EastEnders first-look as huge Mitchell secret 'exposed' in special episode with new cast

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EASTENDERS is giving fans a run for their money in the coming weeks, with some major twists and turns, and major comebacks. Viewers will see the flashback episode of much loved Peggy Mitchell, a drama filled wedding and a return of one iconic character. Coming up over the next few weeks, Kat Slater and Phil Mitchell prepare for their huge wedding.

EastEnders. EastEnders sent shockwaves through fans earlier this year as it announced that Peggy Mitchell would make a comeback in a special flashback episode.The actress admitted she was initially worried that doing so would cause her to be strongly identified with a specific character.However, she changed her mind thanks to a “sign” from the late legendary Barbara Windsor, who had portrayed Peggy Mitchell since 1994.Jaime said: “When I was offered the part, I had such a deep connection with her, I thought, ‘Is this something I should do, or do I risk getting typecast? Or would she want someone else to do it?’”The actress added: “So I had a little word with Barbara [who died in 2020] and asked her for a sign.”She went on: “A little blonde butterfly kept coming into my garden.“We don’t get too many because my dog goes for them.“But you know when you know,” Jaime concluded to Radio Times.Following the announcement of Peggy’s return to the screen, Jaime admitted taking on the role was “scary”.Speaking to Rylan Clark and Ruth Langsford on This Morning on Thursday, Jaime opened up about her fears upon being offered the part."What was going through your mind?" Rylan asked."Was it like an absolute yes because you'd done the Babs stuff or was it like you said earlier, a different thing and it's not Barbara?""It's scary!" Jaime replied.

On EastEnders, viewers are taken back to 1979 to visit the Mitchell family and uncover a secret from their chequered past while Samantha Keeble - played by Alison Newman - continues to pile pressure on Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). It will see the history of the iconic Mitchell family unearthed for the first time.

EASTENDERS boss has revealed hopes for another flashback episode with a different resident on Albert Square in the future - but which one is it? The BBC soap will soon have a flashback episode starring the Michell family. Phil Mitchell will be plunged into his memories to find out core truths about himself and his family that will hopefully help in his fight against the evil DCI Keeble.

Jaime Winstone has said playing a young Peggy Mitchell in a flashback episode of EastEnders will be an “amazing milestone” that “bookends” her journey with Dame Barbara Windsor. The matriarch of the Mitchell family was played by Dame Barbara for more than two decades after she joined the long-running soap in 1994 and became its biggest star, with her iconic catchphrase: "Get outta' my pub," when her character landlady of the Queen Vic. Dame Barbara died in December 2020 aged 83, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, which she was diagnosed with in 2014.

EastEnders is set for an exciting episode next week where viewers will be transported back to the 70s and see their favourite characters in their youth.In the episode Phil is shocked to his core to discover who Keeble wants him to inform on – leading viewers to be transported to 1979 to learn more about the Mitchell family’s chequered past in the area.Young Actor Daniel Delany has taken on the iconic role of Phil Mitchell, who at this time is only 19 years old.READ MORE: Eastenders fan 'in tears' as two fan favourites quit Walford in emotional scenesDaniel has explained how young Phil is very different to the menacing Phil Mitchell we see on TV today.Daniel said: "He is more timid for sure. The audience will get to see and know the dynamic in the Mitchell household when Eric – Phil’s dad - was around."He was seen as man of the house and Phil was seen as the understudy as it were but it’s going to be fun, it’s going to be a very different Phil."I’m looking forward to getting people’s reaction and I also think it’s important that the Mitchell family’s story gets told." This episode, airing September 5, will feature Jaime Winstone as a young Peggy Mitchell, after previously playing Dame Barbara Windsor in the TV biopic Babs .

EastEnders' Melissa Suffield has revealed that she receives backlash from women on Instagram when she dances around in lingerie.The former soap star who played Lucy Beale from 2004 until 2010 has opened up about what it's like to bare all on social media - revealing exclusively to Daily Star the backlash she receives.Making a drastic career U-turn from soap opera actress to full time mummy-of-one and body confidence influencer, Melissa now goes by the Instagram name 'The Confident Mama' and posts an array of positive snaps and videos. READ NEXT: EastEnders' Melissa Suffield snubs OnlyFans as she 'won't charge' for lingerie picsShe can often be found online dancing around in lingerie and proudly displaying her curves, but this doesn't always best please her followers.Melissa told us that one message she gets a lot is: "You could just do your message without dancing around in your underwear."She told us: "That's what I get from women.

EASTENDERS has shared its first teaser clip of the whole Mitchell family in an upcoming flashback episode. EastEnders has given fans a first glimpse of the Walford institutions as they deal with financial havoc in 1979. The special episode, which was announced last month and will air on September 5, is set to take viewers back to the winter of 1979 as the iconic Walford family struggles with economic turmoil in Britain.

EastEnders is set to air a special flashback episode in September, which will see the history of the iconic Mitchell family unearthed for the first time. The one-off episode will transport viewers back to the winter of 1979 as the Mitchells attempt to navigate through economic turmoil in Britain.

Melissa Suffield left EastEnders in 2010 after joining the soap in 2004, and now the former BBC One star turned body confident mum-of-one has broken her silence on a potential return to soap land. Fans know that Lucy Beale, played by Hetti Bywater at the time.

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EastEnders star Anna Karen has left most of her £400K estate to a co-star after her tragic passing earlier this year, it has been reported.It has thought that the On The Buses and EastEnders star, who tragically died aged 85, has left a huge chunk of cash to Sophie Lawrence - with the money being the majority of her estate.The iconic and sassy actress who played the role of Olive in On The Buses and Aunt Sal in EastEnders, left an estate of £427,197 when she passed away in February, probate records reveal.READ NEXT: On The Buses and EastEnders actress Anna Karen killed in horror blazeSophie, 50, who played the role of Diane Butcher in EastEnders from 1988 until 1991, has reportedly been left a whopping 65% of Anna's net estate.

On The Buses star Anna Karen reportedly left the majority of her fortune to her former EastEnders co-star Sophie Lawrence, following her death earlier this year.The actor tragically passed away in a house fire at her home in Ilford in February. She was best known for playing Aunt Sal – sister of Peggy Mitchell - on EastEnders, as well as the role of Olive on the sitcom On The Buses between 1969 and 1973. Her East London home caught fire unexpectedly, with neighbours believing the actress may have fallen asleep while smoking .

EastEnders, has left the majority of her fortune to Sophie Lawrence, it has been claimed.Sophie, 50, played Diane Butcher in the BBC soap and was a regular from 1988 to 1991.The late star – whose real name was Ann Duggan – also appeared in EastEnders between 1996 and 2017, playing Aunt Sal, sister of Peggy Mitchell, played by Barbara Windsor.Her character, who was the aunt of Grant and Phil Mitchell, was usually seen turning up at family weddings and parties.Anna was also known for her role as Olive in the 70s comedy, On The Buses.In probate records obtained by MailOnline, Anna is said to have left £427,197, to her former co-star, adding she would receive 65 per cent of the late soap star's estate.Anna's will left a further fifth of the residuary of her estate to her stepdaughter Gloria Gill, the daughter of her actor husband Terry Duggan, who died in 2008.Another eighth was left to four other friends or relatives and the final 2.5 per cent was left to the Actors' Benevolent Fund.Earlier this year, Anna died in a house fire started by a cigarette, according to reports.Following her death, her family told the same publication: "We are absolutely horrified at the news about Anna."A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade confirmed the death in a statement released at the time.It read: "Sadly, a woman has died following a house fire on Windsor Road in Ilford."They added: "Part of the ground floor of a mid-terrace house was damaged by fire.Sadly a woman was pronounced dead at the scene.The Brigade was called at 2240 and the fire was under control by 2338.Three fire engines and around 20 firefighters from Ilford and Barking fire stations attended the incident.The cause of the fire is under investigation."Jayne Mansfield stuns in

Jessie Wallace hints that she's married her new carpenter boyfriend Justin Gallwey after the star appeared to confirm the news just a few months of dating. Jessie indirectly suggested they had secretly married by referring to her beau as "my hubby" in a sweet Instagram snap.The actress, 50, snuggled up to Justin as the pair lovingly embraced each other.The EastEnders star's celebrity pals and fans quickly flooded the comment section with congratulatory messages Co-stars Emma Barton and Natalie Cassidy were among those to comment, with Natalie gushing: "You look so happy", while Emma added: "Gorgeous". Kacey Ainsworth, who played Jessie's on-screen sister in EastEnders, penned: "So happy for you both" with heart emojis.