Viewers have been given a first glimpse of the Mitchell family in the upcoming flashback episode of EastEnders. The special episode, which was announced last month and will air on September 5, is set to transport viewers back to the winter of 1979 as the Mitchell family struggles with economic turmoil in Britain.
A newly released dramatic family portrait, taken in a conventional 1970s dining room, shows Jaime Winstone at the centre as the family matriarch Peggy Mitchell. Peggy is flanked by her sons, the infamous Mitchell brothers Phil and Grant, played by Daniel Delaney and Teddy Jay respectively, while a young Billy Mitchell, who will be portrayed by George Greenland, lurks in the background.
The image also gives fans of the BBC One soap a taste of characters from EastEnders history that have never been seen on screen before. Sitting at the dining table is Peggy’s husband Eric, played by George Russo, and Charlie Mitchell, Billy’s older brother played by Charlie Heptinstall, is positioned next to his brother in the corner of the room.
