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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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

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

Nigel, played by Paul Bradley, returns to the soap after almost three decades away, having left in April 1998 with his ...

Nigel Bates has returned to EastEnders for the first time in 26 years in the soap’s Christmas Eve episode. The character, ...

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