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Jake Wood

Latest, news, updates and rumours on Jake Wood, an English professional actor who is best known for playing the role of Max Branning in EastEnders between 2006 and 2021.

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EastEnders fans 'work out' show legend is returning after 7 years in big twist

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders July 9, 2024 By Stephen Patterson
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Jake Wood gives cryptic three-word answer over EastEnders return

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders April 9, 2024 By Michael Adams
Max in EastEnders

EastEnders legend Jake Wood 'intimidated' by very different new role

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders March 7, 2024 By Michael Adams
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EastEnders icon raking in a fortune with new career after leaving TV

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 21, 2024 By Maisie Spackman
Max Branning (Jake Wood) on EastEnders

EastEnders return 'confirmed' for Max Branning after Lauren's huge discovery

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders January 10, 2024 By Maisie Spackman
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EastEnders star celebrates huge milestone as he confirms he's 20 years sober

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders January 2, 2024 By Calli Kitson
Lauren in EastEnders talking to Penny

Lauren's desperation for an emotional reunion consumes her in EastEnders

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders December 31, 2023 By Stephen Patterson
Lauren and Sonia in the doorway of the Queen Vic in EastEnders

Lauren’s world blown apart in EastEnders by life-changing discovery

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders December 28, 2023 By Stephen Patterson
Jake Wood in EastEnders

Jake Wood lands big new role alongside star of very controversial Emmerdale storyline

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders December 1, 2023 By Stella Akinwumi
Dean Wicks, Grant Mitchell, Cindy Beale, Mick Carter and Max Branning outside in front of EastEnders' Queen Vic

Cindy Beale's secret EastEnders business partner 'revealed' amid suspect line-up

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders October 26, 2023 By Maisie Spackman
Dean Wicks alongside Theo Hawthorne in EastEnders

EastEnders return 'confirmed' for evil rapist Dean Wicks - with link to Theo

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders September 7, 2023 By Calli Kitson
Jake Wood at the National Television Awards 2013

EastEnders icon Jake Wood shares the best piece of advice as he celebrates his birthday

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders July 13, 2023 By Maisie Spackman
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Cheryl shares rare glimpse of son Bear and mum Joan on 40th birthday

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz July 4, 2023 By Danni Scott
EASTENDERS - FIRST LOOK IMAGES OF NEW SET First look images of the new Albert Square and the iconic Queen Vic have been released as filming starts on the new EastEnders set today (11 January). The new set replaces the former Albert Square which ? having been built in 1984 with an intention to be used for two years ? is no longer fit for purpose. The investment in the BBC?s longest-running TV serial drama and wider BBC Elstree Centre enables improved HD for our audiences and enhanced filming options. EastEnders production are now able to explore new areas on screen and writers, producers and directors have greater freedom to drive further creativity. Notes to editors: EastEnders airs Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday on BBC One. In 2021, EastEnders was streamed over 285 million times on BBC iPlayer and remains one of its most popular programmes. Every year EastEnders produces over 200 episodes and over 100 hours of drama.

Huge EastEnders legend confirms she won't return and reveals reason why

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders June 5, 2023 By Calli Kitson
VerifiedSo .. that?s it 2:22 is done. And just like that a new adventure becomes a memory .. and what a memory it is. I have loved every second , every person ! . The director.. , All of our crew, the tech department Kate ..our understudies ? everyone! They have all been so kind and amazing to me I will forever be grateful for all of you and this amazing experience. Lou, Scott , Jake ? I could not have asked for better cast members. I love you all lots And YOU the audience , every single audience member you have been incredible. You have MADE my experience. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being right there with us.. every single performance. Thank you for all the love & support.. ( & gifts. Lots of gifts ) thanks for embarking on this new and wonderful experience with me Jenny, Sam, Lauren and Ben. I?m gonna miss you Cheryl thanks 'amazing' Ghost Story co-stars in heartwarming post after completing final showCredit Instagram @cherylofficial

Cheryl thanks 'amazing' 2:22 A Ghost Story co-stars in heartwarming post after final show

Channel: Showbiz Showbiz April 25, 2023 By Alistair McGeorge
LONDON, ENGLAND - AUGUST 05: Jake Wood appears on stage in 2.22 - A GHOST STORY; a new play by Danny Robbins directed by Matthew Dunster on now in London's West End at Noel Coward Theatre on August 05, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Dave J Hogan/Getty Images for 2.22 - A Ghost Story)

EastEnders' Jake Wood back at work after illness forced him to pull out of marathon

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders April 24, 2023 By Sue Haasler
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Which EastEnders stars are running the London Marathon for Barbara Windsor?

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders April 23, 2023 By Caroline Westbrook
Jo Joyner as her EastEnders character, Tanya Branning

Jo Joyner recalls EastEnders fans being groomed as she laments loss of Twitter blue ticks

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders April 21, 2023 By Calli Kitson
WARNING: Embargoed for publication until 00:00:01 on 19/01/2021 - Programme Name: EastEnders - January-March 2021 - TX: 25/01/2021 - Episode: EastEnders - January-March 2021- 6209 (No. 6209) - Picture Shows: ***TO PUT OUT ON SATURDAY*** Max Branning (JAKE WOOD) - (C) BBC - Photographer: Jack Barnes

EastEnders star Jake Wood calls on Coronation Street to cast him

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders March 23, 2023 By Calli Kitson
Adam Woodyatt in the role of Ian Beale in EastEnders

EastEnders star Adam Woodyatt tipped for new role with iconic Walford colleague

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders March 5, 2023 By Aisha Nozari