Barbara Windsor s incredible life - war-time evacuee to film star and TV legend
It was Barbara Windsor s actor friend Ronnie Fraser who changed her life - by taking her for dinner with the Carry On bosses, the day they just so happened to be looking for a busty blonde
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With her irresistible chuckling laugh and signature crop of bright blonde hair, Dame Barbara Windsor was as much as a part of the nation’s landscape as Big Ben and tea and biscuits.
One of Britain’s favourite entertainment stars, cockney heroine Dame Barbara first become famous for her appearances as a buxom blonde in the Carry On films.
Successfully crossing the generational divide, she later became just as revered for her role as Peggy Mitchell, the Queen Vic’s battle-axe landlady in EastEnders who was known for yelling at rogue drinkers to “get outta my pub!”.
Sid James and Barbara Windsor in 1963 (EMPICS UK/PA)