Others
| Character | Date(s) | Actor | Circumstances |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick | 22–25 September | Garrett Keogh | See EastEnders episodes in Ireland. |
| John Flaherty | 23–25 September | Unknown | |
| Declan Flaherty | Unknown | ||
| Carl Flaherty | Unknown | ||
| Kylie Flaherty | Unknown | ||
| Flynn | Noel O'Donovan | ||
| Hazel Foster | 21 October | Jean Rimmer | The grandmother of Joe Wicks. After Joe leaves Walford, Mary Flaherty visits Hazel in Bolton to try and track him down. |
| Melanie Thomas | 13–14 November | Ava Healy | Ian Beale's opponent in the election for a seat on Walford Council. She wins the seat and later annoys Ian by approving Alex Healy's application for a shelter for homeless people in Bridge Street, called Bridge House, which Ian is strongly opposed to. |
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