Kyla Tyson

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Kyla Tyson
Holby City character
First appearance 8x17, "I'll Be Back", 2006-
Created by Tony McHale
Portrayed by Rakie Ayola
Information
Occupation Staff Nurse, (prev. Acting Sister), AAU
Spouse(s) Harvey Tyson (Deceased)
Children Max Tyson

Kyla Tyson is a fictional character in the BBC medical drama Holby City, portrayed by actress Rakie Ayola.[1] The character first appeared on 7 February 2006 in episode "I'll Be Back" - Series 8, Episode 17 of the programme.[2] Ayola had made a former minor appearance in the show several years prior to being cast as Kyla,[3] and was asked to return in a more permanent role at a time when the show was suffering from a deficit of senior nursing staff characters.[4]

Her role in the show is that of the struggling single mother - central to her character being her constant need to re-negotiate the balance between her career, her child and her disastrous love life. The character has been the focus of a number of hard hitting plot strands, including being subjected to domestic abuse, witnessing her husband's death, and having her son taken into foster care.

In August 2006, Ayola was shortlisted for the 'Female Performance in TV' award at the Fourth Screen Nation Awards for her portrayal of the character,[5] and was granted Honourable Mention in the same category the following year.[6] However, the character has also come under heavy criticism for the level of dramaticism of her storylines, and the manner in which they reflect upon real NHS nurses.[7]

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[edit] Creation

[edit] Background

Kyla Tyson was one of eight new characters to join Holby City's cast in Series 8.[8] Her arrival coincided with the departure from the show of the long running Maternity ward, which has not featured since Series 8, Episode 10, "The Long Goodbye". Since this time, the programme has focused on two surgical wards and an Acute Assessment Unit. At the time of the character's introduction to the show, the cast comprised of just one other senior ranking nurse, Chrissie Williams, who would occasionally move between the two surgical departments. While Kyla was introduced initially as a temporary Agency nurse, at the end of the character's first episode on-screen, she was invited to apply for the position of Acting Sister of the secondary surgical ward, thus filling the gap of senior nursing staff made more noticeable by the move away from the Maternity unit.

In addition to this, 2006 saw the BBC reiterate its commitment to ethnic diversity in its programmes.[9] Mary Fitzpatrick was appointed the network's first Editorial Executive, Diversity - dubbed by The Daily Telegraph a "diversity Tsar",[10] and steps were taken to increase the quota of actors of colour in established BBC dramas.[9] Rakie Ayola herself had spoken on several occasions previously about the lack of black roles in British television.[11][12] The creation of the character Kyla meant that she became the fifth black regular cast member in a current ensemble cast of seventeen, and the twelfth in the show's seven year history.[13]

[edit] Casting

Ayola's previous Holby City appearance
Ayola's previous Holby City appearance

Rakie Ayola had made former appearances in both Holby City and sister show Casualty - in the former as a patient, in Series 5 Episode 32 "By Any Other Name",[3] and the latter as a patient's relative, in Series 13, Episode 19, "Trapped".[14] The episode of Casualty Ayola featured in was written by Tony McHale, who later that year would go on to co-create Holby City.[15] She was approached about returning to the show in a more permanent role by BBC casting director Julie Harkin, who was also responsible for casting fellow Holby City newcomers Luke Roberts as Joseph Byrne and Tom Chambers as Sam Strachan.[16] After a series of three meetings, two years after the birth of her first child, she agreed readily, despite being "nervous about signing such a long contract",[4] and having claimed just sixteen months previously that she had no desire to work in any long running serial - lambasting the quality of longterm recurring characters by stating: "I watch lots of soaps and love watching them but I often think how frustrating it must be when they make a character into such an idiot. I think it would drive me mad to pick up a script and think, 'Who am I kissing now?'"[17]

Ayola has since explained that her change of heart stemmed from becoming a mother. In the early years of her marriage to fellow actor Adam Smethurst the couple struggled financially, and with the added expense of the birth of their daughter, Ayola had been on the verge of giving up her acting career to begin a business franchise.[18] On joining the cast of Holby City, she disclosed:

“ I've been someone who's loved the uncertainty of acting. I've loved that one month it's Sahara in Morocco and the next I'm doing a stage play, then it's a six-part telly thing. But last summer I started thinking it would be really nice not to have to look for a job every couple of weeks. It would be nice just to stay put for a while. If I'm going to be a working mum I'd rather just be one rather than be one intermittently. And then Holby came along, so I'm very grateful.[19] ”

Ayola has signed a three year contract to play Kyla, set to expire October 2008, but has already expressed an interest in extending her time on the show yet further.[18]

[edit] Development

[edit] Personality

The character of Kyla was initially billed by BBC Publicity in the following manner:

“ Kyla is a Survivor. She's been through a lot in her life, firstly losing out on her dream career as a runner and then escaping a violent marriage. Kyla is compassionate, feisty, gives others the benefit of the doubt, strong and loyal - but you wouldn't want to cross her. Kyla has a habit of picking the wrong men, she's inflexible once she's made her mind up and can be volatile if pushed. She has come to Holby with her son Max eager to start anew.[20] ”

From her introduction, she clashed repeatedly with some of her colleagues - most notably referring to Critical Care Consultant Lola Griffin as a 'self righteous cow'[21] for passing judgment on her methods of disciplining her son, and pushing Clinical Matron Chrissie Williams to the ground after a stressful day being shadowed by the CAFCASS officer assigned to investigate, after her husband applied for custody of their son. As a result, the character was forced to enroll in anger management classes or risk demotion. From May 2007 onwards, the character was portrayed as increasingly emotionally unstable, having had "her whole world crash down around her",[22] following storylines including the death of her husband, and her son's request to be taken into foster care. As this emotional instability continued and worsened with the abrupt ending of another relationship,[23] the character was seen to develop full blown alcoholism. Series producer Diana Kyle said of the storyline: "It's important we cover topics that are relevant today. Every day, people in the medical profession deal with patients who have drink or drug problems. Plus, the fact that some of the Holby staff are also suffering with these addictions is very pertinent to hospitals in real life."[24] Speaking of Kyla's struggle to deal with her addiction, she added: "She'll work so hard to get her life together. She has a long way to go, but hopefully there's a light at the end of the tunnel..."[24]

Discussing the storyline which saw Kyla's Alcoholics Anonymous companion Stuart McElroy violently attack Chrissie, Ayola has stated: "It makes her finally accept what Stuart was capable of. She sees this huge gash and feels that all her instincts about other people are wrong – so she ends up running off. [...] [Kyla] has no excuses – all she can think is that she’s really messed up and needs to leave."[25] This plot strand saw Kyla once more resort to drinking while at work, and decide to quit her job, only to be talked out of doing so by Nursing Consultant Mark Williams. Ayola explained: "He suggests she takes a demotion, so she’ll have less to worry about and more time to deal with her problems. It’s the lifeline she needs, because her work is all she has right now. I think if Kyla did leave, she’d end up simply going home and buying loads of cheap booze."[25] When asked if Kyla would be able to overcome her addiction and regain custody of her son, Ayola responded: "I hope so. Kyla’s had trouble being a good parent to Max, but she’s had lots of time to reflect on why this is."[25]

[edit] Relationships

The character has had three romantic relationships during her time in the show. Series 8 Episode 23, "Leap in the Dark" saw the introduction of character Justin Fuller, played by Ben Price.[26] His principal role was love interest to Kyla, a position which he consistently abused; betraying her trust by also dating character Donna Jackson, allowing Kyla's son Max to watch violent films and drinking alcohol whilst babysitting, and kidnapping Max and plying him with alcohol, sending him into a hypoglycemic coma.[27] Ayola said of her character's relationship with Justin:

“ She hasn't got great taste in men! She likes good-looking blokes - that whole 'take me to a cave' thing - but she doesn't check that there is a soft, gentle, sensitive side to him. He's gorgeous to look at, but she hasn't learned that you have to look a bit deeper.[28] ”

The character's relationship with her husband, Harvey Tyson, played by Roger Griffiths,[29] was, as noted in the original Publicity release, similarly marred. Although the violent aspect of their marriage prior to separation was never fully explored, Ayola commented in July 2006 that "I think they split up because Kyla is so volatile. The more we learn about Harvey the more I think he might not be the reason for their split".[30] It wasn't until Series 9 Episode 20, "Can't Buy Me Love" that viewers actually first evidenced violence between the pair. This episode was the first of a two part special featuring Coronation Street actor Johnny Briggs, highlighting the topic of elderly abuse.[31] These episodes began a plot strand which would see the character reunite with her husband, despite his overtly aggressive and violent behaviour towards her - beginning with a blow leaving her requiring stitches and culminating in his death following a fall from the hospital roof after another violent row.

Ayola foreshadowed a significant development in the character's relationship history as early as July 2006, when in response to the question "What would you like to see happen to Kyla in the long run?" she answered; "Most of all I’d like to see her laugh, big belly laughs as she has not done much of that! ...I also would like her to find a man that she is with not just because he is attractive but someone who can work her out and understand her".[32] Several months after this interview, the character was to be romantically linked to newcomer and former guest star, General Surgical Consultant Abra Durant, played by Adrian Edmondson.[33] His character would prove to meet most all of the above criteria. This demonstrated a progression of the character's judgment to some extent. Unlike her relationships with Justin and Harvey, Kyla and Abra rowed on-screen very infrequently - their one major argument resulting in Abra making a grand romantic gesture in the hospital's peace garden on New Year's Eve. Edmondson's work commitments[34] meant that his character had to be written out of the show for several months, but returned on 24 May 2007 in Series 9 Episode 32, "The Human Jungle". In seeming contrast to the character's previous unpredictable, unsteady relationships, the two moved in together, and although it was brushed off as a joke, Abra's character proposed marriage to her in episode "Bad Reputation". However, ultimately this relationship too ended badly, when Abra became overwhelmed by the prospect of acting as a stepfather to Max, as well as the trappings of joint mortgages and family holidays. In episode "Duty of Care (Part Two)" he abruptly terminated their relationship and left the show once more. When asked whether the two would ever get back together, Ayola responded: "He treated Kyla like dirt, so I don’t know if she’ll forgive him, but I love working with Ade – he’s a gorgeous man."[25]

[edit] Storylines

Kyla arrives at Holby City Hospital as an Agency nurse in episode "I’ll Be Back". Despite being seen to compromise patient care in order to collect her eleven year old son, Max, from school, she ensures her patient receives the operation she needs, and is invited to take on the position of Acting Sister.

Kyla & Max on her first day as an Agency nurse
Kyla & Max on her first day as an Agency nurse

In episode '"Leap in the Dark", Kyla is surprised by the arrival at the hospital of her old flame, Justin Richards. She is initially wary of him, however Justin is persistent in pursuing her, playing heavily on her instability as far as Max is concerned by babysitting him and taking him to football matches. Before long they resume their relationship, however Kyla soon tires of Justin's immaturity and irresponsibility with Max. She terminates their relationship once more in episode "The Truth Will Out", leading Justin to exact his revenge by kidnapping Max, plying him with alcohol, and sending him into a hypoglycemic coma. While Kyla and her estranged husband Harvey manage to get to Max in time, Harvey tells Kyla she is an unfit mother and he will be filing for sole custody of their son.

Kyla and Harvey fight a brief custody battle, attempting relationship counselling but falling out again within the hour. It is only when Max gets into a fight at school and it is revealed he has been bullying other pupils that his parents realise they need to set aside their differences for their son's sake.

Kyla and Abra's parting kiss
Kyla and Abra's parting kiss

Shortly after this, Kyla begins a relationship with new General Surgical Consultant Abra Durant. Despite Abra's maverick tendencies, their relationship blossoms quickly, with Kyla agreeing to help cover up an illegal xenotransplantation he performed, and keeping quiet when she discovers he has been stealing and shipping returned anti-retroviral drugs to African hospitals in need. However, when Abra's illegal dealings are uncovered, he is forced to flee the country without even saying goodbye to Kyla, leaving her devastated.

Shaken by Abra's departure, when Max falls ill with food poisoning in episode "Feast or Famine" Kyla realises he needs a male influence in his life and begrudgingly allows Harvey to move back in with them. Their relationship takes a new turn in episode "Can't Buy Me Love" when they fall out physically, and Kyla is left needing stitches. Despite this, she takes Harvey back again, and covers for him when he assaults an elderly patient in the hospital. Their relationship continues to deteriorate, as Harvey is suspended from work and begins drinking heavily.

Harvey falls to his death
Harvey falls to his death

In episode "Deep Dark Truthful Mirror", Harvey discovers lingerie hidden in their home - a gift from Abra Kyla has retained in the hope he might return. The pair fall out once again, culminating in Harvey falling to his death from the hospital roof. Max, who witnessed this, blames his mother, causing her to lash out at him. As a result, he is taken into foster care, and although social services decide he may return to Kyla's custody, he requests to remain in his new foster home.

Harvey's wake takes place in episode "The Human Jungle" and Kyla is startled when Abra bursts in as it is in progress. Initially she rebukes his advances, but he offers her his support and they resume their relationship where they left off. Abra soon asks her to move in with him, and she agrees. He makes a drunken proposal to her in episode "Bad Reputation" however laughs it off as a joke when she assumes he isn’t serious. Kyla is seen to develop an increasing dependence on alcohol as she grieves for her son. When Abra abruptly terminates their relationship once more in episode "Duty of Care (Part Two)", she resorts to drinking on the wards in order to get through the rest of her shift.

This alcohol dependence continues and worsens throughout series 10 of the show. Kyla is devastated when Max applies for a Guardianship Order, and announces that even if she were to win back custody, he would run away from home. She becomes increasingly reliant upon alcohol, to the point that she becomes negligent at work and is responsible for the deaths of two patients. Faye and Ric cover for her, and urge her to seek help, with Kyla finally admitting she has become an alcoholic and agreeing to begin attending AA meetings. Initially this goes well, and she is supported by new Consultant Stuart McElroy who is also an alcoholic. However, Kyla's confidence is dented when Stuart violently attacks colleague Chrissie Williams, and she resorts to drinking once more. She attempts to hand in her notice, but Mark Williams persuades her to take a voluntary demotion to give her more time to deal with her problems.

Shortly after the one year anniversary of Harvey's death, Kyla is shocked when Abra returns to Holby. Initially she contemplates going back to both him and alcohol, but manages to resist. In episode "Send No Flowers", she is unexpectedly reunited with Max when he arrives at the hospital to visit his foster brother, a patient in Kyla's care. After an argument, Max suffers cardiac arrest, and has to be revived by Michael Spence, and operated on by Connie Beauchamp. It is suggested that Max's diabetes has been mismanaged, and Kyla suspects he has been neglected by his foster mother. Max is initially highly defensive of her, but after a stern talking to by Abra, and being implored to do the right thing by Kyla, Max admits to his social worker that his foster mother is frequently neglectful. Kyla is delighted when he finally asks to come home with her.

[edit] Reception

Ayola was shortlisted in August 2006 for the 'Female Performance in TV' award at the 2006 Screen Nation Awards, for her portrayal of the character.[35] Ultimately, the award was won by Suzanne Packer, for her portrayal of character Tess Bateman in Holby City's sister show, Casualty.[36] The 2007 Screen Nation Awards saw Ayola receive Honourable Mention, again for 'Female Performance in TV', again for her role in Holby City, however she failed to make shortlist this time around.[6]

The character has achieved mild popularity with Holby City fans. She was voted fans fifth favourite newcomer of Series 8 in the official 2006 Holby.tv Awards,[37] and she and Abra were voted fifth favourite couple of Series 9, the following year in the 2007 Awards.[38]

The level of dramaticism of some of the character's recent storylines, as well as those of other Holby City nurses was recently heavily criticised by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. The lead article of the July 2007 issue of the NMC magazine tackled nurses in popular culture, discussing "the ease with which writers can attach terrible storylines to a caring profession",[7] passing the following comment on the Holby City nurses:

“ Nurses who become prostitutes to pay the bills, nurses who kill their husbands, nurses who abuse the system to get their own way - Holby City has always been a hotbed of slanderous storylines. Good people doing bad things makes excellent entertainment... The bald fact is that real life nurses doing their jobs well just aren't that entertaining.[7] ”

The character's "no-nonsense"[19] personality has led to mixed reviews in the press. A number of episodes central to her storylines have been reviewed by various publications as televisual 'picks of the day' - from her introductory episode,[39] to the death of her husband,[40][41] to the surprise return of her former boyfriend Abra.[42]

Her "fiery" stance resulted in the assessment that, from a viewing perspective, the character "has never been one of the more likeable members of staff",[22] however her descent into alcoholism drew some more sympathetic reviews,[43] with TV Quick writing of the character: "Let's hope that Kyla pulls herself together, gets her son back and meets a man who can give her what she wants."[44] Conversely, Daily Mirror TV critic Jim Shelley opined that the character had formerly been one of the more "normal" and "reliable" members of the cast, but criticized the handling of her alcoholism storyline, stating that the character seemed to have become an alcoholic "overnight".[45]

In October 2007, drinks' industry body the Portman Group made an official complaint to communications regulator Ofcom about a scene in Holby City episode "Trial and Retribution", which depicted characters Maddy Young and Sam Strachan each taking five shots of tequila following a stressful day at work.[46] The body's chief executive David Poley claimed that in failing to show the negative consequences of this action, the series was presenting a "highly irresponsible portrayal of excessive and rapid drinking".[47] In response to the groups' accusation that "We would expect the BBC to take greater care with the portrayal of alcohol in programmes",[48] the BBC released a statement tying the complaint closely to the alcoholism storyline being played out by the character Kyla at the time, explaining that:

“ Holby City takes the issue of the negative effects of alcohol abuse very seriously. On occasions when our continuing drama series deal with alcohol within a storyline we always seek to handle the issue sensitivity.[49] Holby City is in the middle of a storyline in which a key character (Kyla) has spiralling problems in her personal and professional life because of alcohol — a storyline that fully and realistically depicts the negative impact of alcohol dependency in the workplace. Kyla has now been seen to seek help for alcoholism and the audience will see how she fares on the road to recovery.[50] ”
Appearing on Children in Need 2006
Appearing on Children in Need 2006

[edit] In popular culture

The 17 November 2006 Children in Need charity telethon included a segment featuring the Holby City cast performing a version of Hung Up by Madonna.[51] Ayola as Kyla featured prominently in this sketch, performing the song's bridge and providing vocals for its introduction.[52]

The 16 November 2007 Children in Need appeal again contained a musical performance from Holby City cast members. Ayola, alongside Nadine Lewington (Maddy Young) and Phoebe Thomas (Maria Kendall) provided backing vocals for Sharon D Clarke (Lola Griffin), who performed a soul version of Aretha Franklin's signature song, Respect.[53]

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