Once again, we are set to take a step into the past of the Mitchell family, with Jaime Winstone taking on the pivotal role of Dame Barbara Windsor’s ‘force of nature’ TV legend Peggy Mitchell.
EastEnders star reveals all on return of ‘force of nature’ TV legend One of EastEnders’ greatest unique selling points is its ability to tap into its own history, and that of its many iconic clans.
Here, Jaime shares her joy at reprising the role of Peggy, hails EastEnders for its dealing with mental health storylines and ponders the show’s standing 40 years on.
I had to separate me knowing Barbara Windsor in real life, playing Barbara in ‘Babs’ and taking on the role of Peggy now twice.
The episode will also mark a huge EastEnders first as bosses are giving the audience the power to vote on the outcome of one storyline, with the actors having to react to the result live on air – speaking of which….
