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

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).

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 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.

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.

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