. Hiya guys:) After Matt bardocks
very upsetting exit last week! I have decided to make a blog about Casualty!
And all about our ED doctors and consultants. I thought i would start with
saying that i will make blog post every Sunday after each Casualty! I thought i
would start with the bases of each character that im going to post about and
then start fresh when a new charcter joins the ED:)
Lets start with Ben
"Lofty"Chiltern Played by lee mead!
He arrived in the ED on 1st March 2014! He is a
Band 5 nurse.Lofty
fell into Robyn and Max’s lives and the ED. Always stumbling around, he somehow
managed to stumble into a job at Holby where he brightens up the corridors with
his big blue eyes and beaming smile. Although he is not the smoothest of
talkers, or walkers, his warmth and kindness make him easy to forgive. Lofty got his name after hiding
out in the loft of Robyn and Max’s flat, which is owned by his Dad.He’s fond of daydreaming, but his
clumsiness and lack of attention can often land him in scrapes. Lofty is easily scared, and hates
arguments or conflict of any kind.
Big Mac! Played by Charles Dale.
He arrived in the ED on 24th October 2007 as a Emergency care assistant. Big Mac tries to be everyone's
friend and loves nothing more than sharing a few jokes over a hot cup of tea.
When things don't go his way he can be overly sensitive, and just a little bit
grouchy. He's unlucky in love, but ever the optimist that this will change. He
loves his country and he's very proud of his service in the army. He progressed on to working along side Jeff,Dixie &Tamzin
Caleb “Cal” Knight Played by
Richard Winsor
He arrived in the ED on 18th January 2014 as a Registrar. His arrival at Holby was something
of a shock to younger brother, Ethan, and it’s not long before Ethan’s
frustration at, once again, being in his big brother’s shadow starts to show.
Hates: His father. His brother.
Facing up to the consequences of his actions
Loves: Fast cars and a fast lifestyle.
Spending his salary and beyond
Charlie Fairhead Played by Derek
Thompson
He arrived on 6th September 1986 as a Emergency
Nurse Practitioner
Charlie is the lynchpin of the
emergency department. He's been there since the beginning and has always proved
to be an indispensable, trustworthy and diplomatic member of the team. People
look up to him, and he always tries to be there when the ED family need him.The
mother of his child, Baz, died in a car crash. Has a background in psychiatric
care and has completed a trauma nursing course. Never forgets that he almost
lost his son, Louis.
Connie Beauchamp Played by Amanda
Mealing
She arrived on 29th March 2014 as Clinical
Lead.Connie has had to fight to get where she is today. Her grass-roots are
Peckham, South London where her mother was a nurse and father a teacher. Her
talent pushed her to the reputable position that she held at Holby, something
that she's not willing to let go, especially now she's moved to the ED.Connie
used to be the Clinical Lead for Cardiothoracic Surgery at Holby City Hospital.She
began working in the ED from March 2014
Ethan Hardy Played by George Rainsford
He arrived 11th
January 2014 as a Registrar.It is with great attention to detail and a cheeky grin that
Ethan treats his patients. He is always there when you need him, equipped with
a sympathetic witty comment and a coy sparkle in his eye. Ethan is easy to
laugh with and relies on his natural charm to avoid any confrontation. Although
Ethan charms many, he fails when it comes to women - a flaw made all the more
apparent next to his smooth-talking fast-moving brother, Cal. Constantly
feeling in the shadow of his brother, Ethan studied hard to become the
excellent doctor that he is – so a lifetime of frustration came flooding in
when Cal walked into the ED. Strengths: Naturally gifted medic, strong bedside
manner, makes people laugh. Fears: Forever being seen as second best.
Jeff Collier played by Matt Bardock
He arrived 10th February 2007 as a Paramedic. Jeff is a
football-supporting geezer, but he's also a fantastic paramedic. He hates
‘Broken Britain’ and so he often takes the youth of today under his wing, and
he tries to make them the best that they can be. He pretends to be the King of
his castle, but secretly he knows Dixie wears the trousers. He's got authority
on the street and that's priceless to his colleagues. Married Dixie to satisfy
her father's dying wish. Was previously married to Lucy and has two children -
John and Sophia. He took the death of Polly very hard. Sadly on 4th
October Jeff died saving Ash from a car. He was going to propose to Tamzin when
he got back to the ED.
Kathleen Dixon played by Jane Hazlegrove
She arrived 30th September 2006 as Operational Duty Manager.
Dixie is larger than life. She doesn't care a jot what people think about her
and this openness wins her a lot of friends. She's straight talking to the
point of bluntness and enjoys a practical joke. She’s also hot-headed and
opinionated, and she will always fight for what’s right. Before joining the
paramedics, she tried her hand at being a classroom assistant, a kitchen hand
on a cruise ship, and manager of a pub. Was married to Jeff, despite being gay.
Has a Labrador named Little Abs that Jeff gave to her. She accidently ran over
a girl whilst driving the ambulance. She tried to hide her homosexuality from
her father, but he found out on his deathbed.
Lily Chao played by Crystal Yu
She arrived on3rd August 2013 as a Junior Doctor.A&E is
a pre-requisite for a junior doctor, but it is not part of Lily Chao’s
long-term plan. She has her sights set on dermatology, a good match in marriage
and a financially rewarding private-practice. An intelligent, logical,
high-achiever, Lily finds the theory easy, but she continues to struggle with
her bedside manner. Perhaps her short stint in the ED will teach her a few
lessons. Lily comes from a hard-working family who like to boast about their
doctor daughter, but have never really told her they are proud of her. As such
Lily is confident, accomplished and focussed, but really all she wants is for
someone to say ‘well done’. Lily’s parents own a restaurant , Lily lives by her
twenty-year plan and nothing will deviate her from this course… or will it?
Martin 'Ash' Ashford Played by Patrick Robinson
He arrived on 16th
February 2013 as a Consultant
In his 30’s, Ash worked as a charge nurse at Holby City A+E.
He left to teach at a local college after he was acquitted of physically
attacking a racist patient, but returned briefly in series ten to marry Laura,
a PR officer in the hospital.In the intervening years Ash retrained as a
doctor, eventually passing his exams and becoming a Consultant. Ash and Zoe
have differing management styles, but they soon bond in support of each other. Although
his marriage didn’t last Ash has a daughter, Ella. Now she’s a teenager, Ash
has put his foot down with her, but she still remains a rebellious and
challenging presence in his life and the ED. octor by trade, Ash is a nurse at
heart and as such isn’t afraid to go to anyone who he thinks might help in a
given situation, which gains him much respect. Ash is no pushover – he has
strong opinions and is happy to say the things no one else will say. He’s also
a pragmatist and a long-termist – able to see the bigger picture and stay calm
in a crisis. Originally joined Casualty on 7th Sept 1990. In the interim, Ash
had a stint as a resident in a Bronx ED.Ash came back in S12 to act as best man
at Baz and Charlie’s wedding.
Max Walker Played by Jamie Davis
He arrived in the ED 5th October 2013 as a Porter.Since uni Max has had many jobs but he
doesn’t stick at much for long – it distracts from his real passion, making
music. He came to Holby to be closer to his band and got in touch with
step-sister Robyn when he needed a place to crash. He’s also a sponge for
information, but he just doesn’t know how to harness it all yet; he’s too busy
dreaming of having an extraordinary life to engage with his real one. Becoming
a porter fulfils a lot of his needs, a good social life, engagement with
different people all the time and he’ll come to realise the privilege of being
there when people’s lives are changed for the better or the worse. Joined HCH
as a porter on November 16th 2013. Max lives in the old student nurses’ house
with step-sister Robyn – she complains a lot, but Max loves winding her up as
much as he enjoys being mothered.
Rita Freeman Played by Chloe Howman
She arrived in the ED on 10th August 2013 as a Nurse.Rita
lives for today and she’s here to bring fun back to the ED. Her reckless nature
can almost land her in trouble but somehow it’s more likely that her infectious
maverick spirit will lead the others astray and it’s them who have to face the
consequences. Behind Rita’s whirlwind of energy and enthusiasm, it’s clear that
her gregarious personality is a way of stopping anyone from getting too close,
however she bonds quickly and easily with the team and they will enjoy her
spirit of adventure.Despite all this she’s an excellent nurse who doesn’t put
up with any nonsense – junior doctors have been known to shake in her wake and
patients do exactly what they're told. Her easy manner means people open up to
her and her calmness under pressure means she’s exactly the person you would
want next to you in a crisis. Always has a new project or hobby on the go, from
rock-climbing to spelunking, Rita seems fearless.
Robyn Miller Played by Amanda Henderson
She arrived in the ED on5th January 2013 as a Band 5 Nurse.Robyn grew up knowing that she wanted to be a nurse. She's the oldest of four siblings and also volunteered to care for her beloved Nan as a teenager. People have always told Robyn that she's a 'born nurse'. As far as the "care" part of the job goes she's one of the best but she does worry about the academic side of the job – maths, chemistry and biology have never been her best subjects! Robyn is determinedly positive and extremely chatty. She makes friends easily and is able to charm patients and get them on side with her down to earth talkative charm. However, this can sometimes be her downfall as she loves a good gossip but isn't the best at keeping secrets!
Tess Bateman Played by Suzanne Packer
she arrived in the ED on 13th September 2003 as aClinical Nurse Manager
As a third generation Jamaican, brought up in Cardiff, Tess is a traditionalist; if there's a rule book then she's swallowed it. She may be viewed as a kill-joy and inflexible, but her heart is in the right place - rules are there for a reason: the wellbeing and safety of the ED and its staff. Tess cares deeply for her colleagues and will do anything for them. She loves spending time with her family, and she is a regular church goer, but not a holier than thou type. Her immaculate, business-like front masks a wicked, dry, sense of humour.
Zoe Hanna Played by Sunetra Sarker
She arrived in the ed on 29th December 2007 as a Consultant,Zoe is an intelligent, highly-talented and ambitious doctor. There's a chaotic and flamboyant energy about her that affects everyone she meets. She is one of Jordan’s closest confidants and one of few people who can get away with calling him Nick. She is the perfect mix of a fun-loving woman and a dedicated, skilled, doctor.
So there is my first blog! there will be another blog tommorow:) all copy rights got the BBC and Casualty producers:)
