EastEnders shock as Phil Mitchell takes DCI Keeble’s deal – but with one massive request

EASTENDERS fans are convinced they know how Sam Mitchell returns to Walford after Phil made a shocking deal in prison.

The hardman - who is played by actor Steve McFadden in the BBC soap - is facing life in prison for a variety of crimes but has a get out of jail free card from DCI Keeble.

She offered him a deal to turn informant and to continue his life outside of prison.

However up until tonight Phil had refused to take it.

But after discovering how his son Ben has been spiralling out of control acting as a one-man anti-homophobia vigilante group, Phil changed his mind.

“I’ll do it,” Phil told Keeble.

“I’ll inform. This ain’t a joke. It’s about time I put my family first. Now do you want my intel or not?

“I’ve got one condition - I want one phone call. I need it tonight, it’s got to be international.

“I’ve got dirt on everyone you’re interested in. DCI Alsworth, Aidan Maguire…”

“I knew you’d break eventually,” said Keeble, triumphant.

“So much for the great Phil Mitchell. A grass after all. You can have your phone call, but then you’e all mine. 

“This is your last chance to prove your worth,” she said.

Phil told her: “By the time I’m finished you’ll be superintendent. Trust me.”

And fans are convinced they know who he wants the phone call for - his sister Sam.