Executive Producer Ben Wadey says: “We are delighted to have Karen Henthorn returning to reprise her role as Julie, who ...

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 ...

EastEnders have confirmed that Karen Henthorn is reprising her role as Nigel’s wife Julie Bates this summer - 27 years after ...

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 ...

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 ...

Julie Bates will be heading back to Albert Square this summer as her husband Nigel Bates' dementia takes a heartbreaking turn ...

EastEnders fans are convinced another character will be returning to the Square very soon after Phil Mitchell and Kat Slater ...

Nigel Bates returned to Albert Square last Christmas after 26 years away from Walford and EastEnders fans are convinced he'll ...

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, and ...

EASTENDERS fans are convinced Nigel Bates’ return means one huge soap legend will make a shock comeback after years of rumours. Paul Bradley, 69, has left BBC viewers stunned as he repris… ...

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 ...

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 ...