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Getting dressed never bothered her beforeQuote:
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Triple lol, Alan.
The actress left the BBC soap as Peggy Mitchell in September 2010, after first appearing in 1991.
She explained that she decided to leave the soap as she had begun "taking it home" too often, making home life difficult for her husband Scott Mitchell.
"I am steady, I know the business – I have been in it 63 years. I enjoy it, I like the public very much," she told The Mirror.
"I never take it home with me. Then one day my husband sat me down and he said, 'You know, Barbara, you are bringing it through the front door. Everything is Peggy this, EastEnders that. You are not switching off at all'.
"He said we didn't go anywhere, we didn't go to the movies or the theatre. So when they gave me that Saturday that was the thing that did it.
"It meant come Sunday I was learning my lines again. You hit an age when you have to study that bit harder – unless you are June Brown who, at 84, can pick it up and learn it in a second. But that did it."
Windsor stated that she didn't want her soap role to ruin her marriage, and that she is happy that she made the right decision.
"I don't want to kill what we have. He is much younger than me and it's not fair to him. I am very lucky, we have been together for over 20 years now and I thought, 'That's it'.
"That's when I decided to go. Hard it was, but I have been really happy since I left and we have had a great life. And now I can get away when we want.
"Me and Scott have had a lot more quality time together and we have had more *holidays. When I got a holiday on EastEnders I would be taking a script with me. I couldn't relax and leave it behind."
She added: "I am not like my image, I take my work so seriously. Everyone thinks I just bounce in but I study and everything has to be just right.
"I check all my props, *everything. Acting is something I love. I have done it since I was 13 but it had completely taken over my life absolutely."
The actress left the BBC soap as Peggy Mitchell in September 2010, after first appearing in 1991.
She explained that she decided to leave the soap as she had begun "taking it home" too often, making home life difficult for her husband Scott Mitchell.
"I am steady, I know the business – I have been in it 63 years. I enjoy it, I like the public very much," she told The Mirror.
"I never take it home with me. Then one day my husband sat me down and he said, 'You know, Barbara, you are bringing it through the front door. Everything is Peggy this, EastEnders that. You are not switching off at all'.
"He said we didn't go anywhere, we didn't go to the movies or the theatre. So when they gave me that Saturday that was the thing that did it.
"It meant come Sunday I was learning my lines again. You hit an age when you have to study that bit harder – unless you are June Brown who, at 84, can pick it up and learn it in a second. But that did it."
Windsor stated that she didn't want her soap role to ruin her marriage, and that she is happy that she made the right decision.
"I don't want to kill what we have. He is much younger than me and it's not fair to him. I am very lucky, we have been together for over 20 years now and I thought, 'That's it'.
"That's when I decided to go. Hard it was, but I have been really happy since I left and we have had a great life. And now I can get away when we want.
"Me and Scott have had a lot more quality time together and we have had more *holidays. When I got a holiday on EastEnders I would be taking a script with me. I couldn't relax and leave it behind."
She added: "I am not like my image, I take my work so seriously. Everyone thinks I just bounce in but I study and everything has to be just right.
"I check all my props, *everything. Acting is something I love. I have done it since I was 13 but it had completely taken over my life absolutely."
That Barbara comes as a great relief to you, your husband , me, and quite a few EE viewers I guess!!!!
Former EastEnders star Barbara Windsor has said that the soap's bosses want her back.
The actress appeared on ITV's This Morning today (April 24) and revealed that she is "tempted" to reprise her role as Peggy Mitchell after being approached by the show's producers.
Windsor left EastEnders in 2010, explaining that she wanted to spend more time with her husband Scott Mitchell.
However, speaking today, the 75-year-old confessed: "I miss EastEnders, I absolutely do. I loved it, but I was exhausted when I left - absolutely exhausted.
"They asked me to go back recently. They've asked a couple of times for me to go back, but I then think about it and I don't sleep."
Asked whether she wasn't tempted by the offer, Windsor continued: "I am, that's the point - I am tempted. But Scott says, 'You have to really think about it'. Towards the end, I was so exhausted and not sleeping at night, and waking up and looking at the script.
"It became too much part of my life. If you're like me, I take every single job like it's my last time. If I'm called in at 6.30am, I'm in at 6am. It's my own fault.
"Fortunately I see Steve McFadden, I see June [Brown] and I see Pam St Clement a lot, so I do see them. I've been down to a couple of parties, but I'm not going to go to any more because I get that feeling when I come back."
She concluded: "It was just that when they asked me to go back, I got all very excited and then - as I say - I started waking up in the night. I'm not quite ready for it, but I love the show and I wish it all the best always."
Windsor's final EastEnders scenes aired in September 2010, as Peggy bowed out from Walford following a huge fire at the Queen Vic.
Hells Bells , WHY ? What on earth are the producers thinking about ?
To boost the ratings. Hard as it may be to believe but some people like this sad old crone
Who could she fight with now as Pat is dead, Cora perhaps?
I expect she wont like Phil being with Sharon
Someone ought to remind them that two wrongs don't make a right. Bringing Letitia Dean back was their worst idea ever - now it looks like they want to double up on that calamity.
i agree nothing wrong with introducing good new interesting characters, ava, dexter , aj and cora have been goodQuote:
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i like to see alice and joey's mother
i agree nothing wrong with introducing good new interesting characters, ava, dexter , aj and cora have been goodQuote:
Originally Posted by Brucie
i like to see alice and joey's mother
Former EastEnders star Barbara Windsor has hinted that she still doesn't feel ready to make a return as Peggy Mitchell.
Back in April, Windsor revealed that the show's bosses had asked her back, but added that she was reluctant to agree because of the long filming hours involved.
In a new interview with PA, the 75-year-old admitted that she doesn't miss the "grind" of working at EastEnders.
Windsor explained: "I do a bit of everything. I don't have EastEnders, that was three years ago. So I have my advert which I still do, Queen of Bingo, I do lots of my charity work - lots of different things.
"I don't want the grind."
She added: "[EastEnders is] great, I love it - but it is full on."
EastEnders chiefs are currently looking to bring back familiar faces as Samantha Womack is returning as Ronnie Mitchell and Michael French has been widely rumoured to reprise his role as David Wicks.
EastEnders bosses have announced that Barbara Windsor is returning to the soap for a special episode.
The actress will be back on screen as Peggy Mitchell in the autumn as part of a new storyline for her on-screen son Phil (Steve McFadden).
When Peggy learns that Phil needs her help, she acts true to form and decides to put family first by returning to Walford.
Speaking of her comeback, Windsor commented: "It is no secret how much I have always loved EastEnders and Peggy Mitchell, and by the number of times I'm constantly stopped by the great British public and asked either 'When are you coming back?' or 'Please say, get out of my pub', it seems they have too.
"It may only be a short visit, but it's a family matter and as Peggy always said, 'It's all about family'."
EastEnders' executive producer Lorraine Newman added: "We're delighted to announce Barbara's return for a very special episode. Peggy's surprise visit is a wonderful treat for our fans, as well as the cast and crew here on EastEnders. It's great to welcome her home."
Show chiefs have promised that Peggy's brief return is part of a "huge autumn" for EastEnders which will see the Mitchell family take centre stage.
With Samantha Womack reprising her role as Ronnie, Roxy planning her wedding to Alfie Moon and Phil set to find himself in trouble once more, the Mitchells have some extremely dramatic storylines on the way.
Windsor bowed out from EastEnders in 2010 after 15 years with the show. Her exit storyline saw Peggy leave Walford after realising that it was the only way Phil would ever sort out his life.
Peggy has since been living in Portugal but has seen Phil while on a brief holiday to Cornwall.
Pity she couldn't return for Pat's funeral or Ben's trial
Pity she couldnt return for her own funeralQuote:
Originally Posted by tammyy2j
Pity she couldnt return for her own funeralQuote:
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Ah Alan don't lie you are happy she is coming back aren't you :pQuote:
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Must remember to record this episode, fast forward then when the old bat appears.
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PHIL Mitchell ends up in a coma after a £1million car crash stunt to boost EastEnders’ flagging ratings.
The dramatic scenes will see Albert Square bad boy Phil thrown through a windscreen and left fighting for his life.
The soap’s bosses have forked out for a helicopter to fly in and airlift Phil — played by Steve McFadden — to hospital.
They will also film from the chopper — giving viewers a stunning bird’s eye view of the carnage.
Phil and new character Carl White crash into a lorry on their way to do a dodgy deal.
Peggy Mitchell, played by Barbara Windsor, will return to the show to visit Phil in his hospital bed.
A show source said: “This is going to be the most dramatic and the most expensive stunt in EastEnders’ history.
“No expense has been spared and show bosses are determined to make sure it is the most talked about TV moment of the year.
“Carl gets distracted from the road and swerves into the path of a lorry, resulting in a huge smash.
“Phil flies through the windscreen on to the road, leaving him with terrible injuries.
“A rescue helicopter airlifts him to hospital, filming all the while.
“He ends up in a coma, on life support, fighting for his life.
“Peggy then comes back to see Phil in hospital for a one-off special appearance.”
The stunt is a bid to win back viewers who have deserted the 29-year-old BBC show since the start of the year.
Just 5.2million viewers tuned in to one episode two months ago — 2.3million fewer than Emmerdale attracted on the same night.
The source added: “EastEnders has been going through a bad time as far as ratings go. These days it’s regularly the third most watched soap, way off Corrie and even behind Emmerdale.”
The crash will happen this autumn and bosses are hoping it will come around the same time as Samantha Womack (as Ronnie Mitchell) and Michael French (David Wicks) return to the show.
But frustratingly for EastEnders, Coronation Street is running a similar story which will see David Platt and Nick Tilsley hospitalised after a horror road crash.
The cliffhanger episodes will be shown in August, before Phil’s smash.
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And yet within a couple of weeks no doubt Phil will be fully restored and un-bruised and unscratched.
EastEnders bosses have released new pictures previewing Peggy Mitchell's return.
As previously announced, Peggy (Barbara Windsor) will return for a one-off episode which will focus on her trying to get her son Phil back on track.
Viewers saw Phil Mitchell end up in a critical condition last week after he was involved in a terrible car crash caused by Carl White's erratic driving.
In the aftermath of the accident, Phil will face a tough time as his injuries leave him feeling vulnerable and weak.
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Peggy tries to help Phil.
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Peggy speaks to Phil.
Reminiscent of her very first episode, former landlady Peggy will return to visit Phil in hospital.
Peggy's mission is to get her son to pull himself together, get back to his family and protecting his businesses from Carl, but will she succeed?
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Peggy returns to visit Phil.
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Peggy tries to talk sense into Phil.
EastEnders airs Peggy's return on Friday, September 20 at 8pm on BBC One.
Wonder how much the BBC are paying this woman to come back to prop up their ailing soap
EastEnders bosses have released new pictures previewing Peggy Mitchell's return.
As previously announced, Peggy (Barbara Windsor) will return for a one-off episode which will focus on her trying to get her son Phil back on track.
Viewers saw Phil Mitchell end up in a critical condition last week after he was involved in a terrible car crash caused by Carl White's erratic driving.
In the aftermath of the accident, Phil will face a tough time as his injuries leave him feeling vulnerable and weak.
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Peggy tries to help Phil.
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Peggy speaks to Phil.
Reminiscent of her very first episode, former landlady Peggy will return to visit Phil in hospital.
Peggy's mission is to get her son to pull himself together, get back to his family and protecting his businesses from Carl, but will she succeed?
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Peggy returns to visit Phil.
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Peggy tries to talk sense into Phil.
EastEnders airs Peggy's return on Friday, September 20 at 8pm on BBC One.
Wonder how much the BBC are paying this woman to come back to prop up their ailing soap
More good news for Alan :D :p
EastEnders star Barbara Windsor has revealed that she is tempted to return to the show on a regular basis.
The actress, who will make a one-off return as Peggy Mitchell next week, has said that she will not rule out another full-time stint on the soap.
Windsor said to The Sun: "Of course it has tempted me but who knows what the future holds? To be a part of such a great British institution is an honour.
"Going back was exactly the same as I had felt 19 years ago. I felt sick with nerves. I was the new girl again.
"I was absolutely overwhelmed to see all those familiar, friendly faces again. EastEnders will always be so very special to me."
Windsor has also heaped praise onto her co-star Steve McFadden, who plays Peggy's son Phil.
Windsor said: "Steve was the reason I had no hesitation in returning to the show for this storyline. It's no secret how close we are in our personal life.
"My admiration for him as an actor is way up there with the best."
Windsor added: "Since I left, I have been asked to go back on various occasions. When Phillip Schofield asked me on This Morning earlier this year if I had been tempted to return, I said, 'Many times' - but I was not sure that the time or storyline was right at that time.
"I was then told of the current storyline with Phil having been involved in a bad accident and he had given up on life.
"It seemed right to me that Peggy was the only person who could go back and give him a much-needed kick up the backside."
EastEnders airs Peggy's return on Friday, September 20 on BBC One.
I'd prefer Grant back
EastEnders star Steve McFadden has admitted that he is "torn" over whether his on-screen mother Barbara Windsor should make a full-time return to the soap.
Windsor bowed out as Peggy Mitchell in 2010 to spend more time with her family, but she reprised the role for one episode earlier this year and has refused to rule out another future comeback.
Speaking to Soaplife, McFadden commented: "I loved Barbara being back in the show for that single episode, but I want what's best for her. She's a great friend and we're very close - more than work colleagues.
"But I'm kind of torn between what I want for her as a colleague and what's best for Barbara. Barbara's a huge influence in my life. She's taught me all sorts, like how to roll with the punches and be professional."
On the possibility of his on-screen brother Ross Kemp (Grant) returning, he continued: "I haven't heard from Ross for ages so I don't know if he wants to come back. There have been a few brothers since the Mitchell brothers, haven't there? I think it would strengthen the Mitchell family if Grant came back and therefore strengthen EastEnders.
"You need your established characters, like Phil and Ian who've been in the show for ages, and familiar faces to give it continuity - and even the Queen Vic is a sort of familiar face. But you need dynamic new characters too."
Discussing future hopes for his alter ego, McFadden said that he wants Phil to have a "big, white romantic wedding" next year.
He explained: "Remember when Frank Butcher married Pat in the Square? There was a massive street party and a horse and carriage? That's what I'd like for Phil! He's never done anything like that. He's in this love triangle at the moment - torn between Sharon and Shirley."
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EastEnders legend Barbara Windsor has made a one-off return to the soap.
The actress reprised her iconic role as Peggy Mitchell in Thursday night's episode (September 25) in scenes which had been kept strictly under wraps ahead of transmission.
The scenes in question saw Peggy have a heated discussion with Ronnie (Samantha Womack) in Portugal, where she is currently living.
After receiving an invitation to her son Phil's upcoming wedding to Sharon Rickman, Peggy was livid at the prospect of Sharon becoming a Mitchell again.
Determined to interfere, Peggy soon put Ronnie under strict instruction to return to Walford and stop the ceremony from going ahead.
Speaking of her surprise return, Windsor commented: "Peggy just couldn't resist putting her oar in when it comes to Sharon, who she has never forgiven for breaking up her precious boys Phil and Grant!
"The scenes are typical Peggy and it was great to play her kicking off again and of course working with the lovely Sam Womack as Ronnie. I hope it was a nice surprise for the EastEnders fans."
Friday's episode (September 26) will see Ronnie and Aunt Sal both arrive on Albert Square and make it clear to Phil that the whole family are against his marriage plans. However, with Phil also secretly doubting Sharon's loyalty, it remains to be seen whether their words will have any impact.
Peggy was last seen on screen in September 2013, when she visited Walford to see Phil in hospital after he was involved in a terrible car crash.
Windsor played the role on a regular basis between 1994 and 2010.
her return was a letdown and not needed
Barbara Windsor will return to EastEnders next year for one of the show's 30th anniversary specials.
Windsor will be reprising her role as Peggy Mitchell for one episode as part of EastEnders' anniversary week.
Viewers last saw Peggy Mitchell make a surprise appearance in a September episode to express displeasure with son Phil's impending marriage to Sharon Watts.
"I am absolutely thrilled that Peggy has been included in the celebrations to mark the 30th anniversary of EastEnders," Windsor has said of her return to the programme.
"What an incredible achievement for all the production, cast and crew, past and present."
EastEnders executive producer Dominic Treadwell-Collins added: "Barbara and Peggy are intrinsically linked with EastEnders and when we planned our explosive anniversary episodes, Peggy was the first name on our list of hoped-for returns.
"Barbara has not only created one of EastEnders' most iconic characters but she's also hugely loved and missed by everyone here. We couldn't celebrate 30 years of EastEnders without Barbara Windsor."
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Windsor took on the role of Queen Vic landlady Peggy Mitchell in 1994, and went on to become one of the show's most popular stars.
The actress left EastEnders back in 2010.
EastEnders' anniversary festivities will also include a 30-minute live episode, in addition to live elements being integrated in other instalments across the week.
It is shame she couldn't return for Pat's funeral
I think it's more a shame she's returning at all!
I thought you'd feel that way lol. :DQuote:
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I've always liked Peggy but her last cameo was very panto, even though I found it quite enjoyable. I hope she tones it down this time.
so does this mean phil and the mitchells will feature big time for the live episodes
I imagine so as the Carters seem to have taken over as the main family on Albert Square ...Quote:
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I imagine so as the Carters seem to have taken over as the main family on Albert Square ...Quote:
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Isn't the reveal of Lucy's killer the big storyline for the live anniversary episodes
Supposed to be, but with Peggy Mitchell , rumours of Grant Mitchell returning for the anniversary and I expect Sharon in the spotlight (as always) I dread another Sharongate saga ..:wall: If the disclosure of Lucy Beales' killer is side lined, I for one will be exceptionally annoyed !Quote:
Originally Posted by tammyy2j
Is Den returning for the anniversary?
And don't say he's dead! :D:ninja: