Barbara Windsor Opens Up About Childhood | Who Do You Think You Are

Barbara Windsor discussing her upbringing and the role her grandfather played after her parents divorced. Looking into her grandfather, Charles Ellis, she learns how he worked in the wine vaults and what life was like for him.
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Barbara Windsor traces her maternal grandfather to the East London docks and finds that his mother was a matchgirl at the Bryant and May factory. Barbara's father's family has generations of Cockneys, mostly labourers or costermongers and barrow boys. She discovers that her mother's ancestors were Irish, leaving Cork after the potato famine and that she's related to the artist Constable.
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[@CatzASMRnMore]

Even at her age she was Gorgeous..R.I.P Barbara

[@deborahoneill3973]

Loved her, i still watch the carry ons she was in, she was always proud of her roots and didn’t seem to get above herself or stuck up, she died from the same disease that my mum died from, it’s a horrific cruel disease, may they rest in peace 🙏💗

[@levieenrose7646]

RIP Babs. Fly high our little cockney sparrow...

[@jackbrown4130]

Barbara Windsor was the goddess of acting 🎭

[@scarlettvschultz]

Wonderful seeing her again on screen. Such a beautiful lady. So sad she’s no longer here but what a life she’s had. ✨

[@healingelementsukwithleanne]

Yeah it is, amazing lady. I also found out today she was my nans 2nd cousin! 😱

[@michaeld.5699]

A remarkable Lady who gave so much of herself to her fans fondly remembered by her fans in Ireland 🇮🇪

[@compostcorner5934]

Such a lovely lady, a one off, cheeky giggle, cheeky wiggle lol, and a smile that would light up a room.. Rip babs

[@dannygriffiths7952]

RIP Dame Barbara Windsor 🙏

[@alicanharryreilly8353]

Rip Barbara Windsor 1937-2020

[@texaswildflower7715]

Such a sad story about how her dad treater her after the divorce hearing... My ex did the same to my son... And I know how that can make a young one feel... It stays with you.

[@davidwalker8955]

If you haven't read her Book ALL OF ME, Do my wife has read it quite a few times she is a big fan of Barbara . Rest In Love Barbara x

[@missj.d9187]

We had a few matchbox maker girls in my family and I'm so proud of them. They all kept a brilliant sense of humour in the hellish of circumstances and we're so flipping proud. They had one hat apparently and all took turns in wearing it every other day to feel special when it was there turn! My family had next to nothing but looked like movie stars. I had no idea at the time but I grew up just a few streets. I wish I could go back in time and ask my relative so much. Always take the time to speak and even record your elders if your lucky enough to have them!

[@lordplanet8413]

Carry on Dame Barbara Windsor.

[@taniadolphy5122]

I will always love Barbara 💘. Such a feisty, adorable woman!!

[@fortytwocrayons3485]

What a beautiful, lively, wonderful lady she was. ❤️🌟🌹

[@howardeastman311]

I find watching her so comforting for some reason?

[@joshnorman2887]

A Queen of Acting and she was and still is my hero just like all the other cast from Carry On God Bless them all Amen 🥲🙏✝

[@karmatingz5797]

You'd think BBC (licence fee crooks) would open up the archives and show this series in honour of her life, she was a true sweetheart. Shame on you BBC!!!

[@WhoDoYouThinkYouAre]

Unfortunately there are often issues with clearances, but team WDYTYA will be posting more clips very soon. Stayed tuned :)

[@placesweborn646]

@@WhoDoYouThinkYouAre please please please and thank you 👍

[@clair233]

Rest in peace 💔❤😘

[@jamesmcbride6304]

I love the way she is so down to earth, what you see is what you get, she always lifts you, no wonder she was loved by everybody. Going to miss her.

[@charlottebruce979]

I love this woman so much, shes made me very happy over the years. So sad I won't hear that cheeky laugh any more.

[@tonypettigrew4124]

Fantastic seeing some of this again, Barbara is much missed...

[@Greenwillow]

Would love to see all of this, seem to recall she had an Irish connection. She was always a favourite RIP

[@healingelementsukwithleanne]

Yes she did have an Irish connection, found out she was my nans 2nd cousin and now know our family roots go from London back to Ireland on that side of the family.

[@siofra3819]

Most cockneys do have some Irish roots. I believe her Irish roots were from her mothers side

[@TheEchovoices]

that was so interesting really miss her so much lovely sweet dolly she was

[@vida2515]

RIP Barbara 💕💕

[@kevinsheehan3558]

God bless you Babs, you will be missed, but NEVER forgotten. Love You XX XX

[@davieleerio]

Such a sweet little pocket rocket babs we miss you rest in peace love 🙏🌹❤

[@janeyjarvis4390]

Aw Barbara , such a wonderful lady!

[@janeokonkwo2164]

God bless you and may the Almighty Lord hold you under his arm. I'm sure that you will make him Laugh to love and miss you R I P

[@sharoncarter4086]

Love you Barbara, you georgouse lady!!!!! 💖 I'm going to miss you so very much!!!!! You'll be making 'em laugh in heaven, with your cheeky giggle, love you 💜 💜 💜

[@heidiavera5071]

RIP what a beautiful soul

[@jesscarter94]

My favourite birthday twin! RIP Babs!

[@ryandg2008]

Never heard of Barbara until now but she was such a nice lady and actor. Her laugh was so contagious

[@kerrybf7224]

As I remember her ❤️ RIP

[@victorsilvester78]

Fabulous fascinating Babs, I wish I could see the entire show as I missed it first time around.

[@margaretmyles1523]

Brilliant a beautiful insight to a lovely woman bless

[@neilrees1378]

love you Babs

[@paulyb7267]

RIP 💔💔💔

[@sharonnash6111]

Lovely x

[@Re-bl5sr]

Stunningly beautiful woman, Babs.

[@brijones]

ive lost my dad and sister to dementia, it's a horrible thing to have

[@mazhansen8804]

I agree drives me mad when the Brittish ones are all carved up. We don't do that with the Aussie ones & the American's don't either. Pull your fingers out & fix it . Bloody annoying. I love Barbados cute was she when she was little ❤

[@singersunite9785]

Kept loosing her keys.... maybe this was the start of her illness

[@brendanhynes1252]

Was she ill here

[@AymeeDonovan]

No she wasnt