Julie Bates’ voice was heard for the first time in over two decades during the latest visit to the Square, with actress Karen Hentorn reprising her role for a voicemail left on Nigel Bates’ (Paul Bradley) phone.
Another EastEnders return confirmed ahead of anniversary as 90s star reprises role EastEnders spoilers follow for Monday’s (January 6) episode, which is now available to view on BBC iPlayer.
Monday’s edition of the BBC One soap, which can be viewed now on iPlayer, sees Nigel receive a voicemail from Julie, pleading with him to get in touch and tell her where he is, professing her love for him.
Karen Hentorn, who played Julie between 1997 and 1998, reprised her role for the voice call, making this her first appearance in the BBC One serial in 27 years.
The character was thought to be homeless, with Phil only too glad to help his old pal out, but it seems that Nigel isn’t being completely honest about the circumstances which led him back to Walford, as he claims that wife Julie kicked him out.
