And yeah, maybe commitment hasnt ever been his style, but Callums changed him for the better, and he knows that. Simon is one of the men who killed Paul. The young girl behind the counter places a large cup in front of the guy, clearly not the small he ordered, and winks. The rape storyline will be a challenging one and I only hope it will bring Ben and Callum closer together. [56], The story provoked an instant positive reaction from media and viewer interest. The young girl behind the counter places a large cup in front of the guy, clearly not the small he ordered, and winks. Bowden told Kilkelly that the "most interesting thing" is exploring their family backgrounds with similar upbringings. A little look back over Ben's relationships. Phil, who was told by Louise's mother Lisa Fowler (Lucy Benjamin) that Sharon's unborn child is not his, coerces Ben and Keanu to kidnap Jack, who he thinks is the father of the baby. An angry Martin punches Ben and it is then that a past incident of Martin dangling Ben from a railway bridge when he was a child is revisited. Despite Ben's discovery that Phil has cut him out of his will, he proceeds with his plan to donate part of his liver, but he is refused by the hospital who are unsatisfied with his answers and emotional responses when interviewed. A spokesperson said that his departure would be "one of the biggest storylines of the summer", with long-lasting repercussions. On Christmas Eve, after hearing identical stories from Keanu and Sharon about a hotel, Phil works out that Keanu is the father and Ben vows to have him killed. To see a man like Phil learn to deal with, and ultimately accept, his gay son, is a valid story for a drama like EastEnders to embark on. Reid was written out of the series in 2017 and Ben departed on 12 January 2018. Ben plans to break up with Abi, but Abi has been manipulated by Babe Smith (Annette Badland), who tells her to announce she is pregnant so that Ben will not leave her. ", "Coronation Street outclasses EastEnders", "Eastenders manic marry-go-round exposes weak plotlines", "Mitchell sisters tipped for live ep errors", "Bookies taking bets on Peggy 'Enders exit", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ben_Mitchell_(EastEnders)&oldid=1142052586, Fictional characters with post-traumatic stress disorder, Fictional characters incorrectly presumed dead, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 07:14. Ben feels there is nowhere else to turn after being raped by Lewis. [75] He made his final appearance on 24 August 2012. He doesnt even fancy him, he has the most tragic haircut known to man, pretty much a bowl cut with that damn beanie plonked on top. Happy Meal please, with actual fries, not those Carrot things. It is not often Ben Mitchell gets such a reaction, so when he gets up to leave and Callum calls after him Wait! The two later share a kiss. "[77] Following the news of Reid's departure, EastEnders fans started to launch a petition to save Ben Mitchell from the axe and "don't lose the best Ben" that EastEnders had. When Pam rings, asking if he's bringing a plus one to her and Les' 40th wedding anniversary party, he says "yes" without thinking.There's just one problem. Spanning for 35 years, EastEnders has gone on to portray its finest storylines over the years, with Ian Beale, Kathy Beale, Dot Cotton, Phil Mitchell and Sharon as the longest serving. On confronting his mother, she resolves to deal with Paul. . Ben is sentenced to four years imprisonment and discovers he is Lexi's father after a visit from Lola. Martin turns to Jack Branning (Scott Maslen), who has recently rejoined the police for advice, and he gets Ben and his accomplices arrested. left kudos on this work! "[86], "The scriptwriters' non-stop torment of Ben Mitchell is just getting silly now. Herbert Coker He loves the buzz of the West End and once a month takes a trip to see a show. Ben's storylines include: a feud between the show's Mitchell and Beale families for his custody; developing a love of dance and the arts, which is a source of tension between him and his father, Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden); being physically and mentally abused by Phil's girlfriend Stella Crawford (Sophie Thompson); struggling to come to terms with his homosexuality and then attempting to hide it before coming out; being imprisoned for manslaughter after unintentionally killing Heather Trott (Cheryl Fergison); having a daughter, Lexi Pearce, with Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold), finding out his mother Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) is still alive after faking her own death, relationships with Paul Coker (Jonny Labey) and the closeted Callum "Halfway" Highway (Tony Clay), coming to terms with Paul's death in a homophobic attack, being shot by Hunter Owen (Charlie Winter), blackmailing Martin Fowler (James Bye), losing his hearing after sustaining an injury during the boat crash and going into crime with Danny Hardcastle (Paul Usher). Callum is the owner of a cute antique car parts shop. Callums perfect; perfect for him. The story is based on Youve got mail and the film that was originally based on The shop around the corner.. Entertainment Daily has a dedicatedEastEnders spoilerssection for you to get your fix before the latest episodes air. [56], Shortly after Ben's birth in 1996, he became the second character in EastEnders history to contract meningitisthe first being Vicki Fowler in 1989. Some mature language and scenes included :) When Phil is arrested on suspicion of attempting to kill Ronnie, he puts Ben in charge of his garage. [10], Unbeknown to Phil, Ben develops an interest in dancing. "Stella Crawford played by Sophie Thompson", "EastEnders' Stella makes Ben's life hell", "Ben takes his twisted revenge on Louise", "Phil is branded a racist as he victimises Patrick", "Ben misreads the signals with Christian", "Lola offers herself to test Ben's sexuality! Ben incriminates Keanu in the attack which leads to the latter's arrest. Lisa O'Connell, also writing for The Guardian, was complimentary of Ben's later, protracted coming out storyline, which she called "a perfect foundation for years of dramatic conflict". Okay just so that you know! After being rejected, Ben claims Christian touched him inappropriately as revenge. Ben walked Callum home and it was a comfortable silence and they were both thinking about what had happened to them and where they had come. Ian and Phil were later told Ben had died but when they identified the body, they found it was Paul who had died. Ben tells Peggy and Phil he is coping despite being bullied by Cal Childs (Danny Barnham), and when the Mitchell family discovers this Ben asks them not to visit him. However, Phil does not believe him and Stacey's cousin Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace) tells him that she attacked him to stop him killing Martin, thereby covering for Stacey. He opined that "vengeful and bitter" Ben getting together with "awkward chap" Callum "sounds preposterous". Oh it's going to be fun and games when Ben turns 16 and finds his inner anger. Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings (33), Callum "Halfway" Highway/Ben Mitchell (58), Callum ''Halfway'' Highway/Chris Kennedy (7), Whitney Dean & Callum "Halfway" Highway (5), Whitney Dean/Callum "Halfway" Highway (3), Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings, Callum ''Halfway'' Highway/Chris Kennedy (past), it's a bit of an emotional journey for callum, it sounds like a lot but it's pretty soft, fear and anxiety and all those sorts of sad things, Ben Mitchell Loves Callum "Halfway" Highway, Alternate Universe - Coffee Shops & Cafs, Alternate Universe - You've Got Mail Fusion, Past Callum "Halfway" Highway/Chris Kennedy, Implied/Referenced Underage Relationship(s). Ben and Callum. Bowden believed that the most interesting story was about finding who Ben is "deep down". So why does it feel like a kick in the teeth? [38] Phil is charged with Stella's murder and when the Mitchell family discover Ben's involvement in his father's arrest, they disown him. tip: "sherlock (tv)" m/m NOT "sherlock holmes/john watson". Please consider turning it on! Ben then resumes his relationship with Paul with the support of most of his friends and family. When Ben finds the card, he confronts Abi, but she believes he found the letter so inadvertently reveals she was never pregnant and says that Louise was blackmailing her. Ben can only see the back of his head but by the way his shoulders dip, the bloke seems a little embarrassed. Louise worries that Ben may be about to get into trouble so asks help from Paul's grandfather, Les Coker (Roger Sloman), who tells Ben not to put his family through what he and Pam are going through, as Ben could be killed too. He knows hes hurting Callum in the process, knows hes helping to make them both feel bad, but he cant seem to work out a way around it. Callum is given a chance to change his and Ben's life he could save Paul and live a lie or keep going, Takes place after Ben has a breakdown after Simons release. [96], Kevin O'Sullivan of the Daily Mirror commented on "ballet-loving Ben's obsession with West End musicals, Judy Garland and dancing," and in 2008 suggested that Ben was gay, pre-dating the character's coming out by three years. At The Centre Of It All Is One Peter Beale, The Next Up & Coming Entrepreneur Who Decides The Lads Of Albert Square Need A Hangout - A Place To Destress & With One Thing In Common Between This Select Group Of Lads - Kink. After a heart to heart with Ben, Kathy decides to remain in Walford and gives Ben and Luke's relationship her blessing. [2] In March 2010, Phil's daughter Louise Mitchell (Brittany Papple) comes to stay with the Mitchell family. Ben reluctantly decides to end his relationship with Luke due to the conflicts of interest between Kathy and Willmott-Brown. NOTE: Please do not add content from the BBC iPlayer's early episodes until it has been aired on television, as it is intrusive to our readers who may not have seen the episode on iPlayer. Ben went down a very dark path, and took drugs. Ben and Callum both live on Albert Square. When Les is discharged from hospital, he and Pam decide to retire and move away, worried that Les's secret will be exposed, so Paul and Ben decide they should take over the running of the funeral parlour. However, a hungover Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), who on Christmas Eve had drunkenly fallen asleep in the back of the van Martin uses to kidnap Keanu, saves Keanu's life and helps Martin fake the recording of Keanu's "murder" later shown to Ben. 8 September 2016 Ben and Callum Martin soon returns to Walford to care for his daughter, Bex Fowler (Jasmine Armfield). I'm prepared! Service information and feedback: https://www.bbcstudios.com/contact/contact-us/ Grace Dent of The Guardian wrote several negative opinion pieces on the character, and contacted the BBC with a list of suggestions for humorous storylines in which he could be killed off. Paul's attempts to reconcile them fail. Ben later confessed to Johnny Carter that he and Paul were victims of homophobic name-calling and despite Paul insisting they ignore them, Ben confronted them and blamed himself for the attack. No deep seated trauma? He then punches Ben when he mocks him. Paul and Ben went on a night out in Soho together. (I have only recently started watching east Ben never knew this is where he would be . However, Ben stays with Abi when she tells him she is pregnant, but when she says she has suffered a miscarriage, Ben seeks comfort from Paul. Jay later tells Abi, but then lies and says he made it up when he sees how upset she is. Ben struggles with his feelings. Ben signs the paperwork for The Arches when Phil decides to hand it over to him and Sharon is left stunned when he decides to give Jay the car lot land. After a five-year absence from the series, Charlie Jones assumed the role of Ben in 2006. Later Paul and Ben met up and shared a kiss and they began casually seeing each other, however Ben was in a relationship with Abi Branning. However, Phil eventually gets a liver transplant. Callum frowns at the unfriendly tone and shakes his head in confusion. He subsequently took boxing lessons, and TV Mag's Gemma Quade noted that Ben "refuse[d] to take the coward's way out" and flee the country with his father, but nonetheless was reduced to tears upon receiving a custodial sentence. He had a heart attack as a result. Paul's body is released, and Ben realises Jay has been using cocaine. Ben and Callum Ben is shot in the siege, but is revived by Sonia Jackson (Natalie Cassidy). At The Centre Of It All Is One Peter Beale, The Next Up & Coming Entrepreneur Who Decides The Lads Of Albert Square Need A Hangout - A Place To Destress & With One Thing In Common Between This Select Group Of Lads - Kink. Callum Highway Week - Day 1 - "I still think about him.". written for callum highway week 2021, day 2: i can't think straight around you. Ben thinks she must really want to get into this Callum guys pants if she is risking her job giving him freebies. The police then confirm that they are opening a murder investigation. Male Ben wishes the same, and later confesses to Johnny (now played by Ted Reilly) that he and Paul were victims of homophobic namecalling, and despite Paul insisting they ignore the culprits, Ben confronted the men, causing the attack, and thus blames himself for Paul's death. Louise blames Jordan Johnson (Michael-Joel David Stuart), an acquaintance of Ben's, but when Phil sees burn marks on Louise's arm, she reveals that Ben is to blame. Ben sighs again and heads towards the table. Ben is rescued by his uncle, Grant, and Grant's son Mark Fowler (Ned Porteous). He then starts a relationship with Abi in an effort to prove it to Phil and Johnny. He turned that off sharpish. [81] He described the kiss as a "moment of ecstasy" and Callum felt "wonderful" with Ben. Paul tells Pam that Les is having an affair, and she tries to confront Claudette, but loses her nerve and tells Paul not to mention it again, before later admitting that he is right. (Missing scene from 20/07/21 after Ben decides not to exact revenge on Simon). However, Ben is later seen looking at a gay contacts app on his smartphone. Ben Mitchell (played by Max Bowden) has struggled to cope in EastEnders in the aftermath of the homophobic attack on himself, Callum Highway (Tony Clay), Ash Panesar (Gurlaine Kaur Garcha), Eve. Ben Mitchell isn't everyone's cuppa tea, in fact he's hardly anybody's, but Callum Highway sees something in him that others don't. . When informed of Paul's death, he lashes out in a violent rage, before breaking down in tears in Kathy and Phil's arms. They make it work, though, Callum wouldnt give up these lips for the world. Happy Meal in tow, Ben scans for a seat. Feeling responsible for his son's behaviour, Phil covers up Ben's involvement with Jay's help, who was present when Heather was killed. Want more spoilers fromEastEnders? [84], Clay told Daniel Kilkelly from Digital Spy that the Ben and Callum's affair would create typical EastEnders drama with "a bit of a fallout". He accompanies her on two return visits in 1999 before returning with her to South Africa in early 2000. Realistic Short Stories. (OC x??) Ben discovers he has chlamydia, and Abi also has it. Ben tells Pam it is over between him and Paul because of her, but when she tells Paul, he is angry and she then tells Ben she is jealous that he makes him happy and apologises; Ben and Paul reunite. He made his final appearance on 16 January 2018. Ben Mitchell forgot how to look after himself and struggled with his own problems in a cycle he could never stop. it was stuck with me. Paul secures the job after Lola leaves, while Vincent discovers evidence of the affair. Portrayed by Following an agreement with Les and Pam, who make plans to retire and leave Walford, Ben and Paul make arrangements to become the new managers of Coker and Sons. Phil warns him against admitting to the attack,[17] but Ben confesses and moves in with Ian. He added that Phil would feel "very angry" and "betrayed" if he discovered Ben stole the money. Frank|Freddie Mercury|Freida|Genghis|Gilbert|Gloria|Gumbo|Heathcliff|Hercules|Joey|Joey|Lady Di|Lionel|Lovebirds|Mandoo|Marge|Marge (II)|Marilyn|Musty|Neville| Jones was cast alongside Megan Jossa, who would play his cousin Courtney Mitchell. Ben does dispose of the wrench but further blackmails Martin with footage of him stealing a car. He thinks back to a couple of weeks ago, a month. Walford is not quite a war zone, well on a good day anyway, but Ben gets the sentiment at least. . [11] In retaliation, Ben burns Louise's hand the same way Stella burnt his. When Johnny later leaves the square, he tells Ben not to hide who he truly is. "[69] The November 2011 storyline which featured Ben's false molestation accusation against Christian, and Phil's subsequent attack on him, drew criticism from singer George Michael, who stated that EastEnders's depiction of homosexuality was "insulting to the gay community." A one shot chapter covering a small basis of Callum with PTSD. Four strange visitations change all that, and might change him, too. While we've done our best to make the core functionality of this site accessible without javascript, it will work better with it enabled. Read more: EastEnders star Lorraine Stanley shows off her fun side in swimsuit video. Eastenders marks its 35th anniversary with a bang, as the BBC soap was first commissioned in 1985. When Phil regains consciousness, Ben tells him that Keanu, who has gone on the run with Louise, who is pregnant with his child, attacked him. Or - Callum is in love with his best friend Ben and has watched hopelessly as Ben goes out on random hookups or pulls some bloke on nights out, being too stupid to realise that his Mr Right may have been standing right next to him. It's only when Callum decides that it is time to move on that Ben comes to the sudden realisation that he has had romantic feelings for Callum all along. Phil cannot get hold of him, although Jay has seen Ben twice since his release. At the 100th anniversary party of the Cokers' funeral director business, Paul sees Les with Claudette, despite Les telling Claudette not to go. First Appearance Metro's Lindsay branded them "soap's most exciting couple in years." He anonymously stalks Phil, terrorising him with evidence about his past crimes, including a newspaper clip of the death of Steve Owen (Martin Kemp). After Abi returns from her trip to Paris with her friend, she realises that Ben may be having an affair with Paul. Ben tries to split them up and attempts to kiss Christian. When Ben meets Willmott-Brown in his office, he confronts him over his actions towards Kathy with a crowbar. Martin and Stacey go on the run to avoid prison. Ben was officially a university student; hed returned from prison determined to move away from his childhood home, and create a new start for himself. Hes now excited by the prospect of settling down, of having that married life with Callum. The Story of Brooklyn Mitchell (Se. When Paul was younger and he looked up to his grandfather Les Coker. Ben fails to dispose of the photo frame and it is taken by Jean Slater (Gillian Wright), who is collecting for charity. In October 2012, Ben's murder charge is dropped and Phil is told he will be tried for manslaughter, to which he will plead guilty. Ben taunts Callum over his sexuality and he fears that Whitney will discover the truth. He said that the scene demonstrated that "something's clicked there, and something's sparked between them. Left partially deaf after contracting meningitis as a baby, he's lost his mum and stepfather, been kidnapped by Martin Fowler, nearly drowned in a sinking Land Rover, been bullied by his dad's (now dead) fiance Stella and is inescapably related by blood to Ian Beale. He then gets a job at Dean Wicks's hair salon, Blades. He doesn't have anyone to bring. It all seems like a bit of a fever dream now. He then seduces Abi and takes her top off, but then drags her into the main bar of the pub, revealing via a karaoke microphone that she invented the pregnancy. Ultimately, Ben's in her way and she realises that she has a hold over him and she'll use that power to get him out of the way and to get that ring on her finger she has longed for. It is not just the musical itself, its the experience, being around decent people out for a good time. [79] Reid explained that Ben leaves following the deaths of Abi and his boyfriend, Paul Coker (Jonny Labey), and a failed relationship with Luke Browning (Adam Astill). Ben returns to Walford, severely injured, and tells his family that he and Paul went clubbing in Soho and on leaving, four men confronted them and they ran, getting split up in the process and accidentally taking each other's jackets. Paul Coker The worst part about it is that Ben knows hes pulling away. Pauls dead. Ben just shrugs and the guy turns back around and waits for his drink. Luke tries to apologise to Ben by buying him a car but Ben continues to reject Luke and he attacks and brutally beats Ben, so Phil asked his old prison cellmate Aidan Maguire (Patrick Bergin) for help and have Luke kidnapped and he is not seen again; it later transpires that Luke was brutally killed by Aidan despite Phil's merely requesting that they scare Luke and not kill him. It's just the start of a new chapter." He confronts Martin and the next morning, he tells Martin that he is sorry for what he has put him through and that Stacey is free to return to Walford. Later Ben and Paul met up for a drink and Les encouraged Paul to tell Ben how he felt. And being here, away from Walford makes Ben feel the same. But their "electric" kiss scene sent "fans wild". "[94] Continuing this theme, Dent questioned "how far are they going to push this little boy?". And the fact she doesn't understand unconditional love, the fact she's never experienced it, goes a long way in explaining why she's treating Ben the way she is. After Ben and his boyfriend Paul suffer a homophobic attack, Ben is sat down by Ian and Phil to hear the news that Paul has passed away. Disgusted his son is gay, Phil pushes Ben away, terrified his homosexuality will ruin his reputation. Im sure there are plenty of McDonalds nearer to home?, Yeah, but I like the West End, all these people dressed up for a night out, its a nice atmosphere, I like being around people after being out there you know?. Other known relatives Paul learns that Les and Pam are being blackmailed over Les' cross-dressing. In May 2012 it was announced that Pascoe would be leaving the role at the end of his current storyline. He knows hes hurting Callum in the process, knows hes helping to make them both feel bad, but he cant seem to work out a way around it. 68 2 1. tip: hetalia f/f sort:kudos. Ben later visits the Queen Vic to join his neighbours in a toast to Paul's memory, but Paul's grandmother Pam Coker (Lin Blakley) blames him for Paul's death and dubs him the worst thing to ever happen to Paul, wishing he had died instead. However I wanted to offer a different perspective. tip: "sherlock (tv)" m/m NOT "sherlock holmes/john watson", 1. Phil's stepped up, Ben's backed down. Enter The New Albert Square Secret Lads Hangout - Sir's Sexcapades! As he stood just inside the grounds of his new life, watching his Dad walk back to his car, without so much as a glance back in his direction, he felt a weight being gradually lifted off his shoulders, and as he disappeared out of sight completely, Ben felt lighter than he had in years. Callum is an undertaker and Ben is "This is not the end of the book. Its not hiding the antenna you use to communicate with an alien race? Pam Coker Phil told Ben that Paul had died and he was heartbroken. After Ben talks to Halfway about the incident, Halfway then purchases a van from Ben as a gift to his girlfriend Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty), although he is later pulled over by the police, who inform him that the van is stolen. Eastenders marks its 35th anniversary with a bang, as the BBC soap was first commissioned in 1985. Research Ben returned on 1 April 2019. Ben threatens to have Stacey and their kids killed if she does not stay away and if Martin does not continue working for him. In 2021, Simon was released from Prison after serving five years inside for Paul's murder. Maybe in theory there's nothing wrong with that, but while real disabled people are invisible it is downright offensive to persistently cast able-bodied people in disabled roles. Ben has been having nightmares since the attack. Now Ben is back in town and dating Callums only friend. The story of Phil Mitchell and Shirley Carter's only Daughter. Pam lies to Ben to stop him seeing Paul but then promises Les that she will let Paul make his own choices. Kirkwood commented, "For EastEnders viewers, it was never a question of if, but more like when Ben Mitchell was going to come out as gay. Ben and Paul -EE. Ben Mitchell (2015-2016) 3.7K 30 20. Ben is about to give him a piece of his mind when Callum interrupts, seeing the obvious displeasure on his face. [57] This launched a storyline which highlighted "the depth of ignorance surrounding HIV and Aids in Walford", when Ben's parents blamed HIV-positive resident Mark Fowler (Todd Carty) for causing his illness. Practise self care and you are never alone. Please review! When Lola and Jay set him up with Callum, they agree to help each other out - they'll be fake dates for each other, but how close is "fake" to a reality they both want? [85] When asked by Lindsay about the "fandom", Clay stated "I'm ready, bring it on! Ben's family are alerted by the police that a dead young man whom they believe to be Ben has been found, having been involved in a fight, but upon inspection, the victim is revealed to be Paul. However, that evening, Ben and his henchmen kidnap Martin and hang him off the railway bridge, just as Martin did to Ben when he was younger. Proper hero, medals and everything. BBC Great-aunts A few days later, Halfway questions Ben about his encounter with Jack and where their relationship is going. A collection of one shots about everyone's favourite couple, Ballum :), #8 Christmas Day at the Mitchell household. [56] He stated that "they have common ground and Ben sees that. Its not easy, kissing, when its so cold you cant feel your own lips, and the sudden snow-flurry makes it so Callum has to fight to keep Ben close enough, both hands gripping either side of his face. ", Jane Simon of the Daily Mirror on Ben's bad luck. "), Phil decides to get in touch with Ben; however, Ritchie reveals that Ben was released the previous month. A BBC spokesperson responded, "EastEnders reflects a wide range of issues. He remembers the nights out, telling that bloke in the Albert about how they got together, Bens hand stuck to his thigh at Rubys, the whole of New Years Eve spent dancing or kissing or both despite the crowds around them. Paul later meets Ben and realises Ben is gay but is hiding his sexuality. Callum Highway Week - Day 7 - Free Choice. Les encourages Paul to tell Ben his feelings, which he does, saying Ben must choose who he really wants and who he really is. Paul then learns that Les has visited Claudette, so he tells Claudette's son, Vincent Hubbard that Les and Claudette are having sex. Sorry Callum replies, not seeming very sorry, and ploughs on Just you dont really look like the type you know? Ben cant tell if the bloke is worth that, he only got a quick glance when being glared at and his head is covered by a god awful beanie hat that has seen better days so Ben will have to reserve judgement. Just how can he not want that? [58] Phil and Kathy's marriage collapsed by the end of the year;[59] jealous of having to share his wife's attention with Ben, Phil became an alcoholic, and at one point snatched Ben and abandoned him beside a fire. "[44] Journalist Charlie Swinbourne, himself deaf, welcomed Ben's re-introduction for increasing high-profile deaf representation on television. Every day he spends with Callum, every moment they have together, he realises theres a way of making this more permanent. Ben, Halfway and Chris List of appearances [70] In contrast, Kirkwood stated his belief that Ben's coming out would not be a surprise to Phil, and that he had "probably been dreading this news for many years." Ian lies to the police and protects Ben. He added "Callum may not just be someone that Ben can toy with there's something there. [65] According to Thompson, the best aspect of the storyline was that she and Jones "felt so safe and comfortable with each other as actors. Shirley is furious and nearly drowns Ben, but Phil intervenes and convinces Shirley to talk to Ben about why he killed Heather. [15] Questioned as to why he hurt Louise, Ben claims that Jordan is bullying him. Paul was murdered in July 2016, aged just 20, after falling victim to a homophobic attack carried out by Simon Atmore and his friends while Paul is on a night out with his boyfriend, Ben Mitchell. Phil's stepped up, Ben's backed down. 3. They get matching tattoos and go for a night out, while Pam is forced to put off telling Paul the truth about Jenny. The scenes cost 1million to produce and were filmed in Surrey over four days, partly in a specially designed stunt tank. Simon of the men who killed Paul but their `` electric '' kiss scene sent `` wild... 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