Nigel's new wife Debbie is killed - EastEnders -- BBC

Nigel Bates (Paul Bradley) turns to Grant (Ross Kemp) for support after the police tell him that his wife Debbie has died in a car accident. Sad scenes from smash hit BBC drama EastEnders. Click to watch in high quality!
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[@sarahbentall3419]

I love the way grant and nigel were best friends. Nigel such a kind character. Really good acting.

[@iluvlafferty]

Grant and Nigel truly loved each other like brothers. This was one of those meaningful times on EE where the writers allowed a Mitchell to drop the tough guy act and allow himself to be vulnerable and kind with someone. I thought the writing became terrible by the time he married Tiffany and they used it as an excuse to exaggerate his abusive tendencies. Grant's hug and tears with Nigel say so much more about his character.

[@woahkana]

Even when Grant was with Tiffany there were moments when he genuinely loved her he did love and care for her but he just didn’t know how to show it in a healthy way, but he did care for Tiffany, and she intern fell for Grant because she saw something in him that endeared her to him, but the writers always have to treat the Mitchell men like bullies/abusers it’s unrealistic

[@iluvlafferty]

@@woahkana Unfortunately, he didn't love Tiffany. He told her many times that he only endured her as a wife because of their baby. The one woman he loved was Sharon, but the writers were determined to mess that up by starting a creepy triangle with Phil. It sucks because he had a heart, but they kept using the Falklands War PTSD (plus references to Peggy's violent husband) as an excuse to flare up his temper.

[@GinolasSon]

Tremendous acting from Paul Bradley. Easily one of the best and most underrated actors the show ever had.

[@kierangilly1]

The only time Grant and the police ever treated other politely

[@JamieBoy-ij2ri]

RIP Debbie, This episode aired 22/6/1995 was the day after I was born!!!!

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

poor nige grant was such a good mate

[@smuzzgulp3187]

Yep he only fucks hes misses

[@kevinprior3549]

The shock was so so deep... but at the same time seemed absolutely unbelievable what happened to Debbie. It's impossible to imagine how Nigel felt.

[@LuckyGuu]

I love this scene and show! Greetings from Delaware, USA

[@Foebane72]

Such a nice bloke doesn't deserve such news :(

[@charlottethecat6302]

Nigal was so sweet

[@TRIGMASTER06]

I forgot how good Eastenders use to be. USED TO BE.

[@shiabuddin7806]

TRIGMASTER06 init

[@EvertonFCFc]

@All the men fancy me it's shite nowadays

[@leeakers1370]

Shiab Uddin Yeah it was a real community where everyone cared for each other. Now there’s a new serial killer every year, it’s become so unrealistic!

[@leeakers1370]

All the men fancy me I don’t anymore, as the storylines have become so damn unrealistic.

[@leeakers1370]

All the men fancy me Yeah and I’m not forcing you not to watch it. If I want to say it’s shit I’ll say it’s shit.

[@ERstat77]

you never saw her death onscreen, i remember she left to go shopping at the beginning of the episode then near the en the police turn up to see Nigel!

[@ThePuppi3000]

So why are YOU watching it? Sorry, but I can't stand people who frown upon old TV and music. Most old stuff is better than what's on now anyway.

[@peterah7957]

Still makes me sad this scene

[@acxezknightnite1377]

Nige and Debs were such a cute couple. I remember seeing this when it first aired and being shocked at how out of the blue the tragedy came. When Nige went to collect her daughter was a poignant moment. I don’t bother with EE now. It’s crap

[@Leeann-rz3ei]

You love it really you mug.

[@Zedd1500]

Poor Nigel!

[@chrisclose7793]

Poor nigel shows grant has a kind side to him and was a great mate to nigel

[@carbonarakara]

It was early 90's. I was born in 1988 and i remember watching this when i was little!

[@johngilmore697]

Looking forward to reading he rest of your autobiography

[@Trail717]

Ricky's hair is a thing of beauty.

[@theenglishkid8794]

Eastenders was actually good then.

[@joestewart-paul7181]

I know right. Now it's unwatchable.

[@bp6329]

@@joestewart-paul7181 who says it is?

[@Leeann-rz3ei]

​@@bp6329all you load of mugs do.

[@227060]

I miss Nigel he was 1 of the character I remember seeing when I was really young and not really watching the show. They should bring him back with Claire. He was good cos he showed a slightly softer side 2 the Mitchell bros which u don't get 2 c too often

[@ollye4513]

He used to be in Casualty aswell. Be good Nijal come back and other old characters aswell that be great

[@caitlinsparkle7717]

@@ollye4513 Do you mean, Holby City? He never appeared in Casualty.

[@LuckyGuu]

@fred1999BOLLOCKS good question, why am I watching 20 year old episodes? I4 years ago I was living on the east coast, USA, and the PBS = Public Broadcasting Service showed Eastenders sunday at midnight and to save money they bought and showed old episodes. Well this episode stood out in my memory as very realistic. So why are you watching this? I wish this show was broadcast 5 days per week here, it's like a drug! I mean that in a good way. Top notch acting and I love the range of accents!

[@_fullsunflower]

@TalentedStudios Dam, i only started watching it recently, would be nice to see some of the old episodes

[@eddieinbeddie]

Every minute of every day

[@STEJTHEGREATEST]

PHIL'S HEAD WAS MORE NORMALLY-SIZED BACK THEN!!!!! IT DIDN'T APPEAR TO BE QUITE AS INDESTRUCTIBLE-LOOKING!!!!

[@bp6329]

Vernon, unlike your brain

[@STEJTHEGREATEST]

1:17 Grant was always prepared for there to be someone dangerous inside mysterious buildings he was entering!!!

[@Johnno9989]

Is there a clip on KZbin where we actually see Debbie die?

[@kevinlongman007]

She died off screen.

[@rickhardman7376]

@@kevinlongman007 why

[@mariahoness9410]

No. Her death wasn't actually filmed. Debbie us last seen leaving the house to go shopping.

[@doitanywayz]

@NinjaDefuseMW2 i think its the date it was broadcasted

[@suesmith3744]

Unlikely best buddies , but loved one another like brothers ..

[@lepreconlon5586]

Aired on drama yesterday

[@PeterShieldsukcatstripey]

i relate

[@danielwilliamson6180]

The On Her Majesty's Secret Service of Eastenders. In On Her Majesty's Secret Service, James Bond's new wife Tracy was killed. This is sad. Nigel had just married Debbie and then all of a sudden, she dies in a car accident. How sad is that?

[@EvertonFCFc]

What's this got to do with James bond ?

[@EvertonFCFc]

@All the men fancy me faked her death did she ?

[@charlottethecat6302]

Grant and nigal best mates like brothers

[@perkzlfc]

yes someone did die of cancer in eastenders pat butcher did

[@jlsutton4819]

Back in day when enders was good.

[@rick182z]

If only she'd worn slip-on shoes!

[@Nowtas]

Had, not has. 1 doesn't work as an exclaimation mark. And the Z in AIDZ doesn't work unless you can't spell Syndrome either. Other than that, good job.

[@ChristopherS9627]

4:22 - poor Nigel

[@r4h4al]

Why didn't they show the accident?

[@Leeann-rz3ei]

Why would they?

[@r4h4al]

@@Leeann-rz3ei Obviously a character's death is an important part of the story and would be good dramatic TV.

[@Leeann-rz3ei]

@@r4h4al not really. I'm glad they didnt show it.

[@LuckyGuu]

@fred1999BOLLOCKS I honestly don't know much about Holby. I haven't been able to find entire episodes of current Eastenders, where should I look exactly? I'd love to marry an English woman!

[@121Swaleskid]

i was 5 years old :D

[@andyphillips2093]

miss there hay days

[@ruff1draft]

Where was Nigel when Dots funeral happened

[@startracker5895]

Exactly. He wasn’t even mentioned.

[@michaelcooper9705]

Was this the episode when Grant bummed Nigel the powerbottom?

[@Mettyunuabona_]

@leesetters LOL! only lately people are getting stabbed in the neck with racks, pushed over cliffs, falling into Motorways, Falling on top of their cars, Wacked with Pans, Stabbed, Blown up... twice, old age but no one has died from cancer in EastEnders which is a concern

[@eddieinbeddie]

the 90s? Noway by far it was the 80s, shoulder pads, ruffles etcetc!

[@lesliegeorge4933]

eddie inbeddi guaranteed this is 90s half this lot wasn’t in it in the 80s this be 95 ish

[@eddieinbeddie]

Pauline died ages ago lol

[@Mrslollipop35]

i loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee easteenders

[@STEJTHEGREATEST]

1:40 Imagine how massive Grant's tops must've looked, flattened and stretched out!!!!!

[@eddieinbeddie]

Trust me it was the 80's lol watch some music videos from it youllsee what i mean! lol

[@Nowtas]

Takes one to know one (LOL IGDPK HAF DIGNETY11!1).

[@MrArrblue94]

the n gang have to pay lc by o fb lilyy we are s lily gives then a s head rub

[@rem2267]

God, how I hated Nigel...

[@bp6329]

you loved him really

[@bobsaget7775]

Nobody hated Nigel

[@MosesDeLaRoses]

Agreed. Shit hair. He looked like a fat Frank Gallagher

[@Tad1945]

BP63 hello BP63

[@joannesaltfleet2071]

Nigel was OK