EastEnders’ executive producer Chris Clenshaw has spoken out about Nigel Bates’ tragic dementia storyline for the first time.

EastEnders character Nigel Bates in young onset dementia storyline - Paul Bradley’s character will share more about his diagnosis and how dementia is affecting his life in upcoming episodes.

EastEnders' latest episode saw icon Nigel Bates open up to Yolande Trueman confirming he had dementia, with 'difficult' scenes ahead on the BBC soap

Nigel Bates's storyline in EastEnders will show the realities of life with young onset dementia, executive producer Chris Clenshaw has revealed. The BBC One soap aired the revelation from Nigel that he was suffering from dementia in Wednesday’s episode as he opened up to Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter).

PAUL Bradley has revealed exactly why he agreed to return to EastEnders – after 26 years away from Nigel Bates. The actor has left fans of the BBC One soap stunned as he reprises his

EastEnders welcomed back Nigel Bates on Christmas Day and he has since reunited with estranged best pal Phil Mitchell - but some viewers have been left concerned by his recent antics

EastEnders has finally revealed the secret being harboured by Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley). The BBC One soap aired the classic character’s return last month on Christmas Eve in what was later confirmed by show boss Chris Clenshaw to be for a “long stint”.

EastEnders is set to explore young onset dementia when Nigel Bates admits his health issues to his friend Yolande Trueman in tonight's episode of the BBC soap.

EastEnders has shared devastating news in Nigel Bates' return storyline, in the show’s latest episode, as he shares a serious health diagnosis with Yolande.

Tonight’s episode of EastEnders saw Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) confirm to friend Yolande Trueman (Angela Wynter) that he has dementia. Nigel returned to Albert Square over Christmas, much to Phil’s (Steve McFadden) surprise.