The EastEnders two-episode Christmas special served up a double dose of drama, which saw Nigel Bates return to Albert Square ...

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

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

EastEnders aired a blast from the past on Christmas Eve, as Nigel Bates, played by actor Paul Bradley, returned to the BBC ...

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

NIGEL Bates is hiding a big secret and lying to pal Phil Mitchell in tonight’s EastEnders. The classic character – who is played by actor Paul Bradley in the BBC soap – reunited with ...

The character was last seen on Albert Square in 1998 departing for a new life in Scotland with his girlfriend Julie Haye ...

AN EASTENDERS legend has made a shock return to Albert Square – and he’s homeless. The BBC soap’s Christmas Eve episode – ...

EASTENDERS fans have insisted they ‘didn’t even recognise’ a soap legend – as they made a shock return. Viewers were thrilled ...

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

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

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