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Jake Wood

All the latest news and updates on EastEnders actor Jake Wood, who played the role of Max Branning in the BBC soap from 2006 to 2021.

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Jack watches Max argue with someone in EastEnders

Max rocked by violence in EastEnders as his behaviour devastates everyone

EastEnders December 14, 2025 By Calli Kitson

Cindy Beale standing with Ian in church in EastEnders, both wearing black suits.

Cindy is back and in for the shock of her life as a showdown explodes in EastEnders

EastEnders December 12, 2025 By Calli Kitson

EastEnders' full Christmas and New Year schedule for 2025 as Max's life implodes

EastEnders December 12, 2025 By Joshua Halm

Tanya and Jane smiling as they pose in front of The Queen Vic pub in EastEnders.

Jo Joyner and Laurie Brett reunite - why it’s the perfect time for an EastEnders return

EastEnders December 12, 2025 By Stephen Patterson

Max Branning standing with Cindy and Ian Beale in EastEnders.

Christmas Day destroyed in EastEnders as Max Branning goes full Max Branning

EastEnders December 11, 2025 By Calli Kitson

Max looks out of a window while wearing a suit in EastEnders

Max loses everything in EastEnders with a year of consequences confirmed

EastEnders December 8, 2025 By Calli Kitson

All EastEnders cast returns, exits and new arrivals coming up in 2026

EastEnders January 24, 2026 By Joshua Halm

Linda sat on a bench and Max in a hotel room in EastEnders

Linda's horror to see Max in EastEnders - but an unexpected unity brews

EastEnders December 8, 2025 By Calli Kitson

Two EastEnders legends stage dramatic returns and huge twists follow

EastEnders December 3, 2025 By Maisie Spackman

Zoe Slater facing a fire in EastEnders

EastEnders fire horror as two iconic characters are trapped in a deadly blaze

EastEnders December 3, 2025 By Joshua Halm

Max Branning smirking in a suit with a female silhouette to his right in EastEnders.

Huge EastEnders return ‘confirmed’ as Max’s 'new bride' revealed in flashforward twist

EastEnders December 1, 2025 By Stephen Patterson

Linda Carter looking worried as she stands in The Arches in EastEnders.

EastEnders finally confirms return date for Linda Carter – and there's huge drama

EastEnders November 27, 2025 By Megan Folan

EastEnders Christmas spoilers confirm shocking secret which explodes amid returns

EastEnders November 24, 2025 By Joshua Halm

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

I'm worried about EastEnders' latest flashforward - I hope I'm proven wrong

EastEnders November 20, 2025 By Calli Kitson

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

EastEnders confirms major Max Branning twist that will change everything

EastEnders November 19, 2025 By Stephen Patterson

Max Branning grimaces in pain in EastEnders.

Violent EastEnders Christmas showdown as family member leaves Max bleeding

EastEnders November 10, 2025 By Stephen Patterson

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BBC confirms cast for Celebrity Apprentice Christmas special after 6-year break

TV November 5, 2025 By Tom Percival

Four EastEnders exits confirmed in early BBC iPlayer release as legend leaves

EastEnders October 2, 2025 By Michael Adams

Max Branning turns up at the wedding in EastEnders

Walford floored as EastEnders legend returns in early iPlayer release

EastEnders September 30, 2025 By Joshua Halm

Thomas Law as Peter Beale

EastEnders star Thomas Law confirms new feud for Peter and returning character

EastEnders September 29, 2025 By Joshua Halm