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Max Branning

The latest news and spoilers for EastEnders character Max Branning, who appeared on the BBC soap from 2006 to 2021. Max was played by actor Jake Wood.

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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

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders 1 day 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

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders 2 days 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

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders 2 days ago By Joshua Halm
A soap comp that features Ravi Gulati, Lucas Johnson, Jodie Ramsey, Clare Devine, Theo Silverton and Celia Daniels

There are far too many villains in soap - the bad guy fatigue is real

Channel: Soaps Soaps 5 days ago By Jon Boam
Max standing in the pub and Cindy in a church in EastEnders

Cindy and Max New Year wedding ‘confirmed’ as they unite in war

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders January 21, 2026 By Megan Folan
A composite image of Lauren, Max and Oscar Branning with a SWAT officer and a wedding car

EastEnders may have dropped a massive Max clue that you totally missed

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders January 21, 2026 By Megan Folan
Max talking to Jasmine at the bar in the Vic in EastEnders

EastEnders’ Max takes on killer Jasmine after an intriguing discovery

Channel: EastEnders 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

Channel: EastEnders 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

Channel: EastEnders 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

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders January 18, 2026 By Stephen Patterson
Eastenders logo images picture: BBC/ shutterstock

All EastEnders spoilers for next week as a legend returns on a mission

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders January 15, 2026 By Megan Folan
A smashed-up EastEnders logo in front of the Queen Vic pub, under a dark cloudy sky on a gloomy day.

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

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders January 13, 2026 By Joshua Halm
The EastEnders logo over a view of washing machines in the laundrette.

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

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders January 11, 2026 By Calli Kitson
The EastEnders logo over a view of Albert Square.

Devastating EastEnders death revisited and there's fresh devastation

Channel: EastEnders 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

Channel: EastEnders 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

Channel: EastEnders 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

Channel: EastEnders 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

Channel: EastEnders 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

Channel: EastEnders 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

Channel: EastEnders EastEnders December 30, 2025 By Joshua Halm