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Nicola Small

EastEnders actor Jake Wood, 50, says he was bullied as a kid for his ginger hair

EastEnders legend Jake Wood is backing an anti-bullying ­campaign after being picked on as a kid for his ginger hair.

The 50-year-old actor said he was able to stand up to his bullies – but many victims feel too scared.

Speaking ahead of Anti-Bullying Week, Jake – who played womaniser Max Branning in the BBC soap – said: “Anything that marks you out as different when you are growing up can lead to some sort of form of bullying.

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