Several iconic 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.
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Speaking about taking on the iconic character, Jaime said: “It’s been such an honour to step into Peggy Mitchell’s shoes for the first time, and into Barbara’s shoes for the second time.
“There’s certainly a healthy amount of pressure when you’re taking on such an iconic role – I thoroughly enjoyed it.
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“Playing this role has really cemented my love and admiration for Barbara as I got to bookend my journey by playing Peggy Mitchell – I hope I’ve done her justice and I’ve loved every minute of it, I can’t wait for everyone to see the episode.”
The unravelling of the Mitchells’ chequered past marks the beginning of a tumultuous journey for Peggy’s son Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) as he’s forced to confront some long forgotten truths.
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The episode will also feature characters from EastEnders history that have never been seen on screen before such as Peggy’s husband Eric (George Russo), Billy Mitchell’s older brother, Charlie (Charlie Heptinstall) and Billy and Charlie’s father, Stephen (Dean Roberts).
Also joining the cast are Daniel Delaney as Phil, Teddy Jay as Grant, Henry Garrett as Archie, Rose Reynolds as Glenda and George Greenland as Billy.
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Viewers will be transported to the winter of 1979 as the Mitchells are hit hard by a Britain in economic turmoil.
Peggy has her hands full between keeping the boys, Sam and the household in line whilst her marriage to Eric is showing its cracks.
Phil and Eric are vying for the title of man of the house as the tension between them rises.
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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 grapples with growing pressure from DCI Keeble, audiences will take a journey back to his youth where clues to his present will undoubtedly be revealed.
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On the episode, Chris Clenshaw, Executive Producer, said: “We’re delighted to be welcoming an incredible cast of actors to set for this special flashback episode, including the luminous Jaime Winstone as a young Peggy Mitchell.
“Focussed on the Mitchell family, audiences will embark on a rollercoaster journey to the East End of London in 1979 where they’ll delve into the family’s past, seeing much-loved and iconic characters, as well as meeting characters from the show’s history that have never been seen on screen before.
“There are twists, turns and secrets revealed – after all, trouble is never too far away where The Mitchells are concerned.”
The episode will air this autumn.
EastEnders airs Monday to Thursday on BBC One at 7.30pm
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