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EastEnders new Mitchell family stars as BBC soap airs throwback episode set in 1979
EastEnders has aired a special throwback episode after Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) finally discovered who DCI Keeble (Alison Newman) wanted him to inform on.Viewers were sent back to 1979 during Monday's (September 5) special instalment and more information about the Mitchell family aired as they are hit by “economic turmoil”.A young Peggy Mitchell was the head of the household, trying to keep everyone in check as she struggled to maintain her marriage to her abusive husband Eric Mitchell.READ MORE: EastEnders fans emotional as they bid farewell to Dana ahead of university stintThe episode also showed characters that have never been seen before, including Eric and Billy Mitchell’s older brother Charlie.Before the credits rolled, fans were informed that Eric killed DCI Keeble's father but she believes Billy is responsible.Therefore she wanted Phil to inform on his cousin, but will he go against one of his own?Daily Star has taken a look at the new stars who played the Mitchell family 40 years ago.Jaime previously played Dame Barbara Windsor in BBC’s biopic Babs and she is set to play the actress’ iconic character.She said that at the time it was “a real honour” to be asked to play Peggy and said that her journey with Barbara “hadn’t really finished”.The actress revealed: “When we shot BabsI got to work with her very closely and became great friends with her.
