Nigel Eastenders 2025r John. ‘eastenders' gave viewers a festive surprise tonight with the return of nigel bates (paul bradley), who hasn't been seen in walford for 26 years. Nigel, played by paul bradley, left the soap back in 1992 with the door.

The character, played by paul bradley, was seen at the community. Paul bradley is set to stage a huge return to eastenders next year as 90s favourite nigel bates.