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EastEnders character
Harlow Mitchell
Portrayed by Katie Griffiths
Duration 2007—
First appearance 24 July 2007
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Date of birth 26 August 1994 (age 14)
Status Single
Home Queen Vic (46 Albert Square)
Occupation Student, Year 10 at Walford High

Harlow Lucy Emily Mitchell (born 26 August 1994, in Palma, Ibiza), is a fictional character in BBC1 Soap Opera, EastEnders. She is portrayed by Katie Griffiths.

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[edit] Personal Life

Harlow Mitchell was born on 26 August 1994, via caesarean section to Roxy Mitchell, now 30, and Jack Branning, now 35. Harlow lives above the Queen Vic with her Mother, Roxy, 30, and Aunt, Ronnie, 34. From July 2007 until October 2008, Harlow had an on-going relationship with Darren Miller. They split in October 2008, but at Christmas 2008, they were going to get back together, but he ended up murdered, and she ended up stabbed. However, Harlow is currently pregnant with their would-be 3rd child. The 1st child died in the womb (Christmas 2007), when Harlow was pushed down the stairs. The 2nd child was a forced abortion (July 2008).

[edit] Reception

On 29 April 2007, it was revealed that Roxy Mitchell, Ronnie Mitchell and Harlow Mitchell were coming to the Square. On 15 July 2007, a video promoting their return, was released on You Tube. It started with Harlow causing a riot in Walford, being dragged off by Roxy and Ronnie, and then joining them for the party that they were throwing in the Vic. The promo video had been uploaded over 52,000 times less than 3-days later. Over 10-million people tuned in on 24 July 2007, to witness the arrival of Harlow, Roxy and Ronnie.

EastEnders producers stated, "Harlow is named after Nicole Richie's baby daughter, minus the middle names and the surname. We wanted Harlow to be similar to Nicole and that of Rita (Roxy). That's why she's (Harlow) got caramel blonde hair, fake tan, and a good dress sense. We found this in Katie [who plays Harlow], that's why she got the part."

Rita Simons, 29, and Samantha Janus, 35, who play Roxy and Ronnie, described Harlow as, "A bitchy, lying, backstabbing thief, who's always getting into trouble." Jo Joyner [Tanya], described her on-screen stepdaughter [Harlow] as, "A troublemaker that can't cope with being depressed. She's so vulnerable, that's why she's easy to coax into taking drugs. She's only 13 [2007], yet she's so dysfunctional, stealing Vodka from the Vic, leaving Roxy to find out, and go mad."

Upon her arrival, Harlow was described as, "A teenage tearaway, who shows her true colours the moment she arrives by taking drugs. She is well known to steal from Stacey Slater's market stall, the Vic, the Minute Mart, and the Chippy. However, Roxy always finds out, slaps Harlow and grounds her for 2-weeks." Harlow's well known catchphrases are, "Innit though brap", "Get off me", "I hate you, Mum", "Darren, I love you", "Get lost", "Whatever", "Cheers", "Charmin' ", and "Who really gives a shit?"

[edit] Arrival

On 24 July 2007, a black-cab drew up on the Square. 2 women, (Roxy and Ronnie) got out, with bleached blonde hair, heaps of make-up [Roxy] and suitcases. They were followed by a black-haired Harlow [dyed hair], who had thick eyeliner on, pale foundation and pale pink lip gloss on. Harlow then wondered off, and was met up by Darren Miller, who asked her out, to which she said "yes". He then offered her drugs. She took them, and then after 3-hours, went back to the Vic. Roxy, knowing her daughter was a tearaway, checked her bag, finding the drugs. She slapped Harlow, dragged her upstairs and warned her if there was anymore bad behaviour, she'd be punished very harshly.

[edit] 2007

On 25 July 2007, the day after her arrival, Harlow began arguing with Lucy Beale. The girls had a huge fight in the middle of the Square. Jane Collins took Lucy back to the Beales', while Roxy forcefully dragged Harlow back to the Vic, where she slapped her and grounded her for 2-weeks. Only 30-minutes later, Harlow sneaked out, making friends with Whitney Dean, Lauren Branning, Abi Branning and Demi Miller. Harlow pointed out to 18-year old, Stacey Slater, that Darren was much fitter than Stacey's boyfriend, Bradley Branning. Stacey didn't take this too well, and both girls ended up fighting. Since it was Harlow's 2nd of the day, Roxy was even more angry. Harlow ended up grounded for 4-weeks altogether, slapped, and was kept under the watchful eye of Roxy for those 4-weeks.

On 26 August 2007, Harlow's 13th birthday, Roxy and Ronnie lifted the punishment, which was supposed to end on 28 August 2007. Darren suggested to Harlow they sleep together. Lola, who had now made up with Harlow, said that they could use her flat. Harlow, 13, and Darren, 16, accepted. After 15 minutes together, Christian Clarke, came to collect the rent, which was supposed to be on the table, but it wasn't. He went to the bedroom, and was shocked to see Harlow and Darren. They did not notice him. He slipped out, and as he was good friends with Roxy, he told her. She was furious, and went over to Lola's flat, where she only found Darren leaving. She demanded to know where Harlow was, but he swore he hadn't seen her. She then walked into the bedroom to find Harlow getting her bag and just about to go back home. Roxy dragged Harlow home by the hair, and grounded her until December, which was 4-months away. The next-day, Roxy force fed Harlow the morning after pill, but when Roxy wasn't looking, Harlow sicked it back up, and this resulted in a pregnancy. On December 24, 2007, Harlow confessed her pregnancy to Demi Miller. Neither of the teenagers knew that Lucy Beale was listening. Lucy told Roxy. Roxy did not tell Harlow she knew. Instead on 25 December 2007, she went round to Demi's. Demi confirmed it, but also truthfully told her, that Harlow did not know who the father was, as since the 13-year old's arrival, she'd slept with around 9-men. Darren Miller, Mickey Miller, Leo Taylor (Demi's now deceased boyfriend), Max Branning (Tanya's boyfriend), Jack Branning (Ronnie's boyfriend), Bradley Branning (Stacey's fiancee), Deano Wicks (Lola's boyfriend), Olly (Lucy's boyfriend), and Jase Dyer (Roxy's boyfriend). Roxy was furious. She came home, and attacked Harlow. Harlow ended up unconcious at the bottom of the stairs. She lost the baby. After this, Harlow became depressed, and headed for a downwards spiral. Supported by drugs, booze and cigarettes, Harlow was rushed to hospital on 4 January 2008.

[edit] 2008

On 15 January 2008, Roxy and Ronnie went out, and Harlow stayed at home. She invited over 300-people round for a party which would happen that night. The party had vodka (which Harlow had stolen from downstairs in the Pub), drugs and cigarettes. At around 10.30pm, Roxy and Ronnie returned home. The Vic was now empty, as Police had emptied it, leaving Harlow struggling, as Tanya Branning and Bianca Jackson held her tightly, so she couldn't get away. When Tanya and Bianca left, Roxy and Ronnie hit the roof. They both slapped Harlow, beat her, and grounded her until October 2008.

On March 19, 2008, Jack Branning (Harlow's dad), married 33-year old Tanya Cross. Harlow and her Cousins, (also Tanya's daughters) Lauren Branning, 13, and Abi Branning, 12, were bridesmaids. However, nobody knew that Harlow was Jack's daughter. Lauren and Abi are both good friends with Harlow. Lauren is 6-months older than Harlow, but both are still in the same year at Walford High. On the day of the wedding, Harlow and Darren were messing around at the Reception in the Vic, and Harlow slipped over, and fell on a sharp metal pole that was supposed to be holding some flowers. The pole slit her knee open, and the 13-year old had stitches in her leg. Roxy later discovered the reason it was easier for Harlow to slip over, was because the 13-year old had taken ecstasy earlier in the day. She was grounded for another 2-weeks, making it mid-October when she was allowed out again.

On June 18, 2008, Harlow slipped out of the Vic. This was the day of the massive explosion. Harlow was thrown up in the air, and she went crashing into the stone steps of No5, which knocked her unconcious, leaving her with serious head injuries. The blast killed Mickey Miller, Keith Miller and Demi Miller. Roxy and Ronnie bought Harlow home on 25 June 2008.

On 26 June 2008, after a bust-up with Roxy, Harlow ranaway, everyone searched for days, but eventually on 12 July 2008, Lucy Beale was on the bus home when she saw a hooded teenager. She went to talk to them, but was shocked when she discovered it was Harlow. Harlow told her she was only getting the tube to St Pancras so she could get the Eurostar to France. Lucy sent a text to Darren, telling him of Harlow's whereabouts. She decided not tell Harlow what she was doing. Darren raced to the Vic, telling Roxy and Ronnie, who raced to the Bus-Stop. When the Bus got there, they saw Harlow, and carried her kicking and screaming home. They talked to her, and managed to work things out. However, Harlow fell pregnant during her runaway.. Rita Simons, 30, who plays Roxy Mitchell, the 30-year old Mother of 13-year old Harlow, has stated, "It's a big storyline, Harlow's 2nd pregnancy. Everyone's shocked. Nobody can believe it. Roxy and Ronnie try to be supportive, but typically, Harlow and Roxy end up fighting. But right now, they're really close." On 17 July 2008, Harlow told Whitney Dean, that she was indeed pregnant. Whitney told Harlow she had to tell Roxy, otherwise things would become out of hand by the time the 13-year old began to show. Harlow did not agree, so when Harlow and Darren were busy snogging, Whitney slipped into the Vic and told Roxy. When Harlow arrived home, Roxy and Ronnie sat her down, asking her if she wanted to tell them anything. When Harlow said "no", Roxy told her she knew about the pregnancy. Harlow lied, saying she wasn't pregnant. Roxy stayed with Harlow in the kitchen, while Ronnie went to buy Harlow a pregnancy test. When she returned, she and Roxy supplied the 13-year old with the test. When Harlow was finished, they demanded to see it, so Harlow, who had no ideas, had to show them. The test was positive. Roxy and Ronnie promised they'd support Harlow, who was very unhappy. However, on 28 July 2008, on Abi Branning's 12th birthday, Harlow was unable to hide her unhappiness about her pregnancy, and at the party, Roxy discovered Harlow was taking Cocaine and drinking Vodka. Roxy slapped Harlow, and dragged her into her car. She then forced Harlow to have an abortion. When Harlow arrived home, she was unforgiving, and ended up fighting with Roxy, who grounded her until 20 August. Roxy then realized by the 2 August, she shouldn't have forced Harlow into the abortion, but by then, Harlow had already stolen 5 Vodka bottles from the Minute Mart, and 6-beer cans from the Vic. Roxy found out, and was furious. She slapped Harlow, and grounded her for another 3-weeks, meaning Harlow would be grounded on her 14th birthday. On 6 August 2008, Roxy sat Harlow down, and they had a heart-to-heart. Roxy apologised for making her have an abortion. Harlow eventually forgave her, and now the Mother and Daughter are pretty close.

[edit] Sean or Jack?

On 16 August 2008, it was revealed an upcoming storyline is that Harlow will discover the true identity of her father, either Sean Slater or Jack Branning. "It begins when Harlow starts to ask her about her Dad. Roxy says it's Sean, but Harlow's not so sure. She knows she's been mistakened as Lauren before, and starts to investigate with the help of her friends. But it all comes to a head when Roxy discovers that Harlow's been sleeping with Sean (Roxy's new boyfriend) and then Jack. The girls have the biggest fight ever, and Harlow's seriously injured and punished. And there's one question. Will Harl ever forgive Roxy? But Harlow has an answer about her father's identity - Jack Branning." says Rita Simons, 30.On August 29, 2008, since she was grounded, Harlow was at home. Roxy and Ronnie both took it in turns each-day to keep an eye on Harlow, knowing she'd sneak out if neither of them were in. This day, it was Roxy. Harlow had lived with out a Dad for 14-years, and now wanted to know what it was like having a Dad. She asked Roxy, and after a lot of pursing, Roxy finally told her it was Sean Slater. Harlow did not know whether to believe this, as people had said over the past year she looked similar to 14-year old, Lauren Branning. With the help of Lauren and Abi Branning, Darren Miller, Whitney Dean, Lola and Stacey Slater and Ruby Allen, Harlow discovered her father could indeed be Jack Branning, (Lauren and Abi's Uncle). This was on 15 September 2008.

However, even though she was going to confront Roxy, Sean Slater stopped her, and offered her some drugs and booze. At the time, he was going out with Roxy. Harlow accepted, and they went back to his flat to pick it up. They ended up sleeping together. This was when Roxy walked in. She was furious, and dragged Harlow home by her hair. They had a fight upstairs in the Vic, which involved slaps (both girls slapped one another over 5-times), punches (Roxy punched Harlow round the face), nail-digging (Roxy dug her nails into Harlow's face), and hair pulling (Roxy grabbed onto Harlow's hair and pulled very hard). Roxy then knocked Harlow out, and handcuffed both wrists and ankles to a bed. For 3-weeks, Harlow was kept there. She was forcefed, forcedrank, told evil things, slapped, had hair-pulled and was left very weak. After 3-weeks, Roxy sat down on the bed, facing Harlow who was still tied up, and talked to her. They managed to forgive one another, and had a heart-to-heart. Roxy let Harlow go, and they hugged. Roxy grounded Harlow for a week. Harlow did not object, as she knew she'd only get handcuffed to the bed again. The 14-year old still has scars from the ordeal, which are very big on her wrists and ankles. She also has bruises from the fight.

[edit] Trivia

  • In December 2007, Harlow apppeared in Doctor Who as herself, a Chav causing trouble for the Doctor
  • Harlow is naturally blonde, but dyes her hair so she doesn't look like Roxy's daughter or Ronnie's niece, but still does as Harlow and Roxy have similar make-up. On 1 October 2008, Harlow went back to blonde
  • The 14-year old still has scars from the ordeal in which she was handcuffed to a bed, the scars, which are very big on her wrists and ankles. She also has bruises from the fight.
  • Harlow is a very good singer