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Max Branning's Wedding Day Highlights EastEnders New Year Special

12/30/2025

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The EastEnders New Year's Day special will not be available early on BBC iPlayer.
Episodes release daily from 6 am, with Thursday's episode premiering on BBC One at 7:30 pm.
The special centers on Max Branning's wedding day, signaling developments for him and the Branning family.
Executive producer Ben Wadey says he looks forward to Max Branning's redemption and his relationship with his children.

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The EastEnders New Year's Day special will not be available early on BBC iPlayer.
Episodes release daily from 6 am, with Thursday's episode premiering on BBC One at 7:30 pm.
The special centers on Max Branning's wedding day, signaling developments for him and the Branning family.
Executive producer Ben Wadey says he looks forward to Max Branning's redemption and his relationship with his children.