Debuting on British telly in February 1985, “EastEnders” has entertainedthe soap-loving massesfor nearly four decades.

Even then, she was initially played by a different actress.

It wasn’t until 1994 that Barbara Windsor officially joined the cast after Peggy was reintroduced to the Square.

Eastenders cast accepting an award

“), Woodyatt certainly left his mark on Albert Square.

“Why have I finally said yes?

Because I am not in EastEnders.

Adam Woodyatt on the red carpet

That is the honest answer,” he explained.

“I am not in contract with the BBC so I can come and do it.”

“I’ve kind of left, but not left.

Adam Woodyatt on the red carpet

It’s kind of the way the storyline has gone …

I’m not there,” he said.

“I could go back, and I could go not go back.

I don’t know!”