Albert Square: After Dark - An EastEnders Podcast

This week, we do the Time Warp for New Years and flash forward to 2027! And all is not well with Max Branning. So many questions - so what does 2026 bring for the Brannings and just who is sleeping in Max's bed? And how many are?! Meanwhile, Harry vows revenge on Ravi, Jasmine becomes a proper Slater and Nigel is looking forward to his upcoming wedding...to Honey.HAPPY NEW YEAR!

This week, Christmas arrives and the Slaters finally discover the identity of Zoe's tormentor - but that is far from the end of the drama. So did everything hit the mark...? Elsewhere, Nigel takes a beautiful trip down memory lane and faces up to an uncertain future. Meanwhile, Max causes his usual chaos on Christmas Day - but an attractive blonde stranger may be about to make everything ten times worse...Thanks for all your support during 2025 - we'll see you in 2026!

Our interview with previous executive producer Chris Clenshaw concludes as he takes us through the production of the Six storyline. How did we settle on those six women? How much of a risk is it to do a flash forward?Then it's on to the 40th. What does it take to create a memorable anniversary story? And does he think the public made the right decision with the choice of Ravi or Jack for Denise? A huge thank you to Chris Clenshaw for his time speaking to us. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

SURPRISE! With huge thanks to Chris Clenshaw for agreeing to this interview, the acclaimed executive producer tells all on his time on the show and how the stories that fans adored came to the screen. In this episode, Chris talks through his role as executive producer, his vision for the show, what it's like to work with the Royal Family, the process behind losing Lola and bringing Cindy back from the dead. Part two out tomorrow! Enjoy!

This week, returns and revelations galore - Max and Linda are both back and thrust back into each other's lives, but with only one week to go before Christmas, it looks like it will be far from a peaceful one for anyone involved.Meanwhile, Jasmine's motives begin to be revealed - she's a Slater! And also seems to be part Truman...but which one? Elsewhere, Elaine's grand opening is anything but subtle, Zack and Vicki trade gift ideas and Jean appears to hit rock bottom.Make sure you are following all our socials for a very exciting announcement in the next week or so...!From both Rob and Ree - Have a very happy Christmas! Here's to 2026!