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Max Branning

Latest, news, updates and rumours on Max Branning, a fictional character from the BBC soap EastEnders. He was played by actor Jake Wood between 2006 and 2021.

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Silhouette of a woman in front of Albert Square proprieties in EastEnders

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

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders July 9, 2024 By Stephen Patterson
Phil Mitchell from EastEnders screaming in anger

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Channel: Soaps Soaps July 5, 2024 By Ash Percival
Play Video Max in EastEnders

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
EastEnders logo over the Thames

EastEnders legend returns to screens eight years after quitting TV

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 13, 2024 By Michael Adams
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
Play Video Max in the kitchen at Walford East in EastEnders

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
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
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
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
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
Max returns to run the Vic with Linda in EastEnders?

Max returns to run the Vic with Linda in EastEnders?

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 24, 2023 By Stephen Patterson
Max Branning (Jake Wood) in EastEnders

EastEnders star Jake Wood stuns fans with picture of almost identical son

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders February 1, 2023 By Maisie Spackman
Linda in EastEnders

EastEnders star reveals if Linda will get a new love interest after Mick

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders December 26, 2022 By Stephen Patterson