EASTENDERS fans are speculating about the unexpected return of Nigel Bates, believing there may be a deeper reason tied to ...

Nigel Bates returns to EastEnders for Christmas after 26-year hiatus - Nigel’s back, and producers have revealed he’s got a ...

EASTENDERS fans are convinced Nigel Bates’ return means one huge soap legend will make a shock comeback after years of ...

Nigel Bates has returned to the BBC soap EastEnders for the first time in 26 years in a special Christmas Eve episode. The ...

Also, on this day, returnee Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) pushes struggling old friend Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) to take ...

EastEnders aired a blast from the past on Christmas Eve, as Nigel Bates, played by actor Paul Bradley, returned to the BBC ...

He is fondly remembered for his romance with Debbie Tyler (Nicola Duffett).

During tonight's Christmas Eve episode (December 24) of EastEnders, Nigel Bates played by Paul Bradley returned to the BBC soap after 26 years.

Eastenders fans were in for a treat this week, when actor Paul Bradley took up his role as Nigel Bates on the Christmas Eve ...

The character was last seen on Albert Square in 1998 departing for a new life in Scotland with his girlfriend Julie Haye ...

EastEnders favourite Kathy Beale will receive a fake alibi in the ongoing Cindy Beale storyline. Cindy was attacked by an ...

Nigel Bates is back in Walford for the first time in 26 years as EastEnders viewers got a festive surprise when Phil's friend ...