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Peggy Mitchell

by William Marriott |
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Ever since Peggy Mitchell left Albert Square, EastEnders hasn't been the same – and let's be honest, it's all gone downhill for the Mitchell clan hasn't it?

But it looks like Peggy is set to return to the soap in the form of Louise Mitchell's baby, as EastEnders have revealed the character is going to name her little one Peggy in honour of the iconic character and Barbara Windsor, who played the Queen Vic landlady.

Louise and Sharon Mitchell
Louise and Sharon Mitchell ©BBC

Louise Mitchell, the daughter of Phil Mitchell, is currently pregnant with Keanu Taylor's baby, and upcoming scenes will show the teenager give birth around Christmas.

However, what Louise doesn't know is that her step-mum Sharon Mitchell's unborn baby will be her child's sibling as well as her step-brother or step-sister, as Keanu has been having an affair with Sharon and ended up getting Sharon pregnant as well...

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The week begins with Linda feeling very hungover but still deciding to drop Ollie to school so Mick can go to his doctor's appointment.When they arrive outside the school gates, Linda accidentally backs into another car but decides to drive off – thinking no one saw.

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Unfortunately for her someone did see and later on she spots Mieko and Shelley waiting with two police officers. Linda attempts to defend herself but when the officers ask her to do a breathalyser test she's left humiliated. It's not long before she's arrested.

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While all this drama is happening, Mick is in The Vic preparing for the wife swap competition. However following a conversation with Max Branning, it soon dawns on Mick that his wife's drinking is getting out of control.

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The rest of the residents gather together to learn the outcome of the wife swap competition but Gray Atkins is unimpressed with the idea and takes matters into his own hands to sabotage the results…

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Jags Panesar spots Chantelle in the pub and as soon as she remembers who he is, they begin to reminisce about old times. As the wife swap competition gets underway, Chantelle bumps into Jags and Kheerat Panesar but a jealous Gray is quick to make his presence known.

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Later on in the week, Chantelle is furious with her dad Mitch Baker about his parenting when she doesn't return home following a date.

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Mitch tries to make it up to Bailey by throwing her a surprise but he spots Gray confronting Bailey about Dinah. Mitch and Chantelle are left touched.While Mitch and Bailey go stargazing together, Chantelle surprises hubby Gray by passionately kissing him – are the couple back on track?

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Elsewhere Lisa Fowler is determined to expose the truth but Louise Mitchell questions her mum about her medication…Keanu is feeling the pressure; so he pays Sharon and visit and tells her Louise is convinced Lisa is unwell. Shaz feels guilty.

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While Max feels Ruby is avoiding him, she arrives at The Vic to stay with Mick and Ollie for the wife swap competition. Ruby's stunned when she discovers Martin and Stacey have ended their marriage.

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Ian Beale holds an event to plug his Walford Councillor campaign however he's reputation is compromised when an unwelcome visitor arrives.

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Ruby becomes irritated with Ian's campaign and decides to take matters into her own hands… Ian later seeks help from Kheerat, Jags and Vinny.

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Later Mick, Linda, Ruby and Max all have a drink together but it's not long before drama erupts. Martin rushes off and Ruby is quick to follow him.

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When Ruby insists an emotional Martin stay at her flat, he thanks her for her support. The pair begin to have a heart to heart but soon after Martin leans in to kiss her before stopping himself…

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When Adam Bateman asks about going on holiday with Honey Mitchell she's desperate to get out of the situation and uses Janet and William as an excuse. Unfortunately when Billy overhears their issue he offers to babysit the kids for the week – what will Honey do?

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Iqra and Adam are unimpressed when they discover they've got each other for the wife swap competition and Adam decides to book a hotel to avoid staying with her. Later they begin to reminisce and manage to repair their relationship.

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Ash encourages Honey to have more confidence in herself and helps her pick out a flattering outfit. Later on, Honey meets Adam in the café but doesn't get the response she hoped for.

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Dotty Cotton is desperate to get some money but when she gets on the wrong side of Martin, Bex Fowler and Kush Kazemi are forced to intervene.Martin spirals out of control; clashing with Dotty again and then arguing with Sonia when she mentions buying a car. Sonia grows tired of his behaviour and takes matters into her own hands.

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Over to Kat Moon and she's excited about swapping home and pairing up with Patrick Trueman, while Kush is apprehensive about living with Sheree.

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Kat tells Kush she's found it difficult living with Patrick and that they should opt out of the wife swap competition. Sheree opens up to Kush about her rocky relationship with Denise but when he offers advice on how to handle her, Sheree hatches a plan.

Peggy Mitchell's last scene in EastEnders
Peggy Mitchell's last scene in EastEnders ©BBC

And with actor Danny Walters, who plays Keanu, set to leave the soap after announcing he'd quit, it looks like all will be revealed during the festive period for the family.

Speaking about the special name for Louise's baby, Scott Mitchell, Barbara's husband, who is currently looking after the star as she suffers from Alzheimer's disease, has revealed the actress is thrilled with the soap's decision and admitted it left her "quite emotional."

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He told The Sun, "She thought what a lovely thing it is Peggy Mitchell will live on in a family member. What a lovely tribute.

"It made her quite emotional and I have been reminding her each time we watch the show every night."

Scott added, "Each time her whole face lights up."

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