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

Reports have claimed Paul Bradley is set to make a guest appearance as 90s favourite Nigel Bates. Nigel Bates is reported to be returning (Picture: BBC) There has also been mounting speculation that ...

Eastenders fans were in for a treat this week, when actor Paul Bradley took up his role as Nigel Bates on the Christmas Eve ...

Also, on this day, returnee Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) pushes struggling old friend Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) to take ...

KEMI Badenoch and Nigel Farage have begun a holiday war of words over the membership sizes of their respective parties.

EASTENDERS fans are speculating about the unexpected return of Nigel Bates, believing there may be a deeper reason tied to ...

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

EastEnders spoilers follow. EastEnders favourite Kathy Beale will receive a fake alibi in the ongoing Cindy Beale storyline.

EastEnders ’ Phil Mitchell is set to make a huge decision about his future next month, as his family continues to worry about ...

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 is hiding a big secret and lying to pal Phil Mitchell in tonight’s EastEnders. The classic character – who is ...

EastEnders will air on BBC One twice on Christmas Day and then again on Boxing Day with Cindy Beale at the centre of the ...