EastEnders star Jake Wood has spilled the beans on his dramatic return to the BBC soap and a flashforward this New Year's Day, with plenty of drama this Christmas too

It’s safe to say there’s some unfinished business for EastEnders ' Max Branning in Walford, with a number of secrets brewing.

Actor Jake Wood, 53, warns there’s carnage on the way ahead of an explosive flashforward episode centred around the Brannings on New Year ’s Day. Max makes his permanent return to the BBC soap next week, months on from his cameo linking him to Zoe Slater in a twist no one saw coming. Jake, who left the role in 2021, reveals fans can expect plenty of action towards Christmas , as secrets unravel and Max finally comes face-to-face with former flame Linda Carter who is hiding a bombshell of her

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