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.
Angie Watts star Anita Dobson's life off screen as she makes epic EastEnders return
Anita Dobson became a household name playing Angie Watts on BBC's EastEnders and despite only being in the role three years, she created a huge legacy
EastEnders star "blown away" as Angie Watts comeback was kept secret
EastEnders star Kellie Bright has revealed that she was "blown away" by Angie Watts's shock comeback to the soap this week, confirming that even she didn't know. Anita Dobson reprised the character in last night's big 40th anniversary episode, appearing as a hallucination experienced by daughter Sharon while lying in the rubble of the Queen Vic.
EastEnders has been dropping hints to Angie Watts’ return for ages – did you spot them?
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) .
EastEnders' Angie Watts return was a masterstroke – and not just because it finally brought Anita Dobson back
On its 40th anniversary, EastEnders gave us a true old-fashioned television watercooler moment: the soap delivered the return of a true television icon: the original Queen Vic landlady, Angie Watts, played by actress 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.
What happened to Angie Watts in EastEnders?
‘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 Dobson returns to EastEnders as Angie Watts for show’s 40th anniversary
Anita Dobson returned to EastEnders as her beloved character Angie Watts in honour of the show’s 40th anniversary and revealed she told only her husband about her surprise reappearance. Shown in the form of a vision,
EastEnders fans praise BBC bosses for ‘sublime’ link to the 80s during Angie Watts’ shock return – did you spot it?
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EastEnders fans praise the 'TV moment of 2025'!
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EastEnders’ Michelle Collins says she was in the dark about Angie Watts return & admits why Cindy ISN’T in live episode
EASTENDERS actress Michelle Collins has revealed why scheming character Cindy Beale WON’T be in the soap’s live show tonight.
BBC EastEnders star Anita Dobson reveals who she told about shock Angie comeback - and it was famous rockstar husband
Anita Dobson has spoken out on her epic return to EastEnders during the show's 40th anniversary week. She reprised the role ...