Roderick "Rod" Norman is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera EastEnders, played by Christopher McHallem from July 28, 1987, to February 27, 1990.

Rod is depicted as a roadie and a modern-day vagabond, regularly squatting and never staying anywhere for long periods.

Rod first appears in Episode 256 in Albert Square as an acquaintance of fellow punk, Mary Smith (Linda Davidson).

Mary was arrested for solicitation, lost her baby, Annie, to social services due to neglect, engaged in prostitution, and uses recreational drugs.

Rod acts against his principles when he is threatened by Brad Williams (Jonathan Stratt), a dodgy member of The Firm, and stitches up local publican Den Watts (Leslie Grantham).

Rod starts to become close to Donna Ludlow (Matilda Ziegler), who has recently become homeless, and she comes to live with him in his squat.

He becomes involved with Hazel (Virginia Fiol), the girlfriend of Dot's son, Nick (John Altman).

When Nick discovers Hazel's deception, he beats her close to death, and she spends time in the hospital.