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The Latest Breaking News from Max Branning

Life-or-death situation faces two characters in EastEnders ‘flashforward’

Thursday’s episode saw the soap move ahead a year to New Year’s Day 2027.

Evening Standard

EastEnders confirms Max Branning plot in special flashforward episode

The ‘bold’ episode will screen on New Year’s Day

The Independent UK

Max Branning’s fifth wedding at the centre of EastEnders ‘flashforward’ episode

The character, played by Jake Wood, is at the centre of the special episode.

Evening Standard

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EastEnders confirms special New Year’s Day episode with huge twist

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The Independent UK

EastEnders to give fans a glimpse 12 months into the future in special New Year’s Day episode

Producers have promised that Walford will be full of drama in 2026

The Independent UK

EastEnders to air special ‘flashforward’ episode

The 30-minute episode will be shown on New Year’s Day and will focus on the character of Max Branning in 2027.

Evening Standard

EastEnders spoilers: Will Stacey REUNITE with ex-lover Max?

Airs Wednesday 1 October 2025 at 7:30pm on BBC1.

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EastEnders' Jake Wood teases reunion for one of the soap's most iconic couples

EastEnders legend Jake Wood has hinted at a romantic reunion for Max Branning and Stacey Slater.

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He's back! EastEnders drops shock bombshell as Max returns - but what is his link to Zoe?

Max Branning is back on our screens, but how does he know Zoe Slater?

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Who is Oscar Branning in EastEnders? Everything you need to know

Who is Oscar Branning in EastEnders? Here's everything we know as he returned to Walford after eight years.

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EastEnders Turns Up the Heat: Oscar Branning's Comedic Return Meets Avani's Shocking Teen Pregnancy Drama

EastEnders fans have something to look forward to as Oscar Branning returns in the storyline. Plus, Avani discovers she's pregnant at the worst time.

International Business Times UK

EastEnders spoilers: The Panesar house gets RAIDED by the Police!

Airs Tuesday 22 July 2025 at 7:30pm on BBC1.

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Max Branning to make shock EastEnders return as actor Jake Wood confirms comeback

The actor is set to return to the soap later this year

The Independent UK

‘I’m coming home’: EastEnders star Jake Wood to return to soap as Max Branning

The 52-year-old left the BBC soap in 2021 when his character’s affair with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) ended.

Evening Standard

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Oscar Branning to return to EastEnders for first time in eight years

Branning will return to the BBC soap aged 17 and will be played by Pierre Moullier.

The Independent UK

EastEnders to recast role of Max Branning’s son in latest show shake-up

The character has not been seen in Albert Square since 2017

The Independent UK

EastEnders star Jake Wood to ‘make shock return’ to soap four years after exit

His character was not killed off in December 2020 in hopes actor would make a comeback

Evening Standard

The 10 most controversial moments from EastEnders as it celebrates its 40th anniversary

As EastEnders turns 40, we look back at the soap's most talked-about and controversial moments that have kept viewers hooked for decades

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EastEnders star Jake Wood teases possible return to soap

Jakes Wood has hinted at a potential EastEnders return.

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EastEnders LEGEND to return as Lauren discovers HUGE baby secret?

Could a baby bombshell see the return of an iconic EastEnders character?

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EastEnders LEGEND sparks return rumours after dropping HUGE clue

An EastEnders icon has caused a stir amongst fans after posting a backstage snap.

The Guardian - UK

News UK hires lawyers to look at claims against former Sun columnist

Dan Wootton accused of offering Sun colleagues tens of thousands of pounds for sexual material

Manchester Evening News

Cheryl shares rare glimpse of son Bear as she celebrates big milestone with Girls Aloud pals and EastEnders star

The singer gave fans a look at her recent 40th birthday celebrations

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EastEnders legend Jo Joyner reveals if she would return to the soap

EastEnders favourite Jo Joyner has revealed whether she would reprise her role as Tanya Branning.

Manchester Evening News

Coronation Street's Colson Smith defends 'monster' Craig Tinker after being slammed by fans before spotting lookalike

The actor shared an almost unrecognisable throwback snap of himself as Craig as he sent a message

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