initially refuses to talks to her, disgusted at the fact that she pretended to be dead for almost ten years, but they reconcile. EastEnders Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. 3. Not Pauls bedroom. Ben and Callum dated when they were 16 but split when Callum left for the army. 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. [56], The story provoked an instant positive reaction from media and viewer interest. Ben's return was announced in May 2014 with actor Harry Reid in the role; Ben returned on 22 September 2014. Ben then starts a sexual relationship with Paul Coker (Jonny Labey), whilst maintaining his relationship with Abi. [77] A show spokesperson confirmed the departure and commented, "Harry has been a great addition to the cast and we wish him all the best for the future. Whats your name?. Paul shares a drink with Ben at The Queen Victoria pub but when Abi arrives, angry that Ben has made plans without her, Ben leaves Paul on his own. Paul is the grandson of Pam and Les Coker. Its my Army kit bag, Im on leave. He anonymously stalks Phil, terrorising him with evidence about his past crimes, including a newspaper clip of the death of Steve Owen (Martin Kemp). However, the storyline where Ben was abused by Stella won "Best Storyline" at the 2007 Inside Soap Awards, and was nominated for the "Best Soap Storyline" accolade at the TV Quick and TV Choice Awards. [13][14] Phil worries Ben is copying Stella, and punches him when he catches Ben about to burn Louise again. Ben takes a bite of his Burger and replies Drink your Hot Chocolate Callum, it will get cold., Alarmed, Callum replies How do you know my name!, Your little girlfriend there Ben says as he gestures towards the counter she said it as she swooned over you, Callum turns red to the tips of his ears Dont be daft, she was just being friendly, Id say!. [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 told Ben that Paul had died and he was heartbroken. 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