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The Latest Breaking News from Max Branning

Who is Oscar Branning in EastEnders? Everything you need to know

Who is Oscar Branning in EastEnders? Here's everything we know as he returned to Walford after eight years.

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EastEnders Turns Up the Heat: Oscar Branning's Comedic Return Meets Avani's Shocking Teen Pregnancy Drama

EastEnders fans have something to look forward to as Oscar Branning returns in the storyline. Plus, Avani discovers she's pregnant at the worst time.

International Business Times UK

EastEnders spoilers: The Panesar house gets RAIDED by the Police!

Airs Tuesday 22 July 2025 at 7:30pm on BBC1.

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Max Branning to make shock EastEnders return as actor Jake Wood confirms comeback

The actor is set to return to the soap later this year

The Independent UK

‘I’m coming home’: EastEnders star Jake Wood to return to soap as Max Branning

The 52-year-old left the BBC soap in 2021 when his character’s affair with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) ended.

Evening Standard

Oscar Branning to return to EastEnders for first time in eight years

Branning will return to the BBC soap aged 17 and will be played by Pierre Moullier.

Evening Standard

EastEnders to recast role of Max Branning’s son in latest show shake-up

The character has not been seen in Albert Square since 2017

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EastEnders star Jake Wood to ‘make shock return’ to soap four years after exit

His character was not killed off in December 2020 in hopes actor would make a comeback

The Independent UK

The 10 most controversial moments from EastEnders as it celebrates its 40th anniversary

As EastEnders turns 40, we look back at the soap's most talked-about and controversial moments that have kept viewers hooked for decades

Evening Standard

EastEnders star Jake Wood teases possible return to soap

Jakes Wood has hinted at a potential EastEnders return.

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EastEnders LEGEND to return as Lauren discovers HUGE baby secret?

Could a baby bombshell see the return of an iconic EastEnders character?

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EastEnders LEGEND sparks return rumours after dropping HUGE clue

An EastEnders icon has caused a stir amongst fans after posting a backstage snap.

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News UK hires lawyers to look at claims against former Sun columnist

Dan Wootton accused of offering Sun colleagues tens of thousands of pounds for sexual material

The Guardian - UK

Cheryl shares rare glimpse of son Bear as she celebrates big milestone with Girls Aloud pals and EastEnders star

The singer gave fans a look at her recent 40th birthday celebrations

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EastEnders legend Jo Joyner reveals if she would return to the soap

EastEnders favourite Jo Joyner has revealed whether she would reprise her role as Tanya Branning.

Manchester Evening News

Coronation Street's Colson Smith defends 'monster' Craig Tinker after being slammed by fans before spotting lookalike

The actor shared an almost unrecognisable throwback snap of himself as Craig as he sent a message

Daily Mirror

EastEnders star teases major comeback as fans spot clue in deadly flash forward

EastEnders actor Jake Wood has revealed he would be open to returning to the BBC One soap should the right time come around – but fans think they've worked it our

Daily Mirror

EastEnders star Jake Wood devastated as he's forced to pull out of London Marathon

Jake Wood, who played Max Branning in EastEnders, has revealed some bad news about his heath, which has forced him to pull out of the London Marathon

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Daily Mirror

EastEnders legend Jake Wood calls on Coronation Street bosses to cast him in role

EastEnders actor Jake Wood, who first appeared as womaniser Max on the BBC One soap back in 2006, called time on his iconic role in February last year - but he has now called on Coronation Street bosses to hire him

Wales Online

EastEnders actor Jake Wood quizzed on flash-forward murder theory on Loose Women

Jake Wood played Max Branning in the hit soap

Daily Mirror

EastEnders star who played original Lauren Branning looks very different on night out

Actor Madeline Duggan, who portrayed Lauren Branning in EastEnders for four years, look worlds away from her Albert Square character as she dressed up for an evening out

Daily Mirror

Jake Wood talks EastEnders return amid fan theory dead body is 'name from the past'

Jake Wood has discussed the possibility of an EastEnders return amid a fan theory that the dead body is a 'name from the past' and fans speculating Max Branning could be part of a big storyline this year

Daily Mirror

EastEnders' Max Branning's return 'sealed' as Linda's knight in shining armour 'exposed'

EastEnders fans believe Max Branning will return to the BBC soap, after boss Chris Clenshaw teased an unexpected hero for Linda Carter

Daily Mirror

EastEnders shares first look at Lauren Branning's return after tragic news

EastEnders actress Jacqueline Jossa reprises her role as Lauren Branning this week, amid a heartbreaking loss in Walford

Daily Mirror

EastEnders' Lauren Branning 'to drop bombshell about missing Max' as she returns

EastEnders spoilers hint that Lauren Branning knows where her father Max Branning is, and she could be about to drop big news as actress Jacqueline Jossa reprises her role

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