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'EastEnders' Star Harry Reid Admits Worries Over Working With Soap Icon Barbara Windsor

'EastEnders' Star Harry Admits Fears Over Working With Dame Barbara
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‘EastEnders’ actor Harry Reid, who plays Ben Mitchell, has shared his excitement ahead of Barbara Windsor’s return to Walford, though he’s admitted working with the soap legend is a daunting prospect.

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Barbara made a surprise return as Peggy Mitchell earlier this year, and in the spring, she’ll return, before bowing out for the last time.

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Harry has starred as Ben since 2014

It will be Harry’s first time working with the star, and he’s opened up to Radio Times about what he’s expecting the mood on set to be like.

“I've met Barbara Windsor, who's the nicest, most lovely woman in the world,” he tells the mag. “So to hopefully work with her during her last days as Peggy will be an absolute privilege.

“I've heard stories, though, that she's quite strict on set, so I'm going to do my homework."

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Barbara made an emotional comeback in January

Barbara’s final scenes will air later this year, when viewers see her character die following a battle with cancer.

Ross Kemp’s character Grant Mitchell will also be back in Walford for the emotional goodbye, but there’s no word yet on whether Danniella Westbrook - or Kim Metcalfe - will be returning as Sam Mitchell.

'EastEnders': The Women Of Albert Square
Pat Evans (Pam St. Clement, 1986-2012)(01 of12)
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Not a day goes by where we don't miss Pat and her wonderful, wonderful earrings. (credit:BBC )
Bianca Butcher (Patsy Palmer, 1993-99, 2002, 2008-14)(02 of12)
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"RICCCCCCKKKKKKAAAAAAAAAY!" (credit:BBC )
Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor, 1994-2015)(03 of12)
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Living legend Barbara Windsor has made numerous visits to Albert Square since officially leaving. She'll be back for live week, and fingers crossed there'll be a chance for the Queen Vic's most memorable landlady to yell that line again: "Get outta ma pub!" (credit:BBC )
Chrissie Watts (Tracey Ann Oberman, 2004-05)(04 of12)
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After years of bullying Angie, Den Watts finally met his match in Chrissie, who gave as good as she got. Until murdering him, obviously. Sadly, she coudn't plan a good enough getaway, and was stopped by police as she prepared to board a flight. (credit:BBC )
Janine Butcher (Charlie Brooks, 1999-2014)(05 of12)
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Janine terrorised everyone from Billy Mitchell and Ian Beale, to Alice Branning, during her time in Walford. After inheriting millions, Janine became even more infuriatingly smug, but karma hit back and when she finally fell for Michael Moon, things didn't end well. (credit:BBC )
Linda Carter (Kellie Bright, 2014-Present)(06 of12)
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She may be the newest of the bunch, but Kellie's character hasn't had it easy since moving into The Vic. While Linda has done her best to hold together the Carters, she's had a rough time, suffering a horrific assault at the hands of her brother-in-law, and acting as peacekeeper during the family's many feuds. Can she hold things together? (credit:BBC )
Pauline Fowler (Wendy Richard, 1985-2006)(07 of12)
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Pauline was the original 'EastEnders' matriach, and there wasn't a problem she couldn't fix. Sadly, actress Wendy died in 2009, following a battle with breast cancer. (credit:BBC )
Cora Cross (Ann Mitchell, 2011-Present)(08 of12)
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Cora's dry sense of humour and witty putdowns manage to inspire giggles during even the most torturous scenes. As mother to Tanya and Rainie, she certainly has more than her fair shares of problems. (credit:BBC )
Dot Cotton (June Brown, 1985-93, 1997-Present)(09 of12)
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Where would we be without Dot's wise words? The laundrette worker has been on hand to offer advice to anyone who needs it, since the show first aired in 1985. (credit:BBC )
Shirley Carter (Linda Henry, 2006-Present)(10 of12)
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If she's good enough for ummm, Phil Mitchell, then she's good enough for us. (credit:BBC )
Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace, 2000-04, 2005, 2010-Present)(11 of12)
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Kat's the only Slater sister who's stuck around following the family's 2000 arrival. (credit:BBC )
Tracey (Jane Slaughter, 1985-Present)(12 of12)
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Jane is the longest-serving member of the cast, y'know. Bravo to Tracey for managing not to chip in during all those rows... (credit:BBC )

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