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BreakingNews.ie
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BreakingNews.ie
‘I'm coming home': EastEnders star Jake Wood to return to soap as Max Branning
Actor Jake Wood is heading back to EastEnders as Max Branning, describing his return as 'coming home'. The 52-year-old left the soap in 2021 when his character's affair with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) ended, after she revealed her true feelings for her husband Mick (Danny Dyer). Advertisement Max's return to the soap comes after it was announced that his son Oscar would also return to the soap, played by Pierre Moullier, after eight years away, having previously been portrayed by Gabriel Miller-Williams, Neo Hall and Charlee Hall. Max will return to the show after his son Oscar's return was recently announced (BBC/PA) Wood said: 'I'm over the moon to be coming home to Walford. Max has got lots of unresolved drama with many characters, so I'm sure he'll be busy. 'I'm excited to see what he's been up to, and what is next for the character, but if his last 15 years in the square are anything to go by, I'm sure there will be plenty of chaos.' One of Max's best-known storylines in the soap saw his long-running affair with daughter-in-law Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner) revealed on Christmas Day in 2007, while he was dressed as Father Christmas. Advertisement Max will return to Albert Square to find his daughter Lauren (Jacqueline Jossa) expected to marry into the Beales, Stacey widowed, and a secret daughter with ex-lover Linda yet to be discovered. Speaking on the Scott Mills Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2, Wood said his return to the show was 'quite emotional' and added it felt 'like a very warm hug'. He said: 'I just felt like it was the right time. 'I spoke to so many people there, they're just loving being there at the moment. I had a meeting with the new executive, Ben Wadey, back in January, and we went for lunch, and he just sort of outlined all of his ideas.' Advertisement He continued: 'There's just so many characters that Max has got drama with, so it felt like the right time to go back and mix things up a bit.' Wood went on to say his character's return would be 'high, high, high drama' and added that it would not be 'friendly and warm'. EastEnders executive producer Wadey said: 'I'm delighted to welcome the immensely talented Jake Wood back to the role of Max Branning. 'Whilst his character has only been away from Albert Square for four years, Walford, and the lives of those who live in it, have changed immensely. Advertisement 'Max has a lot of unfinished business, but whether he is welcomed by his family remains to be seen. 'However, with a past as chequered as Max's, it's fair to say that many Walford residents will not be pleased to see him, putting the Brannings back at the heart of the square, and the drama, this year.' Wood's character first arrived in Walford in June 2006, bringing his then-wife Tanya and their daughters Lauren and Abi (Lorna Fitzgerald) with him. Max will return briefly in autumn, before making a permanent return later in the year. Advertisement
The Sun
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Gutted EastEnders fans convinced huge character is leaving after family makes big decision about their future
EASTENDERS fans are speculating about the fate of Linda Carter following the news she and her mother Elaine Peacock are selling the Queen Vic. Some EastEndenders fans believe the decision could leave Linda at a loose end and signal her exit. 4 4 The uncertainty has sparked a flurry of discussion on social media, as one suggested on Reddit: 'So we know Linda and Elaine are selling The Vic. 'Are they leaving the show or will they remain on the Square? 'And if they're remaining, where are they going to be living and what will they do? 'Elaine can retire, but Linda doesn't really have any skills beyond landlady. 'I really hope Kellie Bright doesn't leave as I think she's one of the better actors the show has.' Another viewer echoed the concern, saying: 'They should both leave; hard as it may be to admit; Linda and Mick were a package and she's rubbish without him just as he'd be crap without her. 'I've had enough of her wearing pink and getting drunk; I mean it's been 12 years and what else does she do apart from that?! She needs to leave and so does Elaine! Nothing here for either of them.' However, others said they were jumping to conclusions. 'Nothing's been said about them leaving, not even rumours,' one fan replied. 'Speaking of, Max is supposedly coming back — they wouldn't get rid of Linda and, in turn, the drama of Max finding out about Annie.' Linda Carter sinks to all-time low in gross EastEnders scene - as alcoholism spirals Linda's had plenty of storylines beyond the pub — alcoholism, losing Mick, and the affair with Max. Kellie has portrayed Linda since 2013, and quickly became one of the most recognisable faces on EastEnders. Arriving with her actor Danny Dyer playing her on-screen husband Mick, Kellie's stories involved sexual assault, alcoholism, and the death of Mick in 2022. Her mum Elaine (Harriet Thorpe) joined the soap in 2023. She resolved to get her daughter back on the straight and narrow and off the booze. The pair are now selling The Queen Vic - with EastEnders accidentally leaked the spoiler earlier this year. The Sun later revealed Albert Square's next landlady at the Queen Vic pub is Kat Moon. The leopard print-loving loudmouth takes over the EastEnders boozer after owners Linda Carter and her mum Elaine Peacock were forced to put it up for sale 4 4
North Wales Chronicle
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- North Wales Chronicle
EastEnders schedule change to occur in summer on BBC One
This is partly thanks to the BBC's coverage of Wimbledon, which will last from Monday, June 30 to Sunday, July 13. Due to this, there won't be any room for EastEnders to air in the usual 7.30pm slot. Instead, viewers will need to head over to BBC Two to get their usual fix of the soap. A post shared by EastEnders (@bbceastenders) On the week commencing June 30, EastEnders will only air on Monday and Tuesday. However, it will broadcast two episodes in a row, therefore effectively broadcasting a week's worth of episodes in just two days. As reported by The Metro, the storylines across those two days will involve Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) and Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) clashing, while Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) plots to catch someone out. At the time of writing, no information has been revealed regarding whether the episodes will arrive on BBC iPlayer at the usual time of 6am or what the schedule will look like for the week commencing July 7. A post shared on the r/EastEnders Reddit page shared the changes to the schedule for EastEnders. Quite a few were wondering how this would impact the usual release of episodes on BBC iPlayer. A person commented: "Will we get the 6am releases on iPlayer to be able to watch it at the usual time on the usual days?" One replied: "Glad you asked this because I was wondering the same! Hopefully we still get 6am iPlayer releases but wonder if they'll be double bills on Monday and Tuesday, or the usual Monday-Thurs (which would mean terrestrial/schedule viewers would get the storylines before the iPlayer episodes drop…) "Also the temptation to watch the doubles on Monday and Tuesday will be too much, but then what on earth do we do with ourselves for five days 🤣. "I find Friday-Sunday weird enough without checking in on the Square lol, five days feels looong." Recommended reading: EastEnders fans 'so sad' as its confirmed 'all-time favourite' dog has died Coronation Street star reportedly quits with final scenes having already aired 'Annoyed' EastEnders fans slam BBC soap as characters 'disappearing for weeks' Another person said: "I don't understand why people complain when something is moved to accommodate something else, especially when it's just a channel change. "In the world of streaming and catch up, there is absolutely no way someone can 'miss' it because it was moved. "It really doesn't matter because all you have to do is instead of switching to bbc one, you just switch to bbc 2. It's better that than them not airing an episode or taking it off for Wimbledon."
Rhyl Journal
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Rhyl Journal
EastEnders schedule change to occur in summer on BBC One
This is partly thanks to the BBC's coverage of Wimbledon, which will last from Monday, June 30 to Sunday, July 13. Due to this, there won't be any room for EastEnders to air in the usual 7.30pm slot. Instead, viewers will need to head over to BBC Two to get their usual fix of the soap. A post shared by EastEnders (@bbceastenders) On the week commencing June 30, EastEnders will only air on Monday and Tuesday. However, it will broadcast two episodes in a row, therefore effectively broadcasting a week's worth of episodes in just two days. As reported by The Metro, the storylines across those two days will involve Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) and Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) clashing, while Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) plots to catch someone out. At the time of writing, no information has been revealed regarding whether the episodes will arrive on BBC iPlayer at the usual time of 6am or what the schedule will look like for the week commencing July 7. A post shared on the r/EastEnders Reddit page shared the changes to the schedule for EastEnders. Quite a few were wondering how this would impact the usual release of episodes on BBC iPlayer. A person commented: "Will we get the 6am releases on iPlayer to be able to watch it at the usual time on the usual days?" One replied: "Glad you asked this because I was wondering the same! Hopefully we still get 6am iPlayer releases but wonder if they'll be double bills on Monday and Tuesday, or the usual Monday-Thurs (which would mean terrestrial/schedule viewers would get the storylines before the iPlayer episodes drop…) "Also the temptation to watch the doubles on Monday and Tuesday will be too much, but then what on earth do we do with ourselves for five days 🤣. "I find Friday-Sunday weird enough without checking in on the Square lol, five days feels looong." Recommended reading: EastEnders fans 'so sad' as its confirmed 'all-time favourite' dog has died Coronation Street star reportedly quits with final scenes having already aired 'Annoyed' EastEnders fans slam BBC soap as characters 'disappearing for weeks' Another person said: "I don't understand why people complain when something is moved to accommodate something else, especially when it's just a channel change. "In the world of streaming and catch up, there is absolutely no way someone can 'miss' it because it was moved. "It really doesn't matter because all you have to do is instead of switching to bbc one, you just switch to bbc 2. It's better that than them not airing an episode or taking it off for Wimbledon."
The Herald Scotland
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
EastEnders schedule change to occur in summer on BBC One
Due to this, there won't be any room for EastEnders to air in the usual 7.30pm slot. Instead, viewers will need to head over to BBC Two to get their usual fix of the soap. On the week commencing June 30, EastEnders will only air on Monday and Tuesday. However, it will broadcast two episodes in a row, therefore effectively broadcasting a week's worth of episodes in just two days. As reported by The Metro, the storylines across those two days will involve Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) and Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) clashing, while Ravi Gulati (Aaron Thiara) plots to catch someone out. At the time of writing, no information has been revealed regarding whether the episodes will arrive on BBC iPlayer at the usual time of 6am or what the schedule will look like for the week commencing July 7. EastEnders fans react to summer schedule change A post shared on the r/EastEnders Reddit page shared the changes to the schedule for EastEnders. Quite a few were wondering how this would impact the usual release of episodes on BBC iPlayer. A person commented: "Will we get the 6am releases on iPlayer to be able to watch it at the usual time on the usual days?" One replied: "Glad you asked this because I was wondering the same! Hopefully we still get 6am iPlayer releases but wonder if they'll be double bills on Monday and Tuesday, or the usual Monday-Thurs (which would mean terrestrial/schedule viewers would get the storylines before the iPlayer episodes drop…) "Also the temptation to watch the doubles on Monday and Tuesday will be too much, but then what on earth do we do with ourselves for five days 🤣. "I find Friday-Sunday weird enough without checking in on the Square lol, five days feels looong." Recommended reading: Another person said: "I don't understand why people complain when something is moved to accommodate something else, especially when it's just a channel change. "In the world of streaming and catch up, there is absolutely no way someone can 'miss' it because it was moved. "It really doesn't matter because all you have to do is instead of switching to bbc one, you just switch to bbc 2. It's better that than them not airing an episode or taking it off for Wimbledon."
