Nigel Bates returns to EastEnders

EastEnders fans convinced Nigel Bates’ return means HUGE soap legend will make shock comeback after years of rumours
EASTENDERS fans are convinced Nigel Bates’ return means one huge soap legend will make a shock comeback after years of rumours. Paul Bradley, 69, has left BBC viewers stunned as he reprises his
Nigel Bates returns as Cindy Beale knocked out by shovel in EastEnders special
The EastEnders two-episode Christmas special served up a double dose of drama, which saw Nigel Bates return to Albert Square and Cindy Beale knocked out by an anonymous assailant with a shovel. Nigel,
Nigel Bates makes shock return to EastEnders
Nigel Bates is back in Walford for the first time in 26 years as EastEnders viewers got a festive surprise when Phil's friend returned to Walford on Christmas Eve. Viewers saw Nigel in tonight's Christmas Eve episode when he turned up at the community centre where Yolande Trueman was volunteering.
Nigel Bates EastEnders return reason 'revealed' as huge secret teased
EastEnders aired a blast from the past on Christmas Eve, as Nigel Bates, played by actor Paul Bradley, returned to the BBC soap for the first time in almost 30 years
EastEnders confirms return for Nigel Bates as he reunites with Phil Mitchell after decades
He is fondly remembered for his romance with Debbie Tyler (Nicola Duffett).
Paul Bradley reveals why he returned to EastEnders as Nigel Bates after 26 years away from soap
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
EastEnders boss confirms long stint for Nigel Bates in Phil storyline after mysterious Christmas return
The character was last seen on Albert Square in 1998 departing for a new life in Scotland with his girlfriend Julie Haye (Karen Henthorn), her son Josh Saunders (Jon Lee), and Nigel's beloved step-daughter Clare Bates (Gemma Bissix).
Watch EastEnders legend Nigel Bates return after 26 years – and he’s hiding a huge secret
AN EASTENDERS legend has made a shock return to Albert Square – and he’s homeless. The BBC soap’s Christmas Eve episode – which is available to watch on BBC iPlayer now – shows
EastEnders star reacts to surprise return after 26 years
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.
Nigel Bates makes Christmas return to EastEnders
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,
EastEnders fans double take as legend returns after 26 years looking 'so different'
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
Who is Nigel Bates in EastEnders and has actor Paul Bradley appeared in another soap?
Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) has made an unannounced return to EastEnders after 26 years in tonight’s episode. The character ...
Face from the past makes EastEnders return
Nigel Bates has returned to EastEnders for the first time in 26 years in the soap's Christmas Eve episode. The character, ...