Billy Mitchell (EastEnders)

Billy Mitchell
EastEnders character
Portrayed by	Perry Fenwick
Duration	1998–2017
First appearance	Episode 1689 2 November 1998
Introduced by	Matthew Robinson
Spin-off appearances	EastEnders: E20 (2010) Billy's Olympic Nightmare (2012) The Ghosts of Ian Beale (2014)
Classification	Present; regular
Profile
Occupation	Barman Business manager Market trader Personal assistant Chip shop assistant Undertaker
Family Mitchell Father Steven Mitchell Mother Janet Mitchell Brothers Charlie Mitchell Wife Little Mo Mitchell (2002–2006) Honey Mitchell (2006–?) Sons Dan Pearce William Mitchell Daughters Janet Mitchell Adoptive sons Jay Brown (foster) Granddaughters Lola Pearce Uncles Ted Mitchell Nephews Jamie Mitchell Other relatives Phil Mitchell Grant Mitchell Sam Mitchell Ronnie Mitchell Roxy Mitchell Archie Mitchell Lexi Pearce Ben Mitchell Louise Mitchell

Family	Mitchell
Father	Steven Mitchell
Mother	Janet Mitchell
Brothers	Charlie Mitchell
Wife	Little Mo Mitchell (2002–2006) Honey Mitchell (2006–?)
Sons	Dan Pearce William Mitchell
Daughters	Janet Mitchell
Adoptive sons	Jay Brown (foster)
Granddaughters	Lola Pearce
Uncles	Ted Mitchell
Nephews	Jamie Mitchell
Other relatives	Phil Mitchell Grant Mitchell Sam Mitchell Ronnie Mitchell Roxy Mitchell Archie Mitchell Lexi Pearce Ben Mitchell Louise Mitchell

William "Billy" Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Perry Fenwick, who made his first appearance on 2 November 1998. Billy was introduced by producer Matthew Robinson as a guest character facilitating the introduction of Jamie Mitchell to the show. In the storyline, Billy is Jamie's abusive uncle and guardian, and Jamie is taken away from Billy by his relative Phil Mitchell. Billy was brought back to the serial on 2 August 1999 and Fenwick was offered a longer-term contract, Billy becoming a regular character. Billy has been described as a "runt of a man who's a catalyst for trouble". However, during his time on EastEnders, he has developed from a bully and fiend into a kind, devoted, caring and loyal father to his children and grandchildren. Frequently portrayed as a small-time criminal, Billy is a luckless character who often struggles financially. His most prominent storylines include two failed marriages and having a daughter born with Down's syndrome. Fenwick filmed his 1000th episode on 6 August 2010.

Billy, the former guardian of his nephew Jamie Mitchell (Jack Ryder) moves to Walford after Jamie is taken in by Billy's second cousin Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) because Billy had been taking out his anger on Jamie, though learns from his mistakes. Billy initially becomes involved in criminal scams with Phil and his brother Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp). Billy's relatives see him as little more than a lackey, and he is frequently told that he is an embarrassment to the Mitchell name. Billy finds an ally in Steve Owen (Martin Kemp), who uses Billy as an errand boy in numerous criminal activities including drug-dealing, to antagonise the Mitchell brothers. Billy works at Steve's club, E20, and is given a 1% share of the club for his services, but is often torn between his loyalties to Steve and his family.

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