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Max Branning and Linda Carter looking at each other while smiling in EastEnders.

Passionate reunion confirmed for Max and Linda in EastEnders - but he hides something

EastEnders 23 hours ago By Ash Percival

Max Branning smirking as he plays with his tie in a wedding suit against a grey backdrop in EastEnders.

EastEnders 'rules out' major character as Max Branning's New Year bride

EastEnders 1 day ago By Stephen Patterson

Jake Wood as his EastEnders character Max Branning, outside Walford East Tube station.

Jake Wood celebrates son's 18th birthday - and the pair of them are absolute doubles

EastEnders 2 days ago By Joshua Halm

Max talking to Jasmine at the bar in the Vic in EastEnders

EastEnders’ Max takes on killer Jasmine after an intriguing discovery

EastEnders January 21, 2026 By Ash Percival

Max Branning looking annoyed during a chat with Jasmine Fisher in EastEnders.

EastEnders' Max in deep trouble as he is hit with a false allegation

EastEnders January 20, 2026 By Joshua Halm

Max standing in the pub and Cindy in a church in EastEnders

EastEnders’ Cindy issues serious warning to Max and he is in for a nasty shock

EastEnders January 18, 2026 By Ash Percival

EastEnders confirms return after 10 years as first flashforward mystery is solved (embargoed 9pm) Picture: Metro/ shutterstock

EastEnders confirms return after 10 years as first flashforward mystery solved

EastEnders January 18, 2026 By Stephen Patterson

Troubled EastEnders character plots sudden exit - and she won't be alone

EastEnders January 13, 2026 By Joshua Halm

Brand new couple 'confirmed' in EastEnders as feelings deepen after one night stand

EastEnders January 11, 2026 By Calli Kitson

Devastating EastEnders death revisited and there's fresh devastation

EastEnders January 11, 2026 By Joshua Halm

Jake Wood as his EastEnders character Max Branning, outside Walford East Tube station.

Jake Wood issues desperate plea after EastEnders colleague left in coma

EastEnders January 7, 2026 By Calli Kitson

Max looks upset as he grips the arm of the sofa in EastEnders

Unexpected new EastEnders romance 'confirmed' for Max as he is left in shock

EastEnders January 5, 2026 By Stephen Patterson

Max Branning, against a grey backdrop, adjusting his tie while wearing a suit in EastEnders.

EastEnders confirms major return and 3 new arrivals in flashforward episode

EastEnders January 2, 2026 By Joshua Halm

A composite image of Lauren, Max and Oscar Branning with a SWAT officer and a wedding car

Every major event teased in EastEnders flash forward episode from wedding to murder

EastEnders January 1, 2026 By Joshua Halm

Jack watches Max argue with someone in EastEnders

EastEnders drops hints for flashforward episode as Max faces the music in early release

EastEnders December 31, 2025 By Joshua Halm

Max Branning standing with Cindy and Ian Beale in EastEnders.

Max tries his luck with yet another EastEnders legend as Cindy showdown ends in violence

EastEnders December 30, 2025 By Joshua Halm

EastEnders character Max Branning in a suit, side by side with Steven Beale. Both look serious.

What happened to Steven Beale in EastEnders – did Max Branning kill him?

EastEnders December 29, 2025 By Joshua Halm

A festive themed image of Jake Wood

Unexpected romance for Max with EastEnders legend could spell danger

EastEnders December 25, 2025 By Joshua Halm

Max Branning standing at the Queen Vic bar in EastEnders, with Christmas decorations behind him.

EastEnders' Jake Wood 'blown away' by huge Max twist ahead - and you will be too

EastEnders December 22, 2025 By Jon Boam

Lauren stood looking guilty as Ian and Max fight

EastEnders legends fight in BBC iPlayer release as culprit who stole the money is outed

EastEnders December 17, 2025 By Megan Folan