Then, in January 2009, she discovered she was pregnant. Page Links: ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Archie_Mitchell&oldid=1142052818, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0. Ian then storms off as Archie gleefully watches. Peggy is equally disgusted and tells their guests to leave. Shortly afterwards, Archie got his comeuppance when he was murdered on Christmas Night 2009 after an unknown assailant pushed the Bust of Queen Victoria onto him. Robbie Jackson gives him some food. He was then kidnapped by Peggy's son Phil (Steve McFadden) and subsequently forced to leave Walford for good, but Archie ended up returning with the intent of getting revenge on his family. Treadwell-Collins has explained that Danielle's pregnancy was a plot-device to bring the two closer together, discussing the tragedy of Ronnie being unaware she was encouraging the aborting of her own grandchild. We hope viewers understand that our aim is to deliver the best drama. Joel refuses, saying he can stand up to him now. Archie later buys the car lot from Jack, upsetting Ronnie further. Feeling depressed, Danielle had sex with a barman called Paul at R&R on 23 December 2008. Patch|Mr Pickles|Posh and Becks|Pretty|Prince|Prince (2008)|Robbie and Georgie|Rolf|Roly|Rooney|Sammy|Starsky and Hutch|Sugar|Terrence|The Carter/Branning puppies|Tramp|Wellard|Wellard (II)|WillyWilly (II)|Ziggy |, Blugeoned with the Queen Victoria Bust by. The character of Archie was introduced in a group of episodes filmed on-location in Weymouth, Dorset. When the police are notified of the death they arrest Ronnie, but later release her without charge. Both were rapists; Archie raped Stacey Slater before his rape of Ronnie was exposed, while Harry was revealed to have sexually abused multiple girls after it transpired that he molested Kat Slater. It was soon revealed two months later in the show's first live episode, "EastEnders Live", that Archie's murderer was in fact Sean's younger sister and Danielle's best friend: Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner)[4]whom he had raped on 6 October 2009 to cover-up his revenge scheme by escalating her bipolar disorder trauma, which led to Stacey being sectioned as a result of Archie raping her. Eventually, the Mitchells and their neighbors all learn from Janine that Stacey was the one who killed Archie. After discovering that Billy had overheard their plans, they convince Billy to let them make him an offer so he could be on their side; Billy reluctantly agrees when they persuade his ex-wife Honey (Emma Barton) to bring their children over for Christmas and New Year to spend time with their father. Mother In 2014, Stacey returns to Walford briefly but tells the police that she killed Archie to clear Bradley's name. Episode Count She tells Archie if he does not leave the pub that night he will regret every cruel and evil act he has ever done. However, he failed, and told Danielle that he had told Ronnie, and that she had rejected her and given him money to get rid of her. He and Peggy celebrate, but their children return the money and their cousin Billy (Perry Fenwick) makes it clear to Archie that his family - including Peggy - still do not trust him. Archie is struck on the head by the falling bust, and is left fatally injured. In December 2010, everyone finds out that Stacey was the murderer, and she flees the country, leaving her mother, Jean Slater, devastated and she blames Archie for Stacey's departure. Danielle Jones (deceased) Amy Mitchell He soon observes a feud between Sam and Roxy, as the pair have never got on properly; with Roxy growing frustrated to learn that Sam's return has been kept from her. [18] Windsor later commented that "she always thought Larry Lamb should star in the [] soap" and that he is a "match made in heaven" for her. She eventually finds an envelope containing a one-way ticket to Poland, and discovers that Archie has packed a bag for her to move out of the Queen Vic. This irritates Archie, who later bribes Joel to leave Walford and never return. Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| No it was Joel, Ronnie's childhood sweetheart. However, their celebrations are cut short when Ryan alerts them to the fact that Archie and Janine are behind the bar. Danielle then planned to leave. His body is taken away the next day. Madge Mitchell Archie lets her in the pub, and she delivers an ultimatum; either Archie leaves the pub tonight, or he will regret all the evil things he had done to their family. Peggy was upset to discover Archie was still in Walford, and determined to avenge Ronnie and Danielle, ordering Phil to kill him. He also learns of Sam's engagement to Janine's brother Ricky (Sid Owen) and gives them a gift - which they decline. "[4] Questioned on whether she thought Danielle hoped to have a relationship with Ronnie, she responded: "Deep down, absolutely shes completely intrigued by Ronnie and the Mitchell clan, but at the same time very nervous of them. After Ronnie prevents her father from visiting Danielle at the morgue and then attending her funeral, Archie is thrown out of The Queen Vic and disowned by his family - with Roxy also turning on her father for ruining her sister's life. Peggy knows that Roxy is staying with Archie in Dorset but does not tell Ronnie, worried that she will refuse to go. He thereupon caused the death of Ronnie's unborn child and later betrayed Janine by leaving her temporarily homeless upon finding out that she and her boyfriend Ryan Malloy (Neil McDermott) plotted to defraud his wealth in their get-rich-quick scheme. Janine his Newton's cradle, "in the sure and certain knowledge that it will drive her absolutely nuts.". He is portrayed by Gerard Bentall. Ben Mitchell (2009) Mark Fowler Jr (2009) Archie later buys the car lot from Jack, upsetting Ronnie further. Aunt Sal (2009) Ronnie and Roxie Mitchell, played by Samantha Womack and Rita Simons, were two of the most iconic characters on EastEnders until their strange deaths in 2017. . When she gave birth as a teenager, Archie took the baby from her, put her up for adoption and told Ronnie that she was dead.. [1] The role of Danielle was given to the then-unknown actress Lauren Crace, who commented: "Im thrilled. Archie Mitchell made his first appearance when he is visited at his home in Weymouth by his estranged daughter, Ronnie (Samantha Womack) - whom he has not seen for just over fifteen years - and sister-in-law, Peggy (Barbara Windsor); they are looking for his younger daughter, Roxy (Rita Simons), who has disappeared after discovering she is pregnant. [6] She explained: "Ronnie knows that Danielle is very vulnerable and is in Walford with no family and only a few friends. Shortly afterward, he's discovered by Ronnie and Roxy as Archie blurts out: "Veronica, I'm sorry," before he dies from a head injury. When challenged by Peggy at the altar, he decides he loves her regardless and the ceremony proceeds. "[11] An EastEnders source said of their relationship: "At the moment she has to play the game to get what she wants. Janine carries out Archie's scheme by seducing Ian, and recording them having sex. This act leads to Sean kidnapping Amy, and trying to drown her, Roxy and himself, before he is stopped by Ronnie and Jack. Archie later catches him out and plans on calling the police. She is sentenced to five years in prison, but later appeals the sentence on her mother's urging; Stacey is soon released due to her bipolar disorder, and her ordeal with Archie is over at last. At first both Roxy and Peggy refuse to believe this, but they realize that Archie had indeed raped Ronnie upon finding out that Glenda knew about it without telling anyone in the first place.[8]. Ronnie had given birth at the age of 14 to a daughter, Amy, fathered by Joel Reynolds, but Archie had Amy immediately put up for adoption. Archie wants to put right these long-standing problems he has with Ronnie. Date of Death On Christmas Day 2009, Archie tells Ian he will give the CD to Jane - despite Ian's compliance. Roxy angrily tells him that Ronnie is pregnant, but the damage is done and Ronnie later miscarries. ALL RIGHTS GO THE BBC.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_wayne_styles3 Meanwhile, Stacey began acting strangely towards everyone, and it was revealed that the death of Danielle was one of the events that triggered her bipolar disorder. Peggy, wanting justice for Ronnie and Danielle, orders Phil to kill Archie - so he kidnaps him and threatens to bury him in cement. Ronnie is also the cousin of Phil, Grant and Sam. Peggy realises she cannot trust him and tests him by sending texts from Suzy Branning's mobile but he postpones the wedding when he finds out. Archie is visited by his estranged daughter, Ronnie Mitchell, whom he has not seen for 15 years, and sister-in-law, Peggy, as they are looking for his other daughter, Roxy, who has disappeared after discovering she is pregnant. Go to Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcIGv0vJw9IZ33hLWbD5kbpfP1yU. [7] However, as time passes, "she starts to see Archies true colours and is scared by this different side to him. Its a great first role and I just cant wait to see what is in store. After catching Suzy stealing from the Mitchells' safe, Archie tells her he will keep quiet providing she makes sure Sean finds the DNA test results, proving that he is not the father. Betty Mitchell Archie asks Roxy to pass on a gift to Ronnie: the baby blanket she bought for her daughter when she was born. With Ronnie's support . Worried about her daughter's paternity, Roxy has a DNA test done and Archie finds the results, discovering that Amy's father is actually Suzy's brother Jack (Scott Maslen) - whom Ronnie has already embarked on a relationship with. Danielle gets caught up with Archie's and Ronnie's feud as both use her. It's a shame they. "[16] Lamb said: "I'm absolutely delighted to be joining the Mitchell clan and working with [] Barbara Windsor and my new-found daughters Ronnie and Roxy. Ronnie refused to believe her, and helped her father throw her out, proclaiming, "Who would want to have a daughter like you!". Afterwards, Sean flees - his marriage to Roxy ruined. 8 July 2008 Archie persuades Peggy to start a relationship while they can and tells Ronnie he will see her in London in a few weeks. Father Shortly afterwards, he starts drinking until Peggy visits him. Although he is . Relationships/Known relatives Archie Mitchell [1] Crace commented that her character "thinks thats why [Ronnie] is always so hot and cold with her [] she takes it upon herself to try to look after Ronnie and help her to get well again. She later found work with the Mitchells and became caught up in the feud between Archie and Ronnie; Ronnie persuaded Danielle to steal Archie's letters; Archie in turn persuaded her to steal a reply to a letter Ronnie had sent to Amy's father, her former boyfriend Joel Reynolds (Cavan Clerkin). [9] Digital Spy's Kris Green reports that most of the online EastEnders community had anticipated the character's exit from the soap beforehand, some as early as January 2009. "[7] Asked how Danielle feels about being accepted into the Mitchell family, Crace explained: "When she first came to Albert Square, Danielle didnt really know what to expect. BBC One - EastEnders - Glenda Mitchell Glenda Mitchell Archie's glamorous ex returned to the Square for her girls, but she wasn't as honest as she made out. Last Appearance Peggy's employee and Janine's flatmate Ryan Malloy (Neil McDermott) soon overhears them, prompting him to inform Janine about it. I can't wait to step into Archie's shoes frankly, it's a badge of honour to join EastEnders. The "Secret Mitchell" storyline was conceived in 2007, when story producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins first developed the idea of two new Mitchell sisters, Ronnie and Roxy (Rita Simons). Billy his "stool" and place at the end of the bar in The Queen Vic, as a place for him where he cannot be thrown out; Peggy a silver framed photo of their wedding; Amy, and Ronnie's first surviving child, the sum of 100,000 each to be held in trust until their 21st birthdays. When Archie and Peggy's divorce papers come through, Archie tells Peggy that he still loves her and wants her back. Glenda Mitchell (backstory) Peggy Mitchell (2009; deceased) [17], "Video: Lauren Crace (Danielle Jones, 'EastEnders')", "So there we have it - the 'Ender Danielle", "EastEnders: The Secret Mitchell: BBC Three, 3 April 2009, 20.30", "TV Quick & TV Choice awards: The Winners", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=The_Secret_Mitchell&oldid=1083898659, This page was last edited on 21 April 2022, at 12:20. [3], The revelation that Danielle was Ronnie's long-lost daughter was made to the audience when, after rowing with Ronnie, Danielle opened the locket she wore to reveal a photograph of her birth mother inside. For one thing, she never thought her mum would be so young and attractive and own a night club. I've changed my account. Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. storyline. Later that year, it emerges that Archie raped Ronnie when she was 13. Equally disgusted by his lies, she screams at their guests to leave and confronts Archie for his deceit. On his wedding day, Archie is angered by Peggy's decision not to wear the suit he chose for her. Archie is still unhappy that his younger daughter Roxy is married to Sean Slater (Robert Kazinsky) he feels that Sean is not good enough for Roxy. On 19 February 2010, the killer is revealed to be Stacey - just moments after Bradley died while trying to evade police capture due to him being implicated as the killer; Bradley would later be posthumously found guilty of murder. During that same live episode, it also transpired that Archie had previously raped Ronnie back when she was 13; Ronnie would eventually describe this to her family on 20 July 2010. Archibald Lionel "Archie" Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Larry Lamb. He first plans to burn the pub down and frame Billy for the incident, but Peggy discovers this - though Archie is able to convince her that he was not involved and they kiss briefly. storyline. She later tells her father that Joel is back and there is nothing he can do about it. In 2019, while Stacey's old friend Ruby Allen (Louisa Lytton) tries to find some closure after being raped, she learns what Archie did to Stacey and they visit his grave together - with Ruby convincing Stacey to get the closure she needs in order to move forward with her life. Were proud of the episode, the storyline which built up to it and the way the audience have engaged with it. During their talk, Danielle admitted she had discovered all about Ronnie from the adoption agency and was going to get in touch with her, but because she didn't know what she was like, decided to get to know her first so came to Walford to have a look. Once Bradley has left the pub, Archie picks up the snowglobe from the floor and shakes it around. 19 July 2010 (video voice over) When Roxy asks her sister how she could be sure that Archie raped Stacey in the first place, Ronnie admits that their father had also raped her as a child. Ronnie also revealed that she had given Amy a locket with a picture of herself as a 14-year-old in it, and kept an identical locket with a picture of Amy as a baby in it. Archie and Peggy catch up and he tells her he has survived cancer. Janine Butcher (2009) Bradley warns him to stay away from his girlfriend Stacey Slater, due to the fact that Archie had raped her and is responsible for her being sectioned a couple of months ago. [1] Lamb commented that his character felt Danielle posed "a huge threat" to his family, explaining why he lied that Ronnie was suffering from depression and Danielle ought not tell her. Sam tries to confront Archie but he shuts the door on her. Roxy agrees to return to London if Ronnie and Archie make up, but Ronnie whispers in her father's ear that she will kiss his gravestone when he is dead. Bradley warns him to stay away from his fiancee and Danielle's best-friend Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner); a couple of months ago, Archie raped Stacey and became the reason why she ended up getting sectioned in the first place. Date of Birth She always knew she was adopted. He causes trouble by manipulating both of them and stops Sean being there when Roxy gave birth to her daughter, Amy - prematurely - by deliberately failing to phone him when Roxy goes into labour. Mother-in-law Danielle admits to him that she came to Walford to find Ronnie, get to know her and tell her who she was, but she has pushed her away and can't get close to anyone (unknown to Danielle, due to her guilt of giving her away). Entrepreneur Archie soon returns on 10th July 2009, seeking to reclaim Peggy and reconcile with Roxy. But she is so pleased that Ronnie is her mother and cant wait for her secret to be revealed at last. Relation: Niece. At a family meal, Peggy's son Phil argues with his son Ben and reveals the abuse he suffered from his father - Eric. Danielle and Ronnie then decided that she should have an abortion, even after her adoptive father, Andy Jones, tried to persuade her not too, she went ahead with it on 20 January 2009.