How Barbara Windsor built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Dame Barbara Windsor (1937-2020) was a celebrated English actress, most famously known for her roles in the iconic Carry On film series, where her bubbly personality and comedic timing shone. She achieved widespread recognition for portraying Peggy Mitchell, the tough-talking landlady of the Queen Victoria pub, in the BBC soap opera EastEnders. Joining the cast in 1994, she became a central figure in the show for over two decades, earning the British Soap Award for Best Actress in 1999. Windsor's portrayal of Peggy Mitchell made her a British cultural icon. She left EastEnders in 2016 when her character was killed off.
In 1998, Samantha Spiro played Barbara Windsor in Terry Johnson's play "Cleo, Camping, Emmanuelle and Dick", which premiered at the National Theatre.
In 2000, Samantha Spiro reprised her role as Barbara Windsor in the TV film adaptation, "Cor, Blimey!", which also featured a cameo appearance from Windsor herself.
In 2001, Rachel Clarke took over the role of Barbara Windsor in the touring production of the play "Cleo, Camping, Emmanuelle and Dick".
In 2006, Rachel Clarke played Barbara Windsor in the BBC television film "Kenneth Williams: Fantabulosa!".
On May 25, 2017, Barbara Windsor was inducted into the Hackney Empire Walk of Fame.
In 2017, Samantha Spiro reprised her role as Barbara Windsor in the TV biopic "Babs", with Jaime Winstone and Honor Kneafsey playing younger versions of Windsor.
In 2017, the biopic "Babs", which documented Barbara Windsor's life, was broadcast.
In January 2019, Scott Mitchell and former EastEnders co-stars announced their participation in the London Marathon to support a dementia campaign, highlighting Barbara Windsor's deteriorating health.
In August 2019, on her 82nd birthday, Barbara Windsor and her husband Scott Mitchell became ambassadors for the Alzheimer's Society, launching a video campaign urging unity against dementia and calling for government action.
In December 2020, the next episode of EastEnders was dedicated to the memory of Barbara Windsor, following her death.
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