Windsor to quit EastEnders after 15 years on TV screens

MUCH-loved EastEnders star Barbara Windsor is to leave Albert Square after more than 15 years.

The 72-year-old actress, who plays the landlady Peggy Mitchell in the BBC soap, will call time on her life in Walford next year.

Windsor, born Barbara Ann Deeks, also known for her roles in the Carry On movies, said she wants to spend more time with her husband. “EastEnders has been wonderful to me and it’s no secret that it changed my life all of those years ago. I’ll be so sad to leave Peggy behind, she’s such a wonderful character to play. I have had the pleasure of working with a marvellous cast and crew and have made many good friends.”