EastEnders is set to air a special flashback episode in September, which will see the history of the iconic Mitchell family unearthed for the first time.
The one-off episode will transport viewers back to the winter of 1979 as the Mitchells attempt to navigate through economic turmoil in Britain.
After first teasing the episode in July and revealing that Jaime Winstone will take on the role of family matriarch Peggy, the soap has now unveiled a full family portrait ahead of the flashback episode's release.
Taken in a conventional 1970s dining room, Peggy can be seen flanked by her two sons, Phil and Grant, played by actors Daniel Delaney and Teddy Jay.
A young Billy Mitchell, who will be portrayed by George Greenland, lurks in the background, while his older brother Charlie Mitchell, played by Charlie Heptinstall, is positioned next to him in the corner of the room.
Peggy's husband Eric, who has never featured in EastEnders, is played by George Russo, and can be seen sitting at the dining table near Phil.
Other Mitchell family members set to appear in the episode include Archie, played by Henry Garrett, his wife Glenda, portrayed by Rose Reynolds along with Billy and Charlie's dad Stephen, who will be played by Dean Roberts.
The episode will see Peggy trying to keep the household in line as cracks are beginning to show in her marriage to Eric, while Phil and Eric are busy vying for the title of man of the house, which is continuing to cause tension.
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Meanwhile, Archie is causing trouble as usual while Glenda is attempting to keep their two daughters, Roxy and Ronnie, in line.
It seems that the episode will unveil some hidden things about Phil's past too, which may bring light the reasoning behind DCI Keeble's vendetta against the Mitchell family, linking in Phil's current storyline in EastEnders.
Speaking about the episode, Chris Clenshaw, Executive Producer, said: “We’re delighted to be welcoming an incredible cast of actors to set for this special flashback episode, including the luminous Jaime Winstone as a young Peggy Mitchell."
He continued: "Focused on the Mitchell family, audiences will embark on a rollercoaster journey to the East End of London in 1979 where they’ll delve into the family’s past, seeing much-loved and iconic characters, as well as meeting characters from the show’s history that have never been seen on screen before.
"There are twists, turns and secrets revealed – after all, trouble is never too far away where The Mitchells are concerned!”
Actress Jaime, 37, who previously took on the role of Dame Barbara Windsor in BBC biopic Babs, opened up about portraying soap legend Peggy, calling it an "honour".
“It’s been such an honour to step into Peggy Mitchell’s shoes for the first time, and into Barbara’s shoes for the second time. There’s certainly a healthy amount of pressure when you’re taking on such an iconic role – I thoroughly enjoyed it.
She added: "Playing this role has really cemented my love and admiration for Barbara as I got to bookend my journey by playing Peggy Mitchell – I hope I’ve done her justice and I’ve loved every minute of it, I can’t wait for everyone to see the episode.”
The EastEnders Mitchell family flashback special will air on BBC One and BBC iPlayer on September 5 at 7.30pm.
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