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Anita Dobson

All the latest news and updates on English actress Anita Dobson, who is known for her role as Angie Watts on BBC soap EastEnders (1985 to 1988), TV shows including Strictly Come Dancing (2011), Doctor Who (2023) and Generation Z (2024), and theatre work.

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A gloomy view of Albert Square with the EastEnders logo over it.

EastEnders legend reveals hiding jaw-dropping return was like a spy thriller

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders 6 days ago By Ash Percival
Angie and Den Watts in the Queen Vic hallway in EastEnders.

EastEnders has been dropping Angie Watts return hints for ages – did you spot them?

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 20, 2025 By Ash Percival
Sharon Watts surrounded by flames in EastEnders

EastEnders fans overjoyed as icon reunites with Letitia Dean in 40th anniversary episode

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 20, 2025 By Calli Kitson
Angie Watts looming over Sharon Watts in EastEnders' 40th anniversary episode.

What happened to Angie Watts in EastEnders?

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 20, 2025 By Calli Kitson
EastEnders logo over the Thames.

One of EastEnders' biggest ever characters was nearly played by someone else

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 17, 2025 By Ash Percival
Silhouette of Angie Watts in EastEnders

80s TV legend reveals 'emotional' EastEnders return after 37 years

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 13, 2025 By Michael Adams
British musician Brian May and wife Anita Dobson pose on the red carpet upon arrival at the BAFTA British Academy Film Awards at the Royal Albert Hall in London on February 10, 2019. (Photo by Tolga AKMEN / AFP) (Photo by TOLGA AKMEN/AFP via Getty Images)

Sir Brian May and Anita Dobson 'taking each day as it comes' after his stroke

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz January 18, 2025 By Emily Bashforth
EastEnders characters Pat Butcher and Angie Watts.

Pat Butcher and Angie Watts icons staging EastEnders returns as they're back in Walford

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders January 20, 2025 By Ash Percival
Sir Brian May at the F1 GB

Sir Brian May's wife shares update on his health 7 months after 'scary' stroke

Channel: Music Music December 5, 2024 By Danni Scott
Anita Dobson covered in blood in new Channel 4 series Generation Z

Blood-soaked 80s TV legend unrecognisable in grizzly new zombie series

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders October 18, 2024 By Michael Adams
Brian May and Anita Dobson in the stands during day two of the Third Rothesay Men's Test match at The Kia Oval, London

Sir Brian May looks happy and healthy laughing with wife Anita Dobson after 'scary' stroke

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz September 9, 2024 By Danni Scott
Anita Dobson as Mrs Flood in Doctor Who

Who is Mrs Flood? Doctor Who star hints at major reveal after finale

Channel: TV TV June 22, 2024 By Sabrina Barr
Den and Angie Watts in EastEnders and Tracy and Deirdre Barlow in Coronation Street

7 game-changing soap two-handers that had an impact on viewers

Channel: Soaps Soaps May 7, 2024 By Michael Adams
Play Video Anita Dobson in Doctor Who

EastEnders legend reveals warning from rock icon husband about Doctor Who role

Channel: TV TV May 3, 2024 By Sabrina Barr
LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 16: Bobby Brazier attends the Sinead O'Dwyer AW24 show during London Fashion Week February 2024 at The BFC NEWGEN Show Space on February 16, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Hoda Davaine/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

Bobby Brazier 'lands major new TV role' away from EastEnders with dad

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders April 28, 2024 By Michael Adams
Katy Armstrong from Corrie, Vincent Hubbard, Cindy Beale and Fatboy from EastEnders and Rachel Breckle from Emmerdale in front of a night sky

9 controversial off-screen soap deaths that left fans devastated

Channel: Soaps Soaps January 15, 2024 By Maisie Spackman
Daniel Laurie as Reggie Jackson in a scene from Call the Midwife

Call The Midwife star Daniel Laurie is the son of an EastEnders legend

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders January 6, 2025 By Calli Kitson
Rocky and Bobby look through Kathy's address book at the bar in the Queen Vic. Angie Watts stands behind the bar.

Bobby launches mission to track down Ian amid Rocky's Angie Watts confusion in EastEnders

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders June 15, 2023 By Maisie Spackman

Who is Duncan Boyd as he returns to EastEnders?

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders April 26, 2023 By Rebecca Sayce
Vincent Hubbard, Beth Jordache, Rachel Breckle, Angie Watts, Fatboy, Katy Armstrong, Kathy Beale and Cindy Beale all overlapping

8 times soaps caused a huge reaction by killing characters off-screen

Channel: Soaps Soaps January 15, 2024 By Maisie Spackman

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