Nigel Bates returns to EastEnders

Nigel Bates returns to EastEnders for Christmas after 26-year hiatus
EastEnders fans got a Christmas treat last night (24 December) as Nigel Bates returned to the BBC soap for the first time in 26 years. Nigel, played by Paul Bradley, appeared in the Christmas Eve episode at a community centre where Angela Wynter’s Yolande Trueman was volunteering.
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’ Nigel Bates lying as big return takes a dark twist on Christmas Day
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
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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
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He is fondly remembered for his romance with Debbie Tyler (Nicola Duffett).
Nigel Bates returns to EastEnders for first time in 26 years
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, played by Angela Wynter, was volunteering during Tuesday’s episode.
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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).
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.
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 appeared between 1992 and 1998, though hasn’t been seen since. It was first reported earlier this month that actor Paul Bradley would be reprising his role ahead of the 40th Anniversary celebrations next year.
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
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