EastEnders spoilers follow for Monday’s episode (February 3), which is available to watch on streaming service BBC iPlayer and hasn’t yet aired on TV.
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 loneliness, as his friends and family have grown worried about his wellbeing.
It was recently announced that Phil’s mental health will continue to decline, and that he will attempt to take his own life.
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In today’s episode, Nigel went to see Phil at the garage ahead of his date with his new friend Norma that day, but Phil didn’t want to talk.
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Yolande and Patrick got him ready for the big date and the pair encouraged him to go when he threatened to cancel his plans.
At The Vic, Phil came in for a drink while Nigel nervously met up with Norma. She had brought her friend Livi along, so Nigel suggested that Phil join them too.
While Nigel tried his best to keep spirits up on the double date, Phil’s low mood was impossible to ignore, and he refused to engage with anyone.
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Livi recognised that Phil was struggling and opened up about her own past. Phil got visibly emotional, then smashed a glass and walked out of the pub in tears.
Outside, Phil ran into Amelia, the sex worker who lives in Junior’s building, and she gave him her card. Nigel then confronted him, but Phil told his friend to stop trying to help him.
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Phil then went to the garage and told Harry to go home. He looked at Amelia’s card but decided against it, before finishing the car that Harry was working on.
In distressing scenes, Phil got into the car and started the engine, in an attempt to end his own life.
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Meanwhile, Nigel was distracted, as his date with Norma had gone well and she invited him to have dinner together.
Phil was seen coughing and spluttering in the car, as he eventually changed his mind and decided to get out of the car. But in his disorientated state, he fell into the pit and lay motionless on the ground.
Will Phil be okay, and will his loved ones discover his suicide attempt?
EastEnders airs on Mondays – Thursdays at 7.30pm on BBC One. The show also streams on BBC iPlayer, where most episodes drop early at 6am ahead of their TV broadcast.
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We encourage anyone who identifies with the topics raised in this article to reach out. Information about how to access support is available via the NHS, and organisations who can offer help include Samaritans on 116 123 or Mind on 0300 123 3393.
Readers in the US are encouraged to visit mentalhealth.gov or the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.
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