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Five years after playing the late Dame Barbara Windsor in BBC biopic Babs, Jaime Winstone has stepped into her shoes once again.The 37-year-old actress appears as a younger version of the icon’s most famous character, Peggy Mitchell, in a flashback episode of EastEnders and says, “It’s a real honour.” While her role in Babs covered Barbara’s childhood, early romances and rise to fame in the Carry On films in detail, Jaime felt like her “journey with Barbara” hadn’t really finished and revealed she even felt she had received a sign from the late soap favourite to accept her latest portrayal. “When I got offered the part, I thought, ‘God, is this something I should do? Am I risking getting typecast?’" says Jaime. "So I did actually have a little word with Barbara up above and I got my sign and I felt like it was written for me.

EastEnders' Kelsey Calladine-Smith has shared emotional snaps with her co-stars following her exit from the soap. The young actress posted a series of behind the scene images on social media along with the caption: "My Eastenders experience has brought me nothing but smiles !!!" Her character Jada Lennox can be seen posing next to show royalties James Bye (Martin Fowler), Danny Dyer (Mick Carter), Steve McFadden (Phil Mitchell), Kellie Bright (Linda Carter), and Letitia Dean (Sharon Watts) as well as various crew members.

On EastEnders, it's the day of Linda Carter's hearing and she reveals her divorce from Mick (Danny Dyer) is now official. Janine Butcher - played by Charlie Brooks - seethes to realise that Mick will still visit Linda (Kellie Bright) if she goes to prison and, determined to bring her down, she ropes in Jada to help. Linda is later delighted when she doesn’t get a prison sentence – but it’s clear Janine has been up to something when Zack Hudson (James Farrar) arrives with alarming news.

Strictly Come Dancing champion Rose Ayling-Ellis has shared a collection of behind-the-scenes snaps from EastEnders amid her exit news. It was announced earlier on Thursday that Rose, 27, who won Strictly in 2021 with Giovanni Pernice, would be leaving the hit BBC One soap as Frankie Lewis after first joining in 2020.Taking to Instagram after the news was announced, Rose shared a collection of photos from her time on EastEnders from the first photo of Frankie to her "very last day on the square".The actress penned: "Start from my very last day on the square, to my first successful pint in The Vic and end with the first photo of Frankie.

Albert Square is set for another dramatic week as EastEnders fans will see Amy Mitchell rushed to hospital after taking drugs.The drugs are bought by a desperate Stuart (played by Ricky Champ). But with Linda's words still ringing in his ears, he decides against taking them and ends up giving them to Jada. He heads to the GP but after failing to get an appointment he snaps and creates a situation in the surgery.

Fans of primetime soap EastEnders will remember loveable mechanic Ricky Butcher.The character has been absent from Albert Square for quite some time but after ten long years, he’s making a dramatic comeback.The Sun reports that 50-year-old actor Sid Owen, who plays Ricky, will begin filming on set next month with Charlie Brooks, Ricky’s on-screen sister Janine. He’ll also reunite with Kim Medcalf, who plays Ricky’s ex-wife Sam Mitchell. A source revealed: “Bosses have an exciting storyline planned for his return, involving lots of key players.

Singer Kate Nash dropped an exciting teaser on her Instagram last night (August 11) as she prepares to release the music video for new single, Wasteman, which features actor Danny Dyer and his daughter Sunnie, 15. Naturally fans have gone wild over the teaser clip, which sees Sunnie making her acting debut and Danny, 45, using his acting skills in a new way.

READ MORE: Loose Women's Kaye Adams announced as next Strictly contestantEllie said: "Well, cover me in fake tan and roll me in sequins! I'm absolutely over the moon to be a part of Strictly 2022! I've watched the show for years so to be able to take to the dance floor is a dream come true, for both me and mum who is a Strictly super fan! "At the moment I'm focusing on the excitement and glitter and choosing to ignore the fact that I have the dancing ability of a newly born giraffe. Bring it on!"Ellie began her career in stand-up comedy and has appeared on shows such as The Mash Report and as a co-host on The Great Pottery Throwdown.

The TV Choice Awards 2022 shortlist has been announced and Bridgerton is in the lead, with the Netflix drama in the running for three accolades after its well-received second season came out earlier in the year. The drama is nominated alongside Outlander and Death In Paradise for Best Drama Series. Jodie Comer is up for Best Actress in Killing Eve and This Is Going To Hurt's Ben Whishaw is hoping for the Best Actor prize.

It has only been five weeks since actor Ricky Champ and his wife Sammy welcomed their second child, River, into the world. But as the couple adjust to life as a family of four they tell us they have been inundated with support from the EastEnders family. Ricky, 42, who plays Stuart Highway in the soap, revealed that Danny Dyer in particular has been spoiling the newborn.

READ: New restaurant Brickhouse confirmed for opening in former Mangetout site in SouthendAs the team brought it home in front of the largest crowd in the history of a men's or women's Euros - scenes of celebration broke out across the country. Essex's own celebrities weighed in on the historic occasion as they supported the Lionesses. Sir Geoff Hurst spent most of his childhood in Essex and is the only man to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final, when England beat West Germany.

Human Traffic, the 1999 cult classic film starring John Simm and Danny Dyer, has been restored in 4K for release on Apple TV.Written and directed by Justin Kerrigan, Human Traffic is a comedy drama which follows five twenty-something friends Jip (Simm), Lulu (Lorraine Pilkington), Koop (Shaun Parkes), Nina (Nicola Reynolds) and Moff (Dyer) as they navigate the Cardiff club scene in the ‘90s.The 4K restoration from Vertigo Releasing will be available to purchase digitally on Apple TV from August 1.A sequel titled Human Traffic: The Revolution was confirmed to be in the works back in 2019, although an official release date has yet to be announced.In January last year, Kerrigan, who is expected to direct the sequel, said the script had been written and that original cast members Dyer, Parkes and Reynolds would be involved.Speaking to MixMag, Kerrigan said: “It’s time to make the film. We’ve got everything scripted and ready to go.

I'm A Celebrity bosses have reportedly set their sights on a famous footballer for the new series. Adebayo Akinfenwa is on the show’s most wanted list after becoming a cult icon. The sports star, whose nickname is The Beast, was known as the UK’s heaviest player, at 16 stone.

Former Love Island star Zara McDermott has shared an interesting insight into how to predict who is getting dumped from the villa. During Tuesday's episode her boyfriend, Sam Thompson, 29, filmed the pair watching the latest show in which he asked her if contestants are told where to stand during a 'dumping'. Zara, 24, who appeared in the 2018 series of the show, said producers would tell islanders which order to stand in.

An EastEnders fan believes they have worked out this year’s Christmas storyline and how Danny Dyer may exit the BBC One soap.Taking to Twitter, soap fan Ryan predicted that Linda Carter (played by Kellie Bright) will fake having amnesia when she wakes up from her coma and will pretend that she doesn’t remember Janine Butcher’s (played by Charlie Brooks) involvement in the car crash that led to her being in hospital. But he thinks Linda will “get her own back on Janine in the end” and everything will be exposed on Christmas Day and rip the Carter family apart, leading to Mick Carter’s (played by Danny Dyer) departure.

Emmerdale actress Paige Sandhu stole the red carpet ahead of tonight's British Soap Awards at Hackney Empire in London.The actress played evil serial killer Mean Jutla on the ITV soap, but the star couldn't be less villainous if she tried as she arrived in the most incredible mint green gown. Strolling the red carpet with a ginormous grin ahead of the highly-anticipated ceremony, the first in the three years, Paige looked like a true goddess.The star's gown featured a plunge neckline, thousands of tiny glittering sequins, and synched in at the waist.

EastEnders fans couldn’t help but comment on popular character Sharon Watts' youthful look with some claiming the actress, Letitia Dean, looks “20 years old”. Letitia, 54, joined the cast of the hit BBC soap when it started in 1985 and after her latest return to the Square following her character’s holiday to Australia, fans can’t get over her youthful look. Sharon returned to Albert Square with a bronzed tan, long blonde hair and flawless make up causing fans to gush over her incredible look.

EastEnders has been full of drama this week as Janine Butcher attempts to cover the truth about her car crash after she moved Linda Carter to make it look like she was driving in shock scenes. Only recently, the pair were involved in a horror car crash with Janine smashing into a tree after she lost control of the car after avoiding an oncoming lorry due to the duo arguing over their love interest Mick Carter, played by Danny Dyer.

EastEnders is set for explosive scenes as Janine Butcher attempts to cover the truth about her car crash after she moved Linda Carter to make it look like she was driving in shock scenes. Only recently, the pair were involved in a horror car crash with Janine smashing into a tree after she lost control of the car after avoiding an oncoming lorry due to the duo arguing over their love interest Mick Carter, played by Danny Dyer. While on Tuesday's explosive episode, Janine, played by Charlie Brooks, moved a drunk Linda, played by Kellie Bright, to make it look like she was driving, which eagle-eyed fans had already predicted.

EastEnders fans have predicted that Janine Butcher will put drunk Linda Carter behind the wheel after the pair were involved into a horror car crash in Monday night’s episode. The explosive scene saw the pair smash into a tree with Janine losing control of the car after avoiding an oncoming lorry. Just moments before the collision the duo were arguing over their love interest Mick Carter, played by Danny Dyer.

EastEnders star Danny Dyer was every inch the doting grandad as he cuddled grandson Santiago while on a day out with his daughter. The actor, 44, has been snapped helping out his 25 year old daughter Dani with her son Santiago, who was born in January 2021. Danny is preparing to leave EastEnders later this year after nine years on the show.The long-standing character Mick Carter, landlord of The Queen Vic, will be leaving Albert Square this winter.

The Prince of Wales and the Duchess of Cornwall made a special appearance in BBC soap EastEnders on Thursday evening. 

EastEnders is set for exciting scenes as the hit BBC One soap will be changing its iconic theme tune to celebrate Prince Charles and Camilla's debut. The Prince of Wales, 73, and Duchess of Cornwall, 74, will star as themselves and join Albert Square's residents with a street party to celebrate the Queen 's Platinum Jubilee on Thursday 2 June.

As Danny Dyer prepares to leave EastEnders later this year, he has revealed his character could be killed off the BBC soap. Resident pub landlord Mick Carter will exit Albert Square this winter after nine years on the show. Danny, 44, has teased that the long-running character could be killed off in an "epic" exit storyline, according to The Sun.

So it turns out there's more to a celebrity than meets the eye, with the likes of EastEnders' Danny Dyer being related to real life royalty. Who'd have thought our favourite cockney actor would have such royal connections? And he's not the only one, either. Chaser Anne Hegerty recently unveiled her royal heritage and is fact the Queen's 19th cousin – perhaps that's why she's got so much inside knowledge.

Simon Cowell's longtime friend Sinitta is set to miss the music mogul's upcoming wedding to Lauren Silverman. Singer Sinitta, 58, was Simon's first signing as s record company executive back in 1986 and the pair had an on-off romance for 20 years after they first met in 1983. And, while they remain good friends today, Sinitta will not be present when he says 'I do' to American socialite Lauren, 44 - because she will be on tour as Matron Mama Morton with the musical Chicago.

EastEnders is set for exciting scenes as Prince Charles and Camilla will guest star in a celebratory episode to mark the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. The Prince of Wales, 73, and Duchess of Cornwall, 74, will star as themselves and join Albert Square's residents with a street party to celebrate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee.The specially shot scenes were filmed back on 31 March when Prince Charles and Camilla visited the set of EastEnders to meet the cast and crew of the long running drama.

This week on EastEnders is an important one for budding photographer Frankie Lewis (Rose Ayling-Ellis) as she desperately tries to build her portfolio. However, could she get more than she bargained for when recruited model Jay Mitchell (Jamie Borthwick) decides to strip in front of her? The BBC One soap has released cheeky teaser snaps of the scenes due to air on Thursday 19 May.They show Jay looking confused with his trousers around his ankles while he sports a pair of starry boxers.Turns out the soap favourite has found himself caught up in a prank that was the brainchild of Mitch Baker (Roger Griffiths) and Rocky (Brian Conley). However, the gag leads Lola Pierce (Danielle Harold) to believe that Jay is cheating on Honey (Emma Barton).

Netflix has announced soap legend Danny Dyer will be joining them as the host of a brand new quiz show, following his exit from EastEnders.The 44 year old actor confirmed he would be leaving Albert Square earlier this year, after joining the soap back in 2013. Mick Carter, who Danny has played for nine years, has become a firm fan favourite and soap icon as landlord Mick Carter, but has decided to bid farewell to the character for new ventures.

EastEnders’ favourite Danny Dyer is preparing to say his goodbyes to Albert Square later this year after nine years on the hit soap. But, he has not forgotten his onscreen family and has reunited with several members of the Carter family for rooftop drinks at The Ned, in east London. Popular Queen Vic landlord Mick Carter actor Danny, 44, was joined on a sunny rooftop in London by his onscreen wife, Linda Carter, played by actress Kellie Bright and two of the onscreen couple’s adult children Nancy Carter, played by actress Maddy Hill and Sam Strike, who played the couple’s son Johnny Carter, who left the soap in 2014.