Mother Eventually, the Mitchells and their neighbors all learn from Janine that Stacey was the one who killed Archie. Ronnie is unhappy, seeing this as Archie controlling her from beyond the grave, but is not allowed to decline legally; Phil his father's "real" boxing trophy, which they had a fight about earlier regarding Archie giving fake ones; [20] Archie returned in an attempt to win Peggy back. Archie later buys the car lot from Jack, upsetting Ronnie further. [1], The character was killed off on 2 April 2009, run down by a car minutes after revealing her true identity to Ronnie, and subsequently dying in her mother's arms. 03/02/2009. Brothers She always knew she was adopted. The character's story arc began with Archie being reunited with both his daughters in Weymouth. Step-grandsons Ronnie later confronts and stands up to her father, which provokes Archie into slamming her into the bar. Archie realizes that he will be disowned from the family when they find out he lied to Ronnie about her daughter, so he tells her that Ronnie suffers from depression and to let him tell her that Danielle is her daughter when the time is right - wanting to protect himself from Ronnie finding out about his lies. Danielle admits to him that she came to Walford to find Ronnie, get to know her, and tell her who she was - only Ronnie has ended up rejecting her and she cannot get close to anyone; with Ronnie secretly feeling guilty for giving Danielle away. ", 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. Danielle realizes Archie has lied to her, but Archie claims Danielle is mentally ill. Danielle tries to prove herself but Ronnie believes Archie and throws Danielle out. He is revealed to have bought Suzy's old house on the Square, and refuses to leave at his family's insistence. Archie's will is read, revealing that he has left: A pathologist's report shows that Archie had terminal cancer and only had weeks to live anyway. Archie wants to put right these long-standing problems he has with Ronnie. He causes trouble by manipulating both of them and stops Sean being there when Roxy prematurely gives birth to her daughter, Amy, by deliberately failing to phone him when Roxy goes into labour. Ronnie visits her father, telling Archie that he will not make her care for him anymore. A few months after their arrival, during an argument, Roxy implied there was a family secret between the two of them and a physical fight ensued. Other Appearances [1] The role of Danielle was given to the then-unknown actress Lauren Crace, who commented: "Im thrilled. Navigation Soap Opera Villains Male The Mitchells are outraged, but try to carry on as normal - prompting Archie to replace Peggy's name as licensee with his own; Archie then makes his ownership of the Queen Vic clear by telling his family that they are trespassing on his property. storyline. 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. At the reception, Ronnie sees Danielle about to snatch Amy and she tells her the truth. Ben Mitchell (2009) Mark Fowler Jr (2009) [9] Viewers were made aware of his feud with daughter Ronnie after he made her give her baby up for adoption as a teenager. Were proud of the episode, the storyline which built up to it and the way the audience have engaged with it. During a vicious row with Ronnie, Archie told her that Amy had died in an accident in the bath when she was a child. There's always weird moments where he looks as if he wants to kiss her, which are creepy as hell. Thats pretty cool! While it quickly grew evident that Archie had seemingly shared a closer bond with Roxy, his relationship with Ronnie became volatile and tempestuousafter it had transpired Ronnie was previously forced by her father to give up her newborn baby, Amy, for adoption shortly after she gave birth to the child at the age of 14. [1] Crace herself was only told of Danielle's true identity after her successful audition, though as she only signed a six-month contract with the show, was always aware Danielle would only have a short arc. Jack's also never liked the way that Archie's treated Ronnie. "[12] Simons added, "I don't know why I've got this thing about Bob Hoskins. Edward Mitchell No money is being made from this & no copyright infringement intended.#EastEnders [19], The character was originally intended to stay on screen only for the duration of the Danielle Jones storyline, however, following the character's departure, it was confirmed he would return due to his popularity with viewers. List of appearances 70 Archie then dies of the head injury, but not before blurting out "Veronica, I'm sorry." But she is so pleased that Ronnie is her mother and cant wait for her secret to be revealed at last. Archie is struck on the head by the falling bust, and is left fatally injured. At somepoint, Archie discovers that Peggy's daughter Sam is back in Walford - having returned from Brazil despite being on the run for covering up the murder of the Queen Vic's original landlord and Phil's old enemy, Den Watts. Peggy was upset to discover Archie was still in Walford, and determined to avenge Ronnie and Danielle, ordering Phil to kill him. Sam tries to confront Archie but he shuts the door on her. This crushed Danielle, and Archie told her to leave for good. At the Queen Vic, Ronnie delivered a heartfelt toast to Archie, but then discovered the locket in her champagne glass, realising to her horror and shock that Danielle was her daughter. Archie soon returns on 10th July 2009, seeking to reclaim Peggy and reconcile with Roxy. Veronica "Ronnie" Branning (also Mitchell) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera, EastEnders, played by Samantha Womack. This is a reupload of my Ronnie and Archie video hope you enjoy No copyright infringement intended. 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. Romances Ronnie had given birth at the age of 14 to a daughter, Amy, fathered by Joel Reynolds (Cavan Clerkin), but Archie had Amy immediately put up for adoption. Ronnie was intended to come across as the more detached and icy sister and a hidden secret was first alluded to eight months after their introduction, when Roxy made a veiled reference to Ronnie's child and a physical fight ensued. Archie later buys the car lot from Jack, upsetting Ronnie further. [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. EastEnders - like all good drama - contains a balance of storylines, both happy and sad. 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. She then blackmails him into selling the debt to Archie, whom she claims to be in a relationship with; Ian is forced to agree when he fears the pair will expose the recording to his wife Jane (Laurie Brett) and threaten Ben should the latter get involved. Once Bradley has left the pub, Archie picks up the snowglobe from the floor and shakes it around. Larry Lamb discussed Archie and Ronnie's relationship in an interview with Radio Times: "He has a very chequered past - it's gone very wrong with Ronnie, while Roxy's his blue-eyed girl [] he's a very family-oriented character and I think he finds the dissent between him and Ronnie a little bit tough to take. Father-in-law Great-nieces [3] His plans gradually came to light when Archie forged a romantic partnership with Peggy's hated stepdaughter Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks); exploited Phil's sister Sam (Danniella Westbrook) while she was on the run for her involvement in the murder of the siblings' old enemy Den Watts (Leslie Grantham); and blackmailed Phil's stepson Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) with the knowledge that he cheated on his wife Jane (Laurie Brett)which were all part of his scheme to successfully swindle his family from their beloved home, The Queen Victoria public house. Betty Mitchell The day of Peggy and Archie's wedding has finally dawned and the bride is extremely nervous about her impending nuptials - she especially hates the dress she's had made. About Janine tells Ronnie that Archie paid her to spy on her and Roxy, prompting Ronnie to tell her sister about this. Ronnie eventually gets married to her true love, Jack Branning and tragically dies in the swimming pool of the hotel they married in when Roxy goes for a drunken swim and starts to drown. ALL RIGHTS GO THE BBC.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshua_wayne_styles3 He is revealed to have moved into a house near Walford, and refuses to leave the square at his family's insistance. During the end of March, Danielle grew more and more desperate to tell Ronnie, even believing that when she told her, she would be a bridesmaid at Archie and Peggy's wedding. Other known relatives 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. He and Peggy celebrate, but their children return the money and their cousin Billy makes it clear to Archie that his family - including Peggy - still don't trust him. Diederick Santer (2008) Bryan Kirkwood (2010) [12], The climax episode on 2 April 2009 drew in an average figure of 11.5 million viewers; peaking to 13.1 million viewers, causing a power surge. Ronnie is a homeless man who is seen playing a violin in the gardens and Giuseppe's restaurant. [10] The decision was defended by Santer, who stated: Last night's EastEnders contained all the elements of a classic soap episode a wedding, high drama and tragedy. Joel leaves in response, but later returns at Ronnie's request. After Ronnie prevents her father from visiting Danielle at the morgue and then attending at 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. Archie realizes that Danielle is Ronnie's daughter when he sees her locket and recognizes it as the one Ronnie gave her baby before giving her up for adoption. Billy soon discovers Archie's plot upon hearing him and Janine talking about their engagement. Joel refuses, saying he can stand up to him now. Ben Mitchell Mark Fowler Ricky Mitchell In her head she thinks they are too different and Ronnie would be disappointed to know she was her daughter". 25 December 2009 She eventually finds an envelope containing a one-way ticket to Gdask in Poland, and discovers that Archie has packed a bag for her to move out of the Queen Vic. Phil sees him and breaks into his house with a gun, but sees him and Peggy kissing. Jack is the first to confront Archie, threatening to kill him if he hurts Ronnie again. . Fiance This irritates Archie, who later bribes Joel to leave Walford and never return. Its a great first role and I just cant wait to see what is in store. Archie falls for the blackmail and begs for his life, offering Phil money. Birth "[10] He has also said: "Ronnie brings out the worst in Archie, and he gets vicious. Glamorous Glenda was never going. In May 2008, during a quarrel with Roxy, Ronnie broke down and admitted to Peggy that she had fallen pregnant aged 14 and given birth to a daughter that she named Amy on 23 June 1989 and that her father Archie (Larry Lamb) had given Amy up for adoption just hours after she was born. Danielle went home and burst into tears and was seen with an identical locket and photograph of a 14-year-old Ronnie in it, revealing to the audience that she was Ronnie's long-lost daughter Amy. Kenneth Mitchell On catching Suzy stealing from the Mitchells' safe, he tells her he will keep quiet providing she makes sure Sean finds the DNA test results, proving that he is not the father. Age The discovery also leads to a huge falling out between Ronnie and Roxy, and between her and Jack, but they later reconcile. Ronnie comforted her and the pair became closer than ever before. 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. 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 to let bring their children over for Christmas and New Year to spend time with their father. Janine Butcher (2009) Archie and Peggy catch up and he tells her he has survived cancer. Research Her family and Jack are stunned by the news that Danielle is Ronnie's daughter, and that Archie is as evil as Ronnie always claimed. 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. Betty (II)|Blue|Boots|Bronson|Chips|Chops|Corky|Craig|Crush|Crystal|Dalgliesh|Dave|Eric| While happy to have Archie part of the family, Peggy realizes she needs to question his motives and tests him by sending texts from a mobile phone that belonged to Phil's girlfriend - Suzy Branning (Maggie O'Neill). This act leads to Sean kidnapping Amy, and trying to drown her, Roxy and himself, before he is stopped by Ronnie and Jack. 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. Peggy tells Archie that he killed another of Ronnie's child and warns him to stay away from her, but later invites him and Janine to The Queen Vic during a Christmas Eve party and gives them the keys; Archie and Janine celebrate as his family move out of the pub in defeat, though not before Phil warns Archie that he'll be coming for him. 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. Joel leaves in response, but later returns at Ronnie's request. Larry Lamb Henry Garrett (flashback; 2022) Gender Sam Mitchell The power grid usually sees a surge of 500MW at the end of an average episode of EastEndersat 20:30 the grid saw a surge of 1,270MW. EastEnders 2010. Grandsons Roxy invites everyone to Archie's housewarming party, but Ronnie organises a party at The Queen Vic - so nobody turns up. From then onwards, Stacey appears to have vanquished her trauma from Archie once and for all. Peggy eventually agrees to talk to Archie and believes he is sorry for his past actions. Go to Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcIGv0vJw9IZ33hLWbD5kbpfP1yU. Then, in January 2009, she discovered she was pregnant. Archie throws her out, reminding her of the exact spot she pushed Danielle onto the night she died. [6] She explained: "Ronnie knows that Danielle is very vulnerable and is in Walford with no family and only a few friends. Episode Count On his wedding day, Archie is angered by Peggy's decision not to wear the suit he chose for her. In return, he threatens her that unless she returns, he will have the pub converted to flats, becoming emotional when he says that he will be waiting for her as she leaves. In 2014, Stacey returns to Walford briefly but tells the police that she killed Archie to clear Bradley's name. Stephen Mitchell Charlie Mitchell Harry Mitchell Billy Mitchell Janet Mitchell William Mitchell Lola Pearce Dan Pearce (deceased) Lexi Pearce Jamie Mitchell (deceased) Ronnie is also the cousin of Phil, Grant and Sam. Archie then dies of the head injury, but not before blurting out "Veronica, I'm sorry." We acknowledge that we didn't deliver the happy ending that many of the audience may have been hoping for, and that for some people this was upsetting. Archie Mitchell Peggy is equally disgusted and tells their guests to leave. Repeated intentional offences of this rule could lead to a ban, Many thanks the EastEnders Wiki admin team. Relation: Niece. Archie and Peggy catch up and he tells her he has survived cancer. It's like I've come full circle and am back where I started out. After returning from her holiday, Peggy refuses to recoup her broken marriage with Archie. 16 March 1939 He later told her the baby had died. 19 July 2010 (video voice over) Danielle realises Archie has lied to her but Archie claims Danielle is mentally ill. Danielle tries to prove herself but Ronnie believes Archie and throws Danielle out, later finding the locket. Sister-in-law Archie was manipulative often hiding his true self from those he loved bar his eldest daughter Ronnie who Archie went out his way to show his true self around her and even play the victim at times however April 2009, Archie was eventually outed however despite being threatened out of Walford. 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). 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. Eric Mitchell (deceased) Clive Mitchell She was furious when Stacey kissed Paul and told him about her abortion, and also when Stacey threatened to tell Ronnie the truth. Ronnie quickly goes to find Danielle, ignoring her father's efforts to stop her as she is disgusted by his lies. Now engaged, Archie and Peggy return to The Queen Victoria public house. 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. At a family meal, Archie impresses Peggy when he helps her son Phil (Steve McFadden) mediate his relationship with his son Ben (Charlie Jones) - after Phil ends up revealing that his father,Eric (George Russo),[7] had previously abused him back when he was a child; Archie calms Phil down by telling him of his own abuse at the hands of his own father, which also impacted Eric, and that Eric loved another woman. Archie persuades Peggy to start a relationship while they can and tells Ronnie he will see her in London in a few weeks. Archie's will is read, revealing that he has left. When challenged by Peggy at the altar, he decides he loves her regardless and the ceremony proceeds. Archie asks Roxy to pass on a gift to Ronnie: the baby blanket she bought for her daughter when she was born. And one thing is for sure - it's going to be a spectacular war between these two."[11]. 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. He also learns of Sam's engagement to Janine's brother Ricky (Sid Owen) and gives them a gift - which they decline. So she holds off, she wants to get to know Ronnie, and charm her and make her like her and then tell Ronnie who she is."[1]. "[3] Although sad to leave, she felt that the story's conclusion was the right one, and was glad that Ronnie and Danielle finally shared a brief moment in the end, explaining: "It was so important that that tender moment was finally found, because that's all people wanted. Roxy angrily tells him that Ronnie is pregnant, but the damage is done and Ronnie later miscarries. 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. [1] The writers had Archie Mitchell discover her secret as "a test of character",[1] posing the question: "would he be despicable and sick enough not to tell Ronnie?" This had both ended the character's reign of terror in 2009 and triggered the events of his own whodunit storyline, dubbed Who Killed Archie?, that occurred in early 2010. On Christmas Day 2009, Archie sadistically tells Ian he will give the CD to Jane - despite Ian's compliance. [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. Albert|Albert (II)|Baby|Bella|Betty| 2008-2009, 2022 Archie was bundled into the back of a van on 10 April, and bound and gagged in The Arches. Archie throws her out, reminding her that of the exact spot she pushed Danielle onto the night she died. Joel refuses, saying he can stand up to him now. 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. Ronnie cradled her in her arms and told her that she was sorry, that she never wanted to give her away and that it had cursed her whole life; she had always dreamed of finding her, and told her they would have a proper mother-daughter relationship. Archie's schemes and lies are revealed and the Mitchells are stunned by the news that Danielle is a relative, and that Archie is as evil as Ronnie always claimed. Archie later convinces Janine to skip Christmas dinner as he has a surprise treasure hunt for her. "[6] Asked if Ronnie had noticed the resemblance between herself and Danielle, Janus responded: "She has never thought about any resemblance - why would she? He also controls Peggy, changing how she dresses and distancing her from her friends. The character has been described by EastEnders executive producer Diederick Santer as "a Mitchell through and through, possessing the unique moral code which that legendary name implies",[16] who will "set the cat amongst the Mitchell pigeons" and "[blow] the complex and darkly-veiled Mitchell world [] apart. Ronnie, his signet ring (as well as a note regarding him expecting her to not take any substantial gifts from him); Janine (who played the game better than anyone he ever knew), his, This page was last edited on 28 February 2023, at 07:16. [14], The storyline won "Best Storyline" at the Inside Soap Awards. On 19 February 2010, the killer is revealed to be Stacey, however, after dying while trying to evade police capture, Bradley is assumed to be guilty of murder. Entrepreneur For other people named Archie Mitchell, see, "BBC One - EastEnders, Peggy Mitchell: Last Orders", "Jaime Winstone set to play a young Peggy Mitchell as EastEnders announces flashback episode", "EastEnders casts Jaime Winstone as Peggy Mitchell in flashback episode", "Mitchell sisters want Hollywood star as on-screen father", "Winstone jokes about possible 'Enders role", EXCLUSIVE: Barbara Windsor praises new Mitchell, "Larry Lamb on Archie: 'He's a psychopath! Crace's casting was announced on 19 July 2008, when Danielle was described as the future love interest of fellow newcomer Callum Monks.The show's producers attempted to deliberately deceive the audience into believing Danielle was nothing more than Callum's love interest, and a new friend for Stacey Slater. "[16] He is also described as "charismatic, authoritative, smart and proper old-school London"[16] and an "archetypal Mitchell",[17] and according to Digital Spy, his arrival will "shed new light on what made Ronnie and Roxy into the women they are and [] provide some new insights into Peggy [Mitchell]'s history. 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. Phil tells Archie to leave, saying if he returns, he will be killed for real. Archie later catches him out and plans on calling the police. Ronnie is unhappy, seeing this as Archie controlling her from beyond the grave, but is not allowed to decline legally; Phil, his father's "real" boxing trophy, which they had a fight about earlier regarding Archie giving fake ones; Roxy, his antique fountain pen which she always wanted as a child, as well as the residue of his estate, including his mother's antique diamond engagement ring, his house (27 Albert Square), Maserati sports car, The Car Lot a.k.a. What Links Here Roxy angrily tells him that Ronnie is pregnant, but the damage is done and Ronnie later miscarries. Status We saw that his daughter Ronnie wanted nothing to do with him - and there was a very good reason. His body is taken away the next day. However, their celebrations are cut short when Ryan alerts them to the fact that Archie and Janine are behind the bar. Mother-in-law 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. [1] Several months later, off-set episodes shot in Weymouth and dubbed "Mitchell Week" were aired, during which the audience were introduced to Ronnie and Roxy's father Archie (Larry Lamb), and learned that Ronnie had given a child up for adoption. Danny Mitchell (backstory) Phil Mitchell (2009) Grant Mitchell (2009) Glenda Mitchell (backstory) Peggy Mitchell (2009; deceased) Archie then chucks Ian out of the pub and tells him that Jane will receive a phone call in half an hour when she will here some of Ian and Janine's dalliances, prompting Ian to tell Archie that he will wish he was dead should Jane find out from him about the secret. A younger version of Archie appeared in a flashback episode that aired on 5 September 2022, being portrayed by Henry Garrett, with the episode focusing on the Mitchell family in the 1970s.[5]. First Appearance She always becomes a mess and almost child-like whenever he manipulates her. There's quite a buzz coming up from the set, and I'm really excited about him. James Branning (deceased) Matthew Mitchell-Cotton For one thing, she never thought her mum would be so young and attractive and own a night club. As Ronnie gave her a job in R&R maybe she thinks that Danielle interpreted that as more than it was. "[1] Writer James Payne concurred: "There's no point making the reveal of the Mitchell secret in the caff at half past nine in the morning over a bacon sandwich, it's not EastEnders. EastEnders at its best will make that moment as dramatic and sensational as it possibly can be. 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. She then blackmails him into selling the pub to Archie, whom she claims to be in a relationship with; Ian is forced to agree when he fears the pair will expose the recording to his wife Jane and threaten Ben should the latter get involved. A pathologist's report shows that Archie had terminal cancer and only had weeks to live anyway. When Archie and Peggy's divorce papers come through, Archie tells Peggy that he still loves her and wants her back. "[21] In June 2010, Lamb revealed that he based Archie on his own father. "[7] On Danielle's developing relationship with Ronnie at the time, Crace expanded: "Those two have such a turbulent relationship - one minute Ronnie's really nice to Danielle, the next she's ignoring her and calling her a freak. Archie later proposes to Janine for her efforts, and she accepts. "[4] Explaining the back-story from Danielle's point of view, she detailed: "When Danielle's adoptive mother died, she thought it was time to find out who her real mother was. "[2] Crace accepted the role whilst still in her third year at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art. 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). Danielle Jones (deceased) Amy Mitchell She went to the adoption agency and found out that Ronnie had also been looking for her - the agency then gave her details of her mothers whereabouts. [22], After Lamb joined the cast, Diederick Santer commented "I've only seen a handful of scenes that Larry's done so far but I think he's giving a mesmerising and multi-layered performance.