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Barbara Windsor: I had affair with George Best

Eastender Peggy Mitchell played by Barbara Windsor

October 4 2010

Barbara Windsor, the British grand dame of acting, has revealed she had a steamy affair with Belfast football legend, George Best.

The 73-year-old shares her intimate secrets with Piers Morgan in a forthcoming episode of his ITV series, Life Stories.

Barbara, who shot to fame in the saucy Carry On films, claimed she slept with the Manchester United icon among other famous conquests.

The actress described the footballer as a “beautiful” man.

Belfast Telegraph

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