Nigel Bates

Nigel Bates
EastEnders character
Portrayed byPaul Bradley
Duration1992–1998
First appearanceEpisode 742
17 March 1992 (1992-03-17)
Last appearanceEpisode 1608
30 April 1998 (1998-04-30)
ClassificationFormer; regular
Introduced byLeonard Lewis
In-universe information
OccupationVideo shopkeeper
WifeDebbie Tyler (1994–1995)
Adoptive daughtersClare Bates

Nigel Bates is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Paul Bradley from 1992 to 1998. Introduced in 1992 by Leonard Lewis, the character was incorporated gradually and brought back as a regular following a brief stint due to a popular reception. He is depicted as a lovable loser and a nerd. Bradley quit the role and Nigel was written out of the serial in April 1998 and was given a happy ending. The door was left open for a possible future return.