List of Doctors characters (2009)

The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the BBC soap opera Doctors in 2009, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the show's executive producer, Will Trotter.

Lisa Torres
Lisa Torres
Doctors character
Portrayed byMichelle Lukes (2009–2011)
Leila Birch (2018)
Duration2009–2011, 2018
First appearance"Tears of a Clown"
28 January 2009 (2009-01-28)
Last appearance"Loss"
18 December 2018 (2018-12-18)
Introduced byWill Trotter
ClassificationFormer; recurring
Profile
OccupationFitness instructor
HomeNottingham

Lisa Torres, portrayed by Michelle Lukes, first appeared on 28 January 2009, and made her last appearance on 28 March 2011. Lisa later returned in November 2018, with the role having been recast to Leila Birch.

Lisa is introduced as the mother of Izzie Torres (Jasmin and Nicole Parkinson), and the partner of Daniel Granger (Michael Chambers). Having previously abandoned Izzie at the reception of The Mill, Lisa turns up on Daniel's doorstep and informs him that she has had a change of heart. Daniel is devastated and although he tries to fight her on this, they eventually agree to share custody of their daughter but the arrangement comes to an end when Daniel's ex-girlfriend Ruth Pearce (Selina Chilton) tells Lisa about Daniel's past. Over the course of the next few years, Lisa and Daniel's rocky relationship continues to play out. They reconcile after Izzie is kidnapped, but separate once again following Daniel's begins an affair with Zara Carmichael (Elisabeth Dermot Walsh). Lisa moves to Nottingham with Izzie.

After Lisa and Izzie (now Bethan Moore) have an offscreen argument, Izzie returns to Letherbridge to live with Daniel and Zara. When Izzie is slapped by Zara, she phones Lisa, and Lisa (now Leila Birch), returns to take Izzie back to Nottingham.

Karen Hollins
Main article: Karen Hollins

Cherry Clay
Cherry Clay
Doctors character
Portrayed bySophie Abelson
Duration2009–2012
First appearance"The Final Straw"
6 April 2009 (2009-04-06)
Last appearance"The Pain and the Itch"
19 October 2012 (2012-10-19)
Introduced byWill Trotter
ClassificationFormer; regular
Profile
OccupationPractice nurse

Cherry Clay (also Malone), portrayed by Sophie Abelson, first appeared on 6 April 2009, and made her last appearance on 19 October 2012.[1]

When Cherry arrives at The Mill, she turns heads amongst the male staff, specifically Jimmi Clay (Adrian Lewis Morgan) and Daniel Granger (Matthew Chambers). However, she tries to form a relationship with Simon Bond (David Sturzaker), unaware until Zara Carmichael (Elisabeth Dermot Walsh) informed her, that Simon is gay.

Cherry sees Michelle Corrigan (Donnaleigh Bailey) drinking vodka in the surgery, but after talking to Simon, decides to not tell anyone. During the vaccination clinic, Michelle gave her the wrong needle and they sent a man into anaphylactic shock. Michelle blames Cherry, and when Cherry tries to tell Julia Parsons (Diane Keen) the truth, Cherry is suspended. Cherry meets Scott Nielson (Sam Heughan), a drug dealer. She wakes up to find that Scott is lying beside her, dead. She tries to resuscitate him but fails. The police arrive and Cherry is arrested, as the police believe she has something to do with Scott's death. Rob Hollins (Chris Walker) (who is the husband of Cherry's colleague, Karen (Jan Pearson), and the father of her friend, Imogen (Charlie Clemmow)) finds heroin stuffed in a teddy bear in Scott's flat. In August 2012, Cherry was formally released. After spotting Cherry leaving Daniel's house early in the morning, Jimmi jumps to the wrong conclusion that Cherry and Daniel had slept together and is jealous. In 2012, Cherry married Jimmi; they separated in October 2012 after Cherry slept with Daniel, leading Cherry to leave The Mill.

Simon Bond
Simon Bond
Doctors character
Portrayed byDavid Sturzaker
Duration2009–2011
First appearance"Impact"
13 May 2009 (2009-05-13)
Last appearance"Smoke and Mirrors"
6 April 2011 (2011-04-06)
Introduced byWill Trotter
ClassificationFormer; regular
Profile
OccupationGeneral practitioner
HomeLetherbridge

Dr. Simon Bond, portrayed by David Sturzaker, first appeared on 13 May 2009, and made his last appearance on 6 April 2011.

On 4 June 2009, Dr. Zara Carmichael (Elisabeth Dermot Walsh) arrives at The Mill, and knows Simon is gay, upsetting Cherry Clay (Sophie Abelson) who is interested in Simon. Their friendship is tested when Simon has an affair with married paramedic, Will Duncan (Richard Mylan). Simon and Will develop a relationship, although Will does not tell Simon that he has a wife and family. The relationship ended when Will's wife discovers them together. Simon is subjected to homophobic abuse from former colleague, Charlie Bradfield (Phillip McGough) once he discovers his sexuality, and learns of the affair with Will Duncan. Daniel Granger (Matthew Chambers) attempts to mediate the dispute without success, but the problem is resolved with Charlie's departure.

In December 2010, Simon takes an overdose in the wake of his mishandling of a case involving a two-year-old girl who was abused and subsequently drowned by her mother. He becomes depressed and contemplated suicide in the wake of the incident. Simon is stabbed in the stomach during a house visit when he is attacked by a woman's violent partner during a house visit. He survives, and went on to fully qualify as a GP.

Departure

Sturzaker departed Doctors to take up Shakespearian acting on tour. Series producer Peter Eryl Lloyd spoke of his disappointment that Sturzaker decided to leave the series because of the work taken to develop the character. He added that Sturzaker was an example of great casting.[2]

Zara Carmichael
Main article: Zara Carmichael

Rob Hollins
Main article: Rob Hollins

Imogen Hollins
Main article: Imogen Hollins

Jack Hollins
Main article: Jack Hollins

Lynette Driver
Lynette Driver
Doctors character
Portrayed byElizabeth Rider
Duration2009–2017
First appearance"Tears for Souvenirs"
4 August 2009 (2009-08-04)
Last appearance"Those Who Wait"
12 October 2017 (2017-10-12)
Introduced byWill Trotter
ClassificationFormer; recurring
Profile
OccupationDetective Chief Inspector

DCI Lynette Driver, portrayed by Elizabeth Rider, first appeared on 4 August 2009, and made her last appearance on 12 October 2017. Lynette is the boss of Rob Hollins (Chris Walker. She is involved in the Lauren Porter murder case, of which she was in charge. Driver returned for one episode on 10 January 2012.[3] Driver returned on 1 November 2012.[4]

Sue Bond
Sue Bond
Doctors character
Portrayed byTessa Peake-Jones
Duration2009, 2011
First appearance"Guidance"
3 September 2009 (2009-09-03)
Last appearance"Jagged Little Pill"
12 January 2011 (2011-01-12)
Introduced byWill Trotter
ClassificationFormer; recurring

Sue Bond, portrayed by Tessa Peake-Jones, first appeared on 3 September 2009, and made her final appearance on 12 January 2011. Sue is the wife of Howard Bond (Neil McCaul), and the mother of Simon Bond (David Sturzaker).

Howard Bond
Howard Bond
Doctors character
Portrayed byNeil McCaul
Duration2009, 2011
First appearance"Guidance"
3 September 2009 (2009-09-03)
Last appearance"Jagged Little Pill"
12 January 2011 (2011-01-12)
Introduced byWill Trotter
ClassificationFormer; recurring

Howard Bond, portrayed by Neil McCaul, first appeared on 3 September 2009, and made his final appearance on 12 January 2011. Howard is the husband of Sue Bond (Tessa Peake-Jones), and the father of Simon Bond (David Sturzaker).

Scott Nielson
Scott Nielson
Doctors character
Portrayed bySam Heughan
First appearance"Guilty Party"
30 September 2009 (2009-09-30)
Last appearance"Duality"
24 November 2009 (2009-11-24)
Introduced byWill Trotter
ClassificationFormer; recurring
Profile
OccupationDrug dealer

Scott Nielson, portrayed by Sam Heughan, first appeared on 30 September 2009, and made his last appearance on 24 November 2009. He is the boyfriend of nurse Cherry Malone (Sophie Abelson), unaware to Cherry was that he was a drug dealer. He died while sleeping next to Cherry.

Brian Miles
Brian Miles
Doctors character
Portrayed byDavid Hounslow
Duration2009–2016
First appearance"Mr Jelly"
9 October 2009 (2009-10-09)
Last appearance"Old Flames"
4 March 2016 (2016-03-04)
Introduced byWill Trotter
ClassificationFormer; recurring
Profile
OccupationPolice Constable

PC Brian Miles, portrayed by David Hounslow, first appeared on 9 October 2009, and made frequent appearances until 4 March 2016. Brian is a close friend of Rob Hollins (Chris Walker).[5][6][7]

Other characters
Character Date(s) Actor Circumstances
PC Vickie Hilton 3 June 2009
4 June 2009
15 January 2010
18 February 2011
5 September 2012[8]
6 September 2012[9]		 Victoria Shalet A police officer who works at the station alongside Rob Hollins. In September 2012, Rob asks her about a case involving a rape.

References
  1. Kilkelly, Daniel (5 October 2012). "'Doctors': Sophie Abelson leaves Cherry role". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
  2. Lloyd, Peter (13 May 2009). "Doctors: The joy (and pain) of creating characters". BBC Online. (BBC).
  3. "Yesterday". Doctors. 10 January 2012. BBC. BBC One.
  4. Kilkelly, Daniel (5 October 2012). "'Doctors' role for 'Strictly', 'Emmerdale' star Lisa Riley". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
  5. "A Tangled Web". Doctors. 18 September 2012. BBC. BBC One.
  6. "Doctors - Season 14, Episode 94/221, "Dear Joe"". tvtv. 26 September 2012. Retrieved 16 September 2012.
  7. "An Appropriate Adult". Doctors. 17 October 2012. BBC. BBC One.
  8. "The Devil You Know". Doctors. 5 September 2012. BBC. BBC One.
  9. "The Devil You Don't". Doctors. 6 September 2012. BBC. BBC One.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.