EastEnders has unveiled a first look image of the Mitchell family as fans have never seen them before.
BBC has confirmed the special flashback episode will be broadcast on September 5 as viewers will be transported to Albert Square in the winter of 1979. The episode will centre around the Mitchell family as they are hit hard by a Britain in economic turmoil.
Jamie Winstone leads the cast as a young Peggy Mitchell and she described replacing Barbara Windsor to play the character as an "honour". She added: "There’s certainly a healthy amount of pressure when you’re taking on such an iconic role - I thoroughly enjoyed it."
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The flashback episode will happen as present day Phil Mitchell grapples with growing pressure from DCI Keeble and the journey back to his youth will provide fans with an insight with how the character, played by Steve McFadden, could protect his family in 2022.
The young Phil will be played by Daniel Delaney and fans will be introduced to a whole host of new characters. Viewers will meet never before seen characters such as Peggy’s husband Eric (George Russo), Billy Mitchell’s older brother, Charlie (Charlie Heptinstall) and Billy and Charlie’s father, Stephen (Dean Roberts).
Also joining the cast are: Teddy Jay as Grant, Henry Garrett as Archie, Rose Reynolds as Glenda and George Greenland as Billy. The BBC has released the synopsis for the episode, which shows Peggy will be trying her best to keep the family together.
It said: "Peggy has her hands full between keeping the boys, Sam and the household in line whilst her marriage to Eric is showing its cracks. Phil and Eric are vying for the title of man of the house as the tension between them rises. Elsewhere, Archie is up to his usual tricks as Glenda does her best to keep the lively Ronnie and Roxy out of trouble."
The flashback episode is set to air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer at 19:30 on Monday September 5
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