‘EastEnders’: Peggy Mitchell’s Back! Barbara Windsor’s Character Returns To Walford

Fans were, obviously, delighted.

Barbara Windsor made her long-awaited return to ‘EastEnders’ on Monday (9 May) night, when Peggy Mitchell arrived in Albert Square.

Soapland’s most famous matriarch turned up on Ronnie’s doorstep just before the iconic "duff duff" noise kicked in, stunning Samantha Womack’s character.

Obviously, her arrival delighted fans on Twitter...

The Queen is back😃 #PeggyMitchell #EastEnders

— Leanne Murphy (@LeeMode1988) May 9, 2016

I'm not ready 😢 #PeggyMitchell #GetOuttaMyPub #EastEnders

— Cian Farrell (@Cian89_) May 9, 2016

Just 3 seconds on screen at the end of the ep. & #PeggyMitchell gets top billing! 💅 ❤️ Quite right too!! #EastEnders pic.twitter.com/k81lfOVMzy

— Nathan Chard (@WatchFiendNatey) May 9, 2016

#peggymitchell #eastenders sad return it's the end for Peggy

— Stephen Bruce (@StephenMGBruce) May 9, 2016

@bbceastenders you can't do this to us!!!!

— |_@|\/|!$@# (@LamisahC) May 9, 2016

An unmissable two weeks of #EastEnders is underway 🙌🏼 #EELastOrders

— G-Unit (@BListAtCapital) May 9, 2016

Peggy’s arrival marked the beginning of Barbara’s final stint on the show, and while it’s obviously great to see her back in the Square, viewers will need the tissues at the ready in the coming weeks.

When the former pub landlady attends a doctor's appointment to discuss her cancer, she’s left stunned when she discovers that her health has worsened, and makes a life-changing decision.

Peggy Mitchell
Peggy Mitchell
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Peggy’s not the only Mitchell arriving back in Walford, and in the coming weeks, Grant and Sam Mitchell will also be back.

Actress Danniella Westbrook also began filming last week, and teased her comeback by posting snaps of the set on Instagram.

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