He is set to be reunited with his schoolfriend Phil Mitchell

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Nigel Bates returns to EastEnders after 26 years - Liverpool Echo

Nigel’s back, and producers have revealed he’s got a long-term storyline

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Nigel Bates returns to EastEnders for Christmas after 26-year hiatus

EastEnders aired a blast from the past on Christmas Eve, as Nigel Bates, played by actor Paul Bradley, returned to the BBC soap for the first time in almost 30 years

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Nigel Bates' EastEnders return reasoning 'rumbled' as huge mystery teased

EASTENDERS fans have insisted they ‘didn’t even recognise’ a soap legend – as they made a shock return. Viewers were thrilled to see a fan favourite character revisit Walford after 26 years away. BBCLegendary EastEnders character Nigel Bates has returned to the soap[/caption]
BBCSome viewers did a double take due to Nigel’s much different appearance[/caption]
AlamyActor Paul Bradley later played Elliot Hope in Holby City[/caption]
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EastEnders fans insist they ‘didn’t even recognise’ soap comeback

Old friends reunited as Nigel stages his return (Picture: BBC / Jack Barnes / Kieron McCarron)  Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) is set to get a major blast from the past in EastEnders this Christmas as Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) returns to Walford.  Nigel, who was a firm-favourite with viewers of the BBC One soap, made his first appearance in 26 years on Christmas Eve as he spoke to Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) at the community soup kitchen. A…

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EastEnders return three decades in the making as 90s legend reunites with Phil

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EastEnders character Nigel Bates returns after decades and is unrecognisable

WARNING SPOILERS AHEAD: An EastEnders icon has returned to the BBC soap after 26 years away from the show and it looks like he's fallen on hard times away from Walford

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EastEnders legend returns after 26 away in spoiler and he's hiding something

EastEnders viewers were left doing a double take after a soap legend made their return to the BBC soap after 26 years - but some fans were left unable to recognise them

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EastEnders legend returns 26 years after exit - but fans 'didn't recognise him'

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It’s lovely to see old friends at Christmas! EastEnders will air a festive reunion for Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) and his old pal Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden), and executive producer Chris Clenshaw has teased there is much more to come for the pair. Nigel made an unannounced return on Christmas Eve, despite tabloid reports of a return for the 40th anniversary, but what brings him back to the Square? The character was last seen on Albert Square…

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EastEnders boss confirms long stint for Nigel Bates in Phil storyline after mysterious Christmas return

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