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Keith Allen Joins EastEnders For Heartbreaking Phil Mitchell Mental Health Storyline!

Last updated: March 20, 2025 7:52 pm
By Baishaly Roy Published March 20, 2025 1 comment
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EastEnders is to tackle one of its most talked-about plotlines as Phil Mitchell embarks on his path to recovery from mental illness. After a time of intense crisis, the popular character is left in a mental health unit, where he must come to terms with his innermost issues.

   

Throughout four weeks, audiences will see Phil’s reluctance to be treated, his unwillingness to go to therapy, and his difficulties in accepting what has happened to him. The best part, however, is introducing a new character, Gaz, played by well-known actor Keith Allen.

Keith Allen Steps in to Play Gaz in Phil’s Road to Recovery

Keith Allen, known for his roles in Trainspotting (1996), The Others (2001), and The Buckingham Murders (2023)-will portray Gaz, a fellow patient in the mental health unit. Phil, who initially struggles to open up in therapy and group sessions, eventually finds common ground with Gaz. Their shared experiences create a bond that helps Phil take the first steps toward understanding the root of his struggles.

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ES/ Keith Allen as Gaz

The plot follows Phil’s refusal of treatment after he hit breaking point on the show’s 40th anniversary. His mental breakdown took him to a suicide attempt, and it was a turning point in his character’s journey. The next episodes will delve into the intricacies of his recovery and focus on his relationship with Gaz.

To be accurate and sensitive in the representation of Phil’s mental health journey, EastEnders has worked with The Samaritans, Rethink Mental Illness, the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), and Mind.

EastEnders Spoilers: Allen’s Storyline On The Show

Keith Allen was enthusiastic about being on the show. He stated that after a varied career that included writing a number-one hit single, hosting Top of the Pops, and playing lead roles in the West End, being on the BBC soap was a new and happy experience for him.

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ES/ Keith’s impact on storyline

Show’s Executive Producer Chris Clenshaw discussed Allen’s impact. He explained how the show will depict Phil’s battle to receive treatment. It will focus on how his relationship with Gaz is central to his progression. He complimented both Allen and McFadden on their powerful performances. They have depicted the realities of recovery from mental health issues and the stresses of hypermasculinity quite well. 

The coming weeks will focus on a highly emotional and significant storyline that highlights issues of mental health. It will be interesting to see such a major change in Phil. What do you think? What made him change? Only the upcoming EastEnders spoilers can reveal the rest. Until then, stay tuned to Soap Opera Daily for more soap updates. 

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