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Phil to the rescue in EastEnder's £1m underwater spectacular

Long-standing Albert Square resident Phil Mitchell is set to make a heroic splash in one of EastEnder's most expensive stunts ever.

As these sneak peek pictures reveal, the action sequence includes dramatic underwater scenes sure to grip fans.

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Brave Phil takes the plunge

The underwater scenes were filmed partly in a specially designed stunt tank

The program splashed out £1 million on the upcoming episode which is scheduled to air on BBC1 on May 17.

After a high-speed car collision, Phil puts old rivalries aside and quickly pulls his nemesis Ian Beales out of the wreckage.

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Both boys face an uncertain future

Further drama is at hand when his damaged Range Rover slides down an embankment and plunges into a lake with Peter Beale and son Ben inside.

Diving into the icy water, Phil makes a brave rescue bid, racing against the clock to save their lives.

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The outdoor action scenes were filmed in Surrey over four days

Steve McFadden, who plays mechanic Mitchell, told the Daily Mirror: "It is quite a stunt. We're lucky that any of us get out alive from the crash.

"I love all that stuff. I'm not trying to be all macho, but I am fairly confident in the water."

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