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 Bates (Paul Bradley) has made an unannounced return to EastEnders after 26 years in tonight’s episode. The character ...

PAUL Bradley has revealed exactly why he agreed to return to EastEnders – after 26 years away from Nigel Bates. The actor has ...

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

Nigel had been rumoured to be one of the classic characters who would be returning to the soap ahead of its 40th anniversary ...

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

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 is hiding a big secret and lying to pal Phil Mitchell in tonight’s EastEnders. The classic character – who is ...

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

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

Nigel Bates has returned to EastEnders for the first time in 26 years in the soap’s Christmas Eve episode. The character, played by Paul Bradley, was seen at the community centre where Yolande Trueman ...

Reports have claimed Paul Bradley is set to make a guest appearance as 90s favourite ... There are some big changes happening behind the scenes as EastEnders enters its 41st year on air with the ...