In fiction , a character or personage , is a person or other being in a narrative (such as a novel , play , radio or television series , music , film , or video game ). The character may be entirely fictional or based on a real-life person, in which case the distinction of a "fictional" versus "real" character may be made. Derived from the Ancient Greek word χαρακτήρ , the English word dates from the Restoration , although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones by Henry Fielding in 1749. From this, the sense of "a part played by an actor " developed. (Before this development, the term dramatis personae , naturalized in English from Latin and meaning "masks of the drama", encapsulated the notion of characters from the literal aspect of masks .) Character, particularly when enacted by an actor in the theater or cinema, involves "the illusion of being a human person". In literature, characters guide readers through their stories, helping them to understand plots and ponder themes. Since the end of the 18th century, the phrase " in character " has been used to describe an effective impersonation by an actor. Since the 19th century, the art of creating characters, as practiced by actors or writers , has been called characterization .
181-531: Mick Carter is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders played by Danny Dyer , making his first appearance in the show in the episode originally broadcast in the United Kingdom on 25 December 2013. Dyer's casting was announced on 1 October 2013 with that of his on-screen partner, Linda Carter , played by Kellie Bright . He is the son of established character Shirley Carter ( Linda Henry ) and
362-586: A Children in Need sketch called Tom and Jerry: A Fundraising Adventure , broadcast during the 2014 telethon on 14 November 2014, along with Linda in The Queen Victoria. In the sketch, cartoon cat and mouse duo Tom and Jerry visit several animated versions of BBC stars, tasked by Terry Wogan to raise cash. When Dyer's casting in the series was announced, Daniel Kilkelly from entertainment website Digital Spy expected reactions to be mixed, as comments made by
543-414: A beer engine . After Dyer had been filming for a month, he stated that he was "bringing something to soap land that's never been seen before" and said that taking over The Queen Victoria was "a big responsibility" that he was ready for, adding "I don't want to let them down". He said that his character's entrance to the show was "flawless, but it's not going to be what you expect", and felt that he would have
724-430: A "good marriage" and "an easy shorthand with each other—but can also still fight like teenagers." He said that the characters would laugh, cry, argue and make up, which would embarrass their children, but would delight their neighbours. It was said that the couple "still love each other, no matter what life throws at them", and that after moving to the fictional setting of Walford from Watford , "life's about to throw them
905-416: A "normal guy" who is protective of his family. When he appeared on ITV panel show Celebrity Juice , he described Mick as "a lovely fella" who is "not a villain." He said that Mick would be a "completely different landlord" to Alfie, and said the character has "a bit of [Frank] Butcher about [him]". All About Soap stated that he was "no bad boy". Shane Richie said that Mick is "not the hardman, but there
1086-416: A Young Offender Institute after covering for something Mick did when they were 13 and Linda has to accept their friendship. When Shakil Kazemi ( Shaheen Jafargholi ) is stabbed, Mick fails to realise he needs help so is devastated when he dies and blames himself. Mick sees pictures of and messages to schoolgirls on Stuart's phone and confronts Stuart, who says he has done nothing wrong, but Mick reports him to
1267-542: A break from the show on 7 September 2012, before returning on 3 December 2012. On 29 December 2022, Henry took an extended break from the show, with Shirley hoped to return at some point in the future. However, there is currently no confirmed date for her return. Shirley is one of several EastEnders characters to appear in the internet spin-off series EastEnders: E20 . Some of her storylines have included trying and failing to rebuild relationships with her children Carly ( Kellie Shirley ) and Deano ( Matt Di Angelo );
1448-462: A break in and disturbs the thief, who punches him and flees. Mick suspects that it was his son Lee Carter ( Danny Hatchard ), who may have run away from serving in the army in Afghanistan. Mick visits Stan in the hospital and enquires about Lee, and Stan assures him that he has not seen Lee. Mick leaves the hospital angry after Stan asks to stay at The Queen Vic, but Tina is angry to find out that Stan
1629-602: A call from his solicitor. Cora Cross ( Ann Mitchell ) overhears this and supports Linda at the court. Mick pleads guilty, and Cora discovers that the prostitute is her daughter. She reveals Mick's alleged crime to everyone in The Queen Vic. Linda hates that Mick has put Ian before his own family, so Mick resolves to make Ian tell the truth to his partner Denise Fox ( Diane Parish ). Mick is upset when Shirley leaves Walford after accidentally shooting Phil. Linda becomes cold towards him and refuses to have sex; Mick deduces that she
1810-500: A car to Dover to catch a ferry to escape the police. Janine is followed by Mick and Linda, who want to bring her to justice. As Janine drives to Dover, she confronts and hurts Mick before driving off, whilst Linda quickly follows and ends up in the car too, attempting to stop Janine. The car is steered off the road towards the cliff. After the car falls off the cliff and into the sea, Mick later jumps in to save Janine and their unborn baby at Linda's plea. Mick runs back to save Linda, but
1991-473: A car with him, Ian Beale ( Adam Woodyatt ) and Sharon's son Dennis Rickman ( Bleu Landau ), and Ian took the blame for driving. Shirley encourages Phil to tell Sharon what really happened, and when he eventually does later that night, Sharon ends their marriage. The following day, Shirley learns from Louise (now played by Tilly Keeper ) that Phil has been rushed to hospital and his liver is damaged. Shirley, Sharon and Kathy Sullivan ( Gillian Taylforth ) go to
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#17328761524462172-542: A challenge for him. I think he is a good fit for the character and he would do really well in it." On the day of the character's announcement, bookmaker Coral offered odds of 16–1 that Mick would be killed off within a year, and 3–1 that he would still be in the show by the end of 2014. The bookmaker also expected EastEnders to win the Christmas 2013 ratings battle against rival soaps Coronation Street and Emmerdale , with spokeswoman Nicola McGeady saying, "The battle of
2353-685: A character on a real person can use a person they know, a historical figure, a current figure whom they have not met, or themselves, with the latter being either an author-surrogate or an example of self-insertion . The use of a famous person easily identifiable with certain character traits as the base for a principal character is a feature of allegorical works, such as Animal Farm by George Orwell, which portrays Soviet revolutionaries as pigs. Other authors, especially for historical fiction , make use of real people and create fictional stories revolving around their lives, as with The Paris Wife which revolves around Ernest Hemingway . An author can create
2534-438: A character using the basic character archetypes which are common to many cultural traditions: the father figure , mother figure, hero , and so on. Some writers make use of archetypes as presented by Carl Jung as the basis for character traits. Generally, when an archetype from some system (such as Jung's) is used, elements of the story also follow the system's expectations in terms of storyline . An author can also create
2715-451: A charity shop where it was donated by Phil. She realises that Phil was involved in Heather's death and discusses her suspicions with Ben, who buckles under pressure and reveals information about Heather's death that only the murderer could know. Shirley realises that Ben killed Heather and tries to drown him in the bath, but Phil stops her. Phil convinces her not to call the police but Ben goes to
2896-610: A date with him, and she later agrees to accompany him to Mick and Janine's wedding. Mick then marries Janine, but soon ends the marriage after learning about Janine manipulating him. He also finds out about Janine setting up Linda by putting her in the driving seat of a car Janine was driving after it crashed, and Janine's role in Annie being briefly taken away by social services. Mick then rekindles his relationship with Linda and confesses he has loved her all along. They both agree to try again after Mick forces Janine out. Janine escapes and gets in
3077-593: A daughter, Annie , and leaves Walford with Mick soon after in fear that Rainie will bring Max back to Walford. Mick returns to Walford weeks later, leaving Linda and Annie with Elaine in Watford. New bar manager Janine Butcher ( Charlie Brooks ) falls for Mick and comes to live at the Vic when she's made homeless. Mick encourages her to bond with her estranged daughter Scarlett (Tabitha Byron). Janine kisses Mick but he initially rejects her and tells her to move out because his heart
3258-455: A distinction between the individuals represented in tragedy and in comedy arose: tragedy, along with epic poetry , is "a representation of serious people" (1449b9—10), while comedy is "a representation of people who are rather inferior" (1449a32—33). In the Tractatus coislinianus (which may or may not be by Aristotle), Ancient Greek comedy is defined as involving three types of characters:
3439-534: A feud with Mick over her refusal to believe that Dean has raped Mick's wife Linda ( Kellie Bright ); a custody battle with Shabnam Masood ( Rakhee Thakrar ) over her and Dean's daughter Jade Green (Amaya Edward); a feud with Stuart Highway ( Ricky Champ ); discovering that her sister Tina ( Luisa Bradshaw-White ) has been murdered by Gray Atkins ( Toby-Alexander Smith ); vowing revenge on Phil for framing Tina for Ian Beale 's ( Adam Woodyatt ) attack, which led her to Gray's violence; and grieving for Mick when he
3620-455: A few curve balls." Inside Soap said that Mick and Linda have a passionate relationship and adore each other. Bright explained that Mick and Linda have grown up together, and said: "It's a weird thing when you've known someone your whole life—you're more than just husband and wife. You're something else." She later said that Mick and Linda have known each other since they were five or six years old, and can finish each other's sentences and know how
3801-429: A fictional character using generic stock characters , which are generally flat. They tend to be used for supporting or minor characters. However, some authors have used stock characters as the starting point for building richly detailed characters, such as William Shakespeare 's use of the boastful soldier character as the basis for John Falstaff . Some authors create charactonyms for their characters. A charactonym
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#17328761524463982-425: A friendship with Heather Trott ( Cheryl Fergison ); a volatile relationship with Phil Mitchell ( Steve McFadden ), which ends when Phil covers up his son Ben 's (Joshua Pascoe) murder of Heather; the introduction of her son Mick ( Danny Dyer ), who at first was believed to be her brother, and his family; an affair with Phil despite him being engaged to Sharon Rickman ( Letitia Dean ); accidentally shooting Phil;
4163-493: A glass at her, but instantly regrets it and cries, saying he no longer knows himself. Mick tells Linda about the kiss on her return but is then left devastated when she tells him their relationship is over. Later, Linda agrees to give Mick another chance but when her admits he made a failed attempt to pay Whitney off with £200, Linda slaps him. Following a reconciliation and a holiday, Mick discovers Linda had cancer and did not tell him, so he leaves her. However, they get back together
4344-505: A grieving Shabnam does not contest it. Shirley prevents Dean from raping Roxy Mitchell ( Rita Simons ) and, finally believing that he is a rapist, tries to drown him in the bath but he recovers and strikes her as Linda enters. Dean then admits that he raped Linda and goes into hiding. Dean confronts Shirley at Mick and Linda's wedding and attempts to drown her. Mick saves her and Dean, who is then arrested over Roxy. Shirley then encourages Mick and Linda to get married and helps Nancy and Lee run
4525-428: A heist and Lee's friend Callum "Halfway" Highway ( Tony Clay ) donates an expensive ring that he stole from the heist. The pub is bought solely by Mick and Linda with Shirley no longer owning it. In early 2020, Dennis goes to live with Shirley following Sharon's affair with Keanu Taylor ( Danny Walters ). With Phil away and Dennis angry at Sharon, Shirley comforts and supports Dennis and is upset when he dies later in
4706-557: A hitman, and when Mick discovers Aidan has covered The Queen Vic hallway as well as Ollie in petrol, the Carters agree to contact him to get rid of Aidan, but Linda stops it. The Carters then prepare to leave for Watford but Mick returns to The Queen Vic at the last minute to confront Aidan. He stands up to Aidan but Aidan beats him with his cane. He's stopped when Jack Branning ( Scott Maslen ), Billy, Linda, Shirley and Ted barge in and stop him. Aidan calls on his henchman and he threatens to set
4887-823: A home as Shirley does not want to look after her as she can see the trouble Mick is in. Realising Mick will never be able to pay the £20,000 fine ordered by the court, Shirley decides to put the blame on herself and she tells the police she knew Babe was breaching their licence but did nothing about it. She is subsequently charged with perverting the cause of justice. Although the Carters initially think that Shirley will only be in prison for six weeks, they are heartbroken to learn that her sentence has been doubled, meaning that she will stay in prison for three months. Tina visits Shirley in prison to inform her of Sylvie's death which does not seem to upset Shirley but later when her cellmate Debbie Morton ( Beth Cordingly ) teases Shirley about her feelings, Shirley beats her up in their cell. Shirley
5068-492: A legitimate relationship. Shirley is so in love with Phil that she is willing to overlook his misdemeanours. She stands by him when Louise returns to her mother and Phil develops an addiction to crack cocaine . She even forgives him for several affairs, firstly with fellow addict, Rainie Cross ( Tanya Franks ) and secondly with Glenda Mitchell ( Glynis Barber ). In remorse for his wrongdoings, Phil tries to convince Shirley to marry him and she almost does but decides that marriage
5249-499: A lot of people who want to see me fail", adding that it was a risk that "could work or couldn't work". Controller of BBC One , Charlotte Moore , said in December 2013 that Dyer "is an extraordinary presence on the set of EastEnders —it's very exciting. He's just a big, big character and bringing him into the Vic is going to change a lot of the dynamics of EastEnders ". Shane Richie , who plays previous landlord Alfie Moon , said Mick and
5430-533: A month to leave the pub. They tell James they will take the company to court, but James reveals that he knows Mick's signature was forged on the paperwork, so the Carters start looking for a new home. Mick turns down a pub in Stratford-upon-Avon after meeting Aidan Maguire ( Patrick Bergin ), who is arranging a robbery and he manipulates Mick into joining his team, along with Phil, Vincent Hubbard ( Richard Blackwood ) and Keanu Taylor ( Danny Walters ). Mick
5611-468: A new vibrant EastEnders clan, firmly ensconced in the Queen Vic. Watch out Walford, The Carters are coming!" Dyer said that Mick is protective of Nancy and does not think her fiancé, Wayne Ladlow (Malachi Kirby), is good enough for her. Further details of the family's dog were revealed on 10 November. The dog is called Lady Di , named after Diana, Princess of Wales . Inside Soap reported that Lady Di
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5792-556: A number of award nominations for the role, and has so far won three. At the 2014 British Soap Awards , Dyer was longlisted in the public-voted categories for "Sexiest Male" and "Best Actor". He was shortlisted for both awards, and also received panel-voted nominations in the categories for "Spectacular Scene of the Year", for the scene in which Johnny comes out to Mick, and "Best On-screen Partnership", for Mick's relationship with Linda. All four awards were won by other soaps operas. Also in 2014, he
5973-586: A phone call from Tamwar saying that Nancy has been critically injured after being hit by a car while backpacking in Bulgaria. He immediately leaves Walford and flies to Bulgaria to be with her. In Mick's absence, Linda hires a new bar manager, Woody Woodward ( Lee Ryan ) and agrees with Shirley to sell The Queen Vic's freehold in order to solve their financial problems. Mick returns and walks in on Whitney and Woody in bed after having sex. He then punches Woody and throws him out. He later learns that Shirley and Linda sold
6154-401: A prostitute, propositions Mick. He says he is not interested, and then the police arrive. Rainie claims Mick is a regular punter, so he is arrested for soliciting. Later, Ian explains that he had sex with Rainie on the night his daughter Lucy Beale ( Hetti Bywater ) was murdered (see Who Killed Lucy Beale? ), so Mick agrees not to tell anyone, though he is forced to tell Linda when she receives
6335-470: A ridiculous posturing fool and those who think he's a ridiculous posturing fool who can also act." Ben Dowell from the Radio Times thought the description of Mick sounded like comedian Al Murray 's Pub Landlord character. Former EastEnders cast member Scott Maslen , who played Jack Branning , said of Dyer's casting in the show: "He will go there, give a bit of banter and he will embrace it, but it'll be
6516-491: A row and confides in Shirley who suggest that Lee and Whitney should be separated for Whitney's safety, which he regretfully tells Lee. Lee leaves Whitney, leaving a note saying he no longer loves her, but Mick persuades him to explain to her his reasons before going. With Babe missing, Mick no is no longer required to pay her share of the fine; however, realising that Mick cannot pay the fine as well as other debts, including bills for
6697-516: A secret: her pregnancy with Mick was scorned by Sylvie, who attempted to force a miscarriage by pushing her down a flight of stairs. Shirley was forced to raise Mick as her brother and Stan's son, out of fear she would never see him again. Hostilities continue and Shirley struggles to bond with Mick, due to her and Buster's continued alliance to Dean. This results in Shirley being banished from Stan's funeral, despite Shirley having nursed her father through his dying moments. Shirley learns from Dean he has
6878-546: A seizure. In hospital, the family are informed that Ollie could have brain damage; Mick blames Nancy and says he cannot forgive her, but Linda defends her and eventually forces them to work together to get Ollie the medical care he needs. Mick is devastated at Dean's acquittal but Linda reassures him. The Carters are later devastated when a pregnant Whitney suffers a miscarriage but are delighted when Lee and Whitney get married. Mick struggles look after his family when Linda goes to Spain to look after her ill mother Elaine who suffers
7059-470: A seven-year-old daughter and confronts the child's mother, Shabnam Masood ( Rakhee Thakrar ), who continues to lie. Shirley is upset when Linda forbids her from seeing Ollie. Masood Ahmed ( Nitin Ganatra ) gives Shirley the address of Dean's daughter, verifying the child, Jade Green (Amaya Edward), previously Roya, is alive. Shirley finds Jade but discovers she has cystic fibrosis. After Dean decides that Jade
7240-445: A short break from the show in early 2017. Mick has also feuded with former friend Stuart Highway ( Ricky Champ ) and was framed by Stuart for his attempted murder. Since then, he has supported his wife through her alcoholism, leaving the Queen Vic and finding out he has a daughter after he was sexually abused as a child by Katy Lewis ( Simone Lahbib ). In 2022, Mick's marriage to Linda finally ended after she sent him divorce papers, at
7421-445: A similarity between the two, and commented prior to their fight that Shirley was " so like Pat was when she first arrived it's frightening." A friendship developed between Shirley and local businessman Phil Mitchell in 2008, as she underwent a breast-cancer scare. Reluctant to seek medical help, Shirley admitted to Phil that she was afraid, and he responded with "genuine kindness". Their friendship developed into romance, and Shirley
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7602-532: A statement saying: "My team have worked incredibly hard over the past few months to create the Carters—a contemporary British family with cracks, knocked edges and a touch of darkness that is going to make them very special to watch. A family of strong characters who love and hate each other, all rooted in the best traditions of EastEnders . Starting with Shirley, the Carters are slowly going to creep into Albert Square as Christmas approaches and by New Year, there will be
7783-410: A stolen car together but are involved in a crash, which kills Kevin. In the aftermath, Carly rejects her mother and leaves Walford. Dean, who gets in trouble with the police, is imprisoned and when released he blames Shirley for all his problems and also moves away. Shirley begins a relationship with Vinnie Monks ( Bobby Davro ), at the urging of her best friend Heather Trott ( Cheryl Fergison ), but
7964-427: A stroke during the Christmas break. Mick is then unhappy to learn that Lee's depression has made him contemplate suicide and that he is in debt, which Mick offers to pay. When Whitney is injured in a bus crash, Mick accompanies her to the hospital and after he assures her that she is a good wife to Lee, she kisses him, which is seen by Denise Fox ( Diane Parish ). Babe breaches the pub licence when she sells alcohol in
8145-690: A year, it's time Shirley got a new BFF – and we reckon zany Jean is perfect." In the British media, she has been referred to as "Shirley Terrahawk" due to her resemblance to a character from the Terrahawks . Jim Shelly once branded her the "human Terrahawk" in the Daily Mirror and "an alcoholic Terrahawk" in The Guardian . John McKie from the Daily Record said that Phil getting together with "Shirley
8326-401: Is "always an explosive time", so the Carters' arrival was "perfectly timed", and said it would be "a welcome gift for Shirley and Tina", going on to say, "We can't wait for this new era in the Vic to kick off!" All About Soap said they were "very excited" that Shirley's family were being introduced and taking over The Queen Victoria. Inside Soap 's Kate White said she "can't wait to see
8507-497: Is "the apple of [...] Mick's eye", would help show a softer side to his character, and adds credence to his patriotism. Mick's grandfather (originally thought to be his father), Stan Carter , played by Timothy West , and maternal great aunt (originally thought to be his aunt), Babe Smith , played by Annette Badland , were announced on 12 December 2013, and the casting of Lee was announced in January 2014, with Danny-Boy Hatchard taking on
8688-563: Is Buster's son. They plan to run away together but Mick has Buster arrested for breaking his bail conditions as he is on day release. It is later revealed that Buster is also Mick's father and Shirley is actually Mick's mother, not his sister. Shirley and Mick find Shirley's mother, Sylvie Carter ( Linda Marlowe ), hiding at Babe's house. Sylvie has Alzheimer's disease and tells Mick she is not his mother but he dismisses this as her being confused. Shirley tries to stop Mick interacting with Sylvie, fearing her secret will be revealed. However, Sylvie
8869-458: Is a "walk-on", a term used by Seymour Chatman for characters that are not fully delineated and individualized; rather they are part of the background or the setting of the narrative. Dynamic characters are those that change over the course of the story, while static characters remain the same throughout. An example of a popular dynamic character in literature is Ebenezer Scrooge , the protagonist of A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. At
9050-407: Is a friendship happening there." In June 2014, Mick develops a friendship with Ian Beale ( Adam Woodyatt ) as Mick is attempting to overcome his fear of water and learn to swim. It was reported that this would "help a grieving Ian just as much as Mick." It was then reported that Mick would be arrested when he helps Ian track down Rainie Cross ( Tanya Franks ), a prostitute that Ian had sex with on
9231-500: Is a man named Daniel and Dean that she does not know who his father is. Kevin had brought up Carly and Dean as his own, as well as his natural child with Shirley, Jimbo (Lloyd Richards), who had cystic fibrosis , which Shirley struggled with and ended up walking out on the family, not attending Jimbo's funeral when he died aged 21. The revelation only drives Carly and Dean further away. When she learns that Kevin has been selling cut-and-shut cars, she confronts him. They try to dispose of
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#17328761524469412-466: Is a member of the Carter family. Mick immediately becomes the new landlord of The Queen Victoria public house , bringing Linda, their son Johnny Carter ( Sam Strike / Ted Reilly ) and pet bulldog Lady Di with him. They are later joined by daughter Nancy Carter ( Maddy Hill ), son Lee Carter ( Danny Hatchard ) and other members of the extended family. In January 2022, it was announced that Dyer had quit
9593-587: Is a name that implies the psychological makeup of the person, makes an allegorical allusion, or makes reference to their appearance. For example, Shakespeare has an emotional young male character named Mercutio , John Steinbeck has a kind, sweet character named Candy in Of Mice and Men , and Mervyn Peake has a Machiavellian, manipulative, and murderous villain in Gormenghast named Steerpike . The charactonym can also indicate appearance. For example, François Rabelais gave
9774-546: Is a victim of abuse. He is unable to confide in Linda, who genuinely thinks he no longer loves her and starts an affair with Max Branning ( Jake Wood ). Katy convinces Mick that what he remembers did not happen but he starts suffering flashbacks. He feels suicidal and calls The Samaritans while contemplating jumping from the rooftop of The Queen Vic . He then confides in Linda, who helps him come to understand that Katy did sexually abuse him. She apologises for her affair with Max and
9955-497: Is actually part of Linda's secret plan to help get Mick out of prison. Linda records Stuart admitting that Mick did not shoot him and he is released from prison. Mick takes Stuart to an abandoned factory where he vows to kill him. Mick is diagnosed as suffering from panic attacks and both Mick and Linda struggle with Ollie's autism diagnosis. Linda develops an alcohol problem, and despite Mick's several attempts to get her to stop drinking, she does not stop. He suggests that her behaviour
10136-404: Is affecting Ollie, to which Linda responds by filing for a divorce, and she expresses an interest in getting full custody of Ollie. Mick agrees to the divorce, but the pair go back on their decision when they have a near-death experience in a boat accident. They agree to sell the Queen Vic in order to combat Linda's alcoholism, and find new jobs elsewhere. Mick begins to worry when he finds photos of
10317-563: Is an already strong and talented company of actors." Dyer said at the time of the announcement, "I am so excited about starting a new chapter in my career and cannot wait to become part of the East End family." Later in the same month, Dyer said that becoming the new pub landlord was "like the perfect marriage. To take over The Queen Vic on Christmas Day, to be on primetime TV on the BBC's flagship show... I want to show people what I can do." Dyer said that he
10498-399: Is an element of that just underneath". Inside Soap said that Mick's battles are only verbal. They reported that Mick is enthusiastic about running his pub and has a "proper, old-school cockney attitude". Dyer said that he wanted viewers to be confused by Mick's use of cockney rhyming slang and wanted to get as much "cockney-ness" into the role as he could. He said that his own use of slang
10679-485: Is better off without him, Shirley warns that she will fight for custody, eventually gaining Shabnam and Dean's support. When Shirley finds a bra behind her settee, she assumes Buster had sex with Carol Jackson ( Lindsey Coulson ), which Carol does not deny. Shirley nearly throws Buster out and starts considering adopting Jade alone but Carol admits that nothing happened and Shirley helps her come to terms with her mastectomy. Shirley and Buster are awarded custody of Jade after
10860-435: Is expecting Phil's son, which is overheard by Sharon. Babe breaches the pub licence when she inadvertently sells alcohol to an undercover police officer, and the police arrive and arrest Mick, Babe and Shirley. They are formally charged with breaching their pub licence, remaining in custody until their appearance in court the following morning. Shirley later catches Babe stealing money from the safe, and discover that she stolen
11041-470: Is gay. Mick supports Johnny, saying he is proud of him. Mick tries to get Linda to accept Johnny's sexuality. When the Carters discover that The Queen Vic has a problem with rising damp , Tina convinces Mick and Shirley to visit their father, Stan Carter ( Timothy West ), who they have a less than amicable relationship with after he left the Carter children in care. After Stan suffers a fall, Linda persuades Mick to check on Stan. Mick discovers there has been
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#173287615244611222-506: Is going to bring to the table, or bar in his case, but I think it's going to take me a little while to be convinced by him. No offence Dan, I'm sure you'll be great, but I'm a little sceptical when 'names' are brought in." Olivia Cooke from Heat said " Danny Dyer being a cast member of EastEnders seems like such an obvious thing we can hardly believe it's taken until now for it to happen." Inside Soap noted that Christmas in EastEnders
11403-409: Is having an affair with Kathy, is furious when he pays off their acquitted son, Dean, with all their savings, but is later devastated when Buster leaves Walford without saying goodbye to her, whilst she is in the midst of helping Phil end his alcoholism. Mick suggests to Shirley that Buster had an affair with Denise, who is now heavily pregnant. However, when Shirley confronts Denise, Denise confesses she
11584-406: Is hiding something and is proven right when she realises that Janine framed Linda for a car crash that Janine caused. She causes a disturbance at Mick and Janine's wedding and is distraught days later when Mick disappears and is presumed dead, this results in Shirley leaving Walford with Lady Di to stay with Carly and her grandson. Some months later, Carly sends a photo of Shirley to Linda with Dean in
11765-688: Is in denial so Shirley threatens to disown him permanently if he pleads not guilty. The next day, Shabnam tells Shirley, Buster and Jade that she is moving to Ealing so Jade can visit her anytime. In court, Shirley watches as Dean pleads not guilty, much to her disgust. However, due to his failure to surrender to custody on numerous previous occasions, Dean is remanded in custody and a trial in June. Realising that Jade needs protecting from Dean and should be with her mother, Shirley and Buster tell Shabnam that they would like Jade to live with her full-time, giving her full custody, which she accepts. Shirley, unaware that Buster
11946-571: Is in hospital and Mick has not told her. Tina brings Stan to The Queen Vic to stay for three weeks. Mick reluctantly agrees and is further angered when Stan makes derogatory comments about both Tina and Johnny's homosexualities and about the dangers faced by Lee in the army. Stan also tells Mick about a time when his mother tried to drown him in the bath when he was an infant. Mick and Stan's relationship starts to thaw, annoying Shirley. Mick attempts to reunite Shirley with her estranged son, Dean Wicks ( Matt Di Angelo ), with little success. Tina refers to
12127-603: Is initially not happy. Dean attempts to rape Roxy when she ends the relationship; Shirley witnesses this and realises Dean did rape Linda, and she tries to drown him but is unsuccessful. At Mick and Linda's wedding, Dean arrives and tries to drown Shirley in a lake, but Mick rescues Shirley and then resuscitates Dean after he nearly drowns, wanting him to face punishment. Dean is arrested, and Mick and Linda get married. When they return from their honeymoon, they discover that Lee's girlfriend, Whitney Dean 's ( Shona McGarty ), brother Ryan Malloy ( Neil McDermott ) has stolen £5,000 from
12308-425: Is invited to Christmas dinner. Secrets are divulged at the dinner: Linda reveals Dean raped her so Mick tells Shirley before attacking Dean and is only stopped by Shirley confessing that she is his mother, not sister, and that Dean is his brother. The family is split following this revelation as Shirley sides with Dean, believing his version of events. Shirley reveals the reason why she kept her identity as Mick's mother
12489-755: Is known for bad films. However, she concluded that Dyer's casting was "a coup" for EastEnders , and he could become "the saviour of the soap", though opined that "It's likely that EastEnders will prove to be the saviour of Danny Dyer 's career." Simon Swift from the Metro thought Dyer was an "interesting" signing, saying he should be "a welcome addition" because of the number of "strong female characters", but added "so long as they veer more towards Dirty Den 's landlord rather than, say, Alfie Moon 's." Ellen E Jones from The Independent thought Dyer in EastEnders seemed "inevitable" and called him "the cockney messiah [who has] come to save EastEnders ". She said that Dyer walks
12670-420: Is nearly killed by Gray, when he hits her over the head with the leg of a bar stool. This results in her falling unconscious and her head bleeding; however, she recovers and Gray is arrested. When Mick starts a relationship with local schemer Janine Butcher ( Charlie Brooks ), Shirley suspects her motives and tries to reunite Mick and Linda, despite her animosity with the latter. Shirley is convinced that Janine
12851-455: Is not a good idea, but proposes to her, as they are not actually married, though their families think they are. Linda turns down the proposal, liking things as they are, and then she finds out that Dean has overheard this conversation. Mick successfully completes his swim for charity, but on his way home, he sees Ian talking to Rainie Cross ( Tanya Franks ) through the window of Ian's car. Mick pulls up behind them but Ian drives away, so Rainie,
13032-575: Is not attested in OED until mC18: 'Whatever characters any... have for the jestsake personated... are now thrown off' (1749, Fielding, Tom Jones ). Shirley Carter Shirley Carter is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders , played by Linda Henry . She first appeared on 7 December 2006, during episodes set in Dorset . This is Henry's second role in EastEnders , as she previously played prostitute Lorraine Salter (1991–1992). Henry took
13213-491: Is possible, therefore, to have stories that do not contain "characters" in Aristotle's sense of the word, since character necessarily involves making the ethical dispositions of those performing the action clear. If, in speeches, the speaker "decides or avoids nothing at all", then those speeches "do not have character" (1450b9—11). Aristotle argues for the primacy of plot ( mythos ) over character ( ethos ). He writes: But
13394-453: Is pregnant. She denies this, but he discovers Linda is pregnant and is planning to have a secret abortion. After a discussion, they agree to keep the baby. Stan reveals he has terminal prostate cancer, leading Mick to enlist Dean's help in tracking down Shirley to try and convince her to return. They find her staying in a caravan with Buster Briggs ( Karl Howman ) and she soon returns. Mick and Shirley find that Shirley and Tina's mother, Sylvie,
13575-729: Is presumed dead at sea. Former EastEnders executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins has described her as a "new icon" of the show. Shirley first appears, when, against her former husband Kevin Wicks ' ( Phil Daniels ) wishes, she introduces herself to her adult children, Carly ( Kellie Shirley ) and Dean ( Matt Di Angelo ). Carly is hostile but Dean is amenable, so Shirley moves to Walford to be near them. Kevin and Shirley maintain an antagonistic relationship. Shirley attempts to sabotage his relationship with Denise Fox ( Diane Parish ) and threatens to tell her children about their true paternity, which she eventually does: she tells Carly her father
13756-506: Is reunited with her father, Stan Carter ( Timothy West ). Despite their mutual hostility, Stan gives Shirley £10,000 which she invests in the pub for a 20% share. It transpires that Stan is in contact with Dean. Stan encourages a reunion with mother and son, but Dean remains hostile to Shirley. Eventually, Shirley manages to build bridges with her father and Dean. Shirley grows jealous of Phil's relationship with Sharon Rickman ( Letitia Dean ). Sharon agrees to marry Phil but discovers that Phil
13937-496: Is right about Fred. Mick tells Stuart to post a retraction video, which Stuart does but he believes that Mick needs to be hurt in the same way Stuart was in the Young Offender Institute. Stuart shoots himself and frames Mick, who is arrested and remanded. Linda starts to believe that Mick shot Stuart, ejects Tina from The Queen Vic, allows Stuart to move in and calls a solicitor to initiate divorce proceedings. However, this
14118-582: Is shocked to learn that Stan wants him and Tina to help him die and stops Tina from doing so. The next week, Dean is arrested and released on bail. He refuses to leave Walford on Shirley's insistence until Mick orders him to. Dean returns and sneaks into the pub's cellar, intending to set fire to it, and taking Nancy hostage. Mick stops him and chokes him until he is unconscious, but Dean goes missing after this. Linda proposes to Mick and he accepts. Nancy believes Mick has killed Dean, until Dean returns. Linda gives birth prematurely to Ollie Carter after falling down
14299-434: Is shot in the arm by Callum "Halfway" Highway (Tony Clay) during the heist and is treated by Mariam Ahmed ( Indira Joshi ). Mick recovers, but the money they stole then goes missing. Halfway, who is an army friend of Lee's, moves into The Queen Vic, and the Carters are able to buy back the pub from Fi when Halfway gives them a ring he stole during the heist that is worth £200,000. This causes Aidan to suspect Mick of stealing
14480-508: Is staying with her sister Babe Smith ( Annette Badland ). Babe reveals that Sylvie has Alzheimer's disease . Mick plans to propose to Linda, but Linda reveals to Mick that Dean raped her. Dean claims that he and Linda had an affair, so Mick attacks Dean. To stop the attack, Shirley reveals that Dean and Mick are brothers and she is Mick's mother, and it emerges that Buster is Mick's father as well as Dean's. Linda claims that their relationship can survive as long as nobody else finds out that she
14661-508: Is tricked into selling the freehold of The Queen Vic by Max Branning ( Jake Wood ) and she forges Mick's signature. Mick is angry when he finds out and The Queen Vic is being controlled by Fi Browning ( Lisa Faulkner ). The Carters are unaware that it is part of a plan by a company, Weyland & Co, to demolish The Queen Vic and redevelop the whole area. The Carters are tricked into debt and are served with an eviction notice; however, they are able to save The Queen Vic when Mick gets involved in
14842-417: Is unaware that she escaped the car and managed to make it onshore. Mick dives back into the sea, heading for the car, but does not resurface, and is presumed dead. Janine is subsequently arrested on Boxing Day, and is later sentenced to five years imprisonment. In June 2023, it is revealed that Janine has given birth to Mick's son in prison. On 1 October 2013, it was announced that Danny Dyer had been cast in
15023-423: Is unnecessary. She remains with Phil under the proviso that he never cheats on her again. Shirley's life is thrown into turmoil when her best friend, Heather, is found dead at her flat. Unknown to Shirley, the murderer is Phil's son Ben. Phil tries to cover up Ben's involvement but Shirley grows obsessed with tracing the killer. She finds the murder weapon, a metal photo frame, in a neighbour's house and traces it to
15204-606: Is with Linda. He invites Linda to attend a New Year's Eve party at the Vic, but Janine manipulates events so Linda believes Mick does not want her to return. Mick later learns Linda has fallen off the wagon once again and she leaves him a voicemail demanding a divorce. After a few months, Janine moves in with Mick and they begin dating, eventually leading to them becoming engaged and Janine becoming pregnant with Mick's child. Janine's brother Ricky ( Sid Owen ) returns to Walford to support his sister. After bonding with Ricky, Mick persuades his ex-wife Sam Mitchell ( Kim Medcalf ) to go on
15385-691: The TV Choice Award for Best Soap Actor in 2014 and the National Television Award for Outstanding Serial Drama Performance in 2015, 2016 and 2019. Mick is first mentioned when his sisters, Shirley Carter ( Linda Henry ) and Tina Carter ( Luisa Bradshaw-White ), visit his partner Linda Carter ( Kellie Bright ) at Linda's mother, Elaine Peacock 's ( Maria Friedman ) pub in Watford . Linda reveals that Shirley caused Mick and Linda's pub to be destroyed by fire 15 years earlier. Tina steals money from
15566-757: The Daily Mirror said Dyer was "making a poor attempt at looking harder than his dog", while The List said that in the photo, Dyer looks "smug and hard-nosed". Hello thought Mick and the rest of his family look like "they're going to cause a stir". Mick wears a Pea coat and ASOS.com said he "looks like he might be the most stylish landlord of the Vic ever." Upon the character's announcement, Treadwell-Collins explained that in their fictional backstory, Mick and Linda have been married for over twenty years, and have been together since they were teenagers. Hello called them "childhood sweethearts". They were called "a tight family unit", and Treadwell-Collins said they have
15747-436: The Daily Mirror said that hiring Dyer was an "almighty gamble" but he was a "revelation". The scenes in which Johnny comes out as gay to Mick in the 3 January 2014 episode were widely praised by viewers on Twitter. Jane Simon of the Daily Mirror said Dyer's performance was "absolutely superb" and anticipated that he would receive awards for it. David Brown from Radio Times called the scenes "tender and poignant" and praised
15928-463: The buffoon ( bômolochus ), the ironist ( eirōn ), and the imposter or boaster ( alazṓn ). All three are central to Aristophanes ' Old Comedy . By the time the Roman comic playwright Plautus wrote his plays two centuries later, the use of characters to define dramatic genres was well established. His Amphitryon begins with a prologue in which Mercury claims that since
16109-452: The social relations of class and gender , such that the conflicts between the characters reveal ideological conflicts. The study of a character requires an analysis of its relations with all of the other characters in the work. The individual status of a character is defined through the network of oppositions (proairetic, pragmatic , linguistic , proxemic ) that it forms with the other characters. The relation between characters and
16290-426: The "thin line between national treasure and national laughing stock", so EastEnders —"which works best when it's an overblown cockney pantomime"—would be Dyer's "natural home". Kevin O'Sullivan from the Daily Mirror said that it would take more than hiring Dyer to "stop the rot", as fans were getting "fed up" of watching the show. Katy Brent from the Daily Mirror said: "I'm kind of intrigued to see what Danny Dyer
16471-661: The 2009 Inside Soap Awards , Shirley was nominated in the Best Bitch category. Henry was also shortlisted in the Best Actress category at the 2012 Inside Soap Awards. At the 2014 British Soap Awards , she was nominated for the British Soap Award for Best Comedy Performance . A year later, she was nominated within the Serial Drama Performance category at the 20th National Television Awards . Then in 2022, she
16652-433: The Carter family on Frankie Lewis ' ( Rose Ayling-Ellis ) camera, and quizzes her about it. Frankie reveals that she believes she is Mick's daughter, and states that Katy Lewis ( Simone Lahbib ) is her mother. Katy is later revealed to be Mick's former social worker, who was 20 when involved with Mick, then aged 12, in 1989. Mick states that he pursued the relationship with Katy, but Frankie refuses to listen, stating that he
16833-431: The Carters. I've been chatting with Danny on Twitter, and he's such a legend." Dyer took to Twitter to thank people for their support, stating that "my dreams have come true". Dyer, who is from East London where EastEnders is set, had previously been offered a role in the soap in 2009, but turned it down, fearing the level of publicity it would bring. He also said he turned down a 10-episode role in EastEnders because it
17014-507: The Terrahawk" was grotesque. Kevin O'Sullivan from the Sunday Mirror said that "Shirley Terrahawk went into theatrical meltdown" after Heather died; adding that it was "hilarious overacting" on Henry's part. In 2020, Sara Wallis and Ian Hyland from The Daily Mirror placed Shirley 53rd on their ranked list of the best EastEnders characters of all time, calling her "uncompromising" and
17195-452: The action of the story shifts historically, often miming shifts in society and its ideas about human individuality, self-determination , and the social order . In fiction writing , authors create dynamic characters using various methods. Sometimes characters are conjured up from imagination; in other instances, they are created by amplifying the character trait of a real person into a new fictional creation. An author or creator basing
17376-439: The affair: "It will need effort to make it work and they'll never have the perfect relationship, but neither Phil nor Shirley would want a completely quiet life." On 29 December 2022 Henry made an unannounced exit from the show; this coincided with the departure of her onscreen son Mick Carter (Danny Dyer). Series producer Chris Clenshaw confirmed that Shirley's exit was part of Linda Henry's decision to take an extended break from
17557-435: The anticipation of his arrival, adding that he failed to "leave much of an impression in his squint-and-you'll-miss-him appearance". Caroline Westbrook from the Metro said that although Mick's appearance in his first episode was "fleeting", he had "proven a popular addition to the EastEnders cast." Viewers reactions to Mick's first episode were mixed, with Dyer's name trending on Twitter for more than 12 hours. Ian Hyland from
17738-481: The baby as his own. Nancy returns to Walford following the breakdown of her marriage and Mick helps her bond with Frankie. He disapproves when Nancy begins a relationship with Zack Hudson (James Farrar). Several of Mick and Linda's neighbours become suspicious of her pregnancy timings, including Max's ex-wife Rainie. She tries to expose the paternity of Linda's baby, hoping to lure Max back to Walford so she can be reunited with his granddaughter Abi . Linda gives birth to
17919-480: The background, revealing that Shirley has reconnected with Dean. When Dean returns to Walford later in the year, he claims that the deaths of Tina and Mick caused Shirley to be admitted into a psychiatric ward and that Shirley was so unwell that she wasn't even speaking. Dean also claims that the lack of contact from Carly and Linda contributed to this. Shirley's creation was announced in September 2006, at which time she
18100-456: The caption "It's all about to change". Two pictures from Dyer's first episode were also released on 5 December, one showing Mick and members of his family outside The Queen Victoria, and the other showing Mick holding open the pub's doors. Further pictures from Dyer's first episodes and more promotional shots were released on 7 December. A 45-second trailer for the Christmas 2013 storylines was released on 10 December, showing Dyer in his role. Mick
18281-469: The character, saying, "News that he wants to do a stretch as long as Adam Woodyatt 's is very welcome." Hyland said that June 2014 scenes featuring Mick and Ian at the swimming pool were "nicely done". In 2021, Laura-Jayne Tyler from Inside Soap wrote that it was "sad" that Mick had never met former character Frank Butcher ( Mike Reid ), predicting that they would have had a "right old bubble together. Since Mick's arrival in EastEnders , Dyer has received
18462-453: The characters, but they include the characters for the sake of their actions" (1450a15-23). Aristotle suggests that works were distinguished in the first instance according to the nature of the person who created them: "the grander people represented fine actions, i.e. those of fine persons" by producing "hymns and praise-poems", while "ordinary people represented those of inferior ones" by "composing invectives" (1448b20—1449a5). On this basis,
18643-490: The confrontation goes wrong, but it emerges that the man is Stuart's friend and they were testing Mick. Mick is humiliated and Stuart says Mick cannot handle it and adds that he saved Mick from abuse by taking the blame for what Mick did when they were teenagers and calls Mick a coward. Mick and Stuart then have a physical fight. Stuart asks Halfway to help to confront someone but Mick urges Halfway not to go and joins them when he sees Halfway leaving. Stuart asks Halfway to confront
18824-423: The couple reconcile. Katy is later arrested and stands trial for abusing Mick and is sentenced to ten years imprisonment. Hoping to win Linda back, Max blackmails Sharon into selling the Queen Vic back to the Carters. Linda stands by Mick and Max leaves for New Zealand; soon after his departure, Linda reveals to Mick that she is pregnant but Max is the father. Wanting to keep Max away from Walford, Mick agrees to raise
19005-422: The debts he has left. Linda initially blames Whitney and an argument ensues, causing Whitney to storm out. Mick explains to Linda that it was Lee's fault, causing another argument between the two although they later make up and have sex. After a heart-to-heart with Whitney, Linda decides to return to Elaine, which angers Mick as Linda saw the state he was in and left anyway. Soon after Linda's departure, Mick receives
19186-523: The discovery that Shirley is not his sister but actually his mother, coping with Linda's rape by his brother Dean Wicks ( Matt Di Angelo ), the death of his grandfather Stan Carter ( Timothy West ) from terminal cancer, becoming a father to Ollie Carter , blaming Nancy when Ollie is seriously injured during a fight between her and Lee, discovering that Lee instigated a robbery at The Queen Vic, ongoing financial issues and developing feelings for his daughter-in-law, Whitney Carter ( Shona McGarty ). Dyer took
19367-579: The earliest surviving work of dramatic theory , Poetics ( c. 335 BCE ), the Classical Greek philosopher Aristotle states that character ( ethos ) is one of six qualitative parts of Athenian tragedy and one of the three objects that it represents (1450a12). He understands character not to denote a fictional person, but the quality of the person acting in the story and reacting to its situations (1450a5). He defines character as "that which reveals decision , of whatever sort" (1450b8). It
19548-468: The entire money that her father left her, Mick and Tina in his will causing Mick to evict her. Shirley and Mick then disgusted to learn that Mick and Linda's son, Lee Carter ( Danny-Boy Hatchard ), has hit his wife, Whitney Carter ( Shona McGarty ), during a heated argument. Mick confides in Shirley; she strongly advises Mick to tell Lee that he must leave Whitney, which he does so. Shirley and Tina later have arguments as to whether they should put Sylvie in
19729-408: The episodes was released on 30 July. On 17 February 2017, it was announced that Dyer would be taking an "extended hiatus" from the show. Tabloid reports claimed Dyer had been "enforced to take a break" in order to "sort his life out" after reports that he was drunk at a National Television Awards afterparty. A BBC spokesperson confirmed Dyer is on a "short break" from the show and denied claims that he
19910-698: The fact Mick and Linda are happily married is a "rare thing in soapland". However, in July 2014, it was revealed in storylines that Mick and Linda are not married, yet all their families believes they are, a fact that left Carena Crawford from All About Soap wondering why they never got married and why they kept this a secret, but she hoped for a big wedding. It was said that Mick is the youngest of three Carter siblings, and has always adored Shirley, who brought him and Tina up when they were children after their mother walked out, but Shirley and Mick were estranged for many years because Shirley and Linda did not like each other. It
20091-492: The family together. He's missed them terribly." Two of Mick and Linda's children, Johnny and Nancy , were announced on 29 October 2013, with Sam Strike and Maddy Hill taking on the roles, and the first photo of the whole family of Mick, Linda, Johnny, Nancy, Shirley, Tina and the dog, was released. It was also revealed that Mick and Linda have a third child, Lee , who is a soldier in Afghanistan . Treadwell-Collins released
20272-565: The first new family to join the series and immediately take over the pub, and it was said that the family would become "a new EastEnders dynasty." Dominic Treadwell-Collins was appointed executive producer of EastEnders in August 2013, but in December 2013, he said that Mick and Linda "were in my head about a year and a half ago", adding that they are influenced by his own parents. For Mick's announcement, Treadwell-Collins said: "I'm so excited to have actors of Danny and Kellie's calibre joining what
20453-411: The following day. The freeholders of the pub, Grafton Hill, demand £60,000 for structural repairs, saying they will be evicted if they do not pay. Business consultant Fi Browning ( Lisa Faulkner ) tells them she has reduced it to £50,000, which they manage to raise. However, James Willmott-Brown ( William Boyde ) claims to own the pub, and Fi, his daughter, denies reducing the debt; the family are given
20634-445: The freehold of The Queen Vic behind his back and forged his signature, and turns to alcohol to deal with the stress. He also learns that Max Branning ( Jake Wood ) set up the deal, and confronts him, branding him a snake and warning him to stay away from him. He then kisses a vulnerable Whitney who responds. Shirley learns of the kiss and tells Whitney to pack her bags and leave. When Mick learns that Shirley did this, he drunkenly throws
20815-547: The hospital only to find that Phil has discharged himself. They find Phil drunk at the pub, where he insults his family and hits Kathy. Shirley throws Phil out and admits to Buster that she still has feelings for Phil and is upset as he is risking his health. Buster comforts her and tells her she should move on from Phil because he only cares about himself. A month later, Shirley receives another visiting order from Dean, and eventually decides to visit Dean in prison, to encourage him to plead guilty for trying to rape Roxy. Dean, however,
20996-462: The impant the Carters have on their new manor, as well as seeing Danny in action behind that bar." Rosie Gizauskas from Now said Dyer's casting was "the best idea ever", adding, "this will totally work. I literally can't wait to see original East End geezer Danny in [...] his spiritual home. [...] This was meant to be." Yahoo! TV UK said that Dyer joining EastEnders would be "interesting" because he "tends to divide viewers into those who think he's
21177-442: The incident involving a young Mick in the bathtub, citing the event as happening after their mother left. This confuses Mick, and he concludes that it was Stan who tried to kill him and attacks him, prompting Shirley to admit that she had attempted to drown him. Phil Mitchell ( Steve McFadden ) finds out from Shirley that Mick is actually her son, his father is a man named Andy and her mother Sylvie Carter ( Linda Marlowe ) concealed
21358-439: The instigation of Janine Butcher ( Charlie Brooks ), with whom Mick develops a relationship. He then married Janine in December 2022, but reunites with Linda on Christmas Day after Janine's lies are exposed. Their happiness, however, is short lived when Mick is lost at sea after attempting to rescue Linda during a car accident. Dyer's casting received a mixed response, with Daniel Kilkelly from Digital Spy feeling positive about
21539-567: The kids I'm up against are like flipping athletes." In 2015, Dyer won the award for best serial drama performance at the National Television Awards , beating his on-screen wife, Kellie Bright . He was then the winner of the Television and Radio Industries Club award for soap personality, and was shortlisted for the best actor award at the 2015 British Soap Awards , losing to his co-star, Adam Woodyatt ( Ian Beale ). In May 2015, Dyer
21720-481: The man, Fred Lewis , but Mick tries to stop him and the commotion causes Fred to run. Mick and Halfway follow Fred on the tube and Mick concludes that Stuart has made a mistake and Fred is not a paedophile. He tells Stuart this, but Stuart posts the confrontation video regardless. After Fred is assaulted and hospitalised, Mick gives Stuart an alibi but the police explain that Fred was trying to track down his daughter online. Stuart and Mick fight again and Stuart insists he
21901-454: The money, so he has a drug dealer start dealing from the Vic's toilets. When Mick tries to stop this, Aidan threatens to take The Queen Vic from them, as he has already taken The Albert bar from Vincent, and also threatens to hurt Johnny, who has moved away, and Nancy. Linda has the drug dealer arrested so Aidan threatens to have Mick killed. Mel Owen ( Tamzin Outhwaite ) gives Mick the number of
22082-446: The morning, when the licence does not cover this. An undercover police officer becomes a regular customer, and eventually Mick, Babe and Shirley are arrested, charged and fined £20,000 in court. Babe leaves Sylvie near the canal, in an attempt to let her drown; when Sylvie is found, it is revealed Babe is responsible and Mick evicts her after she starts insulting Linda. The next day, Mick is disgusted to learn that Lee had hit Whitney during
22263-406: The most important of these is the structure of the incidents. For (i) tragedy is a representation not of human beings but of action and life. Happiness and unhappiness lie in action, and the end [of life] is a sort of action, not a quality; people are of a certain sort according to their characters, but happy or the opposite according to their actions. So [the actors] do not act in order to represent
22444-633: The name Gargantua to a giant and the huge whale in Pinocchio (1940) is named Monstro . In his book Aspects of the Novel , E. M. Forster defined two basic types of characters, their qualities, functions, and importance for the development of the novel: flat characters and round characters. Flat characters are two-dimensional, in that they are relatively uncomplicated. By contrast, round characters are complex figures with many different characteristics, that undergo development, sometimes sufficiently to surprise
22625-406: The narrative structure, unlike core characters, for which any significant conflict must be traced during a considerable time, which is often seen as an unjustified waste of resources. There may also be a continuing or recurring guest character. Sometimes a guest or minor character may gain unanticipated popularity and turn into a regular or main one; this is known as a breakout character . In
22806-461: The new character but calling it a risk, as Dyer is so well known, Vicky Prior from the Metro saying Dyer could be "the saviour of the soap". Several critics, as well as Dyer himself, hoped that he would help increase the show's ratings, but the casting was criticised by domestic violence charities because of previous comments Dyer was alleged to have made. Dyer has won several awards for the role, including
22987-486: The night his daughter Lucy Beale ( Hetti Bywater ) was murdered . A show source said, "Mick has no idea what he's getting into when he agrees to help Ian. We all know that Mick is one of the good guys and would never try to pick up a prostitute. He'll be praying that Linda trusts him enough to believe he's innocent." The episodes where Mick takes part in a charity swim and is arrested for kerb-crawling were originally broadcast from 4 to 8 August 2014. A promotional trailer for
23168-424: The other is feeling by the look on their face. Dyer and Bright both said that Mick and Linda are passionate and lustful, with Bright saying they are "madly in love" and describing a "real fizz between them". She said, "they're kind of tearing each other's heads off or tearing each other's clothes off." Dyer said there is a "Den and Angie [Watts] feel" to the relationship. Jane Simon from the Daily Mirror said that
23349-556: The outsider at 40–1. As the public heard of Dyer's casting, his name began trending on Twitter . Mark James Lowe from All About Soap said that the casting had created an "amazing buzz" about EastEnders , and that the introduction of the Carters was one of many "great changes" to the show being made by Treadwell-Collins, saying that EastEnders was "finally becoming a show to look forward to watching again." The Daily Star published tweets from fans who said Dyer would "single-handedly turn EastEnders around" and hoped he could appear in
23530-459: The plan for Mick is for him to join the Square and take on his new job straight away. Dyer should definitely be up to the task of hitting the ground running." He was relieved that Dyer would not be playing another hardman character, saying that "it should be interesting to see how he rises to the challenge." However, he opined that casting a well-known actor who divides opinions could be a risk, as fans of
23711-454: The play contains kings and gods, it cannot be a comedy and must be a tragicomedy . [...] is first used in English to denote 'a personality in a novel or a play' in 1749 ( The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary , s.v.). Its use as 'the sum of the qualities which constitute an individual' is a mC17 development. The modern literary and theatrical sense of 'an individual created in a fictitious work'
23892-589: The police and confesses. Unable to cope with Phil's betrayal, Shirley ends the relationship and starts drinking heavily. Phil sees that she needs help and calls Carly, who takes Shirley to stay with her and her son Jimmy . When Shirley returns, she remains hostile to Phil and takes his hush money, despite still having feelings for him. Shirley and her sister, Tina Carter ( Luisa Bradshaw-White ), move into The Queen Victoria public house , when their supposed brother, Mick Carter ( Danny Dyer ), buys it and moves his family to Walford. After 25 years of animosity, Shirley
24073-401: The police. Stuart explains that he poses as underage girls online to expose paedophiles and the police know about it. Stuart enlists Mick's help in confronting paedophiles, and Stuart reveals that he suffered sexual abuse from an officer when he was in the Young Offender Institute. Mick says Stuart should track the man down, but Stuart wants to protect girls from abuse now. Mick agrees to help but
24254-637: The pregnancy and brought Mick up as her and Stan's son. Shirley warns Phil not to tell Mick. Despite not being able to swim and having a phobia of water, Mick signs up to a sponsored swim in aid of his friend Billy Mitchell 's ( Perry Fenwick ) young daughter, Janet Mitchell (Grace), who has Down's syndrome . He starts to learn at the local swimming pool, and confesses his fear to his friend, Ian Beale ( Adam Woodyatt ). Ian helps him overcome this fear and he makes progress. Linda tells Mick she wants another baby after she realises her children are too old to require her constant attention. Mick convinces Linda that this
24435-406: The programme for twenty years, but noted, "that really doesn't make her any less annoying and her scenes are a pain in the neck to sit through." Kate White of Inside Soap praised the friendship between Shirley and Jean Slater ( Gillian Wright ), "We love, love, love the genius pairing of Jean and Shirley. With Heather [Trott, played by Cheryl Fergison ] having been brown bread [dead] for over
24616-464: The pub on fire unless Mick makes an apology. He's forced to say sorry and Aidan leaves but gets punched by Phil and is warned off by Phil's knowledge that Aidan murdered Luke Browning (Adam Astill), giving back the Carters control of The Queen Vic. Mick's childhood friend and Halfway's brother, Stuart Highway ( Ricky Champ ), arrives in Walford but Linda dislikes him. Mick tells Linda that Stuart went to
24797-429: The pub while Mick and Linda are on their honeymoon and has Jade help out to give her some work experience. She is furious when Shabnam turns up overprotective of Jade outside of her visiting hours, but after Masood tells her that Shabnam is unlikely to have any more children, she grows sympathetic and allows Jade to spend more time with Shabnam. She finds Phil binge drinking, where he admits that he drunk-drove and crashed
24978-636: The pub, but the next day decides to return it, telling Shirley she wants Mick back in their family. Shirley agrees and returns the money, but then informs Tina that Mick said she can keep it. Mick is the buyer of The Queen Victoria public house , and moves in with Linda, their son Johnny Carter ( Sam Strike ) and bulldog Lady Di (Hot Lips) the next day. Mick, Linda and Johnny attend the wedding of daughter Nancy Carter ( Maddy Hill ) to Wayne Ladlow ( Malachi Kirby ), but Mick disapproves of their relationship, so carries her away before they are married. During an argument, Nancy reveals to her parents that Johnny
25159-476: The reader. In psychological terms, round or complex characters may be considered to have five personality dimensions under the Big Five model of personality. The five factors are: Stock characters are usually one-dimensional and thin. Mary Sues are characters that usually appear in fan fiction which are virtually devoid of flaws, and are therefore considered flat characters. Another type of flat character
25340-401: The real culprits are Phil and Sharon. When Tina's corpse is unearthed a year and a half later, Shirley blames them both for Tina's death and is heartbroken by her murder, believing that if Tina hadn't been framed, then the series of events leading to her murder would not have happened. Shirley and Gray confront each other after Shirley discovers that he murdered Tina and Chantelle. Shirley herself
25521-432: The repair of leaks in the pub, Shirley decides to put the blame for the licence break on herself. As the fine is unpaid, Shirley is jailed and subsequently charged with perverting the cause of justice, which increases her sentence from six weeks to three months. A few days later, Ian's wife, Jane Beale ( Laurie Brett ) calls Linda, worried about Mick. Linda returns the following day and Mick informs her of Lee's departure and
25702-435: The rest of the Carters would "change the dynamics of the Queen Vic", confirming that their arrival was "the big Christmas storyline". Other members of the EastEnders cast, including Rita Simons ( Roxy Mitchell ), Jake Wood ( Max Branning ), Jacqueline Jossa ( Lauren Branning ) and Adam Woodyatt ( Ian Beale ), welcomed Dyer to the cast via social networking website Twitter. Jamie Lomas , who plays Jake Stone , said he
25883-417: The role of Mick Carter, the younger brother of Shirley Carter ( Linda Henry ), who joined EastEnders in 2006, and Tina Carter ( Luisa Bradshaw-White ), whose casting was announced 12 days earlier. Dyer was asked to be in EastEnders , and said that production staff "told me how brilliant I was" and "I felt really honoured", but he said he "thought long and hard" about accepting the role, doing so because it
26064-425: The role. It was said that Lee was "a chip off his father's block ". Dyer said that Mick and Stan have "a bit of a mad relationship." Mick buys the pub from Phil Mitchell , who does not know he is related to Shirley, which Inside Soap said "causes conflict". Richie said that his character, Alfie, would become friends with Mick because Mick "will want Alfie's help as the ex-landlord. Alfie does help him out and there
26245-425: The romance eventually ends when Vinnie learns Shirley is harbouring feelings for Phil Mitchell ( Steve McFadden ). Phil, an alcoholic, gets drunk with Shirley, uses her for sex and as a surrogate mother for his son, Ben (Joshua Pascoe). Shirley falls in love with Phil. She gives him an alibi when he is suspected of murder and helps him get custody of his daughter, Louise (Brittany Papple), leading to them beginning
26426-633: The safe. Mick accompanies Whitney to meet Ryan and Mick convinces Ryan to return the money and hand himself to the police, because he is on the run from the police, to which Ryan agrees. Whitney tells Mick that she has feelings for him and kisses him. Mick tells Linda this, so Linda encourages Whitney not to give up on Lee. When Nancy and Lee have an argument, Nancy pushes Lee, which results Ollie being knocked out of his high chair. Mick and Linda do not witness this, and Ollie seems fine so Linda says he does not need medical attention. However, she later finds him not breathing, and when she resuscitates him, he suffers
26607-634: The same impact as original landlord Den Watts ( Leslie Grantham ). He also thought that his role would be controversial, because of the baggage that comes with him as an actor. Inside Soap said that the success of Mick, the Carter family and the pub all rest on Dyer's shoulders, of which Dyer said put pressure on him but he added that "there should be pressure coming into a show like this. I didn't want to come in as some peripheral character". He hoped that people would find Mick believable and loveable. Three "sting" trailers for Christmas in EastEnders were released on 5 December 2013, one showing Dyer's face and
26788-400: The series' run. Recurring characters often play major roles in more than one episode, sometimes being the main focus. A guest or minor character is one who acts only in a few episodes or scenes. Unlike regular characters, the guest ones do not need to be carefully incorporated into the storyline with all its ramifications: they create a piece of drama and then disappear without consequences to
26969-671: The shortlist for the Best Actor accolade, but lost out to Danny Miller , who portrays Aaron Dingle in Emmerdale . Fictional character A character who stands as a representative of a particular class or group of people is known as a type. Types include both stock characters and those that are more fully individualized . The characters in Henrik Ibsen 's Hedda Gabler (1891) and August Strindberg 's Miss Julie (1888), for example, are representative of specific positions in
27150-435: The show after nine years in the role of Mick, and his final scenes aired on 25 December 2022. The character was created by Dominic Treadwell-Collins , who came up with the idea of the Carter family before he became the executive producer of EastEnders . The character was influenced by Treadwell-Collins' own father. Dyer was asked to play Mick and he accepted because the role was not typical of other roles he has played, and he
27331-404: The show may see Dyer, rather than his character, moving into the show, and hoped that the actor's profile would not lead to him leaving the series after only a short stint. Alex Fletcher from the site said, "Danny Dyer. In EastEnders . The two things together still don't quite seem believable, but it really is happening", and predicted he would be "awesome". Vicky Prior from the Metro said she
27512-403: The show sooner. Website EntertainmentWise ran a poll to ask readers for their opinions on Dyer's casting: 63.49% of people who answered said they were excited. A similar Digital Spy poll showed that 70.5% of respondents were looking forward to Dyer appearing in the show, while the other 29.5% did not think he would fit in. A Heat poll showed that 59% of those who took part thought Dyer could "save
27693-451: The show's flagging fortunes". The casting received further praise from fans on Twitter when the first family photo was released. It was reported on 17 December 2013 that Dyer's casting in EastEnders had helped the show become "the most searched for television show of 2013" on Google. Dyer's casting was criticised by domestic violence charities because, in 2010, he was quoted in Zoo , for which he
27874-576: The show, but she would return in the future. Henry has been nominated for several television awards for her portrayal of Shirley. Henry and Fergison were nominated in the Best On-Screen Partnership category at the 2008 British Soap Awards , and Digital Spy Soap Awards , and for Best Double Act at the 2009 TV Times Awards. Henry was shortlisted in the Best Soap Actress category at the 2009 TV Quick and TV Choice awards. At
28055-796: The soap in 2018 and Mick left the serial on 5 October 2018 while he was in prison off-screen. He returned on 17 December 2018 after he was released. Dyer took a short break from the soap on 21 September 2021 as part of Linda's temporary exit storyline. He returned on 2 November 2021. On 8 January 2022, it was announced by an EastEnders spokesperson that Dyer was leaving. Speaking on his departure they said, "Danny will be leaving EastEnders when his contract comes to an end later this year. Danny has made Mick Carter an iconic character which we shall always be grateful for, however we won't be saying goodbye just yet as there's still quite some time – and plenty of explosive drama for Mick – to come before he departs Walford." Mick appears in animated form, voiced by Dyer, in
28236-483: The soaps is heating up, and with new faces joining EastEnders , the odds suggest that the East End drama will win the ratings war this Christmas." William Hill also started taking bets on who would be the first character that Mick would eject from the pub, with Carl White ( Daniel Coonan ) the favourite with odds of 5–1, David Wicks ( Michael French ) and Max Branning ( Jake Wood ) on 6–1, Phil Mitchell ( Steve McFadden ) on 12–1, and Masood Ahmed ( Nitin Ganatra )
28417-646: The stairs. Dean believes the baby is his until Mick discovers he, Linda and Ollie share the same blood group, but Dean's is different, meaning Dean cannot be Ollie's father. Mick and Buster then start to bond. Mick and Linda bring Ollie home, where Mick ejects Dean after he attempts to shake Linda's hand. Mick and Shirley reunite when they scatter Stan's ashes. Dean starts a relationship with Roxy Mitchell ( Rita Simons ), so her sister Ronnie Mitchell ( Samantha Womack ) tries to get Mick to help her get rid of Dean, but he refuses to help. Mick lies to his family so he can take Ollie to see Shirley, but they soon find out and Linda
28598-450: The start of the story, he is a bitter miser, but by the end of the tale, he transforms into a kindhearted, generous man. In television, a regular, main or ongoing character is a character who appears in all or a majority of episodes, or in a significant chain of episodes of the series. Regular characters may be both core and secondary ones. A recurring character or supporting character often and frequently appears from time to time during
28779-427: The time and took responsibility for saying "something stupid", and an EastEnders spokesperson responded to the criticism by saying, "Danny has stated many times that the comments previously published are not his views." Victoria Garo-Falides from the Daily Mirror described Dyer's scenes as Mick in his first episode as "180 seconds of smarm-filled, smooth talking", and expected him to have more screen time considering
28960-420: The website's readers about Dyer in the past have included both praise and derision, and felt the announcement would spark debate. Kilkelly felt positive about the casting, saying: "Dyer has a strong screen presence which is going to be crucial when it comes to taking over such an important role in EastEnders . Recent new characters to join the show have seemed to stay on the sidelines with no clear direction, while
29141-471: The wedding and when Phil rejects her, she shoots him. Fearing Shirley's incarceration, Shirley's aunt Babe Smith ( Annette Badland ) organises her escape. Dean is distraught and when Mick's partner, Linda Carter ( Kellie Bright ), comforts him, he rapes her. Mick and Dean eventually bring Shirley back to Walford when Stan admits he has terminal prostate cancer. They meet Shirley's childhood sweetheart, Buster Briggs ( Karl Howman ), and Dean realises that he
29322-463: The year. She later befriends Gray Atkins ( Toby-Alexander Smith ) when she talks him out of killing himself and his children following the death of his wife Chantelle Atkins . Shirley moves in with Gray to support him and Tina joins them, to Gray's chagrin. Tina eventually works out that Gray killed Chantelle and so, Gray murders her on Boxing Day 2020. The Carters believe that Tina has fled Walford following an attack on Ian Beale ( Adam Woodyatt ) but
29503-583: Was "absolutely made up" that Dyer was joining the show, while Samantha Womack ( Ronnie Mitchell ) said she "can't wait to see [him] pulling pints at the Vic" Womack later said Dyer's casting was a "bold move" by Treadwell-Collins, opining that this was "exactly what the show needs", adding "we need proper East End characters, we need larger than life personalities. [Dyer's] a fantastic actor but he's also incredibly charismatic." Shona McGarty , who plays Whitney Dean , said she "can't wait to work with Danny Dyer. I have an inkling that Whitney will have some scenes with
29684-568: Was "at the right time in my career." He also said he accepted the role because it was not "too obvious" and would be a double act with Mick's wife Linda Carter , saying, "it was a big deciding factor when they [said] that my screen wife Linda was going to be played by Kellie Bright ." He began filming later in October, along with Bright. The character was to be the new landlord of the "iconic" Queen Victoria public house (also known as The Vic), appearing from Christmas Day, 25 December 2013. The Carters are
29865-423: Was "thrilled" that Shirley's family was being extended, but wondered why Mick had not been mentioned before. She said the role of a "bloke's bloke with a soft heart" was unusual for Dyer, who normally plays gangster roles, and sounds similar to previous Queen Victoria landlord Alfie Moon , played by Shane Richie . Prior wondered if Dyer would fit into the show, as Mick's partner Linda sounds "a little dull", and Dyer
30046-428: Was an "obvious gangster bully" who would be "blown up by Phil Mitchell ". Dyer also revealed that he was approached to play Carl White , but turned it down. He said, "if I'd gone down that route, then I wouldn't be playing the role I am now." Richie, experienced at playing a landlord in the show, mentored Dyer and helped him on the pub set because he "couldn't even open the f***ing till". He was also trained in how to use
30227-442: Was an agony uncle, as advising someone to "cut your ex's face, and then no-one will want her." One volunteer said, "This man's arrival will horrify many female fans", while family campaigner Dr Adrian Rogers said, "This sends out completely the wrong message to viewers. Domestic violence is a major problem and the cause of pain and misery for many families. This man has spouted questionable opinions and gets rewarded." Dyer apologised at
30408-401: Was described as being "brassy, rough, tarty and tough-as-old-boots" by media entertainment website Digital Spy . Henry, who had appeared in the serial during the early 1990s as prostitute Lorraine Salter , said: "I'm thrilled to be joining EastEnders . I'm both nervous and excited as I've watched it for many years". Created as an extension of the established Wicks family, Shirley's arrival
30589-422: Was described by the BBC as a patriotic family man, who is a "big softie" after spending most of his life around women. He was called a "bloke's bloke" and "kind hearted". Dyer said that Mick is in touch with his feminine side, and is "the alpha male of the show without being a bully", and said it was "not in an obvious way". He felt it was important that Mick was a family man, and called him a "grafter". He called him
30770-424: Was happy that Mick's partner would be played by Bright. Mick is described as a family man who is patriotic and kind, and it was said that he has a good partnership with Linda but they fight "like teenagers". Dyer has based the character of Mick on former Queen Vic landlord, Frank Butcher ( Mike Reid ). Mick's storylines have included overcoming his fear of water, taking the blame for soliciting after being arrested,
30951-440: Was later able to save him from an addiction to crack cocaine, which Henry felt reflected the strength of their relationship. Although Shirley was wounded to discover he had been unfaithful to her, Henry explained that, regardless of the tough façade her character projected, she still loved him. She characterised Shirley as "a strong, proud woman [who] wouldn't stay with someone for [the wrong] reasons", and suggested they could survive
31132-407: Was later revealed that Mick has not spoken to Shirley because she caused an accident that burnt down Mick and Linda's pub 15 years previously. Dyer said that Mick is always in the middle of Linda and Shirley's arguments. He explained that Mick's reason for coming to Walford is to be close to Shirley and Tina, because "Mick has been out of his sisters' lives for far too long and this is his call to bring
31313-481: Was nominated and shortlisted for the best soap actor award at the TV Choice Awards , which he went on to win in September. He was nominated in the best actor and sexiest male categories at the 2014 Inside Soap Awards , which are also voted for by the public. Dyer said he could not understand being nominated for sexiest male, as he is "too fat and old", and opined, "Maybe it's the character people find sexy, because
31494-423: Was not nervous joining EastEnders , but that he was excited and "can't wait for everyone to see me in the Vic". The programme had suffered falling ratings in 2013, and Dyer told Inside Soap that he wanted to "help turn EastEnders around". When asked by Heat if he would be "the saviour" of EastEnders , he said that he would, and said, "a lot of people were excited about me going to EastEnders [but] there's
31675-520: Was once again nominated and shortlisted for the "Best Soap Actor" award at the TV Choice Awards . In July 2015, Dyer made the Inside Soap Awards longlist, again, in the "Best Actor" and "Sexiest Male" categories. In August 2017, Dyer was longlisted for Best Actor and Funniest Male at the Inside Soap Awards, while he and Bright were longlisted for Best Partnership and the showdown between Mick and Linda were longlisted for Best Show-Stopper. Dyer made
31856-530: Was raped. She eavesdrops while Mick, Tina, Shirley, Babe and Stan argue, only to hear Mick deny that Dean is part of the family. Mick tells Stan and Tina that Dean raped Linda. When he realises Linda has left, a despairing and devastated Mick smashes up the bar. Mick and Linda later report the rape to the police. When Mick learns that Shirley was forced to keep the secret of being his mother out of fear that she would never see him again, he decides to give her another chance, as long as Dean keeps his distance from him. He
32037-402: Was responsible for a break-in at her bar. Furious, Sharon decides to fleece Phil for his money in revenge. Phil discovers this, confides in Shirley and starts an affair with her, planning to jilt Sharon at the altar and resume a relationship with Shirley. However, Sharon and Phil discover their respective deceptions and ultimately decide to marry. Dejected, Shirley admits her affair with Phil after
32218-548: Was shortlisted for the Best Leading Performer accolade at the 2022 British Soap Awards . Early in Shirley's tenure, Hogan advised viewers to "rejoice in [her] wonderful nastiness". He found her an "unpleasant" addition to the series, and though he commended Henry's portrayal, he hoped to see more possibility of redemption for Shirley, as "It's difficult to buy into a character that comes across as unremittingly unpleasant." Hogan called her "the most convincing drunk" in
32399-473: Was sometimes "too out there" for the show but he had tried to stop it being taken out. With the publication of the first photo of the entire Carter family together, Heat 's Olivia Cooke said she loves "the excellent way that Danny's character has been styled", adding that he looks "hot". Kirsty McCormack from the Daily Express said Dyer "looks like the ultimate East End hard man". Claire Hodgson from
32580-495: Was suspended and said the break was "not enforced by bosses, nor has [Dyer] quit the show", while Digital Spy confirmed that Dyer did not attend the NTAs afterparty. Dyer departed onscreen on 23 March 2017 and Mick reappeared from 18 May 2017. In September 2017, it was announced that Dyer's contract had been renewed for at least another two years, which secures Mick to continue appearing on the show until 2019. Dyer took another break from
32761-509: Was welcomed by her son, Deano. Di Angelo deemed his character "very fond" of his mother, keen to forge a relationship with her, and attributed Deano's childish characterisation to her absence during his formative years. Other relatives were less enthused by her arrival: Shirley developed a rivalry with Wicks matriarch Pat ( Pam St Clement ), which culminated in a physical fight and their arrest in April 2007. Digital Spy 's Dek Hogan highlighted
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