EastEnders have revealed a first look at the upcoming flashback episode as Peggy Mitchell makes her return.
The BBC soap has filmed a special one-off episode to explore the Mitchell family's roots, with Jaime Winstone stepping to play the iconic Peggy Mitchell, played by the late Dame Barbara Windsor. The episode will see the return of some of the family's most well known characters as viewers are transported back to the cold winters of 1979.
The episode's air date has also been confirmed as viewers find out much more about the Mitchells and their past - but will the truth of DCI Keeble’s vendetta against the Mitchell family finally be revealed?
The new episode - featured Jaime as Peggy - will be aired on Monday September 5 at 7.30pm, as fans will finally find out more about the Mitchells as Peggy's busy juggling looking after her kids, Grant, Phil and Sam.
Her marriage to Eric is cracking, as tensions rise between Phil and Eric for the man of the house title. Meanwhile, Archie is up to his usual tricks and Glenda is trying to keep Ronnie and Roxy out of trouble.
In the present day, Phil is trying to decide how best to approach things with DCI Keeble - but how will his past inform the present?
Jaime Winstone 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.
"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."
Chris Clenshaw, Executive Producer, added: "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!"
*EastEnders airs Mondays through Thursdays on BBC One at 7.30pm.
