Phil stages dramatic return in EastEnders and calls on show legend for help

Phil stages dramatic return in EastEnders and calls on show legend for help

Will Phil prove to be Nigel’s salvation again? (Picture: BBC/Jack Barns/Kieron McCarron) The Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) of today is very different to the Phil Mitchell of old, with the former EastEnders crime boss trading in guns and blood feuds to care for his old friend, Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) as he deals with dementia. Nigel remained steadfastly by Phil’s side as he battled depression, which ultimately resulted in psychosis-induced ha…