EastEnders viewers, Anita Dobson is embarking on a new exciting chapter just a few months after saying goodbye to her beloved character. Scroll down to find out more.
EastEnders Icon Anita Dobson Bids Farewell to Angie
Back in Walford, Anita Dobson, beloved as Angie Watts, shocked fans with a surprise return during EastEnders’ 40th anniversary special. She appeared in Sharon’s dream after the Queen Vic explosion.
Years earlier, the talented actress was last seen in 1988 before writers later revealed she had died off-screen. Discussing her single-episode return, Anita admitted it took some real convincing before she agreed to return, even for one episode.
Coming back only made sense to her if it truly added something to the story. “We had to talk it through a lot,” she said. Once she read the script with the team, she felt the timing was right.
As for the future, Anita explained she won’t be returning. “It was a good way to say goodbye to Angie for me,” she said.
Anita Steps Into New Spotlight With Channel 5’s Play for Today
Anita is now stepping into an exciting new venture. While speaking at the TRIC Awards, the 76-year-old revealed she’s joining Channel 5’s upcoming drama A Play for Today.
“I’m recording a Play for Today for Channel 5, and that begins next week,” she shared. “I’m utterly petrified! I really want to get it right; I care about it a lot.”
Her nerves and excitement reflect just how much this project means to her. The role marks a bold new step in her remarkable career.
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