BIG ISSUE EastEnders to air special mini episode on Phil Mitchellโ€™s mental health in soap shake up

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EASTENDERS is to air a special mini episode focusing on Phil Mitchell’s mental health in a soap shake up.

The BBC soap usually airs 30 minute episodes but in a twist on the usual format, it will share with viewers a special five minute mini episode on Friday, March 21.

Phil Mitchell and Yasmin in a hospital scene from EastEnders.

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EastEnders is to air a special mini episode about Phil Mitchell’s mental healthCredit: BBC
Phil Mitchell from Eastenders crying.

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The hardman’s mental health has spiralled in recent monthsCredit: BBC
Comic Relief 2025 - Funny for Money,21-03-2025,Andy (JAKE RORY), Phil Mitchell (STEVE McFADDEN),EastEnders is working with Comic Relief for a special 5-minute episode focusing on mental health. The special episode will debut exclusively in Comic Relief: Funny for Money on Friday 21st March.,BBC Public Service,Kieron McCarron

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EastEnders has worked with Comic Relief on the mini episode, which will see Phil meet a patient called Andy
The move comes after EastEnders collaborated with Comic Relief this Red Nose Day to highlight mental health and the importance of getting treatment.

EastEnders fans will know Phil – played by Steve McFadden – has seen his mental health spiral in recent months, culminating in him attempting to take his own life during the show’s 40th anniversary week.

Thankfully, he was unsuccessful, and has been in a mental health facility ever since as he receives much needed help and support.

Whilst at the mental health unit, Phil makes friends with a patient called Andy – played by Jake Rory – who shares details of his time at a homeless youth hostel, and the pair soon realise that they have more in common than first anticipated.

EastEnders and Comic Relief have consulted with Brandon Centre, a Comic Relief fundedย charityย which focuses on youth mental help support to ensure the storyline has been handled as sensitively and as accurately as possible.

Chris Clenshaw, EastEnders Executive Producer said of the storyline: โ€œWeโ€™re thrilled to be working alongside Comic Relief and Brandon Centre as we continue to explore the complex realities of Philโ€™s journey with mental health.

“Whilst seeking treatment, Phil and Andy quickly realise they have more in common than they first anticipated.โ€

Samir Patel, CEO of Comic Relief, said: โ€œComic Relief has a long and proudย historyย of supporting incredible organisations who are delivering vital work to help tackleย homelessness and the ongoing mental health crisis.

“We are extremely grateful to EastEnders and Brandon Centre for their work in helping to create this powerful and poignantย filmย that will resonate with so many.

“Together with your support this Red Nose Day, we can help ensure support just like this is available to those who need it the most right here in the UK and around the world.โ€

Julia Brown, CEO Brandon Centre added: โ€œThe support from Comic Relief has been invaluable.

“It has allowed us to make an enormous difference to local homeless young people, with therapy delivered directly in hostels, at a time when they need it the most.

“Working alongside the EastEnders team has been hugely important, as it is significantly helping raise awareness of the drastic impact of homelessness on young peopleโ€™s lives.โ€

The mini episode will follow a previously announced special EastEnders instalment featuring guest star Keith Allen.

It will be set across four weeks and will focus on Philโ€™s journey in the mental health unit.

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