Eastenders Nigel Bates 2025 Season. The character, played by paul bradley, appeared at a community. 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.

Eastenders will reportedly air a huge explosion and see the return of a classic character for its upcoming anniversary special. Nigel bates has returned to the bbc soap eastenders for the first time in 26 years in a special christmas eve episode.