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Anita Dobson returned to EastEnders | EastEnders
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2:22Now PlayingTonight, after 37 years away, Anita Dobson returned to EastEnders in honour of its 40th anniversary to reprise her legendary role of Angie Watts.
Appearing in the form of a vision in the original costume her character wore back in 1985, Angie Watts graced the halls of The Queen Vic once again to support her beloved daughter, Sharon Watts, who was seen fighting for her life as she lay under rubble following an explosion in The Queen Vic.
As helpless Sharon drifted in and out of consciousness during the aftermath of the explosion, she saw the only person who could truly help her feel safe in that moment – her mum, the one and only Angie Watts.
Speaking on the decision to bring Angie Watts back for the 40th anniversary, Chris Clenshaw, EastEnders Executive Producer said: “Angie Watts is undoubtedly one of EastEnders most formidable and iconic landlady’s. Since the very first episode, Anita instantly created a character that the audience adored and she not only shaped EastEnders into the show it is today, but also had a huge impact on British television. Anita was of course top of our ultimate wish list when we were discussing what we would love to include in our special anniversary week, so it was the best birthday present we could ever receive when she said yes. Watching Angie Watts grace the halls of The Queen Victoria, 40 years to the day she made her first appearance in Walford, is a day we will never forget as we all celebrate this show that has played such an important part in British television. Happy birthday #EastEnders.” #EE40
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