Next week on EastEnders, the residents of Walford bid farewell to Nigel Bates as his health deteriorates. Grant Mitchell makes a sad return to the BBC soap, played by Ross Kemp, reuniting with siblings Sam and Phil Mitchell and his estranged son Mark Fowler Jr.
Nigel's wife Julie decides to stop his treatment after doctors warn there is unlikely to be any improvement. Grant sits by Nigel's bedside, where Nigel unexpectedly awakens and requests something from his past. Grant realises he needs to find Phil so they can both say goodbye.
Grant manages to get Phil to agree to visit Nigel, and soon after, Nigel passes away. Phil struggles with his grief as Walford comes together to remember him. Meanwhile, Ravi is diagnosed with complex PTSD and begins therapy in the mental health unit.
Cindy Beale finally agrees to a date with Max Branning but has no intention of turning up, until a moment with Linda Carter makes her jealous. EastEnders airs Mondays to Thursdays at 7:30pm on BBC One and BBC iPlayer.
