EastEnders has never given fans a full flashback episode before, but the BBC has decided to air one that focuses on the iconic Mitchell clan.
Set 10 years before they first joined the BBC soap, viewers will meet a young Phil and Grant Mitchell, along with their dad Eric for the first time
Phil is currently feeling the pressure from the investigation from DCI Keeble, leaving him to look back on his younger years to understand how he got to this point.
Keeble has been gunning for the Mitchells for years and thanks to this flashback, viewers may finally understand why.
When will the EastEnders flashback episode air?
The EastEnders flashback episode is set to air on BBC One at 7.30pm on Monday, September 5.
It will also be available to watch on BBC iPlayer for those who miss the initial premiere time.
What is the EastEnders flashback episode about?
The EastEnders flashback episode will focus on the Mitchells as Phil feels the pressure from DCI Keeble in the present day.
In a statement, the BBC wrote: “Viewers will be transported to the winter of 1979 as the Mitchells are hit hard by a Britain in economic turmoil.
“Peggy has her hands full between keeping the boys, Sam and the household in line whilst her marriage to Eric is showing its cracks.
“Phil and Eric are vying for the title of man of the house as the tension between them rises.
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“Elsewhere, Archie is up to his usual tricks as Glenda does her best to keep the lively Ronnie and Roxy out of trouble.”
The episode will be totally unique for EastEnders, as it covers the years before the famous Mitchell clan first stepped foot in Albert Square.
The family joined the show in the 1990s, with most of their backstory only alluded to before their entrance.
The BBC adds: “As present-day Phil grapples with growing pressure from DCI Keeble, audiences will take a journey back to his youth where clues to his present will undoubtedly be revealed…
“How will revelations about the past influence Phil’s ability to protect his family in 2022? Will the truth of DCI Keeble’s vendetta against the Mitchell family finally be revealed?”
Inside the Mitchells' family tree
The Mitchells first entered Albert Square in 1990, when Phil stepped foot in the iconic location for the first time.
He was followed by his brother Grant just two days later on February 22, with their sister Sam joining in July of that year.
Their mum, Peggy Mitchell, finally made an appearance in April of 1991, though until the flashback episode their dad Eric has not been seen before in the series.
Phil went on to have three kids of his own: Ben, who he shared with Kathy Beale, and Louise Mitchell, who is the daughter of Lisa Fowler.
He also had Raymond Dawkins, whose mother is Denise Fox.
Ben now has a daughter, Lexi Pearce, who he shares with Lola Pearce, while Louise had Peggy Taylor with Keanu Taylor.
Grant had two kids as well, Mark Fowler and Courtney, whose mums are Michelle Fowler and Tiffany Raymond respectively.
Sam on the other hand had just one child, Ricky, whose dad is Jack Branning.
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