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Nigel Bates

The latest news and spoilers for EastEnders character Nigel Bates, who first appeared on the BBC soap from 1992 to 1998, and returned in 2024. Nigel is played by actor Paul Bradley.

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Peter Beale, Billy Mitchell, Lauren Branning, Teddy Mitchell, Phil Mitchell, Nigel Bates and Denise Fox in EastEnders

EastEnders legend stages a jaw-dropping Cindy intervention as a truth is revealed

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders January 3, 2025 By Michael Adams
A montage image of EastEnders' Sonia Fowler, Grant Mitchell and Stacey Slater silhouetted out with the Queen Vic behind (Picture: BBC/Metro)

All EastEnders cast returns, exits and new arrivals coming up in 2025

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders March 21, 2025 By Michael Adams
Silhouette of Grant Mitchell in EastEnders, outside a Tube station

Iconic EastEnders character to return 35 years after debut for 40th anniversary

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders January 1, 2025 By Michael Adams
A composite image of The Vic on fire featuring Bianca, Eve, Suki, Martin and Nish

EastEnders 2025 preview reveals death, destruction and devastation ahead in Walford

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders January 11, 2025 By Ash Percival
EMBARGOED TO 2015 TUESDAY DECEMBER 24 For use in UK, Ireland or Benelux countries only Undated BBC handout photo of Paul Bradley as Nigel Bates (right) and Steve McFadden as Phil Mitchell in the Christmas Eve episode of Eastenders. Nigel Bates has returned to EastEnders for the first time in almost three decades. He left the show in April 1998 when he and his adopted daughter Clare left Albert Square to start a new life in Scotland. Issue date: Tuesday December 24, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SHOWBIZ Eastenders. Photo credit should read: BBC/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: Not for use more than 21 days after issue. You may use this picture without charge only for the purpose of publicising or reporting on current BBC programming, personnel or other BBC output or activity within 21 days of issue. Any use after that time MUST be cleared through BBC Picture Publicity. Please credit the image to the BBC and any named photographer or independent programme maker, as described in the caption.

EastEnders confirms return for Nigel Bates as he reunites with Phil Mitchell

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders December 25, 2024 By Stephen Patterson
Nigel Bates in Albert Square gardens in EastEnders

Who is Nigel Bates in EastEnders and has actor Paul Bradley appeared in another soap?

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders January 1, 2025 By Michael Adams
Phil and Sharon talk in Peggy's in EastEnders

Phil 'saved' as Sharon seeks help from very unlikely EastEnders ally

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders December 22, 2024 By Michael Adams
A black car crashed amongst the rubble outside the Queen Vic pub in EastEnders

Shocking EastEnders pictures reveal destruction after massive Queen Vic explosion

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders December 16, 2024 By Michael Adams
Silhouette of Nigel Bates from EastEnders stood in front of an old TV, on a pink blue and green swirled background

90s TV legend staging long-awaited comeback for very special reason

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders December 9, 2024 By Michael Adams
The Queen Vic on fire in EastEnders in 2010

Death rocks EastEnders' 40th anniversary as colossal explosion rips through the Queen Vic

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders December 8, 2024 By Duncan Lindsay

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