EastEnders’ Phil Mitchell is set to make a huge decision about his future next month, as his family continue to worry about his behaviour.
The soap is currently playing out a loneliness storyline involving Phil, and in recent weeks his loved ones, including Jay and Sharon, have attempted to reach
out to him.
When Nicola tried to recruit him to help split up Teddy and Sharon, she discovered that he hadn’t been looking after himself and his kitchen was a mess.
Her twisted scheme saw Nicola gift Phil a bottle of whiskey, knowing that he was a recovering alcoholic. After he tried and failed to help Linda stay sober, Phil almost fell off the wagon himself, but he found the strength to pour the bottle down the sink.
Christmas was a difficult time for Phil; he reluctantly agreed to go round to Teddy’s house for lunch, but he soon decided to leave after seeing him and Sharon looking cosy around the table.
However, Phil got a very unexpected surprise when he bumped into his old friend Nigel Bates, who has seemingly fallen upon hard times.
As the pair caught up, Phil gave him some hot food and a place to spend Christmas Day – but Nigel is potentially hiding a big secret.
In scenes that will air early in January, Billy tries to get to the bottom of a mystery situation, and his suspicions are raised. He is then shocked to find out that Phil has made a hasty business decision.
As the week continues, Sharon also learns about Phil’s reckless business offer. She is shocked about this discovery, and she confronts him in The Vic to find out more.
She grows increasingly concerned about Phil’s behaviour, so decides to get Jay, Teddy and Billy involved to arrange an intervention – however, she is surprised when they aren’t too keen to help.
But later on, Sharon joins forces with Phil, when an unexpected situation arises. What has happened, and why do Sharon and Phil have to work together?
These scenes will air on the week beginning Monday, January 6, on BBC One and streaming service BBC iPlayer.
