List of past Casualty characters

Casualty is the world's longest-running television emergency medical drama,^[1] first broadcast in 1986 and transmitted in the UK on BBC One. The show's characters are all staff within the fictional Holby City Hospital, composed of doctors, nurses, paramedics, and hospital management. The following characters are past characters from the show, for characters that currently appear in the show; see Characters of Casualty.

Dixie Dixon

Dixie Dixon
Casualty character
Portrayed by	Jane Hazlegrove
Duration	2006−16
First appearance	21x03, "Waste of Space" 30 September 2006
Last appearance	30x21, "The Good Life" 30 January 2016
Introduced by	Mervyn Watson
Spin-off appearances	Holby City (2006, 2015)
Classification	Former; regular
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Occupation	Paramedic Operational Duty Manager (2006−16)
Family Father Arthur Dixon Husband Jeff Collier (2010–14) Stepsons John Collier Stepdaughters Sophia Collier

Kathleen "Dixie" Dixon played by Jane Hazlegrove, is an Operational Duty Officer and Paramedic who first appeared on 30 September 2006.^[2] Dixie temporarily left the show on 3 May 2014, when she was given three-month suspension for taking a patient out of hospital without permission.^[3] She returned on 30 August 2014, at the beginning of series 29.^[4] On 5 May 2015, Dixie made a guest appearance in Holby City on the AAU ward, where she reunites with Adrian Fletcher (Alex Walkinshaw) and helps him with his ongoing issues.^[5][6] It was announced in January 2016 that Hazlegrove had left her role of Dixie, with her final scenes airing on 30 January 2016.^[7]

She first appeared as a paramedic having transferred from another hospital alongside close friend, Cyd Pyke. When senior paramedic Josh Griffiths takes a six-month sabbatical to travel the world, Dixie becomes Operational Duty Officer. She forges a friendship with new recruit, Jeff Collier, to whom she admits she is a lesbian.^[2] Believing Cyd's life is in danger, following a venomous snake bite, Dixie confesses her love for her friend. When Cyd recovers, their friendship is strained by this and she transfers to another hospital. In series 23, Dixie accidentally runs a girl over whilst driving the ambulance. Dixie requires counselling after the accident. The victim's family burn her house down in revenge, and she moves in with Jeff. Dixie asks Jeff to marry her, to make her father proud as he is unaware she is a lesbian. Her father, who is on his deathbed, catches Dixie kissing another woman and suffers a heart attack.

In between part 1 and part 2 of the final two episodes of Series 26, Dixie & Jeff were in a red button special which saw Dixie encourage Jeff to speak to his children again.^[8][9] In 2013, following the prison riots, Dixie becomes romantically involved with Carol Walcott,^[10] the prison officer. They begin a relationship but Dixie later finishes it. Weeks later, they reunite but Dixie doesn't want to tell Jeff. Dixie drops Carol off at a meeting and promises her that she will tell Jeff. While Carol is at the meeting, she falls and hurts her arm and head. She does not tell anyone she has hurt her head though. She gets treated and Zoe Hanna and Tess Bateman pick up on their romance. While being taken up to x-ray, Carol collapses, begins to slur words and vomit. She is revealed to have had a serious brain injury. Dixie tells Jeff about Carol and he tells her that he will always be there for her. Dixie then comes into the ED to find Carol and Zoe informs Dixie that Carol died on the way up to theatre. Dixie is full of grief and in shock. She locks herself in her office but confides in Rita Freeman and later Jeff.

In April 2014, a patient is admitted to the ED after becoming involved in a motorbike crash. Dixie bonds with the patient, who is later revealed to be called Leo Wren, and helps him when he discovers that he could have his leg amputated. He later begins to recover slowly. Upon discovering his mother is dying, Dixie sets out on a mission to reunite them before her death, despite knowing the consequences for this. Max Walker helps Leo escape the hospital to the camper van Dixie has borrowed from a patient. Lofty goes with Dixie & Leo to collect his mum, Scarlet (Amanda Ryan) from the place she is staying. Her carer initially insists she would like to stay in her room and she confirms this when she appears. Despite what she originally decided, Scarlet later decides to go to the beach with Leo, Dixie & Lofty. Her carer also comes with them and is constantly worrying about her but Dixie tells him to relax and enjoy the beach. Scarlet goes waterskiing and then enjoys herself on the beach with Leo. They share memories and he is left devastated when they have to return to the hospital. On their journey back to the hospital, Leo starts to suffer pain and upon their arrival in the hospital, he is straight away sent to resus. Meanwhile, Lofty is told off by Charlie Fairhead and Tess but is let off because he swapped his shifts with Robyn Miller. Dixie, however, is told by Zoe that she will be sanctioned for her actions. The following week, Dixie is seen discussing her upcoming meeting which decides her future as a paramedic with Jeff, Max, Louise Tyler, Noel Garcia & Big Mac. Big Mac later suggests they role play the meeting to which Jeff thinks is stupid but Dixie likes the idea and they go through with it. While on her way to the meeting, she spots someone in need of help after they fell onto a metal spike. She leaves for her meeting as soon as Jeff & Big Mac arrive and is very late. The ambulance trust suspend Dixie for three months and everyone says goodbye to her in the pub later on.^[3]

Dixie returned on 30 August 2014 in the middle of Jeff's struggles with his girlfriend, Samantha Keelman (Michelle Collins) after her husband discovered that they were seeing each other.^[4] Following Samantha's arrest and departure, Jeff asks Dixie for a divorce so that he can propose to Tamzin, which he intends to do after they return to the ED following a car crash involving Connie, Ash, Tess, Ethan and Lily.^[11][12] After saving Ash's life, the car explodes immediately killing Jeff as a horrified Dixie watches on helplessly.^[12] She returns to the ED alone and tells everyone of Jeff's fate. Tamzin begs Dixie to go and get Jeff but failed, before breaking down in her arms. Dixie and Iain's working relationship encounters some problems; the two fall out after Iain repeatedly puts himself in harms way to save patients, which following Jeff's accident, Dixie finds unacceptable. Meanwhile, she continues in her efforts to adopt a baby. Unfortunately, the adoption committee adjudged that she was still mourning Jeff and thus had emotional difficulties, and her application was refused.

Dixie's latest storyline began airing October 2015, which saw her meet paramedic Jess Cranham (Kerry Bennett) whilst taking part in a HART training course.^[13] However, a new dimension was added to the storyline when Jess was later found down the bottom off a deep hole in the middle of woodlands. Her partner, Nikki Chisom (Anna Acton) is present along with Jess's daughter, Olivia (Grace Doherty), at the time of the incident, causing Dixie to become concerned for the welfare and safety of Jess and Olivia. Dixie is later reported by Jess after interfering in their relationship. Hossington revealed that Dixie would play a major role in a domestic abuse storyline,^[14] which will climax on 9 January 2016 where events take a dark and potentially deadly turn.^[15]

Inside Soap described Dixie and Jeff as the 'dynamic duo'. In an interview with Inside Soap, producer Nikki Harris teased what was next for the two saying, "Dixie and Jeff were central to our opening episodes in Cardiff, as they really came under pressure with the car crash and the explosion that happened on the estate. And as we look at how the police interact with ED later on, the paramedics are going to be on the front line in terms of that, because they're sort of in between each side. So Jeff and Dixie are set to have key roles in those storylines when they play out on screen."^[16] In 2014, series producer Erika Hossington spoke to Digital Spy about the future plans for Dixie, saying that she and Jeff would be at the focus before his departure, "The other main characters we'll be focusing on over the next few months are Jeff and Dixie. I know the fans are really keen to know whether Dixie returns from her suspension before Jeff leaves, and I can confirm that she does - it would have been a huge letdown to the audience if she hadn't!"^[17] Hossington continued to say that following Jeff's departure that Dixie would establish a partnership with Iain, "It's going to be fun establishing Iain's partnership with Dixie, and especially seeing how Dixie copes with the change after she and Jeff were such a strong team."^[17]

Alicia Munroe

Alicia Munroe
Casualty character
Portrayed by	Chelsea Halfpenny
First appearance	30x04, "Cradle to Grave" 19 September 2015
Last appearance	30x11, "Avoidable Harm" 14 November 2015
Classification	Former; recurring
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Occupation	F2 Doctor

Alicia Munroe, played by Chelsea Halfpenny, made her first screen appearance on 19 September 2015.^[18] Halfpenny auditioned for the role and said it was the most "nerve-wracking" thing she had done.^[18] Alicia is billed as "bright and bubbly", while Halfpenny commented "she's got blonde and pink hair, so people expect her to be a bit ditzy, but she's not."^[18] Halfpenny also called Alicia "a bit of a try-hard" as she wants to impress everyone. Her popularity among her colleagues annoys Lily Chao (Crystal Yu), who struggles to connect with them personally.^[18]

Alicia is a fun bubbly girl who care about every one. She is very popular amongst other doctors and nurses and seems to have a very close relationship with Staff Nurse Louise Tyler (Azuka Oforka). Her mentor Dr Lily Chao, CT2 Registrar starts to be very mean to her throughout her time in the ED. She gradually gets meaner and meaner until Alcia hands in her resignation to Connie Beauchamp (Amanda Mealing) saying Lily bullied her out of the job. The following shift, Dr Zoe Hanna (Sunetra Sarker) announces that Alicia will not be returning.

Alison Graham of Radio Times described Alicia as "a dip-dyed flopsy" and "a cheerful Geordie with an almost supernatural ability to discover the secrets of others, just by looking at them."^[19]

Honey Wright

Honey Wright
Casualty character
Portrayed by	Chelsee Healey
Duration	2014–2015
First appearance	29x06, "The Last Call" 11 October 2014
Last appearance	30x4 , "Cradle to Grave" 19 September 2015
Introduced by	Oliver Kent
Classification	Former; Regular
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Occupation	Barista Pole dancer
Family Father Noel Garcia Grandfathers David Garcia

Honey Wright played by Chelsee Healey, first appeared on 11 October 2014, in the sixth episodes of series 29 as ED's new barista.

On 19 May 2014, it was announced that former Waterloo Road actress Chelsee Healey had been cast as a new barista Honey Wright. Honey has "big hair and a big personality", and regularly gives tarot readings and aura interpretations to staff and patients. However, it has also been revealed that Honey is hiding a big secret.^[20] Executive producer Oliver Kent said: "I'm delighted that Chelsee has agreed to bring her unique combination of bounce and style to the Emergency Department. Honey Wright is like no other character we've ever featured in Casualty and I can't wait for the audience to see her and her tea trolley in action."^[20] She left on 14 February 2015, to care for her grandmother in Manchester, after kissing Ethan Hardy. Honey returned to Casualty in July 2015. She left again on 19 September 2015 after a failed romance with Ethan.

Tess Bateman

Tess Bateman, played by Suzanne Packer, is a senior ward sister who first appeared on 13 September 2003. Following Martina Laird (Comfort Jones)'s departure in 2006, Tess is the longest serving female character. From her arrival until 2005, Tess was an emergency nurse practitioner and following that, she was promoted to clinical nurse manager for six years, until 2011. In May 2011, Tess resigned from her position and resumed the role of Band 7 Ward Sister, with Linda Andrews (Christine Tremarco) taking over her previous position. Nine weeks later, Linda resigns and Tess is reinstated as clinical nurse manager. Tess then continues this post for nearly a further four years when, in January 2015, Tess resigns to help set up a new health centre as a secondment. She returns two weeks later as a Band 7 Ward Sister, with Rita Freeman taking over her previous position. Packer left her role on August 15, 2015, the following week Tess left after nearly 12 years.

Martin Ashford

Martin Ashford
Casualty character
Portrayed by	Patrick Robinson
Duration	1990–96, 1998, 2013−14
First appearance	5x01, "Penalty" 7 September 1990
Last appearance	29x14, "Solomon's Song" 13 December 2014
Classification	Former; regular
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Occupation	Staff nurse (1990–93) Senior staff nurse (1993–94) Charge nurse (1994–96) Senior Consultant in Emergency Medicine (2013−15)
Family Father Franklyn Ashford Sisters Francis Ashford Wife Laura Milburn (1996-c.1998) Daughters Ella Ashford

Martin "Ash" Ashford, played by Patrick Robinson, is introduced in the first episode of series 5, first broadcast on 7 September 1990. Ash left on 24 February 1996, but returned on 21 February 1998 for two episodes. In February 2013, it was revealed that Robinson had reprised his role and he returned permanently on 9 February. Ash resigned to focus on his daughter, Ella (Tahirah Sharif), following her release from prison. His last appearance was on 13 December 2014.

Storylines

He is a new staff nurse in the ED and suffers from diabetes. In series 6 he is friends with student nurse Kelly Liddle, who later commits suicide because of the pressure of the job. He develops from a junior staff member to Charlie Fairhead's right-hand man, being promoted to senior staff nurse in series 7 and then charge nurse when Lisa "Duffy" Duffin leaves the hospital in series 8. He is a uni rep for a time but gives it up when he recognises he is now a management figure. He is suspended from the hospital for a time after a racist thug who attacked him with a knife accuses him of assault but is acquitted when colleague Matt Hawley testifies he heard the man threatening Ash.

Ash is involved with a number of women. In series 7, he is living with his girlfriend Nikki Wyatt but they separate after she has an abortion. In series 8, he shares a flat with receptionist Mie Nishikawa and has feelings for her but she leaves before anything can develop. In the last episode of series 10, he marries Laura Milburn, the hospital's publicity officer. The episode sees them both depart the show. Ash returns for a two episode stint at the end of series 12 as best man at Charlie's wedding to Baz Hayes, where it is revealed he and Laura had a daughter but have now separated.

Ash returns to the series during series 27, having retrained as a doctor. He renews his friendship with Charlie but his role as a locum consultant brings him into conflict with Zoe Hanna (Sunetra Sarker), the new clinical lead. We first saw him attend a motorbike crash on the way into work. He quickly makes an impression on his colleagues, and Zoe is forced to leave him in charge of the department when she comes down with flu. He loves his daughter Ella dearly as when she is admitted to the E.D. he is annoyed when Zoe says the only reason she has been admitted is for being exceptionally drunk. However, he does eventually recognise Ella's faults.

Ash begins training new F2 doctor, Lily Chao (Crystal Yu), and becomes annoyed when she performs a life-threatening operation in the cubicles. Ash tells Lily that her patient has died after she performs another risky operation but he has lied and she has just gone to the maternity ward. She later tells Zoe, that she would like to report a formal complaint against him, because of his actions about Sally, her patient. Zoe tells Lily to rethink her decision and Lily informs her that she will be making a complaint. They attend a meeting with Guy Self (John Michie) where Lily is told she shouldn't have done anything without the permission of Charlie or Ash and Ash is given a written warning.

After it is discovered that Ella was having an affair with maths teacher, Sacha Haddad, Ash decided she was to live with him on a permanent basis. In series 28, Ash learns Ella has stolen drugs from his case. He initially covers for her but when her boyfriend dies after falling from a balcony under the influence and Ella shows no remorse, Ash reports her to the police and she is arrested. In August 2014, it was shown that he has a strong friendship with Rita Freeman (Chloe Howman) and when her husband arrives in the ED, he stands by her. Ash later discovers her drinking in the staff room - sending her home with the difficult question of whether he will tell clinical lead, Connie Beauchamp (Amanda Mealing) about the drinking. Connie later voices her worries about Charlie to Ash.

Ash, along with Connie, Tess, Ethan and Lily, are involved in a crash on the way to another hospital where they were due to give advice regarding treatment methods. Ash, who is sitting in the back of the vehicle, becomes trapped but insists that the others are rescued first. Once that is accomplished, Jeff and Dixie discover that there is a piece of metal lodged in Ash's leg which will take too long to remove. Jeff resolves to pull out the metal in order to save Ash from bleeding out. This action allows Dixie and the firemen to pull him out of the car and take him to the ambulance. The car explodes, killing Jeff as a horrified Ash and Dixie watch on.

The accident affects Ash most of all, and his survivor's guilt begins to have serious effects on his work. He constantly argued with Dixie over Jeff's death, which peaked when she told Ash it should've been him in the explosion, not Jeff, Ash froze up when a flare got set off in the ED, becomes furious with a Jehovah's Witness when she refuses to receive a blood transfusion, which he sees as having another chance at life and not taking it, and similarly reacts at teenagers who constantly put themselves in danger just to 'live life on the edge'. He is sent to counselling by Connie, and walks out after the first session but is eventually convinced by Charlie to return, and is subsequently convinced by the counsellor, Ben Harding, that Jeff chose to save Ash because he thought Ash was worth saving, which then prompts Ash to turn his life around and honour Jeff's wishes by doing his job properly, and also talks to Dixie, who then apologises for blaming Ash for Jeff's death. However, Ash becomes increasingly obsessed with saving lives in order to make Jeff's sacrifice worth it and is convinced to take leave while he comes to terms with things. In the series 29 episode "Muddling Through", Rita mentions that Ash has resigned to concentrate on Ella, who has just been released from prison.

Development

It was announced on 3 February 2013, that Robinson has returned to Casualty and would make his first appearance on 9 February 2013.^[21] He would be filling the gap left since Michael French's departure as Nick Jordan. Speaking of his return, Robinson said; "It's fantastic to be back! Recreating a character that has moved on and changed so much is incredibly challenging and this feels like a totally new job. But to be back working with Derek Thompson, I feel like I've come home."^[21] Executive producer, Jonathan Young added; "We're thrilled to have Patrick back. Ash was a hugely popular character and reuniting him with Charlie will reignite a friendship that we hope will delight viewers old and new. With many years of nursing under his belt plus a stint working as a doctor in America, Ash brings a unique perspective to the ED that will challenge Zoe but charm the rest of the team."^[21]

Jamie Collier

Jamie Collier
Casualty character
Portrayed by	Daniel Anthony
Duration	2013–14
First appearance	27x17, "Rabbits in Headlights" 5 January 2013
Last appearance	29x06, "The Last Call" 11 October 2014
Introduced by	Jonathan Young
Classification	Former; regular
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Occupation	Student Nurse (2013) Staff Nurse (2013–14)
Family Father Richard Collier Grandfathers Billy Collier Uncles Jeff Collier Aunts Margaret Collier First cousins Sophia Collier John Collier

Jamie Collier played by Daniel Anthony, is a staff nurse, who first appeared on 5 January 2013. Anthony has already had 3 previous appearances on Casualty. He was introduced as part of four new student nurses; himself, Robyn Miller (Amanda Henderson), Aiofe O'Reilly (Gemma-Leah Devereux) & Ally Hunter (Rebecca Newman). On 4 January 2014, it was revealed that Anthony had quit Casualty and Jamie left on 8 February 2014. It was revealed on 26 September 2014, that Anthony had reprised his role for one episode and that Jamie would appear on 11 October, to tie in with his uncle Jeff (Matt Bardock)'s departure.

Jamie is at his happiest when he's hanging out with Robyn. He is the sweet, charming, caring, warm and loyal. Jamie loves being loved, and will always go out of his way to make people feel better. Jamie grew up in a large, aggressive and macho family where arguments were pretty much constant. As the youngest, Jamie got used to not getting involved in arguments and avoiding conflict. Jamie is at ease with his sexuality, and is 'out' to himself and his friends.^[22]

Jamie left Holby City on 8 February 2014 to live with his lover, Ramin, in Australia, leaving Robyn and Jeff devastated. Jamie next appeared on 11 October, at Jeff's funeral, to his partner Dixie Dixon (Jane Hazlegrove)'s surprise. He reunites with Robyn, before revealing how great Ramin is and returning to Australia.

Tamzin Bayle

Tamzin Bayle
Casualty character
Portrayed by	Gemma Atkinson
Duration	2011-12, 2014
First appearance	26x01, "Partners" 13 August 2011
Last appearance	29x06, "The Last Call" 11 October 2014
Introduced by	Oliver Kent (2011, 2014)
Classification	Former; recurring
Profile
Occupation	Paramedic

Tamzin Bayle played by Gemma Atkinson is a paramedic who first appeared on 13 August 2011, alongside Omar Nasri (Dhaffer L'Abidine). Atkinson & L'Abidine's casting and characters was announced on 17 May 2011.^[23] They were written out seven episodes later on 1 October 2011. It was announced on 5 May 2012 that Atkinson would reprise her role as Tamzin at the beginning of series 27.^[24] Tamzin returned on 18 August 2012, but left again on 8 December 2012. Tamzin was shown in a trailer showing what was coming up on Casualty in summer 2014, indicating that she would be returning.^[25] Her return was confirmed by a cast list released by Radio Times for the episode dated 24 May 2014.^[26] Atkinson confirmed that she would be departing following Matt Bardock, who plays Tamzin's paramedic colleague Jeff Collier's departure and she leaves following his funeral, on 11 October 2014.

Storylines

Upon her arrival, Tamzin immediately gets off on the wrong foot when she accidentally breaks fellow paramedic, Jeff Collier (Matt Bardock)'s beloved A-Team mug and the pair later put Jeff's nose out of joint when they steal their "shout". Following Omar's disagreement with Jeff about putting targets before patients, Omar is asked to leave. Tamzin decides to stick with Omar and they leave Holby City Hospital.

Less than a year later, Tamzin returns to the hospital after gaining further experience and deciding to try again at Holby. She is thrown into the deep end as she, Jeff and Dixie Dixon (Jane Hazlegrove) go to an accident at a music festival with doctors, Sam Nicholls (Charlotte Salt) and Tom Kent (Oliver Coleman). After some encouragement from Dixie, Tamzin asks Tom if he is single - which doesn't go unnoticed by Sam. Jeff and Tamzin later treat a small child called Lucy whose mother, Taylor, is struggling to cope. Consultant, Dylan Keogh (William Beck) becomes protective over Lucy and becomes angry with Taylor over her care. Tamzin steps in to defend Taylor, leaving Jeff wondering why. He later continues to become concerned over Tamzin when they attend to an injured lap dancer.

Following Dixie's three-month suspension she is called in to cover for her, to the shock of Jeff. After Jeff's relationship with Samantha ends, Tamzin reveals she has called off her engagement. He asks Dixie for a divorce, but failed. At the scene of a car crash, Jeff is killed in an explosion. Tamzin breaks down in Dixie's arms when she is told.

Tamzin is seen at Jeff's funeral and breaks down into Big Mac's arms during the service. After the service, she and Dixie share a heartfelt conversation where Dixie gives a jacket to Tamzin, before Tamzin reveals she can't stay at Holby. She then leaves and is replaced by Iain Dean (Michael Stevenson).

Jeff Collier

Jeff Collier
Casualty character
Portrayed by	Matt Bardock
Duration	2007–14
First appearance	21x24, "No Return" 10 February 2007
Last appearance	29x05, "Born Lucky" 4 October 2014
Introduced by	Mervyn Watson
Spin-off appearances	The Kids Aren't Alright (2012)
Classification	Former; regular
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Occupation	Paramedic
Family Father Billy Collier Brothers Richard Collier Sisters Margaret Collier Wife Lucy Collier (divorced) Kathleen Dixon (2010–14) Sons John Collier Daughters Sophia Collier Nephews Jamie Collier

Jeff Collier played by Matt Bardock, is an intelligent paramedic and the main protagonist & hero of the series who first appeared on 10 February 2007. It was announced on 30 June 2014, that Jeff would be leaving later in the year after seven years on the show.^[27] Jeff will leave after being killed in an accident, where he saves the life of Martin Ashford (Patrick Robinson), on 4 October 2014. This leads to the exit of Tamzin Bayle (Gemma Atkinson), the permanent return of Iain Dean (Michael Stevenson) and the guest appearance of Jamie Collier (Daniel Anthony).

Jeff becomes good friends with Dixie upon his arrival, and when she is told budgetary constraints mean one of her team must be transferred, Jeff volunteers to go. He returns several months later, following the departure of Cyd Pyke. He discovers that fellow paramedic Snezana Lalovic (Ivana Bašić) is stealing hospital equipment to help illegal Serbian immigrants, and reluctantly agrees to keep it a secret when she swears not to do it again.

In November 2009, Jeff was struck on the back of the head by Alistair MacCormack (Joe McFadden), who believed that Polly Emmerson (Sophia Di Martino), who he deludedly regarded as his "girlfriend", was seeing Jeff. Alistair also thought that Jeff had got a restraining order against him, but it was really Polly, who had reported Alistair to the police. Jeff was admitted to the ED.

During a call to a college shooting, Jeff witnesses the death of a student that leaves him suffering post-traumatic stress and threatened his job. He was told that would either need to return at work during the week or have to leave his job. He got some help and returned to work.

Jeff's wife, Lucy, leaves him after finding love with another man. He sees his children very infrequently. In between part 1 and part 2 of the Holby Riots, Dixie & Jeff were in a red button special which sees Dixie encourage Jeff to speak to his children again. In need of a lodger, Jeff searches for someone to move in and when Dixie's house is burnt down, she moves in with Jeff. Dixie asks Jeff to marry her, to make her father proud. Her father is unaware that she is a lesbian but catches her kissing another woman and suffers a heart attack.

In series 27, his nephew, Jamie Collier (Daniel Anthony), joins the E.D as a student nurse and Jeff's father, Billy, dies shortly after Jamie's arrival. Jeff is a support to Dixie when her partner, Carol, dies of a brain injury. He becomes concerned for Jamie when he decides to leave Holby for Australia with new lover, Ramin but eventually decides to let him go.

In series 28, Jeff is left stunned when past and former paramedic Tamzin Bayle (Gemma Atkinson) returns. Jeff later volunteers at an activity obstacle course. He meets event organiser, Samantha Keelman (Michelle Collins), helping her when she is admitted after slipping from a rope on a different obstacles. They agree to go out on a date, Samantha is revealed to be married and stabs her husband accidentally when he finds her and Jeff in bed. She attempts to blame Jeff but her lies are discovered and she is arrested by the police. Tamzin later reveals that she had called off her wedding.

When his colleagues, Connie Beauchamp (Amanda Mealing), Tess Bateman (Suzanne Packer), Martin Ashford (Patrick Robinson), Ethan Hardy (George Rainsford) and Lily Chao (Crystal Yu) are involved in a car crash, Jeff and Dixie arrive to help, successfully saving their colleagues. Meanwhile, Jeff tells his wife Dixie that he wants a divorce because, upon their return to the ED. In order to save Ash from bleeding out, he forcibly pulls out a piece of metal from his leg, allowing Dixie and the firemen to pull him out and carry him to the ambulance. Before Jeff can exit the vehicle, it explodes, killing him instantly as a horrified Ash and Dixie watch on.

Development

Inside Soap described Jeff and Dixie as the 'dynamic duo'. In an interview with Inside Soap, producer Nikki Harris teased what was next for the two saying, "Dixie and Jeff were central to our opening episodes in Cardiff, as they really came under pressure with the car crash and the explosion that happened on the estate. And as we look at how the police interact with ED later on, the paramedics are going to be on the front line in terms of that, because they're sort of in between each side. So Jeff and Dixie are set to have key roles in those storylines when they play out on screen."^[16]

On 28 March 2014, it was announced Michelle Collins would join the cast as Samantha Keeler, the love interest of Jeff.^[28] It was revealed that as the romance with Jeff blossoms, a secret held by Samantha threatens to turn both of their worlds upside down.^[28] Casualty's executive producer Oliver Kent said: "We can't wait for everyone to meet Samantha and see where her story goes over the two months she's on screen. Michelle has been absolutely brilliant and her arrival is set to have a huge impact on one of the show's most loved characters."^[28]

On 30 June 2014, it was announced that Bardock would be leaving his role as Jeff after seven years in the role and that Jeff would depart on-screen in late 2014, after the conclusion of his new love interest storyline with Samantha Keeler.^[27] Executive producer, Oliver Kent spoke about Bardock's departure; "Matt Bardock has given us one of Casualty's all-time favourite characters and we are sad to see him go. Jeff Collier has been an iconic action hero for seven years and we have been so lucky to have had him on our team for so long. We wish him all the very best for the future."^[27] Bardock spoke about his exit from the programme on Twitter after receiving several messages from fans. He tweeted that he was overwhelmed with all the lovely comments and then thanked his fans for the 'love and support' for Jeff. He said it was a real 'gas' for seven years.^[27]

Samantha Keelman

Samantha Keelman
Casualty character
Portrayed by	Michelle Collins
Duration	2014
First appearance	28x44, "In the Name of Love" 5 July 2014
Last appearance	29x01, "Learning To Fly" 30 August 2014
Introduced by	Oliver Kent
Classification	Former; guest
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Occupation	Events Organiser

Samantha Keelman^[29] (originally Keeler^[30]) played by Michelle Collins, first appeared on 5 July 2014 as a patient and the new love interest for Jeff Collier (Matt Bardock).^[27] Collins made her last appearance as Samantha on 30 August 2014.

Collins has previously appeared in Casualty as Camille Lewis, the mother of a patient, Simone (Jayne Wisener), in series 25 for four episodes.

The character of Samantha and her casting was announced on 27 March 2014. It was announced she would joining in a guest stint and her first scenes would air in July. It was revealed that Samantha will end up in hospital after being injured while trying to help rescue a competitive father, who has a heart attack after a running race with his son and the character will also be a new love interest for paramedic Jeff, who treats her at the scene. The BBC said that as the romance with Jeff blossoms, a secret held by Samantha threatens to turn both of their worlds upside down.

Speaking about the part, Collins said: "I got offered the guest role in Casualty very soon after finishing Corrie. I jumped at the chance of playing a character so different so quickly - it was exciting to be stepping into something new. Playing Stella was great fun but it was thrilling to have a challenge of an entirely different role. Londoner Samantha is nothing like Stella - I dyed my hair to leave Stella behind which fitted in well with the role. I'm pleased to be involved in another hit drama TV show so soon, even if it's just for a short while. Since leaving Corrie it's been great to get my teeth into different characters and I'm looking forward to new opportunities which have been coming my way." Casualty's executive producer Oliver Kent added: "We can't wait for everyone to meet Samantha and see where her story goes over the two months she's on screen. Michelle has been absolutely brilliant and her arrival is set to have a huge impact on one of the show's most loved characters."

Ella Ashford

Ella Ashford
Casualty character
Portrayed by	Tahirah Sharif
Duration	2013−14
First appearance	27x34, "The Morning After" 4 May 2013
Last appearance	28x37, "Games for the Boys" 17 May 2014
Introduced by	Oliver Kent
Classification	Former; recurring
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Occupation	Student
Family Father Martin Ashford Mother Laura Ashford Grandfathers Franklyn Ashford Aunts Francis Ashford

Ella Ashford played by Tahirah Sharif, is the daughter of Martin Ashford (Patrick Robinson), who first appeared on 4 May 2013. After Ella stole ketamine from Martin, he rung the police and Ella was arrested on 17 May 2014. This was Sharif's last appearance on the program.

Ella, then aged approximately 16 years, first appeared while on a night out with her friend. She is hit by a police car, while the driver (Danny Midwinter) is intoxicated with alcohol. His fellow officer (Connor McIntyre) takes the blame and says he hit Ella. Ella and her friend are later caught stealing from a corner shop, so she sprays an aerosol in the owner's eyes – and when they all end up in the ED, the girl manages to convince her dad she wasn't to blame, convincing Zoe Hanna (Sunetra Sarker) that Ash is far too soft on his daughter. Ella begins getting up to her old tricks again, masterminding an off-licence robbery that ends up with four youngsters in the ED – but Ash still refuses to accept his daughter is as troubled as everyone else believes. Zoe then becomes annoyed when Ella is once again admitted to the ED because the only reason she has been admitted is for being exceptionally drunk. Despite Ash standing by his daughter, he does eventually recognise Ella's faults. Ella is not seen again until she arrives in the ED for a work placement. Lily Chao (Crystal Yu) is put under control of her by Ash. Lily becomes frustrated by Ella and tells her to help nurses, Jamie Collier (Daniel Anthony) and Robyn Miller (Amanda Henderson). Jamie tells her to go and read some magazines in the staff lounge room but Lily finds her and tells her off. Ella then watches while Robyn assists a lady who is in panic because having a scan. Ella tells Robyn that if she was in the ED, having a scan like that she would want Robyn as her nurse too because she is so kind.

Ella is next seen on webchat with her friend, Millie. They end webchat and on her way to school, Millie's dad, Sacha's phone rings and it turns out to be Ella, who is secretly having an affair with him. Millie finds out and has an argument with Ella. Ash finds the girls arguing and demands an explanation. Ella reveals the truth and Millie falls out with her. Ash then tells Ella that he will speak to Laura and she will be living with him from now onwards. Ella attends a party at the house of Robyn, Max Walker (Jamie Davis) and Lofty. She meets up with her friend, Jason who gives her drugs; Ella has an allergic reaction and has to be admitted to the ED. Ash later has Ella arrested after she stole a large amount of ketamine from his possession to take with her friends. One friend later dies from taking the ketamine. Ella is imprisoned for her crime and is released in January 2015.

Adrian Fletcher

Adrian "Fletch" Fletcher played by Alex Walkinshaw, first appeared on 7 July 2012, in the role of a staff nurse. Fletch later went on to become a senior staff nurse. His storylines have included an affair with Tess Bateman (Suzanne Packer), the subsequent break up of his marriage to Natalie Fletcher (Claire Cage) and financial issues following a gambling spree.

Walkinshaw announced that he would be leaving Casualty and reprising his role as Fletch on its spinoff show, Holby City on 1 April 2014.^[31] He departed Casualty on 29 June 2014, after following the conclusion of his affair storyline with Tess and is set to arrive in Holby City in August 2014.

Tom Kent

Tom Kent
Casualty character
Portrayed by	Oliver Coleman
Duration	2012–13
First appearance	26x17, "Duty of Care" 7 January 2012
Last appearance	28x18, "Away in a Manager" 14 December 2013
Introduced by	Jonathan Young
Classification	Former; regular
Profile
Occupation	Specialty Doctor, Paediatrics
Family Wife Sam Nicholls (2013—)

Tom Kent played by Oliver Coleman, is a Paediatrician who first appears on 7 January 2012 and last appears on 14 December 2013.

On 30 September 2011, it was announced that Oliver Coleman was joining Casualty as Tom Kent, a new pediatrician. Coleman's casting was announced the same time as Sam Nicholls (Charlotte Salt) his now off screen wife. The BBC said, "Oliver (28) takes the role of pediatric specialist doctor Tom Kent. Gentle, calm and a brilliant children's doctor, Tom finds his maturity at work doesn't always carry over into his private life." Series producer Nikki Wilson said of his casting: "Charlotte and Oliver are incredibly talented, much sought-after actors and we're delighted to welcome them to the new Casualty set in Cardiff. Both new characters are set to inject a shot of excitement into the emergency department and, as ever, both will have an air of intrigue about them."^[32]

In 2012, Casualty producer Nikki Wilson teased the characters upcoming storylines and introduction to the show saying, "Tom's a bit of a commitment-phobe, and we're currently working on his storylines to get to the bottom of why that is - there are some very interesting ideas! Tom is bringing a great new energy to the team of doctors - he's a bit of a gentle giant and is great with kids. In fact, the way he connects with children is set to be a key feature in the stories in which he'll be involved."^[16]

Tom becomes romantically involved with Sam Nicholls in series 27, where the couple end up kissing after a night out in the pub. Over time, their relationship grows closer, and Tom announces that he wants a committed relationship with her after he gets jealous when another doctor asks her out. A speech exclaiming his feelings towards her and a kiss in the middle of the E.D convinces her that she really loves him. Tom then struggled through a drug addiction due to panic attacks, but Sam helped him through it and he promised to stop taking the drugs. After a short row where Tom hit Sam by accident, Sam forgave him and the two made up, leaving the series 27 finale with a kiss. The couple have returned to their 'happy-in-love' stage, and their relationship grows ever closer. In series 28, Tom decides he wants to propose to Sam but his proposal plan was ruined by Robyn and Iain. Sam hastily proposes to Tom herself, to which he accepts. Sam and Tom marry and leave Holby together for an 'extended honeymoon' and fresh start.

Sam Nicholls

Sam Nicholls
Casualty character
Portrayed by	Charlotte Salt
Duration	2011–13
First appearance	26x09, "Mea Culpa" 15 October 2011
Last appearance	28x18, "Away in a Manager" 14 December 2013
Introduced by	Jonathan Young
Classification	Former; regular
Profile
Occupation	Specialty registrar, Emergency Medicine
Family Husband Dylan Keogh (until 2012) Tom Kent (2013—)

Samantha 'Sam' Kent (née Nicholls, previously Keogh) played by Charlotte Salt, is a Specialty Registrar in Emergency Medicine and a former major in the Royal Army Medical Corps. The character appeared from 15 October 2011 and departed on 14 December 2013, after marrying colleague Tom Kent.

On 30 September 2011, it was announced that Charlotte Salt was joining Casualty as Sam Nicholls, a new medic. Salt's casting was announced the same time as Tom Kent (Oliver Coleman). The BBC said, "Seen on TV screens earlier this year in Sky's supernatural series Bedlam, Charlotte (26) joins the Casualty cast as ambitious army medic, Sam Nicholls. Fast-living, fearless and fiery, Sam has a surprising link with another member of the ED team." Series producer Nikki Wilson said of her casting: "Charlotte and Oliver are incredibly talented, much sought-after actors and we're delighted to welcome them to the new Casualty set in Cardiff. Both new characters are set to inject a shot of excitement into the emergency department and, as ever, both will have an air of intrigue about them."^[32]

In series 26, Sam restrained a patient from assaulting Dylan and in an interview with Inside Soap, producer Nikki Harris teased Sam's next storyline saying, "Last week Sam restrained a patient, and it's something that will bubble under for the rest of the series. Whether or not she used excessive force on him becomes the subject of an investigation, and she ends up having to go to a hearing. It puts a huge amount of pressure on the ED because Sam's colleagues feel they must support her, but also have to remain truthful to themselves. Sam moved me to tears when I watched this week episodes."^[16]

Sam was cleared of any wrongdoing after new evidence was brought before the GMC by Zoe Hanna. Sam later tries to get Dylan to sign divorce papers after he hoped for them to get back together after the GMC trial. After Tom Kent talks to Dylan, he agrees that everyone should have a chance to live their lives, and signs the papers.

Sam becomes romantically involved with Tom in series 27, where the couple end up kissing after a night out in the pub. Over time, their relationship grows closer, and Tom announces that he wants a committed relationship with her after he gets jealous when another doctor asks her out. A speech exclaiming his feelings towards her and a kiss in the middle of the E.D convinces her that she really loves him. Tom then struggled through a drug addiction due to panic attacks, but Sam helped him through it and he promised to stop taking the drugs. After a short row where Tom hit Sam by accident, Sam forgave him and the two made up, leaving the series 27 finale with a kiss. The couple returned to their 'happy-in-love' stage, and their relationship grew ever closer. In series 28, Tom decides he wants to propose to Sam but his proposal plan is ruined by Robyn and Iain. Sam hastily proposes to Tom herself, to which he accepts. Sam struggles with moving forward with her relationship with Tom, feeling there are too many memories in Holby. The couple agree they want to be together but cannot continue to work together and decide to move away from Holby. In their final episode, Sam and Tom marry and leave Holby together for an 'extended honeymoon' and fresh start.

Lloyd Asike

Lloyd Asike
Casualty character
Portrayed by	Michael Obiora
Duration	2011–13
First appearance	26x02, "Starting Out" 20 August 2011
Last appearance	27x38, "You Always Hurt the One You Love" 8 June 2013
Introduced by	Oliver Kent
Classification	Former; regular
Profile
Occupation	Staff Nurse (2011–13)
Family Mother Florence Asike Sisters Sheila Asike

Lloyd Asike played by Michael Obiora is a staff nurse who first appeared on 20 August 2011, alongside Scarlett Conway (Madeleine Mantock). Lloyd and Scarlett's casting were revealed in an interview that Digital Spy published with executive producer, Oliver Kent on 6 July 2011. Lloyd left Casualty on 8 June 2013 after deciding to retrain as a doctor.

Upon his arrival, Lloyd was mentored by Jay Faldren (Ben Turner) and it slowly becomes clear that Lloyd has feelings for Scarlett and following the massive fire at the hospital, he admits his feelings to her and they begin a relationship. Their relationship ends abruptly when she hands herself in for throwing a brick at a police officer during the Holby Riots. His mum, Florence and sister, Shelia appear towards the end of series 26.

In an interview with Digital Spy in 2011, producer Oliver Kent announced the casting of Michael Obiora as Lloyd Asike. Obiora's casting was announced at the same time as Scarlett Conway (Madeleine Mantock). He said, "We're bringing in two new nurses at the start of the new series - Lloyd Asike and Scarlett Conway. We're very excited about the castings. Lloyd is played by the brilliant Michael Obiora, who viewers will probably know from Hotel Babylon, EastEnders and Grange Hill. He's phenomenal."^[33] In 2012, producer Nikki Harris spoke to Inside Soap about whether Lloyd was going to have a relationship with Scarlett. She said, "I couldn't possibly say yet - just keep watching! What's interesting about the pair of characters is the question of identity. Lloyd is from a very strong, cultural black background and is very rooted in his origins, whereas Scarlett was brought up in a white family. So we're really interested in exploring the two differences in indentity between the two."^[16]

Aoife O'Reilly

Aoife O'Reilly
Casualty character
Portrayed by	Gemma-Leah Devereux
Duration	2013
First appearance	27x17, "Rabbits in Headlights" 5 January 2013
Last appearance	27x33, "Human Rescources" 27 April 2013
Introduced by	Jonathan Young
Classification	Former; regular
Profile
Occupation	Student Nurse (2013)

Aoife O'Reilly played by Gemma-Leah Devereux, was a student nurse, who first appeared on 5 January 2013. She was introduced as part of four new student nurses; herself, Robyn Miller (Amanda Henderson), Jamie Collier (Daniel Anthony) and Ally Hunter (Rebecca Newman). Aoife left on 27 April 2013, after it was revealed that Jamie and Robyn had been offered the permanent staff nurse roles.

Aoife was born in Dublin and is the middle child of nine children. She claims that she only became a nurse because she could never gain the qualifications of a doctor.

The student nurses are given a mentor with Aoife's mentor being senior nurse, Adrian Fletcher (Alex Walkinshaw) A day later, Aoife is left upset when Ally resigns from her role after she realises she doesn't want to be a nurse. The relationship between Aoife and Fletch becomes a father, daughter relationship but Aoife begins to think that this will be much more. She reveals this to Fletch, who tells her where she stands. Aoife gets along well with Robyn and Jamie, even when the competition for the two permanent nurse roles heats up. She is interviewed by Charlie Fairhead (Derek Thompson) and Tess Bateman (Suzanne Packer) and it goes very successful, leaving Aoife and Fletch pleased. Despite this, Jamie and Robyn are offered the role and after saying goodbye to the team, Aoife returns to Dublin.

Nick Jordan

Denise Andrews

Denise Andrews
Casualty character
Portrayed by	Kate McEvoy
Duration	2012
First appearance	26x19, "Trust" 21 January 2012
Last appearance	27x07, "Tough Love" 6 October 2012
Introduced by	Jonathan Young
Classification	Former; recurring
Profile
Occupation	Cleaner (2012)
Family Sisters Linda Andrews Sons Joe Andrews Daughters Britney Andrews

Denise Andrews played by Kate McEvoy, is the sister of Linda Andrews (Christine Tremarco), that first appeared on 21 January 2012 for one episode, before returning on 18 August 2012 for seven episodes. She departed on 6 October 2012.

Denise first appears looking for Linda in January 2012 with her daughter Britney (Devon Beigan) and Joe (Taylor Parry) on the run after Britney attacks a social worker. Denise leaves Britney and Joe in Linda's care and hands herself into the police for Britney's crime. Denise returns in August 2012, following her release from prison, hoping to get the cleaner's job in the ED. After successfully getting the job, Denise spends most of her day winding Linda up until she decides to return to Liverpool with her children.

Lenny Lyons

Lenny Lyons
Casualty character
Portrayed by	Steven Miller
Duration	2009–12
First appearance	24x01, "Dawn of the ED: Part 1" 12 September 2009
Last appearance	26x38, "All in a Day's Nightmare: Part 2" 8 June 2012
Introduced by	Jonathan Young
Classification	Former; regular
Profile
Occupation	Foundation Training, Year 2 (2009–10) Core Training, Year 1, Emergency Medicine (2010–11) Core Training, Year 2, Emergency Medicine (2011–12)
Family Sisters Helen Lyons

Lenny Lyons played by Steven Miller, first appeared at the beginning of series 24, on 12 September 2009 - alongside Yuki Reid (Will Sharpe), May Phelps (Laura Aikman) and Heather Whitefield (Georgia Moffett). Lenny left the programme on 8 June 2012.

He was tutored by Nick and appears insensitive and unsuited to working as a doctor, but harbours secrets about his past. He grew up in a children's home that his childhood friend, Davey, later torched.

Lenny always puts his foot in it, and is constantly dismissed from resus for inappropriate behaviour. He had a close friendship with Yuki and helped him become closer to his colleague, May. Lenny was a foster child. He never knew his father and rarely saw his mother, in series 25 episode 1, Lenny got a memo from his mother but chose to ignore it. Following a massive tragedy, he was appointed as the one who spoke to relatives, and realised it was time to see his mother but when he rang the number on the memo, he found out that it was from a staff member trying to inform him that his mother had died two weeks before in a hospice. He later began a relationship with Chrissie. However, it was later revealed that she was working undercover to get some information on Holby, following the recent College shootings.

In series 25 it is revealed that Lenny has a younger sister, Helen Lyons, who has Aplastic Anemia and needs a bone marrow transplant. Lenny showed that he has feelings for Nurse Durrani and invited her out on a date but she stood him up. He then started to ignore her but his feelings grew for her and they were about to kiss. He finds out that Nurse Durrani is going to Pakistan for her brother's wedding and is quite angry. At the end of the episode, he runs out to say goodbye to her but she has already gone and she isn't due back for three weeks. Lenny is also seen as upset that 'Mads' Durrani has become engaged at her brother's wedding. He attempts to stop her entering a taxi of which she declines and gets in and she is attacked by the driver for having a relationship with a European man.

Henry Williams

Henry Williams
Casualty character
Portrayed by	Tom Chadbon
Duration	2008–11
First appearance	23x01, "Farmead in Menace (Part 1 of 2)" 13 September 2008
Last appearance	25x37, "When the Brough Breaks" 28 May 2011
Introduced by	Belinda Campbell
Classification	Former; recurring
Profile
Occupation	Director of Critical Care Consultant anaesthetist

Professor Henry Williams played by Tom Chadbon, first appeared on 13 September 2008, at the beginning of series 23. Henry is the hospital's Director of Critical Care and a consultant anaesthetist, who is in charge of the hospital's Emergency Department.

He appointed Adam, though was quite sceptical about his ability to perform as the department's leader. Adam eventually stepped down as Lead Consultant & Clinical Lead in A&E as an Emergency Medicine Doctor and Physician.

Jay Faldren

Jay Faldren
Casualty character
Portrayed by	Ben Turner
Duration	2008–11
First appearance	23x08, "The Evil That Men Do" 25 October 2008
Last appearance	26x16, "Next to Kin: Part Two" 10 December 2011
Introduced by	Belinda Campbell
Classification	Former; regular
Profile
Occupation	Staff Nurse
Family Grandmothers Maryam Shakiba

Jamshid "Jay" Faldren, portrayed by actor Ben Turner, first appeared on 25 October 2008 as a staff nurse. In his time on the show, Jay was involved in a relationship with Ruth Winters (Georgia Taylor) and developing a brain tumour. Turner and Taylor left their roles in October 2011 and on 10 December 2011, following the revelation that Ruth was pregnant and being involved in the blaze that ripped through the ED, they left Holby to begin a new life.

Jay was described by the BBC as "a young Charlie Fairhead",^[34] that, despite being a "prankster" and a "restless soul", was a brilliant nurse. Potentially, one of the best to ever step through the doors of ED."^[34] Jay believes he is "God's gift to women" and has three rules of romance: "never lie, never make a promise you can't keep, and always stay for breakfast."^[34] However, Jay then falls for doctor Ruth Winters, and "everything change[s]".^[34]

Turner had previously guest-starred in Casualty as a male rape victim, and believes that this role aided his casting as Jay, explaining: "They sort of had me in mind and because the last story I did on Casualty was quite strong in terms of storyline, they really liked it and when I auditioned they were in full praise of that previous episode."^[35] He visited a real hospital as research for the role, to gain an understanding of what the job is like for real-life medical staff.^[36]

Jay began a relationship with Ruth Winters, after meeting her alone at a bar in "True Lies". Although rejected, the doctor later asks him to be her "plus one" to the surgeons dinners. He accepted and they attended together, which resulted in them getting closer, and eventually starting a relationship. In series 24, they continued in their relationship, though kept it secret until episode five "Not Forgotten" in which Jay grew annoyed and gave her an ultimatum. She decided to go public with a kiss in front of her colleagues. Their relationship then ended when Ruth took an abortion pill behind his back. They got back together in the Christmas episode "Tidings Of Comfort and Joy" but quickly ended once more when Ruth came clean to Jay and told him that it was really an abortion and not a miscarriage. Episode 42 "Die and Let Live" saw Jay through one his worst days, as he is told that the drugs trial he was part of for money could have landed him with the "crypto virus". The moment the blood test results put his mind at ease however, Nick Jordan delivers the bombshell that Ruth was getting married that very day. He ran through the streets of Holby to plead his undying love to her, but was too late, as she was already married. Single at the start of series 25. Ruth tells Jay that she is leaving the ED, so when Jeff tells Jay in episode three that Polly likes him, he kisses her. They started a relationship in episode eight although Polly claimed that they had already been in a "relationship" for a "couple of months". His nan, Maryam Shakiba, played by Souad Faress, appeared in series 25, episode ten "Hands On" in which she believes Jay is a doctor, so he manages to persuade Ruth to perform a job swap.

Ruth Winters

Ruth Winters
Casualty character
First appearance	8 September 2007
Last appearance	10 December 2011
Portrayed by	Georgia Taylor
Introducer	Belinda Campbell
Classification	Former; regular
Spin-off appearances	Short Story (2011)
Information
Occupation	Trust Doctor, Emergency Medicine
Family	Ted Winters (father) Jonathan Winters (brother)
Spouse(s)	Edward Thurlow (2010-11) (divorced)

Ruth Winters (portrayed by actress Georgia Taylor from 2007) is one of three new characters to join Casualty at the beginning of its twenty-second series. It was first announced on 18 July 2007 that Taylor had been cast in the role of Ruth.^[37] The BBC describe the character as "clever, hardworking and focused",^[38] stating that she has wanted to be a doctor since she was eight, and graduated top of her class - working hard at the expense of her personal life.^[38] Taylor herself has commented: "Ruth's very responsible and articulate, and seems pretty confident. But underneath it all, she's something of a troubled soul which hopefully we'll find out later on. She's very self-critical and won't allow herself to make any mistakes. But, for a junior doctor, the whole first year in a hospital is about making mistakes and learning from it. Ruth won't accept help from anyone; she thinks she knows it all."^[39]

During her first few months, Ruth misdiagnoses a patient with severe stomach pains, missing a ruptured ectopic pregnancy but blames a nurse so she can preserve her reputation. Ruth is shocked when her alcoholic father is admitted as a patient and reluctantly fakes a blood alcohol test so he will not be prosecuted for causing an accident but is devastated to realise he has manipulated her into this. Ruth goes on to give a patient the wrong medication and orders a nurse to remove another patient's neck brace, leaving them paralysed as a result. She lies about her culpability and accidentally gives a patient a morphine overdose. When a suicidal patient dies in her care, Ruth confesses her mother committed suicide when she was a child. When Ruth misdiagnoses yet another patient, resulting in his death, she hangs herself. She is in a coma for a month, but eventually recovers.

She becomes close to colleague Toby de Silva, and they have what Taylor describes as a "brother/sister relationship where they love each other [sic] but they can't stand each other."^[40] Ruth sleeps with new department head, Nick Jordan, only to be rejected by him the next morning. She goes on to begin a tentative relationship with nurse, Jay Faldren. Series producer Oliver Kent commented on their pairing: "Ruth's never allowed romance into her life, but when she starts to get close to Jay, the possibility of happiness with another person suddenly presents itself to her. But the question is, will she allow herself? Or will his laddish ways get in the way? She's so obsessed with her career that she's always tempted to put that first."^[41] In series 24, the first episodes show that Ruth and Jay are continuing their relationship - keeping it from their colleagues for her benefit but this annoys Jay, giving her the ammunition to kiss him in public but, when they head home, Ruth realises she has missed some pills and worries she could be pregnant. Discovering that she is pregnant, she takes a pill to terminate the pregnancy without telling Jay. On her birthday, Jay gives her a necklace for their date at the surgeon's dinner. Ruth's happiness is short-lived when senior medic Sarah Evans warns her that Jay is bad news and that she'll think twice about recommending her for the surgical training post if she continues to see him. Feeling unwell, Ruth cancels their date, but is confronted by Jay at the dinner. As Ruth leaves, she collapses and is taken into casualty. Mortified to be treated by her colleagues, she swears Tess to secrecy over the abortion pill, despite knowing that Jay is panic-stricken. When her condition stabilises, Ruth admits that she was pregnant and she and Jay share a tender moment. When Sarah Evans tells Ruth that she must remain focused if she wants to work as a surgeon, Ruth dumps Jay for the sake of her career.

Later in the series, her brother Jonathan, visits and reveals that he has just been released from prison. Ruth is horrified to see Jonathan when he turns up, looking for her help, much to Jay's surprise, who didn't realise she had a brother. Jonathan swears that he has turned over a new leaf but she sees his track marks, refuses to believe he's changed. Later, a group of hard-drinking homeless men cause havoc when they steal bottles of alcohol-based hand sanitiser and take it to an hospital annexe to enjoy in private. Tragedy strikes when young security guard, Mick, desperate for Ruth's approval, confronts the homeless men but Jonathan is quick to get help. Ruth looks forward to celebrating Christmas with her brother when she notices an heirloom is missing from her flat and plunged into a world of stolen phones, heroin overdoses and male prostitution, Ruth realises that she's likely to face Christmas alone. Days after a lonely Christmas, Ruth and Jay are thrown together on a medical case and Ruth finally admits that she's lonely. Letting down her guard, she accepts Jay's comfort and the pair go home together. However, this is short lived, when Ruth admits that she terminated the pregnancy, leading to Jay dumping her. This leads to her to build the courage to admit she loves him but he walks away anyway.

Months later, Ruth has a big presentation that goes horribly wrong. When conference organiser and big name doctor Edward takes an interest in her, she's incredibly flattered and a little bit smitten. Ruth married Edward Thurlow, Clinical Director of Neurosurgery on 26 June 2010, making Jay too late when he pleads his undying love at the register office, leaving Ruth to reveal that she has already married. Despite marrying Edward, it is hinted that Ruth still has feelings for Jay and that he feels the same. However, Ruth's feelings are spurned when she discovers Jay is dating Polly. She makes an effort with her marriage only to be neglected and ignored by Edward. While waiting for Edward to return home from work, she discovers that Edward is having a gay affair. She confronts him and makes a deal with him. For the sake of their reputations, they will stay married given that he can be with any man (except his lover) and as long as he helps her career. This agreement seems to suit them both until Ruth realises that she still loves Jay. She tries to end the marriage but Edward says that he loves her and that she is enough for him which makes her reluctant to change the situation.

However, in series 25 episode 17, Edward's boyfriend begins working with Ruth in the Emergency Department. This is followed by Ruth's realisation that he is still seeing her husband. Later, Edward leaves Ruth for his boyfriend. Later in series 25 episode 21, Ruth is sectioned after trying to operate on someone in the on-call room. She is diagnosed with Bi-polar.

In series 26, Ruth and Jay reunite and in episode 13 Ruth discovered she was pregnant. In series 26 episode 16, Ruth and Jay leave together.

Madiha Durrani

Madiha Durrani
Casualty character
First appearance	4 September 2010
Last appearance	6 August 2011
Portrayed by	Hasina Haque
Introducer	Belinda Campbell
Classification	Former; regular
Information
Occupation	Staff Nurse
Spouse(s)	Unknown husband
Significant other(s)	Lenny Lyons (2011)

Madiha "Mads" Durrani played by Hasina Haque, joined the cast of Casualty as a new nurse from Pakistan.^[41] She works in Resus and in CDU, has a very good friendship with Dr Yuki Reid. She made a New Year's resolution to make friends with all the staff; this soon ended in an uproar between Dr Winters and Staff Nurse Dhurani. She was persuaded by Zoe to join the gang at the pub even though she is Muslim. ‘Mads’ has recently had feelings for Lenny and asked him on a date although she did not turn up. Lenny was disappointed but still continued flirting with her in the ED. As they are just about to kiss they get interrupted and later Mads leaves for her brother's wedding in Pakistan and Lenny is too late to wave her off. It is later revealed that she becomes engaged during the wedding.

In the episode on 21 May 2011, it is possible that she is kidnapped by a taxi driver after Lenny rejects 'Mads' outside a bar. When she was kidnapped, it was revealed a taxi driver either raped or attempted to rape her but later came to the hospital with wounds around his face. 'Mads' caused the wounds herself while trying to fight him off and that day, swore she would be loyal to her religion and wear the hijab (scarf) on her head. On the day, she wore her hijab for the first time, she met a woman that had brought in a patient. They soon became friends.

In one episode, her new friend had brought her daughter in as she was feeling sick. She treated her and saw her friend's husband, the taxi driver that tried to rape her. Lenny thinks that Ash should tell the police because he thinks that he was attacked and so Ash does. But when the police officer asks him what the attacker looked like, he said that it was a man. Mads then later tells Lenny about the attacker and how she got into that taxi outside the pub when Ash attacked her. Shocked, Lenny tries to console Mads when 2–3 days later an explosion at Holby airport brings Mads and Ash face to face again. Ash was arrested for trying to flee the country on his brother's passport and assaulting Mads. Mads said that she was free and then takes her hijab (head scarf) off and says that just because she doesn't wear it doesn't mean she is not a Muslim and Lenny agrees. He then confesses his love for Mads, but she does not say anything. In series 26, she left to get married in Pakistan.

Adam Trueman

Adam Trueman
Casualty character
First appearance	15 September 2007
Last appearance	6 August 2011
Portrayed by	Tristan Gemmill
Introducer	Belinda Campbell
Classification	Former; regular
Information
Occupation	Consultant of emergency medicine, Clinical Lead (2008)
Family	Alex Trueman (brother)
Spouse(s)	Jessica Harrison (2010)
Significant other(s)	Kirsty Clements (2011)
Children	Harry Trueman

Adam Trueman, portrayed by actor Tristan Gemmill, is a consultant in the emergency department.

In preparation for the role, Gemmill spent 8 hours shadowing a real consultant on an ED shift as research for the role. Describing his character, he assessed: "Adam is self-confident, witty and brash, an excellent doctor who cares deeply about his job. He presents a strong exterior to the world but perhaps has issues and vulnerabilities that suggest there is more to him than you might first expect."^[42]

Upon his arrival, Adam clashes with clinical lead Harry Harper (Simon MacCorkindale), however they come to appreciate one another more with time. On Harry's last day, he offers Adam his job but Adam refuses and Zoe Hanna (Sunetra Sarker) is given it instead. At a party, Adam meets Jessica Harrison (Gillian Kearney) and they have a one-night stand. He was shocked to find that she is the department's new nurse when he arrives at work the next morning. He and Jessica begin an affair, but she breaks up with him when her son Lucas is injured in a road accident while they are together.

At the beginning of series 23, following Jessica's discovery that her husband was also having an affair, Gemmill explained: "Adam is hopeful they will get together again but Jessica has a more realistic approach because obviously she doesn't want to abandon her children. She's having troubles with Sean, and she sort of more or less decides that actually 'no this is not going anywhere' and she has got to get over it, forgive Sean and move on with her life, which leaves Adam quite smacked in the face really. He has a bit of an unstable time of it."^[43] Gemmill added that: "Adam's state of mind is not helped by the arrival of Nick Jordan who comes into the department as Clinical Lead and has very definite ideas of how to run the place. Adam clashes with him almost straight away and they stay at loggerheads for some time."^[43]

Later in the series, Adam's brother, Alex, who was paralysed in an accident when they were children, begins to deteriorate from a resultant illness. Adam is devastated when his brother dies, and channels his anger towards Nick, who helped Alex sign an advance directive requesting not to be resuscitated. When Adam discovers Jessica's new son Harry could be his, the two renew their relationship. He is angry when she uses Harry as bait to get her other children, Lucas and Amelia, back from their father who has taken them to Saudi Arabia. They later reconcile, and Adam proposes. Although Jessica turns him down, they stay together, and a DNA test confirms Adam is Harry's father. Jessica then later accepts Adam's proposal, and a wedding is being arranged for the New Year. Adam, Jessica and the three children are now all living together, with Adam taking an active role as father. Their New Year's Eve wedding is aborted when they are called back to the ED to deal with a major accident, and have to settle for a blessing in the hospital chapel. However, returning to the wedding venue to sign the legal papers, their car skids onto an icy lake and plunges in, ultimately leaving Jessica in a coma and Harry dead.

Jessica gradually recovers but she and Adam drift further apart, leading to her departure to America with an old school friend, Linda Andrews (Christine Tremarco) which leaves Adam devastated. He becomes increasingly reckless, having a one-night stand with young vulnerable HCA Alice Chantrey (Sam Grey) and inviting himself into a patient's house after work one night. Adam then begins a false relationship with the patient's mother, hoping to relive the paternal feelings he had for his own son, Harry, and Jessica's two other children. After this relationship disintegrates, Adam spirals further into depression.

Kirsty Clements

Kirsty Clements
Casualty character
First appearance	15 May 2010
Last appearance	30 July 2011
Portrayed by	Lucy Gaskell
Introducer	Belinda Campbell
Classification	Former; regular
Information
Occupation	Staff Nurse
Spouse(s)	Warren Clements (until 2011; widowed)
Significant other(s)	Adam Trueman (2010-11)
Children	Nita Clements

Kirsty Clements, portrayed by Lucy Gaskell, was a senior staff nurse. She first appeared on 15 May 2010, replacing Jessica Harrison (Gillian Kearney). Gaskell became pregnant in early 2011 and had to go on maternity leave. It was then announced she would not be returning after her leave. Kirsty left the show on 30 July 2011.

After a challenging upbringing, Kirsty studied hard to become a highly trained and skilled Mental Health Nurse, though due to her sick, abusive husband & her childhood sweetheart, Warren - and their teenage daughter Nita, with whom Kirsty became pregnant with aged 16, she is often late for shifts and is somewhat a maverick, believing strongly in bending the rules and going the extra mile to help a patient if it makes a difference to them when they leave the ED, leading to clashes with her more traditionalist boss Tess Bateman (Suzanne Packer) in series 24.

In series 25, Kirsty helps Simone Lewis (Jayne Wisener), a patient left severely traumatised and with Conversion disorder by the Holby College shooting, recover, despite threats from her infuriated mother (Michelle Collins). Kirsty later grows closer to consultant, Adam Trueman (Tristan Gemmill) as the troublesome nature of her relationship with Warren is slowly revealed. In the seventh episode of series 25, Adam invites Kirsty out for a drink, impressed by her role in the Simone Lewis case. The pair become drunk on tequila shots and with their attraction undeniable, she throws herself upon him in the pub toilets, but he rebuffs her, pointing out that this is uncharacteristic behaviour. Embarrassed, she flees, arriving home to find Warren waiting with her mobile phone that she left behind in an attempt to escape his phone calls. He throws the phone across the room and it shatters, a hint of the violent behaviour to come.

In episode nine, Kirsty has trouble sleeping, and eventually takes diazapam in an attempt to get some rest. However, she is quickly woken by a phonecall from work - she has her shifts mixed up, and is already due in. Bruising can be seen on her back as she gets dressed and rushes to work. The drugs take effect during her shift and barely able to keep her eyes open, she tricks Adam into pescribing Ritalin to counteract the effects. However, she reacts badly to this cocktail of drugs and collapses in the shower, leaving Adam and Mads forced to secretly defibrillate her heart. Later, a concerned Adam holds Kirsty's hand as she finally drifts off to sleep in the on-call room, but her sleep is soon disrupted as Warren arrives to take her home. Back in her own bed, Warren watches over her as, despite being exhausted, she again lies wide awake. In episode eleven, Adam notices bruises on Kirsty's arms. Kirsty returns home mid-shift to check on Warren, who at this points seems to be suffering from myalgic encephalomyelitis leaving him unable to work, and it appears the bruises come from helping her husband stand up. However, when she tries to go back to work, Warren steals and hides her car keys. Frustrated, she borrows Adam's car to take Nita to school. Again their attraction to each other is strong but the moment ends abruptly when Adam raises his voice at Kirsty in jest and she breaks down, seemingly frightened.

In episode thirteen, Kirsty is thrown into panic as Warren and Nita are involved in a car crash. Both come out with only superficial injuries, but Warren becomes aware of the tension between Kirsty and Adam, especially when Nita recognises him as the owner of the car Kirsty borrowed to pick her up from school. Uncomfortable, Adam shies away from further intimacy with Kirsty. In episode sixteen, Warren arrives in the ED having fainted. Nita later tells Kirsty that before his faint he had been smashing up Kirsty's things. Adam comforts a tearful Kirsty and they share a kiss. Later, however, Warren is diagnosed with Muscular dystrophy. Kirsty is torn between her feelings and her duty, and resolves that she must stand by Warren to look after him as he becomes iller, telling Adam that nothing more can happen between them. Back at home, Warren discovers an apologetic text sent to Adam on Kirsty's phone and subjects her to a violent beating. In episode seventeen, a bruised and unhappy Kirsty rejects her colleague's sympathy and kind words over Warren's diagnosis. She is particularly awkward with Adam after their previous talk, and struggles to work with him on a professional level, ignoring his every attempt to help her out throughout the shift. She eventually softens when he offers her a lift home. Back home, she smiles as she secretly opens her Christmas gift from Adam.

In episode nineteen, Kirsty tries to put on a brave face following Warren's latest beating. Adam is concerned but she refuses to tell him the real reason for her aching back, blaming the pain on a tussle with Nita. In increasing pain, she suspects possible fractures and secretly arranges to have a X-ray taken. Adam discovers the results first, however, and confronts Kirsty about Warren's abuse. She admits the truth and reluctantly lets Adam examine her injuries - including several broken ribs - struggling to keep up her strong front as the true extent of her bruising is revealed. Later, Warren arrives at the ED with flowers for Kirsty, who is busy treating a patient. Adam takes the flowers and there is a great deal of tension between the two men as Adam hints that he knows what has been going on. Warren leaves without seeing Kirsty. Later, Adam warns Kirsty of Warren's visit and she panics, knowing that she can't be late home. Adam worries about her returning home, suggesting that Kirsty and Nita should leave Warren that night and come and stay with him, but for Kirsty there is no choice and she returns home, late, where an angry and suspicious Warren waits alone for her. In the street outside their home, we hear the thuds, shouts and screams as Kirsty suffers another beating from her husband.

Later on in the series, Warren buys Kirsty a pair of bowling shoes for their wedding anniversary and suggests they go bowling like they used to when they were teenagers. Kirsty agrees and calls in sick to work but their day out turns sour when a worried Adam calls to check up on Kirsty. They return home and tension mounts when Adam turns up at the front door, warning Kirsty that Warren will "cross the line". Warren is furious, and terrified of what is coming sends Nita upstairs where distraught, she listens to her father beat her mother. Bleeding heavily, Kirsty flees to Adam's house; Warren has crossed the line. The next morning, Adam checks the spare room to find Kirsty has gone. She has returned home where she lies awake next to Nita, planning to leave Warren for good. She digs out hers and Nita's passports but is forced to hide them in the bookshelf when Warren comes downstairs and forces her to promise never to leave him again. Kirsty falsely promises and goes to work as normal, planning to return to pack their things and leave that afternoon, when Warren has a physiotherapy appointment. Knowing she has to wait for Warren to leave, she hangs around, subtly saying goodbye to her colleagues, complimenting Tess, hugging Jay for a little too long and slipping a note (reading "Thank you, I could never have done it without you x") into Adam's pocket. Later, she hits her head on the monitor, opening up her wound from the previous night. Tess insists she go home. She rings Nita to tell her to prepare to go, but Adam overhears the phone call and confronts her; they say an emotional goodbye. Kirsty returns home to pack but is terrified when she finds the passports have been found by Warren, who returns home and catches her packing. She takes the beating. Adam receives a phone call from Kirsty, but when he picks up a vicious Warren is on the other end. He rushes over, fearing the worst, to find Kirsty alive but Warren in a deep coma at the bottom of the stairs with Nita at his side.

Three weeks later, Warren comes round. His mother is visiting and reveals to Kirsty that she has known about the abuse all along, but tells Kirsty she must stay with her husband because he is "a good man". She retorts that "good men don't beat their wives." Warren's mother sees Adam comforting Kirsty and jumps to conclusions before telling Warren that Kirsty is having an affair. Warren then goes missing from his bed and is eventually discovered close to collapse in the toilets by Kirsty. She rushes to help him but he verbally assaults her and punches her in the face. This is the final straw and she finally finds the strength to leave, leaving him collapsed. Outside with Nita, she is oblivious Warren is found with a massive DVT and dies, unable to be resuscitated by the team. Adam catches Nita and Kirsty as they are about to leave and delivers the news.

The new joint clinical lead, Miriam Turner (Cheryl Campbell), was the doctor who treated Kirsty's daughter Nita when she was born. After discovering Warren's first attack on Kirsty, Miriam warned Kirsty to leave Warren as he will attack her again. Upon her return to the ED, Miriam asks Kirsty if she ever did leave Warren to which Kirsty tells her about how the violence got worse but he died weeks before. She tells Kirsty that at least he can't hurt her anymore. Kirsty then leaves the ED and is last seen driving into Wales with Nita before throwing her wedding ring into the sea.

Polly Emmerson

Polly Emmerson
Casualty character
First appearance	14 March 2009
Last appearance	30 April 2011
Portrayed by	Sophia Di Martino
Introducer	Belinda Campbell
Classification	Former; regular
Information
Occupation	Ambulance technician

Pauline "Polly" Emerson (portrayed by actress Sophia Di Martino from 2009 to 2011) is an ambulance technician. She's described by the BBC as: "a superhero; she wants to save the world. The only problem is Polly is young, idealistic and needs to learn that the world is a complicated place and not everyone wants to be healed."^[44] Di Martino had previously appeared in supporting roles in both Casualty and spin-off Holby City. She auditioned three times for the part, and had to cease studying for her Masters degree in Applied Theatre when cast.^[45] She commented on her casting: "I feel very lucky to be joining such a long-running and well-established drama. I'm looking forward to Polly bursting onto screens, and hope viewers find her as much fun as I do." Series producer Oliver Kent added: "Sophia is a brilliant actress and we're very excited that she's joining us. We can't wait for the audience to see her - they're going to love her."^[45] Di Martino describes Polly as "very optimistic. She sees the best in everyone. She's fun, opinionated, brave and sometimes gets a little bit too close to her patients."^[45] After the suicide of homeless man Alistair MacCormack, who was infatuated with Polly, Polly was suspended while a full inquiry into his death was undertaken, after evidence given against her by Alistair's best friend, Abe, who believed that Polly should lose something that she really loved - her job - as revenge.

Polly, despite Abe's threat, keeps her job. It's revealed that she is in love with Jay and has a short fling with him. He quickly ends it, as he wishes to only be friends and because he still has feelings for Ruth. She leaves in series 25 to become a counsellor after admitting that she would rather be helping those with psychological problems rather than physical. On her last day at Holby, she is accidentally stabbed by a former patient, Hannah Fleet, and isn't found until a long time after. Despite Nick Jordan's best efforts to save her, the time of death is announced.

It has been revealed in the show that Polly spent a lot of time trying to help and mentor Karl, a troubled local teenager. This was never shown or indicated on screen, and was only referenced after her death.

Yuki Reid

Yuki Reid
Casualty character
First appearance	12 September 2009
Last appearance	2 January 2011
Portrayed by	Will Sharpe
Introducer	Belinda Campbell
Classification	Former; regular
Information
Occupation	Junior doctor
Family	Haro Reid (brother)

Yuki Reid (played by Will Sharpe) is an F2 Junior Doctor. He was one of eight new Foundation House Officer Year 2 doctors joining the department at the start of series 24. He had known May since the beginning of medical school and helped her out with work, secretly smitten with her. However, May leaves the series after she frames Yuki for breaking a patient's neck, causing her to become paralysed. This resulted in Yuki running away and ending up being admitted to hospital after sleeping rough. After the breakdown of Yuki and May's relationship, he became very close to fellow F2 Lenny. Yuki and the F2s spent the majority of the series competing for the JAFA award, but on the day of the award ceremony he finds out that Lenny has been guaranteed the award in return for keeping quiet about a botched medical trial. After the reveal, the JAFA is cancelled, but Mr Jordan brings both doctors back. In the same episode, 'What Tonight Means to Me - Part One', a series of flashbacks explained that Yuki's brother had cancer and died, explaining his real reason for becoming a doctor, rather than because of his relationship with May, as previously believed.

In terms of personality, whilst he is a young, intelligent and handsome man, Yuki suffers from social anxiety, low confidence, low self-esteem, the tendency to obsess over detail and shyness. Still, he has shown that he can rise to the occasion when needed and his ability to diagnose patients is outstanding.

Megan Roach

Megan Roach
Casualty character
First appearance	6 September 1986
Last appearance	7 August 2010
Portrayed by	Brenda Fricker
Introducer	Geraint Morris (1986) Ruth Caleb (1998) Mervyn Watson (2007) Belinda Campbell (2010)
Duration	1986–90, 1998, 2007, 2010
Classification	Former; regular
Information
Occupation	State Enrolled Nurse
Spouse(s)	Ted Roach (1962-1990) (widowed)
Children	Sam Roach
Relatives	Colm Roach (grandson) Emer Roach (granddaughter)

Megan Roach (portrayed by actress Brenda Fricker) was one of the original characters of the series, making her first appearance in the first episode, "Gas", on 6 September 1986. Megan would remain as a major character until the conclusion of the fifth series in 1990 where the actress left the show. She made a one-off return in 1998 for the conclusion of the twelfth series and later would make further returns in 2007 and 2010 respectively. Megan committed suicide with the aid of Charlie and Tess to end her suffering on 7 August 2010. Her return episode was voted as the third best Casualty episode ever by fans.^[46]

Jessica Harrison

Jessica Harrison
Casualty character
First appearance	12 January 2008
Last appearance	8 May 2010
Portrayed by	Gillian Kearney
Introducer	Belinda Campbell
Classification	Former; regular
Information
Occupation	Staff Nurse
Spouse(s)	Sean Anderson (1997-2009) Adam Trueman (2010)
Children	Lucas Anderson Amelia Anderson Harry Trueman (deceased)

Jessica Harrison (played by actress Gillian Kearney from 2008) born 4 August 1974, as revealed on her ID bracelet, arrives in Casualty as an agency nurse but later becomes a Staff Nurse.

She had a one-night stand with Adam the night before her first shift and is shocked to realise that she will be working with him. They discuss having a relationship and she isn't keen but they eventually begin an affair, despite Jessica being married to Orthopaedic Consultant Sean Anderson and they have two children, Amelia and Lucas. Jessica ends the affair, feeling guilty that Lucas was injured while she was with Adam. She is shocked to discover Sean is having an affair too - with Zoe Hanna, and that she's expecting her third child. Unsure who is the father, she assumes it is Sean's, only telling Adam when she is admitted to the ED, following an accident at home. Unfortunately Sean guessed he might not be the baby's father on seeing Adam's reaction to Jessica's news. Devastated, he took Amelia and Lucas to Saudi Arabia for his new job as planned and told Jessica that she could only join them after she'd had an abortion but Jessica refuses, moving into a flat on the Farmead Estate after being evicted from the marital home.

Shortly after Harry's birth, he is rushed to the ED with breathing difficulties. Worried he might not live, Jessica tells Adam that he could be Harry's father and they reunite, naming their son Harry Adam Trueman. Desperate to see her other children, Jessica lies to Sean and his mother, Maureen, that Harry is Sean's son and receives her passport and a ticket to Saudi Arabia, as she knew he would. Despite Adam's anger, she takes Harry to Saudi Arabia but promises that they will return. Two weeks later, she returns with all three children.

Adam is initially furious but on calming down, asks her to divorce Sean, marry him and have a DNA test that confirms Adam is Harry's father. Jessica is furious with Adam when he calls Sean regarding Amelia and Lucas but agrees he can have access. She and Adam forgave each other and they decide to move in together and get engaged, planning to marry at the New Year. However, Jessica and Adam were not pleased to see Sean return to work at Holby City Hospital but accepted it. Sean tries making peace, realising he has behaved badly. Adam agrees to a fresh start but Jessica isn't as forgiving. Sean, however, has not given up hope of winning her back but is shocked by how much watching her with Adam and the children hurts.

On their wedding day, Adam is called back to the ED, following a minibus crash. They married in the hospital chapel and were returning to the venue to sign the papers but crashed en route. Adam's car sank into a lake with him, Jessica and Harry inside. All 3 were pulled from the water alive but Harry died. After 2 weeks in a coma, Jessica wakes up. However, she and Adam drift apart, and, feeling that she cannot stay with him and the memory of Harry, she and the children go to America with an old friend. Jessica returns to Holby at the end of "New Beginnings" after Alice calls her, worried about Adam's mental health. Initially Adam is hostile to her but after being sealed in the ED, worried about a possible anthrax scare, they reconcile. Back at Adam's house, Jessica seems happy to stay until she finds Harry's feeding spoon in a kitchen drawer. Unable to take any more, Adam insists Jessica make a decision about staying or leaving there and then.

Alice Chantrey

Alice Chantrey
Casualty character
First appearance	1 April 2006
Last appearance	1 May 2010
Portrayed by	Sam Grey
Introducer	Former; regular
Information
Occupation	Staff Nurse
Family	Julie Chantrey (mother)

Alice Chantrey (played by actress Sam Grey from 2006) first appears in Casualty as the department's new receptionist. It was announced on 3 February 2006 that Grey had been cast in the role.^[47] She said of her casting: "I'm really excited to be working with such skilled and talented actors on Casualty. It's a great opportunity to learn more. At the moment my real nerves are helping me to play the part of Alice as she's an anxious character."^[48] Alice is described by the BBC as "cripplingly shy" and easily intimidated.^[49] She is befriended by Sam Bateman, and develops a crush on Senior House Officer Guppy Sandhu. Alice goes as far as to pretend one of the porters is her boyfriend in an effort to draw his attention, however all this achieves is helping Sam realise he has feelings for her himself. When the department is threatened with closure, Consultant Harry Harper opposes the move, and Clinical Manager Nathan Spencer persuades Alice to claim that he has sexually harassed her, in order to sabotage Harry's campaign. Realising she has been tricked, Alice drops her claim and expresses a wish to leave for the South American rain forest, but Sam persuades her to stay. Later in the series, Sam himself leaves to travel in Thailand. Alice kisses him before his departure, confessing her love for him.

In Series 22, Alice gives up reception duties to become a healthcare assistant. In Series 23 she begins dating paramedic Curtis Cooper, in a relationship Grey describes as "a bit of a slow burn", commenting: "They've been tiptoeing around each other for a while because they both have their own issues - Alice is a nervous character and very shy, while Curtis has a past, which he tries to keep back. Although they find it difficult to communicate they get on well and hit it off in the quirkiest way possible."^[50] She assessed that Alice was initially nervous of the relationship as: "She's very naive, quite like a little girl in many ways. She's never had a proper relationship and is still a virgin. Curtis knows all this about her and is very careful with her as a result."^[50] When Curtis is targeted by a local gang leader, Tony, he breaks up with Alice to protect her, as Tony threatens to kill her. When they later reunite, Alice is assaulted by Tony's girlfriend and admitted to the ED as a patient. She and Curtis become engaged, however on their wedding day, Alice is taken hostage at gunpoint on the hospital roof. Curtis tackles her assailant over the edge, and dies saving Alice. The Daily Mirror's Jim Shelley criticized Alice's relationship with Curtis, deeming it "about as convincing as Stacey Slater's with Bradley, or Corrie's Maria and Tyrone",^[51] lacking in plausibility as: "Alice had gone from being so virginal and meek she was practically mute to marrying a youth the police claimed used to be 'a serious player'."^[51] Since the start of series 24, she has taken a more 'back-seat' role, only appearing in one or two scenes per episode with only a handful of lines, often which aren't related to the series' storylines. After the death of Adam's son Harry and his new wife Jessica's departure to America, she had a one-night stand with him, but was devastated when he was not there in the morning as he had promised and was unconcerned by his behaviour the following day in the ED

Alice got a call from Jessica Harrison about how Adam is doing and agreed to meet at the bus stop nearest the hospital. Adam Trueman gets told that Alice was moving hospital and leaving, so he rushes to tell her something and then while there were talking Jessica comes off the bus and Adam is speechless while Jessica says; "Hello Adam" in the episode "New Beginnings".

May Phelps

May Phelps
Casualty character
First appearance	12 September 2009
Last appearance	14 August 2011
Portrayed by	Laura Aikman
Introducer	Belinda Campbell
Classification	Former; regular
Information
Occupation	Foundation House Officer 2
Family	Eddie Lanchester (father)

May Phelps (played by Laura Aikman) is one of eight new Foundation House Officer Year 2 doctors joining the department at the start of series 24. Her father is Professor Eddie Lanchester, Holby City Hospital's Dean of Medicine, who offers to help her win the prestigious Fellowship award. He gave her the answers in an envelope. She pondered over what to do then threw them in a bin. However, she changed her mind and later retrieved them. Her tutor in the ED is Ruth. May left in episode 36 of series 24 after she broke a patient's neck and made Yuki believe he had done it. She later admitted to Nick that she broke the patient's neck and Yuki was innocent.

Kelsey Phillips

Kelsey Phillips
Casualty character
First appearance	6 August 2005
Last appearance	28 March 2009
Portrayed by	Janine Mellor
Introducer	Mervyn Watson
Classification	Former; regular
Information
Occupation	Staff Nurse

Kelsey is a happy go lucky girl with a penchant for gossip, matchmaking, and generally unintentionally causing trouble in the workplace. She is notoriously bad with her finances, and during series 21 was almost forced into prostitution after being threatened with eviction for falling behind on her rent. She quickly dropped the profession when her first client turned out to be Nathan Spencer. She then revealed to Selena Donovan that Nathan was her client. Then at Tess Bateman's party Stitch Lambert caused friction and Kelsey and Nathan bonded. Kelsey thanked Nathan for not exposing her as a prostitute. She also stood up to Stitch.

Kelsey and Alice Chantrey started internet dating and both got dates but it was revealed that Kelsey's date was Big Mac, of which she was unaware. Noel took her out clubbing before Big Mac arrived.

Kelsey thought she had won the lottery, and made a resignation and bought a one way plane ticket to Thailand, but it turned out to be a practical joke by Jay. She decided to leave anyway, after an eventful night involving a mugging, and a quick kiss with Big Mac.

Toby De Silva

Toby De Silva
Casualty character
First appearance	8 September 2007
Last appearance	19 September 2009
Portrayed by	Matthew Needham
Introducer	Belinda Campbell
Classification	Former; regular
Information
Occupation	Foundation Year 2

Toby is a doctor who has just graduated from medical school. As an only child whose parents are in the medical profession, Toby was pushed into medicine.

On his first day on the show, we saw his lack of confidence which earned him the nickname Dracula. After making lots of mistakes and messing up an injection on a patient in front of his mother, Professor Camille Windsor, he decided to resign. Adam Trueman decided to give Toby another chance to prove himself by giving him a tricky procedure to do. After completing the procedure successfully, he decided to stay.

Since then Toby became more and more confident at his job and at Christmas 2007, he kissed Maggie under the mistletoe for a pound. She offered him her spare room, which he accepted, becoming her lodger. On 2 February 2008, Toby and Abs Denham found Ruth had hanged herself in her room. Toby found it hard to cope being the only F2 around and only just managed to complete a complicated procedure to save a girl's life.

After Ruth's attempted suicide, Toby got drunk at a pub with Maggie's pregnant daughter, Joanne. When she went into labour, he was forced to deliver the baby himself. The birth was successful and Toby and Joanne have since become lovers. Toby took a job in Orthopaedics with Sean Anderson as his boss. He was furious to discover Maggie had expressed serious doubts about his ability to do the job.

In November 2008, Toby discovered Ruth had spent the night with new Clinical Lead Nick Jordan and told her that Jordan was using her for a night of sex, not the whirlwind romance she believed was happening. She refused to believe him, saying that he was only saying that as he'd always fancied her. Later on, Toby went for a drink with new medical counsellor, Ben Harding, to discuss his feelings about Ruth but she found him in bed with Ben later that night which was the start of many problems to come.

Toby withdrew his statement and after arguing with Ben, embarrassed himself at the Christmas party with drink in hand. He threw away his NHS id badge but then realised he needed it to get his belongings back. He saw it and jumped into a boat, trying to retrieve it, but his foot went through the wood. He nearly drowned but luckily Toby was rescued and taken to casualty. He told his father that he was gay and told Mr Jordan that he wanted to quit immediately rather than serve his notice. This plan was derailed, following a rush of patients following a train crash, Mr Jordan said he could quit at the end of the shift. Toby was the only one able to deal with a young girl who was refusing treatment. Saying goodbye to Ruth, he tricked her telling there was a spider on her head which made her close her eyes. He took the opportunity to kiss her on the cheek before leaving. As he walked through the ED he received hugs and smiles from his co-workers. Outside, due to Toby's father, Ben met him and they walked out of the ED carpark with promises of coffee.

Toby made a brief reappearance at the end of episode 3 of series 24 when he is seen to openly kiss the medical counsellor, Ben Harding and then they both head into the pub to join the rest of the team from the just-finished shift. He is welcomed with open arms by his ex-colleagues and offers some friendly advice to the new F2 doctors.

Maggie Coldwell

Maggie Coldwell
Casualty character
First appearance	29 January 2005
Last appearance	28 March 2015
Portrayed by	Susan Cookson
Introducer	Mervyn Watson (2005) Belinda Campbell (2009)
Duration	2005–08, 2009, 2015
Classification	Former; regular
Information
Occupation	Registrar
Spouse(s)	Steve Coldwell
Children	Jamie Coldwell Joanna Coldwell
Relatives	Lana Coldwell (granddaughter), Stan Coldwell (father), Irene Coldwell (mother)

Maggie started off her career in medicine as a nurse, before retraining to become a doctor. She is highly competent, although has been held back from progressing further up the career ladder as a result of a tendency to be too outspoken with hospital management, most notably clashing frequently with Nathan Spencer. She successfully applied for the role of consultant, before Nathan claimed there was no funding to pay her post.

It was revealed that when her husband, Steve, had been sentenced to jail, she had told her children that he had died. When they discovered the truth and he was subsequently released, she allowed them to travel abroad with him to Malaysia. Paramedic Josh Griffiths was her lodger before his departure, however she has a long running romantic interest in Josh's best friend Charlie Fairhead.

Maggie's daughter Joanne returned in January 2008, and Maggie was shocked to see that she was heavily pregnant. Maggie became a grandparent in February 2008, when Joanne gave birth to a baby girl called Lana. She now shares her house with Joanne, Lana, Toby and Ruth.

At the end of the 2008 series Maggie decided to leave Holby after the shock and stress of the coroners court, where she was framed by Marilyn.

Maggie then returned on 28 March 2009, in series 23 episode 31, for Kelsey Phillips' leaving party.

She will return again for one episode in 2015

Abs Denham

John "Abs" Denham
Casualty character
First appearance	4 October 2003
Last appearance	18 October 2008
Portrayed by	James Redmond
Classification	Former; regular
Information
Occupation	Staff Nurse
Spouse(s)	Ellen Zitek (2004-06) (widowed)

Abs' first day at work was particularly memorable. He discovered that an escaped psychiatric patient had stolen his identity and was posing as him within the Emergency Department. Although the impostor successfully fooled Clinical Nurse Manager Tess Bateman, the matter was eventually sorted out and the genuine Abs was able to start doing his job.

Abs entered into a short lived marriage with Ellen Zitek, the half-sister of his love interest Nina Farr. Ellen lied to him over the course of many months about the danger she faced in her home country, and Abs agreed to get married simply to help her get a visa. It eventually became clear however, that Ellen's motives had not been genuine, and she was acting simply out of malice toward Nina. She left for a short period, during which Abs reunited with Nina - however, they were soon harassed by a loan shark to whom Ellen owed £15,000. Abs struggled to keep up with the payments, and not only got beaten up but had items repossessed. However, after being beaten up himself, the loan shark was fatally injured and Abs was free of Ellen's debt. Immigration officials also informed him that they would not be investigating his marriage to Ellen any longer, leaving him free to enjoy his time with Nina.

Once Ellen returned, Abs demanded a divorce. However, she soon revealed she was suffering from cancer, and although both Abs and Nina supported her throughout, several months later she was killed in an unrelated incident, run down by a motorbike, leaving Abs a widower. His relationship with Nina disintegrated during this period, with him first reacting poorly to the revelation she had once had relationships with women and identified as bi-sexual. He then became jealous of her relationship with Greg Fallon, and eventually Nina decided to leave Holby.

In a special Comic Relief episode written by Richard Curtis Abs was participating in a sleep-a-thon and was taken hostage by returning character Megan Roach's grandson who crashed his camper van. Abs was unhurt but for a minor cut on his head

He was shot on New Year's Eve 2007 while out at a night club with Kelsey but he escaped with just a minor injury to his arm. In protest of Charlie Fairhead's redundancy, he called an unofficial work-to-rule, but after a patient died as a result, he realised he'd taken things too far and called it off.

In March 2008, Abs attended his brother's funeral. At the funeral, he was reunited with his old friend Stacey. However, when his friend's drunken behaviour ended in a violent punch-up, Abs was forced to talk to Stacey about the dangers of alcoholism. Later, he revealed to his mother that he wanted to open up a clinic to treat alcoholism.

Harry Harper

Josh Griffiths

Nathan Spencer

Nathan Spencer
Casualty character
First appearance	10 December 2005
Last appearance	6 October 2007
Portrayed by	Ben Price
Introducer	Mervyn Watson
Classification	Former; regular
Information
Occupation	Corporate director
Children	Angel Spencer

Nathan Spencer is a character in the British medical drama Casualty. He is portrayed by actor Ben Price. Nathan was installed as the new corporate director in 2005,^[52] and from the outset his unswaying mindset and failure to empathise with the human condition made him unpopular with his staff. His professional background was in banking, so his only concern was with meeting hospital targets and balancing the books. As a result, he would frequently clash with A&E consultant Harry Harper, even threatening to remove Harry from his post because he consistently refused to make any sort of (financial) compromise with patient care.

Nathan began his time at Casualty by stalking Selena Donovan. He was at one point jabbed with a needle which could possibly have been used by an HIV-positive patient. Nathan ordered a search of all clinical waste to find the needle and became more uptight than usual, with receptionist Alice Chantrey bearing the brunt of his anger. However, after being persuaded to take an HIV-test, Nathan was relieved to be given the all-clear. After starting a relationship with Selena, Nathan proposed marriage to her.

Displaying character traits of being a jobsworth and a stickler for the rules, Nathan took great pleasure in installing a large plasma TV screen in the middle of the department to enforce the "four-hour rule", a government directive in which 98% of all A&E patients must be seen, treated, and admitted/discharged within four hours of arrival. However, in blatant disregard of his own rules, on one occasion Nathan had his own mother admitted ahead of all those currently queued in the system. Harry Harper continued to clash with Nathan, so in another attempt to get rid of him, Nathan fabricated a charge of sexual harassment against him and persuaded Alice to make a complaint.^[53] Harry was suspended, but Alice became suspicious and withdrew her allegation when it threatened to devastate Harry's election campaign. Nathan was forced to confess all to Selena, who ended their engagement.

When Harry was unexpectedly elected as Holby's new MP (he stood for Parliament in a bid to save the Emergency Department from closure), Nathan installed wildcard Australian Theo "Stitch" Lambert as the new consultant. When he discovered Stitch in his office taking cocaine, he was convinced to keep quiet by the threat of the ridicule which would ensue if it was revealed Nathan had made such a poor staffing choice.

Later on in the series, Selena discovered she was pregnant with his baby. She informed Nathan that she had had an abortion, however later revealed to Harry that she had not actually done so. Nathan remained unaware of this until the last episode in the series, when Selena was shot dead. The team performed a Cesarean section on Selena, delivering her and Nathan a baby daughter, Angel. Angel later died in Nathan's arms after being diagnosed with a severe E. Coli infection in the NICU and he switched off her ventilator.

Nathan left the show in episode six of series 22. He was sacked for incompetence by Harry Harper, now having quit Westminster to return as the Emergency Department's consultant manager. Despite their previous working relationship Harry found the job difficult, knowing what Nathan had recently been through.

Lisa Duffin

Lisa Duffin
Casualty character
Portrayed by	Cathy Shipton
Duration	1986–93, 1998–2003, 2006, 2015
First appearance	1x01, "Gas" 6 September 1986
Last appearance	30x02, "A Child's heart - Part Two" 30th August 2015
Classification	Former; regular
Profile
Occupation	Ward Nurse (1986-89) Sister (1989-1994) Agency Nurse (1998) Sister (1999-2003) Agency Nurse (2003, 2015)
Family Mother Kate Duffin Husband Andrew Bower (1993-2001) Sons Peter Bower, Jake Bower, Paul Bower

Lisa Duffin, played by Cathy Shipton, was an original character in Casualty appearing in the first episode "Gas" on the 6 September 1986. She appeared in the show until 1993, before returning for a second stint from 1998 to 2003. The character reappeared for 2 episodes for the 20th Anniversary Special in September 2006, then again nine-years later as part of the premier for the 30th series.

Max Gallagher

Max Gallagher
Casualty character
First appearance	5 September 1998
Last appearance	18 May 2002
Portrayed by	Robert Gwilym
Introducer	Mervyn Watson
Classification	Former; regular
Information
Occupation	Consultant
Children	Frank Gallagher (died)

Max Gallagher was a fictional character from the BBC medical drama Casualty, portrayed by actor Robert Gwilym. He appeared in the show from the first episode of its thirteenth series, broadcast on 5 September 1998, until series sixteen, episode 36, broadcast on 18 May 2002. His storylines involve dealing with his son, Frank (Tobias Menzies), who is a heroin addict and is murdered in series 14, and being suspended for supplying his partner's son with methadone, as a result of which he is ultimately forced to resign.

Patrick Spiller

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