Barbara Windsor awarded honorary doctorate from University of East London
BRITISH actress Barbara Windsor has been awarded with an honorary doctorate, it's been revealed.
Barbara Windsor was awarded an honorary doctorate today
The 77-year-old star, who was born in Shoreditch, was honoured by the University of East London.
Best-known for her role as Peggy Mitchell in EastEnders, Barbara was nominated by the university's School of Arts and Digital Industries for her career which has seen her star on stage and screen for seven decades.
Speaking ahead of the ceremony, Barbara said: "This is a great honour for me because I have such a deep connection with the East End.
"Not only was it the place I was born but it has played a huge part in my career and continues to inspire me.
Barbara dressed the part for the ceremony in Greenwich today
This is a great honour for me because I have such a deep connection with the East End. Not only was it the place I was born but it has played a huge part in my career and continues to inspire me
"I am genuinely so moved to receive this, and I know if my mother was alive today she would be so proud of me and say 'that's my girl'."
The university is split between several campuses in the capital and the ceremony took place at The O2 Arena in Greenwich where Barbara was joined by her husband Scott Mitchell.
Barbara, who starred in a string of saucy Carry On comedies, was given the Freedom of the City of London several years ago.
Barbara is best-known for playing EastEnders landlady Peggy Mitchell
The actress said she was genuinely so moved to receive the doctorate