Peggy's Theme
'Peggy's Theme' is a reworking of the show's long-standing alternative tune, known as 'Julia's Theme', which traditionally features at the climax of very major episodes.
Barbara Windsor, who plays Peggy, revealed she would be leaving EastEnders last October, with her last episode set to be screened next month.
Check out our special Goodbye Peggy Mitchell section of the site, featuring classic clips, fun features and the chance to 'Heart Peggy'.
Comment number 1.
At 24th Aug 2010, Pilky wrote:As much as I do quite like Peggy, she does make out its allways been her pub. no one elses. but Den had it way before her as shes been in it only '10?' years. And some of her lines are acted so poorly. Nether the less, she does make the square and god hope the Mitchells dont leave and get replaced by the return of the Ferraras!
I will say though Peggy's 'get outa my pub!' are legendary and she will be strongly missed :)
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Comment number 2.
At 24th Aug 2010, David wrote:So will "Peggy's theme" be played over the credits like When Ethel died they had a song over the credits ? Or will it be ruined with the big red box thats says "programme coming up next"? Or will it just be like the Julia's theme just leading up to the credits?
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At 24th Aug 2010, Sam wrote:I do hope she's not killed off.. would be great to see her come back at some point! Looking forward to this though!
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At 25th Aug 2010, Peter wrote:I imagine Peggy's Theme will be the full theme. There is a full three-minute version of Julia's Theme that can replace the entire theme and not just the drum beats, but it's never used.
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Comment number 5.
At 26th Aug 2010, emangelic wrote:I'd have to dissagree with PILKY, Barbara is a fantastic actress,
I cant think of a single scene that Barbara has failed.
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At 26th Aug 2010, OMGEastenders wrote:Peggy is amazing, her chemistry with Phil,Sam,Pat,Ronnie,Roxy,Grant,Ben and well EVERYONE. i love peggy! please follow my twitter page OMGEastenders where there is loads of new gossip (not spoilers though) and lots to do with Peggy. It just started up so get your friends involved please ! :)
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At 26th Aug 2010, Pilky wrote:No, don't get me wrong, I like Peggy Shes a great character and the square wont be same without her but i have seen the odd line tht just bit outa place tht all. I will miss ya Peg! :D
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Comment number 8.
At 26th Aug 2010, Pilky wrote:I actually wrote summit else but it seems my last comment came up
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At 26th Aug 2010, EastEndersfanever wrote:Can't stil believe Barbara Windsor (Peggy mitchell) is leaving , its vry sad & Barbara has been gr8 you'll be MISSED ALOT FROM ME THANK U SOOO MUCH 4UR SIGNED AUTOGRAPH XXX GUD LUCK IN FUTURE FROM EASTENDERS NO1 FAN EVER!!!!
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Comment number 10.
At 26th Aug 2010, EastEndersfanever wrote:I SENT LOTS AND LOTS OF LOVE 4 PEGGY AT I LOVE PEGGY !! X
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Comment number 11.
At 27th Aug 2010, Hannah wrote:Does anyone know the instrumental/song of the Faaamily part of the Heart Peggy Mitchell section? xD
Also, good luck Barbara! The Vic will never seem the same again :( You will be missed so much!
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Comment number 12.
At 28th Aug 2010, EastEndersfanever wrote:She's only got a few days left onscreen scenes.. :-( good luck Barbara for the future xx
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At 28th Aug 2010, RoxyMitchellRocks wrote:Im gonna miss Peggy Mitchell
especially because of the peggy and pat duo
loved it when they got drunk in the ice cream van
good times good luck barbara wish you the very best hunni xxxxxxxxx
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At 29th Aug 2010, katrina wrote:As Much As Love Peggy I Think That It Will Be Good For The Square To Move On And Make Changes For The Future :)
Good Luck Barbara :)
x
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At 29th Aug 2010, Roshni wrote:Going to miss you Barbara, good luck in the future! xxx
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At 30th Aug 2010, eastendersfavfan wrote:Eastenders is the best tv programme ever
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At 30th Aug 2010, eastendersfavfan wrote:I am going 2 miss Barbara, she has been such a fab actress ;) So all I hav 2 say 2 her is - GOOD LUCK IN THE FUTURE!
Can't wait until the Xmas episode!I will really miss Lauren because she has always been fun 2 watch & I don't want them 2 replace her :( On the other hand though I can't wait till Tanyas back!!!
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Comment number 18.
At 30th Aug 2010, sophie wrote:WE LUV U PEGGS/BABZ WE REALLY DO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!PLEASE SHARE THE LUV 4 BABZ!!!!!!!!!!XD
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Comment number 19.
At 2nd Sep 2010, EastEndersfansforever wrote:Barbara you're the best. Gonna miss you loads. Glad you've got your own theme! cant wait to hear it :) x
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Comment number 20.
At 2nd Sep 2010, josie wrote:thank god she's going.
I've never liked the character and have never found ms windsor to be a particularly good actress and do think change is good, perhaps peggy could take janine with her.
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At 2nd Sep 2010, EastEndersfansforever wrote:OMG...... just found new website [Unsuitable/Broken URL removed by Moderator]:)
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At 2nd Sep 2010, EastEndersfansforever wrote:OMG..... just found new website for Peggy's Theme
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At 2nd Sep 2010, charliemale23 wrote:well i have to say am gutted she going after 17 years. barbra windsor took over the role from jo warne in 1993 and she has turned her into an iconic charecter.good look babs with whatever u do next...the square wont be the same without you!!!!
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At 2nd Sep 2010, charliemale23 wrote:*took over from jo warne in 1994!!! my mistake but have jjust been corrected!!!
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At 3rd Sep 2010, ROSS87 wrote:Peggy is amazing i've enjoyed her slaps and her rants, get outta my pub!! Can't believe she's leaving she will be missed. such a strong character!!! I luv Peggy
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At 5th Sep 2010, Dannielle wrote:Love чouuuu Peggч!!!! чou are so legendarчч and will be missed bчч all!!
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At 5th Sep 2010, Ciera Taylor wrote:Peggy will definatly bemissed by me. She has been a really great actress and the show won't be quite as good with out her. She always bought a lot of excitement to the show. Is it possible for her to return??? Maybe she could not actually die but everyone thinks she is dead and phil couldkidnap her and hide her from everyone else and then on her funeral he could fill the coffin with rocks or something and then peggy could escape or someone could find her and then phil realises he has been stupid and grant flies back over or something and then they have a big family dinner!!!!! Will def miss you peggy you are a super actress barbara your super!!!
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At 9th Sep 2010, hippyhel wrote:OK, so Barbara Windsor is leaving Eastenders after 10 years. Wendy Richard was in it for so much longer and I don't remember all this fuss. Eastenders is more than one person. Yes, she has had some good story lines but then so have others.
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