EastEnders is to air a special flashforward episode for the first time in the show's history, which will offer viewers a glimpse into the drama that is set to unfold in 2026.

The one-off episode, which will be shown on BBC One on New Year’s Day, will follow long-running character Max Branning exactly a year on from the present day as he finds himself in a situation which will have huge consequences for both himself and his family.

The 30-minute episode, set in 2027, shows Max – played by Jake Wood – at the epicentre of plenty of drama, and with multiple situations unfolding at once, it........

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