EastEnders’ legend Peggy Mitchell (Dame Barbara Windsor) is back in the Square for one last time.
And it won’t be long before another one of the Square’s most iconic characters, Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp), will be back.
This week, viewers will watch as Peggy arrives in Walford and discovers that her cancer has spread so much that nothing more can be done; her days are, tragically, numbered.
As Peggy’s family rallies around her, news that his family needs him quickly reaches Grant and the thought of losing his mother is the one and only thing that will bring him back to Walford.
But what will happen when Grant and Phil come face-to-face once more?
Fans need to keep an eye out as to which day this week Grant will make his first surprise appearance - but there’s more.
Because it seems as if EastEnders bosses will be pulling out all the stops with a few special treats for viewers.
Just before Peggy’s last ever episode airs, The One Show are to broadcast a special edition live from Albert Square. With an extensive interview with Dame Barbara Windsor, viewers will have the opportunity to hear how Barbara felt on joining the show, her memories of past iconic moments and how much EastEnders has meant to her.
In a One Show first viewers are urged to stay tuned to the end of the show to see Dame Barbara Windsor introduce her final ever episode.
Alex Jones said: “It was wonderful to meet my all-time favourite EastEnders character. She was very welcoming and we had a fascinating chat about her long and fabulous career, on and off the square. Dame Barbara and Peggy certainly share the same warmth and infectious laugh!
“She is a living showbiz legend and although it will be sad to say goodbye to Peggy, Matt and I hope that we will continue to see Dame Barbara on our screens for a long time yet.”
As soon as Peggy’s last ever episode ends fans can tune into BBC iPlayer to see a special featurette - “Peggy Mitchell: Last Orders”.
The featurette will go behind the scenes of filming and includes interviews with existing and previous cast members to celebrate all things Peggy Mitchell.
The featurette includes interviews with Dame Barbara Windsor, Ross Kemp as well as an exclusive interview with Steve McFadden, who talks about working alongside Dame Barbara Windsor and how Peggy’s demise is the “end of a chapter”.
With other guests from both in front and behind the camera talking about how Dame Barbara created a soap icon, this featurette will have some special surprises that mark the end of an era for Peggy Mitchell and EastEnders fan.
It doesn’t make up for the fact that we’re going to have to say goodbye to Peggy once and for all, does it?
Will you be tuning in for Peggy’s big farewell?
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