Nigel Bates returns to EastEnders

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 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 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
Nigel Bates returns to EastEnders for Christmas after 26-year hiatus
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
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
BBC EastEnders legend Nigel Bates returns after 26 years
During tonight's Christmas Eve episode (December 24) of EastEnders, Nigel Bates played by Paul Bradley returned to the BBC soap after 26 years.
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.
EastEnders fans insist they ‘didn’t even recognise’ star as soap legend makes shock return after 26 years off screen
EASTENDERS fans have insisted they ‘didn’t even recognise’ a soap legend – as they made a shock return. Viewers were thrilled to see a fan favourite character revisit
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, ...
EastEnders return three decades in the making as 90s legend reunites with Phil
He is fondly remembered for his romance with Debbie Tyler (Nicola Duffett).