{"id":20293,"date":"2022-08-15T14:08:40","date_gmt":"2022-08-15T12:08:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1694168"},"modified":"2022-08-15T14:31:14","modified_gmt":"2022-08-15T12:31:14","slug":"eastenders-reveals-outcome-of-mitchell-revenge-plot-on-lewis","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/eastenders-reveals-outcome-of-mitchell-revenge-plot-on-lewis\/","title":{"rendered":"EastEnders reveals outcome of Mitchell revenge plot on Lewis"},"content":{"rendered":"

**WARNING: Contains spoilers for EastEnders boxset** <\/p>

By Laura Denby\n \t\t<\/p>

Published: Monday, 15 August 2022 at 12:00 am<\/p>

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**This article discusses scenes which have not yet aired on television and can be found in this week\u2019s EastEnders boxset currently streaming on BBC iPlayer. It also references sexual assault which some readers may find distressing.**<\/em><\/p>\n

Fans have been eager to see how EastEnders<\/a>\u2018 resident dynasty the Mitchells would exact revenge on Lewis Butler (Aiden O\u2019Callaghan), the man who brutally raped Ben (Max Bowden)<\/a> \u2013 and the latest boxset on BBC iPlayer has all the answers.<\/p>\n

When Sam (Kim Medcalf) was disowned by big brother Phil (Steve McFadden) for allowing drugs to be sold at Peggy\u2019s bar (which then led to Ben\u2019s near-fatal overdose), she set out to find her nephew\u2019s attacker so she could win Phil\u2019s trust back.<\/p>\n

She manipulated Zack Hudson (James Farrar) into tracking Lewis down \u2013\u00a0and just as Sam was considering admitting defeat and fleeing Walford, Zack called to tell her he had located the former bar manager.<\/p>\n

Sam took the gun from the safe at Peggy\u2019s and ordered Zack to take her to Lewis. She was determined to make him pay, and later presented a bound and gagged Lewis in the boot to a stunned Phil<\/a>. Although tempted to get some form of justice for his broken son, who had only just returned home from hospital<\/a>, Phil had learned from discussions with Ben\u2019s mum Kathy that having Lewis killed wasn\u2019t the right way to go about things.<\/p>\n

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Ben made a monumental decision.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

He therefore told Sam they needed to let the man go, but when Phil failed to shut the car boot properly as he talked the situation over, Lewis escaped and took the gun with him! In a nearby warehouse, he pointed the weapon at Phil and Sam, but Phil was able to overpower him and take it back. Lewis\u2019s carefree manner riled Phil and he aimed the gun at him, before unleashing a few punches.<\/p>\n

But just as things got truly violent, Ben arrived. Zack had found him moping after a failed conversation with estranged husband Callum Highway (Tony Clay) and a run-in with Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold), mother of his daughter Lexi. Zack had explained what Ben\u2019s relatives were up to and as the latter turned up to see Lewis\u2019s life under threat, Ben announced that \u201cif anyone\u2019s gonna shoot him, it\u2019ll be me.\u201d<\/p>\n

Phil took Ben aside to caution him about what he might do, but ultimately vowed to stand by him whatever he chose. Sam and Phil then left Ben alone with Lewis. Pointing the gun at his rapist, Ben demanded that Lewis described that harrowing night, and with the weapon digging into his chest, a terrified Lewis finally agreed that he had sexually assaulted Ben.<\/p>

EastEnders was on fine form as Max Bowden once again gave a masterclass performance, and we heard Ben challenge Lewis when the latter claimed that sex could be messy and was about power and control \u2013\u00a0something that Ben calmly pointed was the definition of rape. It dawned on him that Lewis had clearly committed this sickening act before.<\/p>\n

After an eventful showdown which left Lewis in constant fear for his life, Ben opted not to kill him. He walked away, letting the other man go. Outside with Phil, Ben bravely explained that he needed to report Lewis to the police, despite this being against the Mitchell code.<\/p>\n

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Lewis was given quite the scare.<\/span><\/figcaption> BBC<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n

Sticking to his new and improved supportive role, Phil was understanding over Ben\u2019s decision, although the words of DCI Keeble (Alison Newman), who he had asked for help on the matter, were ringing in his ears. But Kathy explained that regardless of the outcome, this was something that Ben needed to do to start healing.<\/p>\n

When Ben sat alone at the police station, on-duty officer Callum walked into the room, recognising it as a quiet space for victims of sexual assault. There were emotional scenes as a devastated Callum finally learned what had happened to Ben. He told him how sorry he was as Ben confided that he didn\u2019t think his husband would believe him.<\/p>\n

Callum stayed by Ben\u2019s side as they returned to the Square, but when he broached the subject of them getting back together, Ben vowed to do the right thing \u201ceven if it kills me.\u201d As Callum broke down, Ben tenderly held his hand as he told him they were over for good.<\/p>\n

But is this really the end for the couple? And will Lewis be arrested for his crime?<\/p>\n

EastEnders has worked closely with Survivors Manchester<\/a> on Ben\u2019s storyline. You can find help and support at www.survivorsmanchester.org.uk<\/a> and www.survivorsuk.org.<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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