Eastenders
From her breakthrough in the Carry On films to her defining role as EastEnders' Peggy Mitchell, she had been on screen for over 60 years.
Remembering the Queen of Walford.
“You don’t become a Dame by accident.”
Much-loved actress was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2014.
There’s also heartbreak ahead for Mick and Linda Carter and a blast from the past for Denise Fox.
Between the return of The Vicar Of Dibley and a new EastEnders "whodunnit?", there’s plenty to get stuck into over the festive season.
BBC Breakfast viewers have praised the EastEnders actor for "talking sense".
Chelsea Fox is about to return to Walford, with actor Zaraah Abrahams taking over from Tiana Benjamin.
Danny Dyer’s character faces coming to terms with the abuse he suffered when he was in the care system.
Try saying that after a few wines, dallyn!
About Eastenders
Having launched in 1985, 'EastEnders' remains one of the most popular soaps on TV, alongside rivals 'Coronation Street', 'Emmerdale' and 'Hollyoaks'. Over the years, the show has introduced us to characters such as Dot Branning, Phil and Grant Mitchell, Mick Carter, Ian Beale, Sharon Watts, Stacey Slater, Kat and Alfie Moon, Pat Butcher and, of course, Peggy Mitchell, who was killed off in an emotional suicide storyline in 2016. It focuses on the lives, loves and loses of the residents of Albert Square in the fictional London district of Walford, which is also home to the iconic Queen Victoria pub. Among the present cast are Danny Dyer, Shane Richie, Jessie Wallace, Kellie Bright, Jake Wood, Jacqueline Jossa, June Brown, Lacey Turner and Richard Blackwood. On this page you will find all the latest 'EastEnders' news, spoilers, storyline details, casting announcements and pictures from your favourite soap.