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 ...

NIGEL Bates has revealed the heartbreaking truth about his dementia battle in EastEnders - as the soap teased another big comeback. Viewers were delighted to see Nigel - played by Paul Bradley ...

Nigel told Phil he had split from Julie, but it was revealed that wasn't the case when he received a message from her where she begged him to get in touch and come home. EastEnders viewers started ...

EASTENDERS viewers spotted a major blunder on last night's episode with Nigel Bates. The long-running character made a dramatic return to Walford over the Christmas period, leaving fans more ...

EastEnders is set to reveal Nigel Bates’ big secret next week, following his mysterious arrival in Walford. Over Christmas, Nigel returned to Albert Square for the first time in 26 years ...

A possible new romance turns sour for Phil Mitchell ( Steve McFadden) in EastEnders next week as he continues to struggle ...

Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) will be hospitalised as his mental health takes a downward turn. The BBC One soap recently ...

The BBC One soap recently confirmed Walford legend Phil will attempt to take his own life whilst experiencing depression with ...

Paul Bradley (l) has been reunited with Steve McFadden in Eastenders [PA Media] Nigel Bates has returned to the BBC soap EastEnders for the first time in 26 years in a special Christmas Eve episode.