BBC Share By Helen Fear Mar 7 2018 By Helen Fear Mar 7 2018 Loyal EastEnders fans "love it" as Sharon Mitchell references iconic character She's long been gone from Walford, but not forgotten! EastEnders Share By Helen Fear Mar 7 2018 By Helen Fear Mar 7 2018 Old school EastEnders fans were given an unexpected treat this week, when Sharon Mitchell made reference to one of the soap’s first ever characters. Those paying attention would have heard Sharon mention ‘Mary the punk’ in a conversation with step-daughter Louise. Sharon Mitchell is one of EastEnders’ longest serving characters (Credit: BBC) And viewers who have watched the soap since its beginnings knew exactly who she was talking about! Read more: EastEnders fans “minds blown” after discovering Big Mo’s mega-famous sibling In scenes shown on Tuesday 6 March, Louise showed off her new look after experimenting with make-up. But step-mum Sharon wasn’t keen. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers She told Louise: “You don’t need to use all that make up at once.” Louise had been experimenting with make-up (Credit: BBC) “This is how the girls at school wear it, I was just trying it out,” replied Louise, before Sharon compared her to “Mary the punk”. Obviously young Louise had no idea who her step-mum was talking about. But devoted viewers took to Twitter to see who else remembered the original character. The original cast members of EastEnders included punk rocker Mary Smith (Credit: BBC) One asked: “Am I the only one who remembers Mary the punk?” Read more: Fans thrilled as Game of Thrones star turns up in Albert Square Another said: “catch #EastEnders for first time in years and #marythepunk gets a mention..” An nostalgic soap fan added: “Reference to ancient character in #EastEnders #Marythepunk.” Mary the Punk mention! Love it! ? #EastEnders pic.twitter.com/Vg5C9Lbdoj — Nic (@NicwithoutaK83) March 6, 2018 Am I the only one who remembers Mary the Punk? #EastEnders — Jema (@jemmabondc) March 6, 2018 Ha! Sharon just referenced #marythepunk #punkmary EastEnders. #bringbackpunkmary — Zaddy (@CakeBeef) March 6, 2018 https://twitter.com/davidnisbet87/status/971109605215436801 https://twitter.com/davidnisbet87/status/971109605215436801 MARY THE PUNK REFERENCE! #eastenders — Paul Lang (@rudemrlang) March 6, 2018 Walford’s original wild child, Mary Smith lived in Walford from 1985 to 1988. A single mum with a chequered history which included drugs, prostitution and teenage pregnancy. She was played by Linda Davidson, who eventually gave up acting. She now works for Jamie Oliver Enterprises. Who is your favourite ever EastEnders character? Leave us a comment on our Facebook page @EntertainmentDailyFix and let us know what you think! Share Good to Know Share By Helen Fear Mar 7 2018 By Helen Fear Mar 7 2018
