Queen Vic to go up in smoke

[alan45]

EastEnders' iconic pub The Queen Victoria is to topple in a blazing inferno later this year.

The pub, which has stood in its current state since the soap's inception 25 years ago, will burn down in the autumn and could tie in with the departure of Walford matriarch Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor).

Little is known about Peggy's exit plot but executive producer Bryan Kirkwood told DS that it will be "both epic and poignant".

A show source said: "It's set to be a spectacular episode. No-one knows yet if Peggy dies we live in hope in the fire but they are also writing out a host of other characters, so there is a good chance someone will be killed off when the Vic burns."

In total, 13 cast members - including Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), Charlie Slater (Derek Martin) and Chelsea Fox (Tiana Benjamin) - are being written out before the end of the year.

The decision to destroy The Vic's exterior in a fire ties in with the soap's transition to HD, in which key sets must be completely refurbished to ensure their standard in the higher quality format.

[parkerman]

Well, you can't have a Queen Vic without the Queen of Walford can you, alan? I'm sure you will agree...

[lizann]

The Queen Vic pub in ‘EastEnders’ will be destroyed in a fire as part of a storyline later this year.

The iconic pub, which has featured in the show since its first episode more than 25 years ago, will burn down in the autumn, according to reports.

It is believed that the dramatic storyline will coincide with the departure of Barbara Windsor, who plays Peggy Mitchell. However, it has not yet been revealed if she will perish in the blaze.

‘EastEnders' producer Bryan Kirkwood recently told Digital Spy that Peggy's exit will be 'both epic and poignant', fuelling speculation that she will die in the fire.

A show source said: "It's set to be a spectacular episode. No-one knows yet if Peggy dies in the fire but they are also writing out a host of other characters, so there is a good chance someone will be killed off when the Vic burns."

A massive 13 cast members are set to depart the soap before the end of the year so it's possible that there will be many casualties in the inferno.

Parts of the 'EastEnders' set, including the Queen Vic, are to be rebuilt as part of the soap's move to HD. 'Coronation Street' bosses have also recently had to make changes to their set for similar reasons.

I dont think Peggy will die

[alan45]

I dont think Peggy will die

Pity

[Chris_2k11]

A fire, very original

[.:SpIcYsPy:.]

I reckon Peggy WILL die in the fire!
Last week I think it was, she said she wouldn't rest till she gets the pub back...
Maybe she gets the pub back and as soon as she does, something happens and bam, the fire! Dramatic exit for Peggy

[moonstorm]

Nah shw won't die as she has said she will make the odd come back.

[alan45]

Nah shw won't die as she has said she will make the odd come back.

Death is no barrier to a comeback on Eastenders

[moonstorm]

Unfortunately very true Alan!

[Katy]

cause a fire in the local pub has never happened before!!! oh wait...

could they not have thought of something better.