Anita Dobson returns to EastEnders

Anita Dobson reprises the role of Angie Watts as EastEnders celebrates its 40th anniversary
After 37 years away, Anita Dobson has returned to EastEnders in honour of its 40th anniversary to reprise her legendary role of Angie Watts.
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Amid the huge explosions and killer bathtubs, there has been another defining moment of EastEnders ’ 40th anniversary this week – the return of original Queen Vic landlady Angie Watts (Anita Dobson) .
BBC EastEnders icon Angie Watts returns from dead after 37 years away from Walford
EastEnders legend Anita Dobson has returned to the BBC soap as her iconic character Angie Watts during the shows 40th anniversary episode.
Anita Dobson returns to EastEnders for 40th anniversary special
The actress, who last appeared in the soap more than 37 years ago, played the role of a landlady at the Queen Vic pub.
EastEnders Angie Watts returns from the dead after 37 years
In a twist literally none of us expected, Anita Dobson has reprised her role as the iconic Angie Watts in EastEnders’ anniversary episode. The instalment opened with the Walford residents dealing with the aftermath of the Queen Vic explosion.

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