EASTENDERS’ Grant Mitchell desperately tries to save his brother Phil as he attempts to end his life in heartbreaking scenes next week.
As we get closer to the soaps 40th Anniversary and its exciting live episode, things are getting bleaker for Phil.
Recent scenes have shown Phil’s (SteveMcFadden) depression spiral completely out of control as he became a recluse.
He attempted to take his own life during a recent episode however Harry (Elijah Holloway) caught him just in time as he opened up The Arches.
Now in a worrying turn of events, he is refusing all help and turning his friends and family away – who will save him now?
In next week’s show, love is in the air in Albert Square as bride Honey and groom Billy get ready to tie the knot, with family and friends rushing around making the final preparations.
Everyone is determined to make this a Mitchell wedding to remember, especially since this is Billy and Honey’s fourth attempt to
walk down the aisle.
Will they finally say ‘I do’ after so many false starts over the years?
Grant tries to keep the mood light with Phil, who is struggling, especially when Lexi needs some help.
However, as the joyful festivities get underway, the Mitchells are totally unaware of the depths of Phil’s despair as he makes a decision.
In the next episode, Phil’s behaviour causes deep concern for those closest to him, with Linda becoming increasingly worried that he’s a danger to himself.
Her fears are exacerbated when she arrives at No.55 and finds evidence that provides a devastating insight into Phil’s state of mind.
Phil Mitchell lashes out after being saved following suicide attempt
As Linda raises the alarm with Grant and Nigel, the three of them make a desperate bid to get to Phil.
In the last episode before the live show a terrified Grant, Linda and Nigel are at The Arches, desperately trying to reach Phil and beg him not to harm himself.
But having hit rock bottom, Phil believes there is no other way out.
Can his loved ones find a way to reach him
Mind, www.mind.org, provide information about types of mental health problems and where to get help for them. Call the infoline on 0300 123 3393 (UK landline calls are charged at local rates, and charges from mobile phones will vary).
YoungMinds run a free, confidential parents helpline on 0808 802 5544 for parents or carers worried about how a child or young person is feeling or behaving. The website has a chat option too.
Rethink Mental Illness, www.rethink.org, gives advice and information service offers practical advice on a wide range of topics such as The Mental Health Act, social care, welfare benefits, and carers rights. Use its website or call 0300 5000 927 (calls are charged at your local rate).
Heads Together, www.headstogether.org.uk, is the a mental health initiative spearheaded by The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales.
Elsewhere, Michelle Collins dropped a huge clue about Cindy Beale’s attacker as she teased an “explosive” 40th anniversary.
Cindy has been hell-bent on exposing who attacked her at Christmas and she will finally get answers in next week’s live episode.
Michelle, 62, said the attacker is someone viewers “won’t expect” – but confirmed it is definitely one of the people on the already announced suspect list.
This includes her daughters Anna and Gina, her ex-husband George and his new wife Elaine, her ex toyboy lover Junior, her betrayed and hurt fiance Ian Beale, his mother Kathy, her son Peter and girlfriend Lauren.
Speaking exclusively to The Sun, Michelle said at the TV Choice Awards: “It’s obviously someone very close to her and I think that’s what is so hard for her.
“I didn’t even know for a long time until we had a reveal at work. It’s not who people are thinking of – that’s all I’m going to say.
