During tonight's Christmas Eve episode (December 24) of EastEnders, Nigel Bates played by Paul Bradley returned to the BBC soap after 26 years.

Christmas might now be in the rearview mirror, but EastEnders is keeping its foot on the gas going into the New Year, lining ...

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

It’s the return we never saw coming! In an explosive twist, fan-favorite Paul Bradley has come back to EastEnders. The actor ...

Nigel Bates returns as Cindy Beale knocked out by shovel in EastEnders special - It’s a tense time for Cindy Beale as her ...

EastEnders fans were in for a surprise when a beloved character unexpectedly made an appearance on their screens after more ...

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 EastEnders for the first time in 26 years in the soap’s Christmas Eve episode. The character, ...

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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 ...