BBC Share By Joel Harley Dec 22 2025 By Joel Harley Dec 22 2025 As Pat Evans 'returned' to EastEnders tonight, Nigel's trip down memory lane continues tomorrow Pam St. Clement has reprised her most iconic role Nigel Bates Pat Evans Share By Joel Harley Dec 22 2025 By Joel Harley Dec 22 2025 Pat Evans returned to EastEnders tonight (Monday, December 22), as Nigel’s dementia symptoms drastically intensified. Fleeing the scene as his film screening went awry, Nigel took refuge in the closed Queen Vic… where faces from his past await. This came as Phil and Julie bickered over Nigel’s future. Still nursing a black eye from Nigel, Julie was convinced that Nigel needs caring for by professionals… putting her at odds with Phil. Here’s everything that happened in EastEnders tonight. Nigel took to the stage to introduce his film (Credit: BBC) Nigel’s film premiere ended in disaster It was the day of Nigel’s film screening, and Phil tried to support his pal. Back home, Phil walked in on Julie as she took a call from the care home regarding options from Nigel. Still nursing a bruise from last week, she was worried he’d lash out again, hurting himself or another. As they continued to debate whether or not they should let Nigel go, Phil managed to get her on side. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Later, as Nigel dressed for his film screening, disaster struck again when Nigel suffered a little accident – wetting himself in the britches of his new tuxedo. That evening, the family arrived at the community centre for Nigel’s film screening. After an introduction from director Lexi (minus Jay, who’s got a new girlfriend, apparently), Nigel took to the stage, where he began reading his prepared speech. However, disaster struck again when he began to struggle. Julie joined him on the stage and helped him through – which is when he noticed the black eye on her face. Nigel walked back into The Queen Vic of the 90s (Credit: BBC) Pat returned in EastEnders tonight Realising he had been responsible for Julie’s bruises, Nigel grew upset and rushed out. As Phil and Julie gave chase, Nigel overheard them arguing about care packages. Telling them that he needed to be alone, Nigel ushered Julie and Phil indoors before trying to score himself a taxi from Pat and Barry’s firm. This, he was unsuccessful in – and so he walked into The Vic, where he came face-to-face with the one and only Pat Evans herself. Nigel joins Pat and Barry for a singalong (Credit: BBC) Nigel reunited with Barry and Pat in EastEnders spoilers for tomorrow Nigel’s reunion continues in EastEnders tomorrow (Tuesday, December 23) when he also joins Barry for a spot of barryoke – sorry karaoke – while Pat looks on. As Nigel struggles to decipher between past and present, Phil and Julie launch a search party outside. Meanwhile, Phil, after being left alone with Nigel’s film, comes to a heartbreaking realisation about his friend’s future. He and Julie find Nigel in The Vic, where they prepare to break the news that they’ll have to seek further care as his dementia symptoms worsen. How will Nigel react? What else happened in EastEnders tonight? As Nigel held the screening of his film, Max continued to reckon with the bombshell news that little Annie is his daughter. Lauren and Jack leapt into damage limitation mode, but neither were prepared for Max at his most stubborn... Elsewhere, Anthony's mood worsened after another run-in with Zoe, while Zack continued to pine over Vicki. Here's everything else that happened in EastEnders tonight. Max took matters (and Annie) into his own hands Following last week's bombshell, Max was anxious to speak to Linda - who he pressured to tell Annie. He returned home to his family, and informed them all of his findings - unaware that Oscar, Lauren and Jack were already well aware. In The Vic, he and Lauren met with Linda, who informed him that she (or they) wouldn't be telling Annie until the time was right. It seemed as though he was in a (reluctantly) accepting mood until he received a word of advice of Zoe, who suggested he need to do everything in his power to get Annie. He returned to Peacock's Palace where he lied to Elaine and took Annie on an impromptu trip to Santa's Grotto. Max and Annie arrived at Container Junction, where Patrick was playing Santa, and Ricky Jr. one of his Elves. Linda was furious when she returned home to learn that Max had abducted his daughter. She found them both in the café, where Max had already broken the news himself that he's Annie's father. Anthony's mood darkened as Zoe's stalker fears grew With Zoe still worried about her stalker, Kat tried her best to support her daughter. Meanwhile, Chelsea stumbled across Anthony as he made another angry call. She suggested that maybe he work with Zoe to find their children, giving the doctor food for thought. He joined her in the café, where he revealed his idea to find her son. He told her that, if she could reveal the father's identity, then his doctor colleagues would be able to track down the child. Needless to say, he was left fuming once more when she reiterated that she had no idea who the father was. Later, at the film screening, Kat clashed with Sam again, and was taken aback to learn she'd been back in the country for months. Is Sam Zoe's stalker? Meanwhile, following his run-in with Zoe, a fuming Anthony returned home and took out his frustrations on Chelsea. Also on EastEnders tonight Jasmine tried again to speak to Oscar, but he was having none of it - only her honestly would repair their relationship. Meanwhile, in the café, Ross mooted moving back in with Vicki. And, to Zack's dismay, she wasn't against the idea. Hoping to distract him from his obvious pining, she suggested an idea for a thoughtful Christmas present for Barney. Read more: Who’s leaving, joining and returning to EastEnders? Complete list of cast exits, arrivals and returns. Share Good to Know Share By Joel Harley Dec 22 2025 By Joel Harley Dec 22 2025 Next Story
