Dec 23, 2025 · Home TV Soaps EastEnders Who is Debbie Bates in EastEnders and what happened to her? We may earn commission from links on this page. Our editorial is always independent (learn …

Debbie Bates (also Tyler) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Nicola Duffett from 1993 to 1995. She was introduced as a love interest for Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley), but …

Debbie Bates (née Palmer, previously Tyler) was the wife of Nigel Bates and mother of Clare Bates. She made her first appearance on 25 May 1993 and last on 22 June 1995. She was portrayed by Nicola …

Dec 22, 2025 · Debbie Bates, played by Nicola Duffett, will reappear in a special episode of EastEnders (Image: BBC) An EastEnders character is returning to the soap after 30 years. Debbie Bates, played …

Dec 22, 2025 · The EastEnders character Debbie Bates will return to the BBC soap after 30 years this week, as part of its ongoing dementia storyline involving Nigel Bates.

EastEnders character Debbie Bates returns alongside Barry Evans and Pat Butcher - The character, played by Nicola Duffett, is among the shock returns to the soap.

Dec 21, 2025 · EastEnders character Debbie Bates will return to the soap after 30 years, as part of its ongoing dementia storyline involving Nigel Bates.

Dec 21, 2025 · You can unsubscribe at any time. More info EastEnders character Debbie Bates will return to the soap after 30 years, as part of its ongoing dementia storyline involving Nigel Bates.

Dec 23, 2025 · EastEnders brought back the character of Debbie Bates, portrayed by Nicola Duffett, for a special episode featuring Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley). The episode saw Nigel, who is dealing with …

Debbie Bates is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Nicola Duffett from 1993 to 1995. She was introduced as a love interest for ...