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Casualty (series 12)
The twelfth series of the British medical drama television series '' Casualty'' commenced airing in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 11 September 1997 and finished on 28 February 1998. The first episode was originally due to be shown on the evening of Saturday 6 September, but this was delayed until the following Thursday due to coverage of the Funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales earlier on that day, as the BBC felt it would be inappropriate to air the episode so soon after such an event. This series was notable as two of the episodes (episodes 1 and 17) had an extended 'feature-length' running time of 75 minutes, compared to the standard episode length of 50 minutes. Episode 17, "The Golden Hour", aired on 27 December 1997, featured a multiple motorway pile-up. The series also featured the first official two-part story, ''Everlasting Love'', which played out over episodes 25 and 26. Cast Overview The twelfth series of ''Casualty'' features a cast of characters working in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
BBC One
BBC One is a British free-to-air public broadcast television network owned and operated by the BBC. It is the corporation's flagship network and is known for broadcasting mainstream programming, which includes BBC News television bulletins, primetime drama and entertainment, and live BBC Sport events. It was launched on 2 November 1936 as the BBC Television Service and was the world's first regular television service with a high level of image resolution. It was renamed BBC TV in 1960 and used this name until the launch of the second BBC channel, BBC2, in 1964. The main channel then became known as BBC1. The channel adopted the current spelling of BBC One in 1997. The channel's annual budget for 2012–2013 was £1.14 billion. It is funded by the television licence fee together with the BBC's other domestic television stations and shows uninterrupted programming without commercial advertising. The television channel had the highest reach share of any broadcaster in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sorcha Cusack
Sorcha Cusack (; born 9 April 1949) is an Irish television and stage actress. Her numerous television credits include playing the title role in ''Jane Eyre'' (1973), ''Casualty'' (1994–1997), ''Coronation Street'' (2008) and ''Father Brown'' (2013–present). Early and personal life Cusack was born on 9 April 1949 in Dublin, Ireland. She is the second daughter of the actors Cyril Cusack (1910–1993) and Maureen Cusack (1920–1977), her elder sister is actress Sinéad Cusack, and her younger sister is actress Niamh Cusack. She is a half-sister to Catherine Cusack. Through her sister Sinéad, she is the sister-in-law of actor Jeremy Irons and the aunt of actor Max Irons and his brother, former child actor Samuel Irons. She is married to actor Nigel Cooke with whom she has two children. Career Cusack has made many film and television appearances including ''Inspector Morse'' (“Cherubim and Seraphim“, S6:E5, 1992) as Joyce, ''The Bill'', ''Casualty'' (as Staff Nurse / Wa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Receptionist
A receptionist is an employee taking an office or administrative support position. The work is usually performed in a waiting area such as a lobby or front office desk of an organization or business. The title ''receptionist'' is attributed to the person who is employed by an organization to receive or greet any visitors, patients, or clients and answer telephone calls. The term ''front desk'' is used in many hotels for an administrative department where a receptionist's duties also may include room reservations and assignment, guest registration, cashier work, credit checks, key control, and mail and message service. Such receptionists are often called ''front desk clerks''. Receptionists cover many areas of work to assist the businesses they work for, including setting appointments, filing, record keeping, and other office tasks. Responsibilities The business duties of a receptionist may include answering visitors' enquiries about a company and its products or services, dir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Claire Goose
Claire Goose (born 10 February 1975) is a British actress. She played Tina Seabrook, a nurse in BBC One's ''Casualty'', DS Mel Silver in '' Waking the Dead'', and Sergeant (later Inspector) Rachel Weston in ITV's ''The Bill''. She also narrated the last two series of '' Road Wars'' for digital satellite channel Sky 1 in 2009 and 2010. In 2015 she took the part of the leading character in BBC Birmingham's series '' The Coroner''. Early life Born in Edinburgh, Goose was raised in Dersingham, England, where her father worked as a general practitioner. She has an elder sister, Caroline, a nursery nurse, and an elder brother, Duncan, who started the One Drinks company. Goose is a former pupil of Wisbech Grammar School and a graduate of the Italia Conti Academy of Theatre Arts. Personal life In the 1990s Goose dated her ''Casualty'' co-star Jonathan Kerrigan. In 2007 she married TV producer Craig Woodrow. Together they have two daughters, Amelia and Eveline. Career Early theatre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tina Seabrook
Tina Seabrook is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama ''Casualty'', played by Claire Goose. She made her first appearance during the twelfth series episode "Give My Love to Esme", which was broadcast on 11 September 1997. Tina was introduced as a staff nurse in Holby City Hospital's emergency department. Goose was tempted to give up acting when she attended the audition for the part. It marked her first major television role. Goose spent a day at a real-life hospital while researching her character's occupation. Tina was portrayed as being feisty, bubbly, confident, and a bit naive. A notable storyline arc for the character was her rape at the hands of a patient's husband. Producers hoped the plot would raise awareness of the dangers nurses face at work, as well as increase ratings. Goose wanted Tina to be given a love interest to show her continuing recovery from the assault, and Tina begins a relationship with senior house officer Sean Maddox (Gerald Kyd). He la ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paterson Joseph
Paterson D. Joseph (born 22 June 1964) is a British actor. He appeared in the Royal Shakespeare Company productions of ''King Lear'' and '' Love's Labour's Lost'' in 1990. On television he is best known for his roles in ''Casualty'' (1997–1998), as Alan Johnson in Channel 4 sitcom ''Peep Show'' (2003–2015), ''Green Wing'' (2004–2006), '' Survivors'' (2008–2010), '' Boy Meets Girl'' (2009), as DI Wes Layton in '' Law & Order: UK'' (2013–2014), as Holy Wayne in '' The Leftovers'' (2014–15), as DCI Mark Maxwell in ''Safe House'' (2015–2017), and as Connor Mason in '' Timeless'' (2016–2018). His film roles include '' The Beach'' (2000), ''Greenfingers'' (2001), ''Æon Flux'' (2005) and '' The Other Man'' (2008). Early life Joseph was born on 22 June, 1964 in Willesden Green, London to parents from Saint Lucia. He attended Cardinal Hinsley R.C. High School in north-west London, a predominantly Irish-Catholic school. He has described himself as a "terrible bunker" whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rebecca Lacey
Rebecca Jane Lacey (born 20 April 1965) is an English actress.Internet Movie DatabasRebecca Lacey/ref> Early life She was born in Watford, Hertfordshire, England, the daughter of actor Ronald Lacey and actress Mela White. Career Lacey is best known for her roles as Irene Stuart (series 4) in '' Monarch of the Glen'', the feisty Dr. George Woodman in ''Casualty'' (having previously made two guest appearances in the series as patients in 1991 and 1994), and ditzy but kind-hearted Hilary in ''May to December''. She has also played a number of roles in ''The Bill'' and many other TV series. In 1992 she appeared in the film ''Carry On Columbus'' and followed it up in 1996 with an appearance in the BBC/WGBH comedy '' Heavy Weather'' written by P.G. Wodehouse and starring Peter O'Toole. She has appeared in a number of theatre productions including a season with Alan Ayckbourn in Terry Johnson's ''Dead Funny'' in the West End and ''Amy's View'' by David Hare. Personal life Lacey and he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Guinness (actor)
Peter Guinness (born 14 August 1950) is an English film, television, and theatre actor. Career He has appeared in over fifty television productions and over ten films. Guinness has also appeared onstage in an adaptation of '' The Pianist''. Personal life He is married to Roberta Taylor, an actress and writer. Filmography Film Television Audio-dramas Other Stage * Alberto Sholez in ''Moby Dick''. World premiere adapted and directed by Michael Elliott at the Royal Exchange, Manchester. (1984) * Jaques in ''As You Like It''. Directed by Marianne Elliott at the Royal Exchange, Manchester. (2000) * Stage adaptation of ''The Pianist'', (2007), Manchester International Festival * Thomas Danforth in ''The Crucible'' by Arthur Miller. Directed by Caroline Steinbeis at the Royal Exchange, Manchester The Royal Exchange is a grade II listed building in Manchester, England. It is located in the city centre on the land bounded by St Ann's Square, Exchange Street, Market Str ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anaesthetist
Anesthesiology, anaesthesiology, or anaesthesia is the medical specialty concerned with the total perioperative care of patients before, during and after surgery. It encompasses anesthesia, intensive care medicine, critical emergency medicine, and pain medicine. A physician specialized in anesthesiology is called an anesthesiologist, anaesthesiologist, or anaesthetist, depending on the country. In some countries, the terms are synonymous, while in other countries they refer to different positions, and ''anesthetist'' is only used for non-physicians, such as nurse anesthetists. The core element of the specialty is the study and use of anesthesia to safely support a patient's vital functions through the perioperative period. Since the 19th century, anesthesiology has developed from an experimental area with non-specialist practitioners using novel, untested drugs and techniques into what is now a highly refined, safe and effective field of medicine. In some countries anesthesiol ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Josh Griffiths (Casualty)
Josh Griffiths, played by actor Ian Bleasdale, is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama ''Casualty.'' The character first appears during the fourth season episode "Chain Reaction", which was broadcast on 8 September 1989. Josh is a paramedic who works for the fictitious " Holby Ambulance Service". Josh became one of the longest-serving characters during his time on the series. Bleasdale decided to leave the show in 2007, and Josh departs in the twenty-second series episode "Finding the Words"; first broadcast on 3 November 2007. Bleasdale reprised the role for the show's 30th anniversary, with a feature-length episode in August 2016, and has since returned for an additional four episodes. Creation and casting The character was based on real life paramedic Clive Haddrell, who advised the script writers on the accuracy of the paramedics featured in the show. Actor Ian Bleasdale was initially contracted for a small number of episodes as a guest paramedic. He made hi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Paramedics
A paramedic is a registered healthcare professional who works autonomously across a range of health and care settings and may specialise in clinical practice, as well as in education, leadership, and research. Not all ambulance personnel are paramedics. In some English-speaking countries, there is an official distinction between paramedics and emergency medical technicians (or emergency care assistants), in which paramedics have additional educational requirements and scope of practice. Duties and functions The paramedic role is closely related to other healthcare positions, especially the emergency medical technician, with paramedics often being at a higher grade with more responsibility and autonomy following substantially greater education and training. The primary role of a paramedic is to stabilize people with life-threatening injuries and transport these patients to a higher level of care (typically an emergency department). Due to the nature of their job, paramedics work ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sue Devaney
Sue Devaney (born Susan Barber, 2 July 1967) is an English actress. Her roles include Debbie Webster in ''Coronation Street'', Rita in ''Jonny Briggs'', Liz Harker in ''Casualty'' and Jane in ''Dinnerladies''. Career Devaney has played various roles on British television including; Debbie Webster in ''Coronation Street'' (1984–1985, 2019–present), Rita Briggs in ''Jonny Briggs'' (1985–1987), Liz Harker in ''Casualty'' (1994–1997), and Jane in ''Dinnerladies'' (1998–2000). In the early 1990s she appeared in a commercial for the Gateway supermarket chain (later Somerfield). In 2009, she played the role of Peggy in the Channel 4 drama '' Shameless'', and lent her voice to the role of Jane in Carol Donaldson's BBC Radio 4 play ''Normal and Nat''. Devaney performed at the Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury as the Fairy Godmother in ''Cinderella'', Friday 2 December 2011 – Sunday 22 January 2012. In 2013, she appeared in the ITV comedy-drama series ''Great Night Out'' as Linda, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
