According to the reliable source as ever- the people- Nigel Bates is going to return to EE this summer as bosses think that a familiar face will help them in these troublesome times.

I can't remember what his exit was? Did he go to Scotland?

yes after having a relationship with his step-daughter's teacher

Oh how cool. Nigel Rocked! I was hoping he'd come back. He can replace Barry as the bumbling buffoon.

Jim