BBC/Composite: EastEnders Insider Share By Joel Harley Oct 23 2025 By Joel Harley Oct 23 2025 Nigel interrogated over hit-and-run as he confesses to the police in early iPlayer release Nigel's determined to do the right thing Nigel Bates Share By Joel Harley Oct 23 2025 By Joel Harley Oct 23 2025 WARNING: This article contains spoilers for today’s episode of EastEnders, which is streaming now on BBC iPlayer, but has not yet aired on BBC One – in which Nigel confesses to the police. Guilty Nigel Bates faces police questioning in EastEnders tonight (Thursday, October 23), after turning himself in for the hit-and-run in which Jasmine and Gina were injured. Not believing Julie’s lies that she’d been responsible, Nigel launched a crusade for the truth – proving (if only to himself) that he had been responsible. Having found the evidence he needed, he marched himself over to Jack, and begged that the resident plod arrest him. But how much trouble is Nigel in? Guilt-ridden Nigel confessed to Jack last night (Credit: BBC) Nigel confesses to the police in EastEnders tonight Nigel arrives at the police station, accompanied by Jack. They find Julie waiting there, who again tries to talk Nigel out of confessing. Article continues below Read all the latest spoilers Refusing her request to be his appropriate adult, Nigel heads inside and admits to the crime. The police question Nigel over the hit-and-run, but confused Nigel is unable to remember all the details of the crash. As they then question Julie over what happened, she lies again, telling them that Nigel had gotten confused and fooled himself into thinking he’d been behind the wheel. Outside, Nigel is furious to learn what Julie had done. He returns to Albert Square, where he gets a rollicking from George, who has learned what Nigel did. Nigel attempts to confess to the police (Credit: BBC) Julie has second thoughts as Nigel faces the music Back home, Nigel continues to rage at Julie for her lies. As they share a heart-to-heart, he tells her how important it is that he own up to the crime. Julie reveals how betrayed she felt when he abandoned her after receiving his diagnosis, but understands his position. Finally submitting to Nigel’s wishes, she accompanies him back to the police station, where they prepare to come clean together. What consequences will Nigel and Julie face? 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 Oct 23 2025 By Joel Harley Oct 23 2025
