Nigel Bates' Heartbreaking Farewell on EastEnders

0:00On April 21st, East Ender's fans get ready for some real hard break hitting Walford next week. Nigel Bates, that beloved character played by Paul Bradley, meets a tragic end in upcoming scenes, raving up a gut-wrenching dementia storyline. Bradley made a triumphant return last year after a 25-year absence from the soap, bringing Nigel back to Albor Square for this emotional farewell. Grant Mitchell swings back into town for one last goodbye to his best friend, joining the residents as they circle up around Nigel and his family. The news ripples through the square, with Nigel's wife Julie and Phil Mitchell stepping up to organize a community celebration of his life amid the grief. Phil's falling apart under the weight sparking concern from Grant and Linda Carter as the whole neighborhood pulls together in raw solidarity catch. These scenes starting Monday the 27th of April at 7.30 pm on BBC One, or stream from 6 a.m. on iPlayer.