Year: 2022

EastEnders spoilers: Linda and Shirley Carter break down in tears as they process Mick’s tragic fate: ‘He’s gone!’ News Briefing

EastEnders spoilers: Linda and Shirley Carter break down in tears as they process Mick’s tragic fate: ‘He’s gone!’

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Linda and Shirley struggled to get their heads around Mick’s tragic ending (Picture: BBC)

Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) and ex-mother-in-law Shirley (Linda Henry) broke down in tears in EastEnders as they struggled to come to terms with the loss of their beloved Mick (Danny Dyer).

Mick vanished at sea during explosive Christmas Day scenes, after the truth about his new wife Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks) – and the hell she’d put Linda through – was exposed over the festive lunch.

Janine hightailed it out there, refusing to face justice, and thus Mick and Linda gave chase, but a terrifying series of events ensued, as Janine and landlady Linda plummeted off a cliff and into the ocean.

Mick jumped in after them, rescuing Janine and their unborn baby, but he subsequently returned to the ocean to retrieve his beloved L, unaware that she’d already made it to safety.

Linda, realising what had transpired, called out for Mick, but he never returned, and thus the coast guard was summoned, with search and rescue teams soon looking everywhere for the missing landlord.

But there was no sign.

Linda relayed news of Mick’s disappearance to Shirley (Picture: BBC)

Shirley refused to believe it (Picture: BBC)

Linda, meanwhile, returned to the Vic, where she relapsed, taking a drink to calm her nerves after what she’d been through, as she informed a heartbroken Shirley what happened, struggling to say the words aloud.

Janine, however, interrupted them, returning to the pub, claiming to be the landlady and threatening to kick both grieving women out.

Shirley, however, responded by trying to kill Janine with her bare hands, and Linda pretty much gave her the ex-mother-in-law her blessing to do it.

Janine tried to blame Linda for the accident, but Shirley wasn’t having any of it (Picture: BBC)

Ollie (Harry Farr) appeared in the pub, asking for his dad to read him a bedtime story. Heartbroken Linda informed him that she’d be up soon, explaining that ‘daddy’ had to go away, which left Ollie upset.

‘Say goodnight to daddy’, he said, and Linda burst into tears, knowing she’d have to do exactly that.

Linda struggled to process Mick’s vanishing (Picture: BBC)

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Janine, meanwhile, got what she deserved, as Linda kicked her out of HER pub, while Ricky (Sid Owen) called the police, and Scarlett (Tabitha Byron) refused to change her story, meaning that Janine was taken away by officers of the law.

Justice.

Up on the Vic roof, Linda and Shirley discussed the heartbreaking events of the day, as they finally accepted that Mick is gone.

No, you’re crying.

EastEnders continues Tuesday December 28 at 7:30pm on BBC One.

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The Crown and Blake’s 7 actor Stephen Greif dies aged 78 News Briefing

The Crown and Blake’s 7 actor Stephen Greif dies aged 78

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Stephen Greif has died aged 78 (Picture: ITV/Shutterstock)

Actor Stephen Greif has died at the age of 78, it has been announced.

The star is best-known for his roles in The Crown and Blake’s 7, and also appeared in soaps including Coronation Street and EastEnders.

He also regularly appeared as a voice actor for audio company Big Finish Productions, which produces Doctor Who stories.

His death was announced on Monday by Michelle Braidman Associates, who represented him.

They wrote in a statement posted to Twitter that they would ‘miss him dearly,’ saying they were announcing the news ‘with great sadness.’

‘With great sadness we announce the death of our wonderful client Stephen Greif,’ the statement reads.

Greif was known for his leading role in sci-fi series Blake’s 7 (Picture: BBC )

‘His extensive career included numerous roles on screen and stage, including at the National Theatre, RSC and in the West End.

‘We will miss him dearly and our thoughts are with his family and friends.’

Tributes have poured in for the actor from former colleagues, friends and fans of his work, with Dalek operator and voice actor Barnaby Edwards saying he was ‘very saddened to hear that Stephen Greif has left us.’

Very saddened to hear that Stephen Greif has left us. A rock-solid performer with a voice as liquid and deadly as molten lava. When it came to playing villains, he was unsurpassed. His acerbic wit and obvious intelligence made him a joy to direct. Thanks for the fun, Stephen. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/H7zPvTQjqd— Barnaby Edwards (@BarnabyEdwards) December 26, 2022

We are heartbroken to learn of the passing of our colleague Stephen Greif. We had the privilege of working with Stephen on Blake’s 7 and a number of other audio adventures. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time. pic.twitter.com/ICCTVhlTuX— Big Finish Insider (@bigfinish) December 26, 2022

#RIP Stephen Greif. A superb actor with a velvety dark voice, he excelled as villains as diverse as Harry Fenning in Citizen Smith and Travis in B7. I was lucky enough to play opposite him in Judge Dredd – he simply sparkled at the mic and in the Green Room between scenes. 😔 pic.twitter.com/DcttE0mZOO— Mark Donovan (@markydonovan) December 26, 2022

The Doctor Who star continued: ‘A rock-solid performer with a voice as liquid and deadly as molten lava. When it came to playing villains, he was unsurpassed.

‘His acerbic wit and obvious intelligence made him a joy to direct. Thanks for the fun, Stephen.’

Big Finish productions said they were ‘heartbroken’ by the death of their colleague, writing: ‘We had the privilege of working with Stephen on Blake’s 7 and a number of other audio adventures.

‘Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time.’

More recently Greif had appeared in Netflix series The Crown (Picture: Netflix)

And actor Mark Donovan, who appeared alongside him in audio adventure Judge Dredd, described him as ‘a superb actor with a velvety dark voice.’

He went on to recall how he ‘sparkled at the mic and in the Green Room between scenes.’

Greif had a successful career as an actor on stage and screen, as well as voice acting.

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The star had taken part in multiple Doctor Who audio adventures, including spin-offs of the main series such as the Sarah Jane Adventures.

He studied at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, where he was tipped as a promising actor, and went on to become a m3ember of the National Theatre Company.

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