Peggy Mitchell will come to Dot Branning's rescue when she returns to Walford in EastEnders next week.

Peggy, played by Barbara Windsor, is returning to Walford for one episode which will air as part of the BBC soap's 30th anniversary celebrations.

While Peggy has other reasons for heading back to Albert Square, she can't resist paying a visit to The Vic where she comes face-to-face with the pub's new landlord Mick Carter.

However, Peggy has bigger things on her mind after she heads off to Dot's on her mission, but is stopped in her tracks by the state of her old friend.

Dot is shocked to see Peggy barge through the doo

Peggy heads to see Dot

Peggy finds Dot extremely distressed over Nick's death, and after talking to Peggy, Dot later heads to the hospital in order to visit Ronnie.

As a devastated Dot begs for forgiveness, Dot later shocks her family as she reveals that Nick is dead.

After Nick's dead body is discovered, Dot is determined to do the right thing as she decides to take matters into her own hands, despite those closest to her desperate to help. What does the future hold for Dot?

Dot admits the truth to Ian and Sharon

Whilst official details surrounding Nick's death are currently being kept under wraps, reports have suggested that Dot is responsible for her son's demise.

Airs  week commencing Tuesday, February 17th