As Mitchell matriarch Peggy Mitchell returns to the Square, she gets news that knocks her for six...
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Photoso of the Mitchell matriarch's bittersweet return to Albert Square
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As Mitchell matriarch Peggy Mitchell returns to the Square, she gets news that knocks her for six...
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Earlier, Ronnie Mitchell has a heart to heart with builder Andy. Nothing out of the ordinary so far
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But when Peggy suddenly appears on her doorstep, a shocked Ronnie accompanies her aunt to a hospital appointment
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Peggy is given devastating news about her cancer by the consultant…
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Peggy is told it has spread and she doesn't have long left to live
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It was difficult news for Peggy to hear but even harder to break it to her son, Phil, as she confirms her decision to stop treatment
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Heartbroken Phil shares the news with Sharon, who tells her ex to fight for his mum
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Back at Phil's, Peggy reflects on happier times with her family when a visitor calls round
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Her old friend, Dot, appears at the door
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Dot senses something is wrong. Will Peggy break the news that she's dying?
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When Phil arrives, will he try and change Peggy's mind about stopping the treatment? Or is this Peggy's final farewell? Watch EastEnders on BBC1 from Monday, May 9
