PAUL Bradley has revealed exactly why he agreed to return to EastEnders – after 26 years away from Nigel Bates. The actor has left fans of the BBC One soap stunned as he reprises his

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Nigel Bates has returned to the BBC soap EastEnders for the first time in 26 years in a special Christmas Eve episode. The character, played by Paul Bradley, appeared at a community centre where Yolande Trueman, played by Angela Wynter, was volunteering during the episode.

The character, played by Paul Bradley, was seen at the community centre where Yolande Trueman, played by Angela Wynter, was volunteering during Tuesday’s episode.

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

Nigel Bates has made his way back to Walford after 26 years away, with the character making a shock appearance on the Christmas Eve episode.

EastEnders icon Nigel Bates made his return to the soap after 26 years - but fans were left gobsmacked as they said they didn't even recognise him and had to rewind the TV

EastEnders fans were in for a surprise when a beloved character unexpectedly made an appearance on their screens after more than two and a half decades. Fans could not believe their eyes as Nigel Bates,