Mitchell reunion "a joy"

As the Mitchell brothers prepare to return to Albert Square, Steve McFadden, who plays hard man Phil Mitchell, has described the reunion of the cockne

11:35 20 September 2005

As the Mitchell brothers prepare to return to Albert Square, Steve McFadden, who plays hard man Phil Mitchell, has described the reunion of the cockney clan as "a joy".

The two skinhead brothers have posed for pictures with their battleaxe mother Peggy, played by Carry On legend Barbara Windsor, as they prepare for their triumphant return to EastEnders.

They're back to try and save their sister Sam from going down for the murder of "Dirty" Den Watts, who was actually killed by his wife Chrissie.

We last saw Phil getting arrested after Den framed him for robbery, while Grant was last seen on his way to Brazil.

Peggy is already on our screens again, having furious rows with all and sundry.

Babs said she was "enjoying every minute" of her reunion with her on-screen sons, while Ross Kemp, who plays Grant, said: "I hope we get the reaction we're after.

Meanwhile Steve told the Daily Star: "Having the Mitchells back together again has been a joy."