Peggy Mitchell: Last News

THIS AUTUMN EastEnders fans are in for a right treat with drama filled storylines, and shock character returns as new boss gives major shake up. EastEnders' new boss, Chris Clenshaw, has promised to make some huge changes to the show. Proposed changes include a huge culling of characters, and the reintroduction of some fan favourites.

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 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 bosses have revealed a first-look photograph of a special episode centred around the Mitchell family. Fans of the BBC One soap will be transported to the winter of 1979 next month as the Mitchells are hit hard by a Britain in economic turmoil.Peggy Mitchell (Jaime Winstone) has her hands full between keeping the boys, Sam and the household in line whilst her marriage to Eric is showing its cracks.Phil (Daniel Delaney) and Eric (George Russo) are vying for the title of man of the house as the tension between them rises. READ MORE: EastEnders' Lucy Beale star rules out return as ghost as she's 'shut door' on acting Elsewhere, Archie is up to his usual tricks as Glenda does her best to keep the lively Ronnie and Roxy out of trouble.As present day Phil (Steve McFadden) grapples with growing pressure from DCI Keeble (Alison Newman), audiences will take a journey back to his youth where clues to his present will undoubtedly be revealed.How will revelations about the past influence Phil’s ability to protect his family in 2022? Jaime Winstone, who previously took on the role of Dame Barbara Windsor in BBC biopic Babs, will lead the cast as Peggy Mitchell.

Danniella Westbrook has been left "devastated" after parting ways from her jailed fiancée David.Although now heartbroken, the EastEnders actress, 48, is hoping to focus on herself and her career once again.While the pair had been romantically linked for six years, David, 29, never appeared in any of Danniella's pictures without being obscured from view.READ MORE: Danniella Westbrook wows in plunging skintight silver dress for sizzling snapHe has since been holed-up behind bars for counterfeit goods and getting into a "fight with someone", claimed the soap star.A representative for Danniella confirmed their relationship breakdown to The Mirror.They said: "We can confirm that Danniella has indeed split up with her partner."The decision hasn't come lightly and it is a decision that she feels is best for her and her career at this moment in time."Meanwhile a source provided further information on the situation when speaking to The Sun.The insider explained: "Danniella is devastated as she's really close with David’s family and they have been in an on and off relationship since meeting in Marbella in 2016."She feels as though she has done the right for both of them although she is heartbroken."Danniella is going to take time to focus on herself, her surgery and her career."Daily Star has contacted Danniella's spokesperson for further comment.Back in May, the star, who is better known for her role as Sam Mitchell on Albert Square, seemed smitten with her younger beau, telling Daily Star that David, who is 19 years her junior, "kept her young".The former BBC One star compared herself to her former on-screen mum Peggy Mitchell – the late Barbara Windsor – who also had a significantly younger husband in real life.She told us:

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

Barbara Windsor quickly became the nation's sweetheart after appearing on stage and on screen.Rising to fame at the age of 13, the star later became known for her role as a schoolgirl in The Belles of St. Trinian's in 1954.After receiving a Tony Award nomination for the 1964 Broadway production of Oh, What A Lovely War!, Barbara went on to become a household name starring in a number of Carry On films.READ NEXT: Neighbours fans call for Karl Kennedy to join EastEnders as Alan Fletcher visits setHowever, fans will also remember her for her iconic role in BBC's EastEnders playing the legendary Peggy Mitchell from 1994 to 2016.But although things were flourishing for Barbara on screen, Alzheimer's disease gradually started to take hold of her life from as early as 2006.In December 2020, the British actress died from the awful condition leaving the world devastated by her loss.So as it would have been Barbara's birthday today, Daily Star has taken a look inside her will and who she left her millions to.Barbara married her younger husband Scott Mitchell in the year 2000 and he helped care for her during the years she battled Alzheimer's.So it came as no surprise that the actress decided to leave most of her fortune to her Scott.According to reports, Barbara's husband was left £4.6 million of her estate.Talking to the Mirror last year, Scott revealed that he had planned to a memorial event to celebrate Barbara's life.He explained at the time: 'I'm definitely getting something together for next year.

EastEnders, it has been announced. The matriarch of the Mitchell family was a role inhabited by Dame Barbara Windsor, who joined the long-running soap in 1994 before becoming its biggest star.

PEGGY Mitchell is returning to EastEnders six years after she died. The BBC soap is bringing back to iconic character for a special flashback episode with actress Jamie Winstone playing the role made famous by Dame Barbara Windsor.

EastEnders characters including Peggy, Roxy and Ronnie Mitchell are set to return for a special episode.It has been confirmed that cast members are currently filming scenes for a special flashback instalment of the BBC One soap centred around the Mitchell family. Jaime Winstone, who previously took on the role of Dame Barbara Windsor in BBC biopic Babs, will lead the cast as Peggy Mitchell.

Peggy Mitchell is set to return to Albert Square, as EastEnders airs a special flashback episode based around the iconic character. Jaime Winstone, 37, who previously took on the role of Dame Barbara Windsor in BBC biopic Babs, will lead the cast as Peggy Mitchell. The character of Peggy died of breast cancer in 2016 and the late Dame Barbara Windsor, who famously played the feisty character, died in 2020 aged 83 after battling Alzheimer's.

EastEnders has been keeping the nation entertained since 1985.Across three decades we've grown to know and love the residents of Albert Square past and present from Ian Beale and Kat Slater to the late Peggy Mitchell and Dot Cotton.Although they provide some light-hearted entertainment, the soap also covers a range of sensitive topics from sexual abuse, bullying, eating disorders, racism and homophobia.However, not every single storyline has been well-received by viewers at home and some have even resulted in getting thousands of complaints.We're taking a look back at some of EastEnders' most complained about storylines and episodes.One of the most controversial storylines that EastEnders has ever had was in 2011.The plot saw the character Ronnie Branning swap her baby, who sadly died, for the newborn son of Kat Moon.After watching the story unfold, viewers quickly rushed to Ofcom and the soap was hit was 13,400 complaints.This was one of the show's most complained about plots across its entire history as many slammed the “distressing” scenes.People said that the scenes were an "inaccurate, insensitive and sensationalised portrayal" of cot death.However, Ofcom said the soap was not in breach of the rules when you considered the full context of the four-month storyline.In the end, the plot concluded when the baby was given back to his birth mother and Ronnie was put in prison for child abduction.An anti-vaccination row in EastEnders recently became the most complained about moment on the soap in 10 years.During an episode, which aired on March 22, viewers saw a conversation take place between Patrick Trueman, Suki Panesar and Karen Taylor.After Patrick revealed he had his second Covid vaccination, Suki replied she was due

Iconic pubs are the lifeblood of our best-loved soaps.They’re the social hubs where characters work, celebrate, argue, fight, fall in love, cheat, lie, make a scene and drown their sorrows - everything a proper local should be. Three favourites have stood the test of time for decades now - the Queen Victoria on Albert Square in EastEnders, the Rover’s Return on Coronation Street and The Woolpack in Emmerdale.

EastEnders viewers are used to watching the drama unfold between the residents of Albert Square.