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Eastenders Den and Angie Watts put their weight behind the Charity Snowball raising
Eastenders Den and Angie Watts put their weight behind the Charity Snowball raising hundreds of pounds for our Christmas appeal. Leslie Grantham and Anita Dobson, normally seen pulling pints at the Old Vic in Albert Square, were in Coventry to raise money for childrens charities an to reopen the Peeping Tom pub in Cromwell Lane, Burton Green. The doors had to be closed as crowds of fans packed the pub to catch a glimpse of the number one opera stars. The couple, who came straight from rehearsals, at the Elstree Studios near London were amused at the warm reception they received. They signed autograph after autograph and posed for pictures with the Eastenders fans. " Dirty Den" lived up to his reputation and was swamped by the ladies and Angie proved just as big a hit with the lads. They turned auctioneers for the night and sold off a special teddy bear raising 100 for the Evening Telegraph/Mercia Sound Snowball. It was Anitas first trip to Coventry, but Leslie is a frequent visitor to the city. Before he joined Eastenders he worked regularly at the Belgrade Theatre. " They used to chase me away then, " he joked. He appeared in the productions of Whose Life is it Anyway, Lady Chatterleys Lover and more recently, Brighton Rock. Pub landlords Jimmy and Kathy Lennox were delighted with the success of the evening. Their brewery, Hamden Hosts, has spent thousands of pounds revamping the pub.
25th November 1985
Staff
Coventry Telegraph Archive
Mirrorpix
Coventry
England
WA*5500670
Media ID 21611637
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Eastenders Den and Angie Watts Support Charity Snowball, Delighting Fans in Coventry
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. In this nostalgic print from November 25th, 1985, iconic Eastenders stars Leslie Grantham and Anita Dobson, known for their roles as Den and Angie Watts, take center stage at the Charity Snowball event. The couple traded pulling pints at the Old Vic in Albert Square for a night of fundraising in Coventry. The Peeping Tom pub in Cromwell Lane, Burton Green was buzzing with excitement as crowds of fans flocked to catch a glimpse of these beloved soap opera stars. Straight from rehearsals at Elstree Studios near London, Leslie and Anita were overwhelmed by the warm reception they received. They graciously signed autographs and posed for pictures with adoring Eastenders fans. During the evening's festivities, "Dirty Den" lived up to his reputation as he was swarmed by enthusiastic ladies while Angie proved just as popular with the lads. The dynamic duo even took on the role of auctioneers for a special teddy bear that raised an impressive £100 for the Evening Telegraph/Mercia Sound Snowball charity. For Anita Dobson, it was her first trip to Coventry while Leslie Grantham had become quite familiar with the city during his time performing at Belgrade Theatre before joining Eastenders. Pub landlords Jimmy and Kathy Lennox were thrilled with the success of the evening which showcased their newly revamped establishment courtesy of Hamden Hosts brewery. This snapshot captures not only a momentous occasion but also highlights how television personalities can use their fame to make a positive impact on charitable causes close to their hearts.
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