Debbie Bates

In-universe information
In-universe information
Occupation	Bookmaker cashier
Mother	Maxine Palmer
Husband	Liam Tyler (until 1993); Nigel Bates (1994–1995)
Daughters	Clare Bates

Debbie Bates
Debbie Bates
EastEnders character
Portrayed by	Nicola Duffett
Duration	1993–1995
First appearance	Episode 867; 25 May 1993
Last appearance	Episode 1148; 22 June 1995
Classification	Former; regular
Introduced by	Leonard Lewis
Occupation	Bookmaker cashier
In-universe information
Occupation	Bookmaker cashier
Mother	Maxine Palmer
Husband	Liam Tyler (until 1993); Nigel Bates (1994–1995)
Daughters	Clare Bates

Debbie Bates (also Tyler) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Nicola Duffett from 1993 to 1995. She was introduced as a love interest for Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley), but was killed-off in 1995 at Duffett's request.