Overview
- Ross Kemp reappears as Grant Mitchell after Mark Fowler calls him to Walford over Nigel Bates’s worsening condition.
- Following Monday’s episode, family tensions flare as Grant, Phil and Sam reunite and confront years of distance.
- Tuesday’s instalment presents Grant with a stark choice between supporting Phil or staying by Nigel’s side during end‑of‑life care.
- Phil’s fragile state, including refusal to visit Nigel and fears he could self‑harm again, drives urgent efforts by Grant, Billy and Mark to reach him.
- Cast and producers highlight real‑world resonance, with Kemp citing personal reasons for returning and Paul Bradley praising the storyline’s sensitive handling as the arc now turns to Phil’s aftermath and the Mitchells’ next steps.