Overview
- BBC One will air a New Year’s Day 2027 flash-forward that jumps a year to Max Branning’s wedding day.
- A promotional image shows Max in a suit with a white flower and visible blood stains, signaling high-stakes drama.
- The December 30 episode features Max crashing Jimmy Beale’s christening, an icy encounter with Cindy Beale, and a punch-up with Peter Beale.
- Later at Harry’s Barn, Max shares a flirty exchange with Nicola Mitchell, prompting viewers on X to predict she is the mystery bride.
- Jake Wood says Max is at an “all-time low” now with the flash-forward showing a better position, while cast members say the bride’s identity has not been revealed.