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When Does Peggy Mitchell Die? ‘EastEnders’ Spoilers About Barbara Windsor's Final Storyline

It's going to be emotional...
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Last year, ‘EastEnders’ delivered the stunning live week episodes and for 2016, they’re pulling out all the stops again, with the return of Peggy Mitchell.

Actress Barbara Windsor is reprising her role for one final time, and the emotional storyline will see her character killed off.

In order to give Peggy the send-off she deserves, bosses have lined up a number of other comebacks, as the Mitchells unite to say goodbye to Soapland’s most memorable pub landlady.

But when do the episodes air? And who’s reprising which roles? Here’s everything you need to know about the hotly-anticipated episodes…

When does Peggy die?
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Having returned to the Square on Monday 9 May, the much-loved character will make her last ever appearance on Tuesday 17 May, in what is bound to be some of the soap's most emotional scenes ever.
What's the storyline?
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For those of you who need a refresher, here's what's happening: Peggy made a brief appearance in January, revealing that her cancer is back.

This month, viewers will see her decide to decline treatment, opting to enjoy the time she has left with her family. Though as you can imagine, this decision does not go down well with Phil.
Is Ross Kemp also returning?
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YES! You didn't think Grant would miss the chance to say a final goodbye to his mum, surely?
Who else is back?
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Danniella Westbrook is also reprising her role as Sam Mitchell.
Will it be emotional?
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Without a doubt. Soap boss Dominic Treadwell Collins has said: Barbara gives the performance of her lifetime. Her last episode will break your heart. It genuinely, genuinely will break your heart." Tissues at the ready...
Will there be any surprises?
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Bosses are obviously remaining tight-lipped on the exact details of how things will develop, but we reckon they're bound to have a few secrets up their sleeves.

Anyone in doubt need only cast their minds back to live week's Kathy Beale reveal.

Before You Go

'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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