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By Alex Taylor
image captionEx-football manager Harry Redknapp has signed a short-term cameo deal with EastEnders
As one of English football s most colourful managers, Harry Redknapp became a cult figure among fans for making dramatic transfer deadline day signings (and updating journalists from his car window).
Now, the former West Ham, Portsmouth and Tottenham boss has closed perhaps the most unexpected loan deal of all - a cameo appearance for himself in BBC soap EastEnders.
Redknapp, 74, will pay Walford a visit this summer as the residents of Albert Square celebrate the delayed European Championships.
He s far from the only surprise high-profile name to pop up in a TV series. From pop stars to royalty and politicians, here are five other notable appearances.
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