List of EastEnders characters introduced in 2020

! scope="col" | Character

! scope="col" | Episode date(s)

! scope="col" | Actor

! scope="col" | Circumstances

! scope="row" | Head judge {{Anchor|Head judge}}

| 10 January

| Joe Sutherland{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 10/01/2020 – Part 1 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000d2rz |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Penelope Shales-Slyne; Writer: Matthew Hurt |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=10 January 2020 |access-date=11 January 2020 |archive-date=11 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200111010320/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000d2rz |url-status=live }}

| The head judge at the Walford beauty pageant. He disqualifies Janet Mitchell (Grace) when she does not arrive for her performance, but audience members protest that he wait for her. He later names Janet the winner of the pageant.

! scope="row" | PC Stevens {{Anchor|PC Stevhens}}

| rowspan="2" | 10 January

| Leo Ihenacho

| rowspan="2" | Two police officers who stop Keegan Butcher-Baker (Zack Morris) and Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota) and search them for a stolen mobile phone, as they are on a moped and the phone was stolen by two men on a moped. Vinny accuses them of racism although Stevens says that as both men were wearing helmets, it has nothing to do with their ethnicity. Vinny tells Stevens he should be ashamed because he is also black. Keegan is calm and asks to see their identification and a copy of the report.

! scope="row" | PC Adams {{Anchor|PC Adams}}

| Uncredited

! scope="row" | Sam {{Anchor|Sam}}

| 10 January

| Jon Tsouras{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 10/01/2020 – Part 2 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000d2s7 |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Penelope Shales-Slyne; Writer: Yasmeen Khan |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=10 January 2020 |access-date=11 January 2020 |archive-date=11 January 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200111010323/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000d2s7 |url-status=live }}

| A man whom Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) meets for casual sex after arranging it online. Sam wants to get to know Ben first, but Ben is not interested and leaves.

! scope="row" | Receptionist {{Anchor|Receptionist}}

| 13 January

| Phillipa Flynn{{Cite episode |title= Episode dated 13/01/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dchh |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits= Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Sarah Esdaile; Writer: Jonny O'Neill |network=BBC |station=BBC One |airdate=13 January 2020 }}

| A receptionist at a sexual health clinic where Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) and Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) visit.

! scope="row" | Man {{Anchor|Man}}

| 14 January

| Dan March{{Cite episode |title= Episode dated 14/01/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dch8 |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits= Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Sarah Esdaile; Writer: Jonny O'Neill |network=BBC |station=BBC One |airdate=14 January 2020 }}

| A friend of Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) who meets Callum Highway (Tony Clay) about his police interview. He leaves when Callum's former boyfriend, Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden), interrupts and insults him.

! scope="row" | Punter {{Anchor|Punter}}

| 14 January

| Ediz Huseyin

| A man who tries to negotiate the price of a smoothie mix that Leo King (Tom Wells) is selling. When Dotty Cotton (Milly Zero) flirts with him, the punter agrees to buy it.

! scope="row" | Simon {{Anchor|Simon}}

| 17 January

| Paul Sloss{{Cite episode |title= Episode dated 17/01/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dcd7 |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits= Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Sarah Esdaile; Writer: Colin Wyatt |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=17 January 2020 }}

| A man who meets Callum Highway (Tony Clay) for a date set up by Callum's brother, Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ) and Stuart's girlfriend, Rainie Branning (Tanya Franks). Simon realises that Callum still has feelings for a previous boyfriend and reassures him that he can leave the date, which Callum does.

! scope="row" | "Ham Man" {{Anchor|Ham Man}}

| 20–23 January
(3 episodes)

| George Fletcher{{Cite episode |title= Episode dated 20/01/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dlpj |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits= Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Chris McGill; Writer: Carey Andrews |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=20 January 2020 }}

| A man dressed up as a joint of ham who is running against Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) for the Walford council elections. He campaigns on the market.{{Cite episode |title= Episode dated 21/01/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dlql |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits= Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Chris McGill; Writer: Carey Andrews |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=21 January 2020 }} He and Ian both gain 575 votes in the election, but he loses to Ian when they draw straws to decide a winner.{{Cite episode |title= Episode dated 23/01/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dly9 |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits= Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Chris McGill; Writer: Madeleine Clifford |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=23 January 2020 }}

! scope="row" | Mr Hobbs {{Anchor|Mr Hobbs}}

| 20 January

| David Corbett

| The supplier of Whitney Dean's (Shona McGarty) clothing for her market stall. Whitney arranges for Mr Hobbs to see Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace) about a cleaning contract for her business. She pitches a contract to him and he agrees to give Kat the contract in exchange for sex. When he tries to kiss her, Kat threatens him and orders him to leave.-->

! scope="row" | Returning officer {{Anchor|Returning officer}}

| 23 January

| James Dinsmore

| The returning officer at the results of the Walford council elections, who announces that Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) and Ham Man (George Fletcher) have tied. He then makes the candidates draw straws and Ian wins.

! scope="row" | Clive {{Anchor|Clive}}

| 27 January

| Uncredited

| A customer of The Queen Victoria public house who Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) jokes with Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White) is gender fluid.

! scope="row" | Mr Patel {{Anchor|Mr Patel}}

| 27–28 January
(2 episodes)

| Esh Alladi{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 27/01/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dv4t |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Mickey Jones; Writer: Daran Little |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=27 January 2020 |access-date=2 February 2020 |archive-date=2 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200202154832/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dv4t |url-status=live }}

| A council housing department officer who visits 23a Albert Square to assess whether the legal tenant, Ted Murray (Christopher Timothy), is illegally subletting. The current resident, Tiffany Butcher-Baker (Maisie Smith), claims that she is Ted's wife and gets Ted's friend, Patrick Trueman (Rudolph Walker), to pose as Ted. Mr Patel asks Patrick and Tiffany some questions and asks for Patrick's identity documents, which he provides reasons for not having. Mr Patel then leaves, telling Tiffany that he will inform them of the results of his report.

! scope="row" | Loretta Perkins {{Anchor|Loretta Perkins}}

| 28 January – 30 March
(4 episodes)

| Sarah Finigan{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 28/01/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dv0p |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Mickey Jones; Writer: Daran Little |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=28 January 2020 |access-date=2 February 2020 |archive-date=2 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200202154830/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dv0p |url-status=live }}

| A social worker who interviews Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) and his son, Ollie Carter (Harry Farr), after a report is made by Ollie's school. She is pleased with their talk until Ollie's mother, Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), arrives drunk with bruises on her head and is rude to her, causing Loretta to believe that Mick is abusing Linda. She then explains her concerns to Mick and reminds him that she is here for Ollie's wellbeing; Mick then confesses that Linda is an alcoholic. Loretta returns for another meeting with Mick and Linda and asks Linda if she is receiving support for her alcoholism. When Mick asks Loretta about Ollie's progress, she informs him that Ollie appeared withdrawn and asks whether Linda's alcoholism has ever affected her capability as Ollie's guardian.{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 10/02/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000f9s5 |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Conor Morrissey; Writer: Jeff Povey |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=10 February 2020 |access-date=17 February 2020 |archive-date=16 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200216214454/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000f9s5 |url-status=live }} Linda believes that Mick has criticised her to Loretta, so she finds Loretta in the local café and asks to have a conversation; Loretta explains that she cannot as she is running late for her next meeting. Linda later finds Loretta at Walford East restaurant on a break and believing that Mick has already told Loretta, Linda confesses that while caring for Ollie, she fell asleep and set off the smoke alarm, which caused Ollie to go to the roof of their public house, The Queen Victoria; she promises that he was not in danger, but Loretta is shocked.{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 11/02/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000f9vc |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Conor Morrissey; Writer: Natalie Mitchell |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=11 February 2020 |access-date=17 February 2020 |archive-date=17 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217174049/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000f9vc |url-status=live }} Loretta visits Mick and Linda again to check on Linda's progress with her alcoholism recovery and further her report on Ollie's welfare. She is pleased with Linda's progress and informs them that it will be reflected in her report.{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 30/03/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000gpvs |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Nickie Lister; Writer: Pete Lawson |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=30 March 2020 |access-date=3 April 2020 |archive-date=31 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200331065418/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000gpvs |url-status=live }}

! scope="row" | DI Declan Briggs {{Anchor|DI Declan Briggs|DI Briggs|Declan Briggs}}

| 28 January

| Logan Dean

| A detective inspector interviewing Leo King (Tom Wells) after he is pushed from The Prince Albert gay bar balcony by Kush Kazemi (Davood Ghadami). DI Briggs then arrests Kush for grievous bodily harm.

! scope="row" | Nurse {{Anchor|Nurse}}

| 30 January

| Sami Larabi{{Cite episode |title= Episode dated 30/01/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dv6p |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits= Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Mickey Jones; Writer: Lynne Dallow |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=30 January 2020 }}

| A nurse who is attending to Leo King (Tom Wells) during his hospital stay. He speaks to Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) about Leo after she claims to be his girlfriend.

! scope="row" | PC Archer {{Anchor|PC Archer}}

| rowspan="2" | 31 January

| Charlie Allen{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 31/01/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dv55 |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Mickey Jones; Writer: Lorraine Newman |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=31 January 2020 |access-date=2 February 2020 |archive-date=2 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200202170044/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dv55 |url-status=live }}

| rowspan="2" | Two police officers who stop Keegan Butcher-Baker (Zack Morris) and ask to search him for knives. Keegan, who is regularly searched, believes they are searching him because of his race and refuses to cooperate, so they arrest him.

! scope="row" | PC Murray {{Anchor|PC Murray}}

| Charlotte Bradford

! scope="row" | DC Jill Harvey {{Anchor|DC Jill Harvey}}

| rowspan="2" | 6–7 February
(2 episodes)

| Miranda Nolan{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 06/02/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000f2k2 |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: John Greening; Writer: Simon Ashdown |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=6 February 2020 |access-date=16 February 2020 |archive-date=16 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200216214451/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000f2k2 |url-status=live }}

| rowspan="2" | A detective constable and police officer who visit the Beale household after being alerted to Islamic extremism being researched from a laptop at the house. They question Bobby Beale (Clay Milner Russell), who is a Muslim, and take his laptop for examination. They later return Bobby's laptop and confirm that Bobby is innocent.

! scope="row" | PC Patel {{Anchor|PC Patel}}

| Uncredited

! scope="row" | Felix {{Anchor|Felix}}

| 6 February

| Henry Everett

| A man attending an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting with Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) and Shirley Carter (Linda Henry).

! scope="row" | Mr Laurence {{Anchor|Mr Laurence}}

| 6 February

| Uncredited

| A customer at Walford laundrette.

! scope="row" | Tara Bassett {{Anchor|Tara Bassett}}

| 7 February

| Jennifer Healy{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 07/02/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000f2gs |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: John Greening; Writer: Simon Ashdown |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=7 February 2020 |access-date=16 February 2020 |archive-date=16 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200216214449/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000f2gs |url-status=live }}

| An estate agent performing a price evaluation of The Queen Victoria public house at the request of its landlord, Mick Carter (Danny Dyer). Mick's wife, Linda Carter (Kellie Bright), is surprised to find Tara and asks her to leave.

! scope="row" | {{nowrap|Captain Matthew Cox}} {{Anchor|Captain Matthew Cox|Matthew Cox|Captain Cox}}

| 17–21 February
(4 episodes)

| Charlie Carter{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 17/02/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000fk4p |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: David Kester; Writer: Lauren Klee |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=17 February 2020 |access-date=17 February 2020 |archive-date=17 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200217231849/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000fk4p |url-status=live }}

| The captain of the boat, the Smith-Holland, that is hosting The Queen Victoria public house's party, celebrating them winning the "Pub of the Year" award. He tries breaking up a fight between Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) and Keanu Taylor (Danny Walters), but is injured in the process.{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 20/02/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000fk68 |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: David Kester; Writer: Jonny O'Neill |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=20 February 2020 |access-date=21 February 2020 |archive-date=21 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221204842/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000fk68 |url-status=live }} Captain Cox then announces an incident in the wheelhouse and asks all the guests to evacuate the boat, before confirming that the boat has hit something.{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 21/02/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000fk3k |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: David Kester; Writer: Pete Lawson |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=21 February 2020 |access-date=21 February 2020 |archive-date=21 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200221210412/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000fk3k |url-status=live }}

! scope="row" | PC Paul Campbell {{Anchor|PC Paul Campbell|Paul Campbell|PC Campbell}}

| {{nowrap|17–18 February
(2 episodes)}}

| Jack Gogarty

| A police officer who arrives at 25 Albert Square and meets Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy). He explains that he is looking for Sonia's daughter, Bex Fowler (Jasmine Armfield), as Bex has bought drugs, which have been contaminated. He warns Sonia that this is a health issue and that Bex is not in any legal trouble.{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 18/02/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000fk8k |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: David Kester; Writer: Kim Revill |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=18 February 2020 |access-date=21 February 2020 |archive-date=19 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200219070517/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000fk8k |url-status=live }}

! scope="row" | Thug 1 {{Anchor|Thug 1|Thug 2}}

| rowspan="2" | 18 February

| Miles Jovian

| rowspan="2" | Two men in a group of thugs who are racist towards Bobby Beale (Clay Milner Russell), Iqra Ahmed (Priya Davdra) and Habiba Ahmed (Rukku Nahar), following a series of racist internet posts about Bobby. Habiba berates them and when they start being physically violent, Bobby defends them. The thugs attack Bobby and knock him unconscious, before running away when Bex Fowler (Jasmine Armfield) appears and threatens to call the police.

! scope="row" | Thug 2

| Marek Wroblewski

! scope="row" | Surgeon {{Anchor|Surgeon}}

| {{nowrap|18–21 February
(2 episodes)}}

| Bijan Daneshmand

| The surgeon performing Bobby Beale's (Clay Milner Russell) surgery after he is injured in a racist attack. He informs Bobby's father, Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt), and grandmother, Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth), that Bobby has a bleed on the brain. He later updates Bobby's brother, Peter Beale (Dayle Hudson), about his condition.

! scope="row" | ICU Nurse {{Anchor|ICU Nurse}}

| 18 February

| Shereener Browne

| A nurse on the intensive care unit (ICU) that Bobby Beale (Clay Milner Russell) is being treated on. She tells Peter Beale (Dayle Hudson) that only family are allowed access, so he explains that he is Bobby's brother.

! scope="row" | Police Officer {{Anchor|Police Officer}}

| 21 February

| Ally Manson

| A police officer attending the boat crash at Fassett Dock. Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) confesses killing Leo King (Tom Wells) to him.

! scope="row" | Paramedic {{Anchor|Paramedic}}

| 21 February

| Emma Laird Craig

| A paramedic who attends to Sharon Mitchell (Letitia Dean) when she gives birth in the funeral parlour.

! scope="row" | Midwife {{Anchor|Midwife}}

| 21 February

| Bethany Audley

| A midwife who cares for Sharon Mitchell (Letitia Dean) at the hospital following the birth of her son.

! scope="row" | Nurse {{Anchor|Nurse}}

| 24 February

| Bryonie Pritchard

| A nurse managing Daniel Cook's (Ade Edmondson) end-of-life care. She visits Daniel at his home and advises him and his partner, Jean Slater (Gillian Wright), on their next steps after Daniel's hospice is closed down.

! scope="row" | Dr Laghari {{Anchor|Dr Laghari}}

| 25 February – 8 September
(4 episodes)

|Ezra Faroque Khan{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 25/02/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000fs2s |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Dominic Keavey; Writer: Lisa McMullin |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=25 February 2020 |access-date=7 March 2020 |archive-date=25 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225135558/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000fs2s |url-status=live }}

| A doctor who tests Ben Mitchell's (Max Bowden) hearing and diagnoses him with severe hearing loss after he, Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) and Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold) visit the hospital to seek treatment. Ben and Callum Highway (Tony Clay) later attend another appointment with Dr Laghari to discuss Ben's hearing loss and cochlear implant operation, which the doctor informs him will be at least four weeks away. Dr Laghari then suggests a British Sign Language course for Ben and Callum.{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 17/03/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ggtf |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Matt Holt; Writer: Yasmeen Khan |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=17 March 2020 |access-date=19 March 2020 |archive-date=4 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200404084823/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ggtf |url-status=live }} Ben then overhears Dr Laghari arguing with Frankie Lewis (Rose Ayling-Ellis). On the day of Ben's operation, Dr Laghari cancels it after discovering that Ben has a high temperature and is not well enough for surgery, leaving Ben frustrated. Having had the operation, Ben attends an appointment with Dr Laghari to test his cochlear implant, which is successful.{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 08/09/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000mfxy |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Lance Kneeshaw, Toby Frow and Jamie Annett; Writer: Rob Gittins |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=8 September 2020 |access-date=8 September 2020 |archive-date=8 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200908101114/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000mfxy |url-status=live }}

! scope="row" | Dr Anderson {{Anchor|Dr Anderson}}

| 27 February

| Callum Coates{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 27/02/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000fs2s |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Dominic Keavey; Writer: Lisa McMullin |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=25 February 2020 |access-date=7 March 2020 |archive-date=25 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200225135558/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000fs2s |url-status=live }}

| A consultant oncologist who informs Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) that her recent MRI scan displays no traces of cancer in her body and she therefore, does not require any more chemotherapy, although they will maintain a check on her.

! scope="row" | Police Officer {{Anchor|Police Officer}}

| 27 February

| Martin Edwards

| A police officer who visits Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) and Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick) following the disappearance of Ben's boyfriend, Callum Highway (Tony Clay).

! scope="row" | Stranger {{Anchor|Stranger}}

| 2 March

| Joseph Siddle{{Cite episode |title= Episode dated 02/03/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000fzwy |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits= Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Matthew Evans; Writer: Katie Douglas |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=2 March 2020 }}

| A man who robs Keegan (Zack Morris) and Tiffany Butcher-Baker's (Maisie Smith) flat, stealing Tiffany's laptop. Keegan and Tiffany find him, but he steals Tiffany's wedding ring from her finger and runs away. They chase after him and Keegan catches him, but PC Darryl Whisson (Daniel Moore) believes Keegan is the criminal and arrests him, allowing the thief to escape.

! scope="row" | A&E Receptionist {{Anchor|A&E Receptionist}}

| 2 March

| Magdalene Mills

| The receptionist at Walford General emergency department when Keegan Butcher-Baker (Zack Morris) arrives for treatment. Keegan is not pleased with the wait on his treatment and disagrees with other people who arrived after him being treated first. He asks to speak with the receptionist's manager and when she informs him that is not possible, he stands and waits at her desk. Feeling threatened by Keegan, she calls security who escort Keegan from the waiting room.

! scope="row" | {{nowrap|Hospital Security Guard}} {{Anchor|Hospital Security Guard}}

| 2 March

| Simon Hibbs

| A security guard at Walford General emergency department who escorts Keegan Butcher-Baker (Zack Morris) from the waiting room after he is confrontational to the receptionist (Magdalene Mills).

! scope="row" | Car Lot Customer {{Anchor|Car Lot Customer}}

| 6 March

| Daniel James

| A customer at Square Dealz car lot who is annoyed with the car he has purchased and wants to speak with the owner. Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden), the owner, approaches the customer to inform him the car lot is closed. Ben cannot hear the man due to his severe hearing loss and becomes confused, so he walks away. As the man gets in his car to leave, Ben's daughter, Lexi Pearce (Isabella Brown), stands behind the car and shouts at him, which Ben cannot hear so does not notice. The man then accidentally knocks Lexi down in his car.

! scope="row" | Judge Barbara Taylor {{Anchor|Judge Barbara Taylor|Barbara Taylor|Judge Taylor}}

| 6 March

| Kate Cook{{Cite episode |title= Episode dated 06/03/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000g0b1 |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits= Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Matthew Evans; Writers: Richard Davidson and Pete Lawson |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=6 March 2020 }}

| The judge at Whitney Dean's (Shona McGarty) bail hearing after she is charged with the murder of Leo King (Tom Wells).

! scope="row" | Sophie Rundell {{Anchor|Sophie Rundell}}

| 6 March

| Suzanne Ahmet

| The prosecution barrister at Whitney Dean's (Shona McGarty) bail hearing after she is charged with the murder of Leo King (Tom Wells).

! scope="row" | Prison Guard {{Anchor|Prison Guard}}

| 6 March

| Deborah J Ball

| A prison guard who brings Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) her tea and informs her she will not be able to speak to her solicitor until the following day.

! scope="row" | Officer Daniels {{Anchor|Officer Daniels}}

| 9–12 March
(3 episodes)

| Jim Conway{{Cite episode |title= Episode dated 09/03/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000g75p |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits= Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Toby Frow; Writer: Matthew Hurt |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=9 March 2020 }}

| A prison officer at Whitney Dean's (Shona McGarty) prison. He delivers Whitney's breakfast and discovers that she has harmed herself. Officer Daniels then informs Whitney that her visitor has cancelled and her solicitor will no longer be representing her. He returns to Whitney, who is on a hunger strike, to bring her dinner and rejects Whitney's request that he remove it, claiming that she is only hurting herself by not eating. The following day, he takes away Whitney's breakfast after she does not eat it. Officer Daniels visits Whitney again and suggests that she eat her food, reminding her that he is trying to look after her. He suggests that she drinks water as that is not food, but Whitney refuses everything. He then returns to speak with Whitney, offering her his support and telling Whitney about a woman who also attempted a hunger strike, but failed.

! scope="row" | Dr Baise {{Anchor|Dr Baise}}

| 9 March

| Naomi Frederick

| The doctor who treats Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) after she harms herself. She warns Whitney that if she continues, she will be given a psychiatric assessment. Dr Baise tells Whitney that having a solicitor places her in a better position for winning her case and encourages her to use the help she has.

! scope="row" | Annie {{Anchor|Annie}}

| 9 March

| Judith Faultless

| A woman attending a cancer support group at Walford East restaurant with Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) and Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal). Jean is trying to expose Suki as not actual having cancer and uses conversations with Annie to do this. Annie and Jean discuss how tiring chemotherapy is for the patient and how the patient often loses their appetite, especially since Suki claimed to have a good appetite. Jean encourages Suki to share her story, but Suki says that she finds discussing herself selfish and leaves.

! scope="row" | Larry Sanderson {{Anchor|Larry Sanderson}}

| 10 March

| Michael Aston{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 10/03/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000g77f |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Toby Frow; Writer: Jeff Povey |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=10 March 2020 |access-date=13 March 2020 |archive-date=6 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106105221/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000g77f |url-status=live }}

| A man who is planning his wife's funeral at Coker & Mitchell funeral parlour with undertaker Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ). He recognises Stuart's partner, Rainie Branning (Tanya Franks), when she enters the parlour, causing him to cancel the funeral, claiming he does not want Rainie near his wife's funeral. Rainie later explains to Stuart that Larry was a semi-regular cast client when she was a prostitute.

! scope="row" | Cliff {{Anchor|Cliff}}

| 10 March

| Uncredited

| A customer at Fox & Hair hair salon that Mitch Baker (Roger Griffiths) tells is late.

! scope="row" | Dr Phillips {{Anchor|Dr Phillips}}

| 12 March

| Julia Winwood{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 12/03/2020 – Part 1 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000g77d |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Toby Frow; Writer: Peter Mattessi |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=12 March 2020 |access-date=13 March 2020 |archive-date=8 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108235544/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000g77d |url-status=live }}

| A doctor who calls Lola Pearce (Danielle Harold) for her abortion appointment.

! scope="row" | Hugo {{Anchor|Hugo}}

| 23 March

| Gary Cady{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 23/03/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ggsc |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Matt Holt; Writer: Carey Andrews |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=23 March 2020 |access-date=24 March 2020 |archive-date=24 March 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200324003039/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ggsc |url-status=live }}

| A man who Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) meets at The Prince Albert gay bar. Hugo flirts with Ben and reveals that he is married and his wife believes that he is at a conference and has erectile dysfunction. Ben tells Hugo to pay the bill so they can leave together; while Hugo is paying, Ben steals his car keys and leaves. Hugo then reports Ben to the police, who arrest him.

! scope="row" | Police Officer {{Anchor|Police Officer}}

| 23 March

| Andrew David

| A police officer who arrests Ben Mitchell (Max Bowden) for car theft after he steals Hugo's (Gary Cady) car and goes joyriding.

! scope="row" | Al {{Anchor|Al}}

| 31 March

| Daniel Solbe{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 31/03/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000gpkr |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Matt Holt; Writer: Pete Lawson |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=31 March 2020 |access-date=2 October 2020 |archive-date=4 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201104191834/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000gpkr |url-status=live }}

| A man whose wallet is stolen by Dotty Cotton (Milly Zero) at Ruby Allen's (Louisa Lytton) nightclub. He chases her along Bridge Street, where she threatens to tell the police that he and his friends tried to get her drunk. Peter Beale (Dayle Hudson) intervenes and makes Dotty return the wallet, before telling Al and his friends to leave.

! scope="row" | Police Officer {{Anchor|Police Officer}}

| 31 March

| Alan Mandel

| A police officer who arrives at The Queen Victoria public house looking for wanted suspect Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden). The pub landlords, Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) and Shirley Carter (Linda Henry), lie that Phil has not been seen; the officer reminds them that it is illegal to obstruct a police enquiry. Mick and Shirley agree to call the police if they see Phil.

! scope="row" | Estate Agent {{Anchor|Estate Agent}}

| 6 April

| Alexi Armitage{{Cite episode |title= Episode dated 06/04/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000gpmq |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits= Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Nickie Lister; Writer: Mark Stevenson |network=BBC |station=BBC One |airdate=6 April 2020 }}

| An estate agent who views The Queen Victoria public house after Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) and Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) decide to sell it. He informs them that he believes the pub would sell fast.

! scope="row" | Joe {{Anchor|Joe}}

| 13 April

| Lorenzo Pryce{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 13/04/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000hbjx |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Edward Dick; Writer: Daran Little |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=13 April 2020 |access-date=14 April 2020 |archive-date=13 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200413172042/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000hbjx |url-status=live }}

| A friend of Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota) who attends the illegal rave he is hosting at his flat. He is charging entry to the rave and tries charging Vinny's sister, Ash Kaur (Gurlaine Kaur Garcha), and her girlfriend, Iqra Ahmed (Priya Davdra), and Ruby Allen (Louisa Lytton), who Vinny is trying to impress.

! scope="row" | Hari {{Anchor|Hari}}

| 13–14 April
(2 episodes)

| Dee Ahluwalia

| A friend of Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota) who attends the illegal rave he is hosting at his flat. As the police raid the rave, Hari is homophobic towards Vinny's sister, Ash Kaur (Gurlaine Kaur Garcha), and her girlfriend, Iqra Ahmed (Priya Davdra), and when they reject him, he insults them. Vinny intervenes and defends Ash, before physically attacking Hari until Ash stops him. Hari falls unconscious, so Vinny, Ash and Iqra take him to a bedroom. Ash, a doctor, assess him and determines that he will be fine. She tells Vinny and Iqra that should any questions be raised, they should say he fell and knocked his head. While Ash speaks with the police, Hari regains consciousness, so Vinny and Iqra have to prevent him from making any noise. Ash threatens Hari to keep quiet about the attack and blackmails him with money.

! scope="row" | PC Waters {{Anchor|PC Waters}}

| 14 April

| Scott Ellis{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 14/04/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000hbpl |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Edward Dick; Writer: Daran Little |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=14 April 2020 |access-date=14 April 2020 |archive-date=14 April 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200414154346/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000hbpl |url-status=live }}

| A police officer who attends a disturbance at No. 5 Albert Square, where Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota) is hosting an illegal rave.

! scope="row" | Custody Officer {{Anchor|Custody Officer}}

| 14 April

| Alison M Nicol

| The custody officer who places Keegan Butcher-Baker (Zack Morris) in custody following his arrest.

! scope="row" | Jenny {{Anchor|Jenny}}

| 14 April

| Uncredited

| A woman who works with Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) and DI Steve Thompson (Philip Wright) at Walford police station. Jack asks her if she knows who is Keegan Butcher-Baker's (Zack Morris) arresting officer. Steve interjects and says it was him.

! scope="row" | Val {{Anchor|Val}}

| 27 April − 5 May
(2 episodes)

| Nicola Wright{{Cite episode |title= Episode dated 27/04/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000hrb3 |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits= Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Chris McGill; Writer: Natalie Mitchell|network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=27 April 2020 }}

| The leader of an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting which Linda Carter (Kellie Bright) and Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) both attend. Val welcomes Linda to the meeting and says that she does not need to share her story until she feels comfortable. Linda feels uncomfortable with Phil at the meeting, so decides not to share her story; noticing this, Val asks Linda how she is feeling at the end of the meeting. Val later leads another meeting which Linda and Phil attend; she comforts Linda when she becomes upset.{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 05/05/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000hyxh |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Chris McGill; Writer: Lisa McMullin |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=5 May 2020 |access-date=5 May 2020 |archive-date=18 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118020209/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000hyxh |url-status=live }}

! scope="row" | Delivery person {{Anchor|Delivery person}}

| 5 May

| Ewen MacIntosh

| A delivery person who delivers a memorial bench, in honour of Dennis Rickman (Bleu Landau), to Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt). He mistakenly believes the bench is in memory of Ian and tells him and his mother, Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth), that he is surprised that Ian, who is a local councillor, is popular enough to warrant a memorial bench. The delivery person struggles to understand why Ian has ordered himself a memorial bench, but Kathy announces that it is in honour of Dennis.

! scope="row" | Paramedic {{Anchor|Paramedic}}

| 18 May

| Sarah Akokhia

| A paramedic who treats Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) when she collapses in the local market. She speaks to Jean's friends, Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) and Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White).

! scope="row" | Dr Callaghan {{Anchor|Dr Callaghan}}

| 18 May

| Hannah Stokely{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 18/05/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000jbv0 |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Sarah Esdaile; Writer: Rob Gittins |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=18 May 2020 |access-date=24 May 2020 |archive-date=8 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201108172834/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000jbv0 |url-status=live }}

| A doctor who treats Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) after she is admitted to Walford General Hospital following a collapse. She diagnoses her with lithium poisoning and informs Jean's family that she is being referred to a mental health nurse. After learning that Shirley Carter (Linda Henry) and Kush Kazemi (Davood Ghadami) have been accidentally overdosing Jean, she warns them that she will have to inform the police and social workers and they could face prosecution. Doctor Ash Kaur (Gurlaine Kaur Garcha) speaks to Dr Callaghan and gets her to agree to not inform the police.

! scope="row" | Customer {{Anchor|Customer}}

| 25 May

| Ben Woodhall{{Cite episode |title= Episode dated 25/05/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000jk9w |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits= Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Jamie Annett; Writer: Dana Fainaru|network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=25 May 2020 }}

| A man who buys a fur coat from Shirley Carter (Linda Henry), who is trying to win a bet with her son, Mick Carter (Danny Dyer). When he decides not to buy it, Shirley tells him to give her £5 and take the coat as it has £10 in the pocket. Shirley's sister, Tina Carter (Luisa Bradshaw-White), later spots the man wearing the coat at The Prince Albert bar and is furious as it was her coat.

! scope="row" | Kris {{Anchor|Kris}}

| 26 May

| Jacob Maynard{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 26/05/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000jk82 |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Jamie Annett; Writer: Simon Ashdown |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=26 May 2020 |access-date=31 May 2020 |archive-date=18 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118020301/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000jk82 |url-status=live }}

| A friend of Ruby Allen (Louisa Lytton) who she introduces to her partner, Max Branning (Jake Wood). Ruby had told Max that she would arrange for them to have sex with a young, blonde woman, but instead surprises him with Kris; Max is shocked and refuses. Ruby explains that Kris is actually her friend and it his birthday, so they are going for a meal. Before leaving, Ruby tells Max that his reaction is sexist and he should reconsider his behaviour.

! scope="row" | Harry {{Anchor|Harry}}

| 2 June

| Uncredited{{Cite episode |title= Episode dated 02/06/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000jrm0|series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits= Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Matt Holt; Writer: Daran Little|network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=2 June 2020 }}

| A colleague of Jack Branning (Scott Maslen) who orders them coffee and doughnuts in Kathy Beale's (Gillian Taylforth) café. Jack informs trainee policeman Callum Highway (Tony Clay) that Harry is investigating a warehouse robbery, which has no CCTV footage, leaving Harry with lots of paperwork.

! scope="row" | Police Officer {{Anchor|Police Officer}}

| 15 June

| Francesca Anderson{{Cite episode |title= Episode dated 15/06/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000k4x3 |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits= Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Thomas Hescott; Writer: Colin Wyatt|network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=15 June 2020 }}

| A police officer who finds Dotty Cotton (Milly Zero) and Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota) outside Ruby Allen's (Louisa Lytton) nightclub, selling drugs. She and her fellow officer search everyone in the club and when Dotty attempts to flee the club, the police officer arrests her for assaulting a police officer.

! scope="row" | Trading Standards Officer {{Anchor|Trading Standards Officer}}

| 7 September

| Emma Carter

| A Trading Standards officer who investigates KJP Pest Control after a report is made about them by Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith).

! scope="row" | David {{Anchor|David}}

| 7 September – 29 January 2021
(2 episodes)

| Tom Joyner{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 07/09/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000mfx1 |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Lance Kneeshaw, Toby Frow and Jamie Annett; Writer: Rob Gittins |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=7 September 2020 |access-date=7 September 2020 |archive-date=7 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200907105927/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000mfx1 |url-status=live }}

| A rival solicitor of Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith) who meets Gray's wife, Chantelle Atkins (Jessica Plummer), to discuss her divorcing Gray. David warns Chantelle that if Gray contests a divorce, it could cost her £1000s in legal fees. Four months later, he bumps into Gray in the Bridge Street Café and David offers his condolences and Gray finds out that Chantelle went to David for advice.

! scope="row" | Douglas {{Anchor|Douglas}}

| 15 September

| Dan Starkey{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 15/09/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000mn8s |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Lance Kneeshaw, Toby Frow and Jamie Annett; Writer: Pete Lawson |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=15 September 2020 |access-date=17 September 2020 |archive-date=6 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201106211130/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000mn8s |url-status=live }}

| A council representative who meets with councillor Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) at The Queen Victoria public house to discuss a new promotion. Douglas is introduced to Ian's business partner, Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean), and they flirt, annoying Ian, who moves the meeting elsewhere. Douglas suggests moving the meeting back to the Vic to see Sharon, but the meeting is interrupted by Max Branning (Jake Wood), leading Douglas to leave. Douglas later calls Ian to offer him the position.{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 01/10/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000n1yv |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Lance Kneeshaw, Toby Frow and Jamie Annett; Writer: Peter Mattessi |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=1 October 2020 |access-date=5 October 2020 |archive-date=1 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201001095246/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000n1yv |url-status=live }}

! scope="row" | Audrey Colshaw {{Anchor|Audrey Colshaw}}

| 25 September

| Linzi Hateley{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 25/09/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000mvf9 |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Lance Kneeshaw, Toby Frow and Jamie Annett; Writer: Jonny O'Neill |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=25 September 2020 |access-date=1 October 2020 |archive-date=25 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200925053908/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000mvf9 |url-status=live }}

| The headteacher at Walford Primary School who deals with a drug-use allegation against teacher Isaac Baptiste (Stevie Basaula) from Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden).

! scope="row" | Doctor {{Anchor|Doctor}}

| 25 September

| Jennifer Adab

| A doctor who informs Ellie Nixon (Mica Paris) that her son has died, before asking Denise Fox (Diane Parish) if she is the family of Ellie's adoptive grandson, Raymond Dawkins.

! scope="row" | Sharmaine Campbell {{Anchor|Sharmaine Campbell}}

| 28 September

| Gemma Knight-Jones{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 28/09/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000n1xt |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Lance Kneeshaw, Toby Frow and Jamie Annett; Writer: Kevin Rundle |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=28 September 2020 |access-date=5 October 2020 |archive-date=28 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928104743/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000n1xt |url-status=live }}

| A businesswoman who meets Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) to discuss a potential catering contract. She is introduced to Ian's son, Bobby Beale (Clay Milner Russell), and they explain that they have been discussing Bobby's business proposal via email. Sharmaine is impressed with Bobby and likes his business ethic, vision and courage; she considers investing in his business and suggests that Ian should match her investment. Ian, who is struggling financially, tries to discuss the catering contract instead and uses the death of his daughter, Lucy Beale (Hetti Bywater), as an emotional advantage. As Sharmaine prepares to discuss the contract further, they are interrupted by Max Branning (Jake Wood), who confronts Ian about stealing his money; Sharmaine informs Ian that she cannot continue with the contract, but tells Bobby that she will be in contact about his proposal.

! scope="row" | Jeremy {{Anchor|Jeremy}}

| 29 September

| Alim Jayda{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 29/09/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000n20d |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Lance Kneeshaw, Toby Frow and Jamie Annett; Writer: Kevin Rundle |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=29 September 2020 |access-date=5 October 2020 |archive-date=29 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200929105413/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000n20d |url-status=live }}

| The celebrant who performs the wedding ceremony of Rainie Branning (Tanya Franks) and Stuart Highway (Ricky Champ). Stuart is locked in a hearse, meaning that the couple miss their timeslot at the town hall, so Jeremy agrees to perform the ceremony unofficially in Albert Square.

! scope="row" | DI Treharne {{Anchor|DI Treharne}}

| 5–6 October
(2 episodes)

| Andrew Ashford{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 05/10/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000n80b |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Lance Kneeshaw, Toby Frow and Jamie Annett; Writer: Lauren Klee |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=5 October 2020 |access-date=6 October 2020 |archive-date=18 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118020249/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000n80b |url-status=live }}

| A detective inspector who informs Suki Panesar (Balvinder Sopal) that they have been unable to find the person responsible for an attack on Martin Fowler (James Bye) at her shop, The Minute Mart. Suki later arranges a meeting with DI Treharne to report her son, Jags Panesar (Amar Adatia), for the assault, despite knowing that her other son, Vinny Panesar (Shiv Jalota), is responsible; she hands him Jags' jeans, which have Martin's blood on. DI Treharne returns the following day to arrest Jags for Martin's assault and the robbery of Ruby Allen's (Louisa Lytton) nightclub.{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 06/10/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000n849 |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Lance Kneeshaw, Toby Frow and Jamie Annett; Writer: Lauren Klee |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=6 October 2020 |access-date=6 October 2020 |archive-date=6 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201006161713/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000n849 |url-status=live }}

! scope="row" | Judge Adams {{Anchor|Judge Adams}}

| 8–15 October
(4 episodes)

| {{nowrap|Karlina Grace-Paseda{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 08/10/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000n830 |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Conor Morrissey, Laurence Wilson and John Howlett; Writer: Kim Revill |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=8 October 2020 |access-date=9 October 2020 |archive-date=8 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201008111901/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000n830 |url-status=live }}}}

| The judge overseeing Whitney Dean's (Shona McGarty) trial for the murder of Leo King (Tom Wells). When Whitney's solicitor, Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith), keeps interrupting from the visitors' gallery, she orders him to be silent. After Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) collapses on the stand, she adjourns the court.{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 09/10/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000n854 |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Conor Morrissey, Laurence Wilson and John Howlett; Writer: Kim Revill |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=9 October 2020 |access-date=9 October 2020 |archive-date=28 September 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200928045156/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000n854 |url-status=live }} On the day of the closing statements, Whitney's barrsiter, Mark Osbourne QC (Guy Oliver-Watts), becomes ill, so law firm partner Laura Awoyinka (Sarah Paul) tries to persuade the judge to postpone to the following day; when she refuses, they have to call Gray to stand in as Whitney's barrister. When Gray arrives, she continues the trial,{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 13/10/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000nh2d |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Conor Morrissey, Laurence Wilson and John Howlett; Writer: Carey Andrews |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=13 October 2020 |access-date=19 October 2020 |archive-date=21 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201021235242/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000nh2d |url-status=live }} and eventually hands Whitney a not guilty verdict.{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 15/10/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000nh76 |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Conor Morrissey, Laurence Wilson and John Howlett; Writer: Rob Gittins |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=15 October 2020 |access-date=19 October 2020 |archive-date=23 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201023044640/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000nh76 |url-status=live }}

! scope="row" | Mark Osbourne QC {{Anchor|Mark Osbourne QC|Mark Osbourne}}

| 8–9 October
(2 episodes)

| Guy Oliver-Watts

| The defence barrister at Whitney Dean's (Shona McGarty) trial for the murder of Leo King (Tom Wells). When Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) begins to suffer a panic attack on the stand, Mark suggests adjourning the court case. Whitney later arranges to meet Mark in the local café; feeling defeated, Whitney tells him and Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) that she plans on pleading guilty. He later becomes ill with food poisoning and cannot continue as Whitney's barrister.

! scope="row" | Pattison QC {{Anchor|Pattison QC|Pattison}}

| 8–15 October
(4 episodes)

| Paul Herzberg

| The prosecution barrister at Whitney Dean's (Shona McGarty) trial for the murder of Leo King (Tom Wells). He questions Whitney about her relationship with Leo and her other failed relationships, and then Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) about the events of the day. Pattison's questioning makes Mick suffer a panic attack. He then watches as Whitney's defence solicitor, Gray Atkins (Toby-Alexander Smith), provides a closing statement, and nods to Gray when Whitney is found not guilty.

! scope="row" | Jury Foreperson {{Anchor|Jury Foreperson}}

| 8–15 October
(3 episodes)

| Yvonne Wickham

| The jury foreperson at Whitney Dean's (Shona McGarty) trial for the murder of Leo King (Tom Wells). She and the rest of the jury appear virtually through a television screen due to restrictions relating to the COVID-19 pandemic. She speaks on behalf of the jury to give a verdict, which is not guilty.

! scope="row" | Court Clerk {{Anchor|Court Clerk}}

| 8–15 October
(4 episodes)

| Alexandra Afryea

| The court clerk at Whitney Dean's (Shona McGarty) trial for the murder of Leo King (Tom Wells). Following the closing statements, she asks the jury foreperson (Yvonne Wickham) to announce the jury's verdict, which is not guilty.

! scope="row" | Police Officer {{Anchor|Police Officer}}

| 9 October

| Neil Jennings

| A police officer escorting Jags Panesar (Amar Adatia). When Jags' girlfriend, Habiba Ahmed (Rukku Nahar), arrives at the station, she charms the officer into letting her speak to Jags briefly.

! scope="row" | Doctor Ellis {{Anchor|Doctor Ellis}}

| 16 October

| George Verghis{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 16/10/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ngwq |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Conor Morrissey, Laurence Wilson and John Howlett; Writer: Rob Gittins |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=16 October 2020 |access-date=19 October 2020 |archive-date=16 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201016150351/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000ngwq |url-status=live }}

| A doctor who informs Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) that Raymond Dawkins has been discharged and has fully recovered, surprising Phil who was told by Raymond's adoptive grandmother, Ellie Nixon (Mica Paris), that he needed surgery.

! scope="row" | Paul Skeggs {{Anchor|Paul Skeggs}}

| 19 October − 2 November
(3 episodes)

| Richard Thomson{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 19/10/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000npqr |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Conor Morrissey, Laurence Wilson and John Howlett; Writer: Daran Little |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=19 October 2020 |access-date=19 October 2020 |archive-date=19 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019171821/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000npqr |url-status=live }}

| A man who accepts a food parcel for his aunt, Mrs Hancock, from Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) on behalf of the local food bank. He flirts with Honey and expresses an interest in getting involved in the food bank, before giving her his phone number. Paul and Honey go on a date, which is successful. They agree to go on a second date at Walford East restaurant the next day. Honey explains that she wants to take things slow due to previous relationships; he agrees and says that works for him. When she goes to the toilet, he pours a date rape drug into her drink. She soon becomes intoxicated and they leave the restaurant. On the way home, Honey phones her friend, Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick), who rushes to find her after becoming concerned. When Honey passes out in an alleyway, Paul films her on his smartphone and unbuckles his belt, preparing to rape her. Before he can, Jay finds them and Paul flees.{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 29/10/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000nxlc |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Conor Morrissey, Laurence Wilson and John Howlett; Writer: Jonny O'Neill |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=29 October 2020 |access-date=18 December 2020 |archive-date=18 January 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210118020210/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000nxlc |url-status=live }} After Honey reports Paul to the authorities, she's informed that there is no evidence to charge him with any crime. When Honey's ex-husband Billy Mitchell (Perry Fenwick) learns what happened, he tracks Paul down and almost attacks him with a brick, but Jay stops him.{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 02/11/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000p446|series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Conor Morrissey, Laurence Wilson and John Howlett; Writer: Lorraine Newman|network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=2 November 2020 |access-date=15 July 2021 |archive-date=15 July 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210715195522/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000p446 |url-status=live }} Jay and Honey later learn that Paul has been charged with another assault to which he has pled guilty.

! scope="row" | Iain {{Anchor|Iain}}

| 20 October

| Ben Lewis{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 20/10/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000nppt |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Conor Morrissey, Laurence Wilson and John Howlett; Writer: Daran Little |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=20 October 2020 |access-date=20 October 2020 |archive-date=26 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026075354/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000nppt |url-status=live }}

| A man who Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) meets through a dating app after her grandson, Peter Beale (Dayle Hudson), lowers her age from 70 to 45 years old. Iain is 43 years old and Kathy is hesitant as he shares a name with her son, Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt). Despite initial hesitations, she and Iain arrange a date. They meet at Walford East restaurant and Iain admits he is nervous about the date. Kathy is worried about Iain discovering her real age, especially when he asks her about her 40th birthday. They bond and as they leave, Kathy invites Iain to her gay bar, The Prince Albert, but she trips over the step and hurts her ankle. When Peter calls her gran in front of Iain, Kathy admits her real age and leaves the date to go to hospital.

! scope="row" | Delivery Man {{Anchor|Delivery Man}}

| 20 October

| Martin Atkinson

| A delivery man who brings an order for Ruby Allen (Louissa Lytton) to her club, Ruby's. Ruby informs him that she did not order the delivery and when Stacey Fowler (Lacey Turner) interrupts to ask about her daughter, Lily Slater (Lillia Turner), he orders Ruby to sign so he can leave. Stacey then tells him to leave, so he warns that head office will be in contact.

! scope="row" | Delivery Guy {{Anchor|Delivery Guy}}

| 26 October

| Steve Aaron-Sipple{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 26/10/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000nxr7 |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Conor Morrissey, Laurence Wilson and John Howlett; Writer: Pete Lawson|network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=26 October 2020 }}

| A delivery man who brings a car for Sonia Fowler (Natalie Cassidy) from a patient she treated for COVID-19 during the pandemic. Sonia warns him not to park in front of her house and he leaves the keys with a note from the patient.

! scope="row" | Doctor {{Anchor|Doctor}}

| 30 October

| Virginia Thompson

| A doctor who treats Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) after she is attacked and possibly raped by Paul Skeggs (Richard Thomson). She informs her that the police are waiting to speak to her if she wishes to. Honey's friend, Jay Brown (Jamie Borthwick), tells Honey that she does not need to report the incident if she does not want to, so the doctor asks him to leave the room.

! scope="row" | DC Nikki Ward {{Anchor|DC Nikki Ward|Nikki Ward|DC Ward}}

| 30 October

| Theresa Petts{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 30/10/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000nxxx |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Conor Morrissey, Laurence Wilson and John Howlett; Writer: Jonny O'Neill |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=30 October 2020 |access-date=18 December 2020 |archive-date=30 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201030192018/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000nxxx |url-status=live }}

| A detective constable who speaks to Honey Mitchell (Emma Barton) after she is attacked and possibly raped by Paul Skeggs (Richard Thomson). They discuss Honey's first date with Paul and DC Ward tries to understand Honey's tolerance for alcohol. When Honey becomes distressed, DC Ward finishes the questioning and later, she escorts her to a Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC).

! scope="row" | Jake {{Anchor|Jake}}

| 5 November

| Barry Calvert

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! scope="row" | Dr Hefni {{Anchor|Dr Hefni}}

| 5 November

| Farah Sardar

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! scope="row" |Duncan {{Anchor|Duncan}}

| 12–17 November
(2 episodes)

| Edward Aczel

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! scope="row" |Pastor Cassius Lawrence {{Anchor|Pastor Cassius Lawrence|Cassius Lawrence|Pastor Lawrence}}

| 12 November –
16 March 2021
(8 episodes)

| Ray Emmet Brown

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! scope="row" |PC Sendhu {{Anchor|PC Sendhu}}

| 17–20 November
(3 episodes)

| Sureni Kay

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! scope="row" |Elliot {{Anchor|Elliot}}

| 20–24 November and 3–4 December
(4 episodes)

| Philip Desmeules

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! scope="row" |DS Morgan{{Anchor|DS Morgan}}

| 4 December – 24 June 2021
(2 episodes)

| Andy McLeod{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 04/12/2020 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000pzgj |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Simon Massey; Writer: Jonny O'Neill |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=4 December 2020 |access-date=24 June 2021}}

| A police officer who arrests Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) on suspicion of mortgage fraud. A year later, he arrests Chelsea Fox (Zaraah Abrahams) on suspicion of receiving stolen goods.{{Cite episode |title=Episode dated 24/06/2021 - Part 2 |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000x9b8 |series=EastEnders |series-link=EastEnders |credits=Executive Producer: Jon Sen; Director: Simon Massey; Writer: Jonny O'Neill |network=BBC |station=BBC One |air-date=24 June 2021 |access-date=24 June 2021 |archive-date=24 June 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210624220024/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000x9b8 |url-status=live }}

! scope="row" | Joe {{Anchor|Joe2}}

| 31 December

| Jeffrey Harmer

| A counsellor from The Samaritans who speaks to Mick Carter (Danny Dyer) when he realises that he was sexually abused as a child.{{Cite tweet |number=1344729457777668096 |user=samaritans |title=We're proud to have worked closely with the team at @bbceastenders for tonight's episode. Responsible storylines can help start important conversations and encourage people to reach out for help. |author=Samaritans |date=31 December 2020}}