Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) has made an unannounced return to EastEnders after 26 years in tonight’s episode.
Who is Nigel Bates in EastEnders and has actor Paul Bradley appeared in another soap?
It was first reported earlier this month that actor Paul Bradley would be reprising his role ahead of the 40th Anniversary celebrations next year.
We were in for quite a shock in tonight’s episode when he was seen at the community centre soup kitchen with Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter), who had rediscovered her faith following an emotional meeting with the other survivors of Pastor Clayton’s (Howard Saddler) abuse.
He first arrived in Albert Square 32 years ago, and lodged with Dot Cotton (June Brown) – striking up an unlikely friendship with the god-fearing, chain-smoking icon.
