‘EastEnders’: Peggy Mitchell’s Death Scene Airs, In Emotional Episode

Barbara Windsor's final episode didn't disappoint.

There wasn’t a dry eye in the house on Tuesday (17 May) night, when Peggy Mitchell’s final ever ‘EastEnders’ episode was aired.

Barbara Windsor’s final star turn as the iconic former landlady didn’t disappoint, thanks in part to the fact that bosses managed to keep exact details of her final moments in Walford under wraps.

Peggy's final reflections in the Queen Vic
Peggy's final reflections in the Queen Vic
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While reports over the weekend claimed that Peggy would take matters into her own hands, the turn of events still managed to stun fans.

Viewers saw Peggy take one final walk around Albert Square, stopping off in the Queen Vic to greet some old faces.

One final look at the old place. 😥#EastEnders #EELastOrdershttps://t.co/1roCKgFsGR

— BBC EastEnders (@bbceastenders) May 17, 2016

Her plan to take take her own life was then revealed after a conversation between Phil and the newly-returned Grant Mitchell.

The brothers' protested, and the fact they took away her medication, but Peggy is not one to be told.

After a short wander through the Square, during which she stopped to make peace with Sharon, Peggy came face-to-face with Pat - yes, Pat. Butcher. Pat. Butcher. - for one last time.

Pat Butcher appeared before Peggy in her final moments
Pat Butcher appeared before Peggy in her final moments
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She then completed suicide, as the credits ran silently, before the camera turned to a ticking clock.

As expected, many took to Twitter when the episode aired, praising Barbara and the soap's writers:

This is pure performance brilliance from Dame Windsor. #EELastOrders

— Walford Watch (@WalfordWatch) May 17, 2016

Oh my god as if they're playing Time Of My Life I have goosebumps 😭😭 #EELastOrders

— katie (@Kaaaaatie_x) May 17, 2016

Aw she's left the Queen Vic for the last time 😭😭 #EELastOrders

— Terri Smith (@3terrismith) May 17, 2016

#Eastenders #EELastOrders the dutchess and her boys truly making me weep pic.twitter.com/sBxIAnAQI7

— Lover Of Things EE (@Enderscreencaps) May 17, 2016

The scenes will continue on Thursday (19 May), as her family struggle to come to terms with what's happened.

Funeral scenes have already been filmed, and judging from these spoiler pictures, will be suitably emotional.

Useful websites and helplines:
  • Samaritans offers a listening service which is open 24 hours a day, on 116 123 (UK and ROI - this number is FREE to call and will not appear on your phone bill.)
  • Mind, open Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm on 0300 123 3393
  • Get Connected is a free advice service for people under 25. Call 0808 808 4994 or email: help@getconnected.org.uk
  • HopeLine runs a confidential advice helpline if you are a young person at risk of suicide or are worried about a young person at risk of suicide. Mon-Fri 10-5pm and 7pm-10pm. Weekends 2pm-5pm on 0800 068 41 41

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