Eastenders fans were highly emotional after national treasure Dame Barbara Windsor 'returned' to the BBC soap.
The famed actress played the role of Peggy Mitchell on the programme for 22 years, between 1994 and 2016.
The soap character was killed off in 2016 as Peggy sadly lost her battle with breast cancer, with Barbara losing her own battle with health four years later, on December 10 2020, aged 83.
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The latest episode of the BBC soap saw Sharon Watts try and knock some sense into Phil Mitchell, after he was offered a deal by the police.
The Walford hardman was forced to make a choice between life in prison, or being an informant for the police.
As he sat in the middle of the Square contemplating what decision to make, Phil (Steve McFadden) looked up at the Queen Vic pub as he heard his mother's voice.
Using a soundbite that had been archived from an old episode, Peggy was heard saying: "Phil, you gotta get out there and defend what's yours."
Phil's brother Grant, played by Ross Kemp, then piped up and said: "Then you should have come to me, at least I would have kicked some sense into ya and made you feel a bit better."
Peggy then added: "You're surrounded by people who love you, just try to love yourself..."
The scene brought tears to fans eyes as they shared their comments on Twitter.
Simon said: "Really poignant hearing the voice of Peggy Mitchell speaking to Phil in his mind! #Eastenders"
One user said: "it's so weird hearing Peggy's voice in a recent episode when Barbara Windsor's no longer here #eastenders."
Johnny said: "That was such a special moment on @bbceastenders having Peggy’s voice played again, thank you @yasmeenkhan1."
Another user said: "Wasn’t expecting to hear Peggy and Grant tonight.. that brought an unexpected tear.. #EastEnders @WalfordWeekly @bbceastenders."
Naomi said: "Oh Peggy … that was sad #EastEnders."
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