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Holby City (series 15)
The fifteenth series of the British medical drama television series ''Holby City'' began airing in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 16 October 2012. The series ran for 52 episodes, concluding on 8 October 2013. Many characters departed and arrived during the series. Episodes Production The series is produced by the BBC and will air on BBC One and BBC One HD in the United Kingdom. Johnathan Young was the executive producer until Episode 40. As of Episode 41, Oliver Kent is the Executive Producer. Justin Young was the Consultant Series Producer until Episode 52, his last episode as writer was Episode 32. Cast Overview All 16 main characters from series fourteen initially returned. Derek Thompson returned for a guest appearance as ''Casualtys Charlie Fairhead in episode 2. Natasha Leigh joined as CT1 Lilah Birdwood for 8 episodes from episode 3. Sarah Jane Potts (Eddi McKee) left in episode 2, followed by Joseph Millson (Lu ... [...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] |
Gemma Wilde
Gemma Wilde is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama '' Holby City'', played by actress Ty Glaser. She first appeared in the fifteenth series episode "Push the Button (Part 2)", broadcast on 22 January 2013. Gemma was introduced as an F1 doctor, but she eventually progressed to an F2 during her time in the show. Gemma was introduced along with fellow F1 Arthur Digby (Rob Ostlere). Glaser's casting was announced in October 2012. To help her prepare for the role of Gemma, Glaser visited Whipps Cross University Hospital where she shadowed a surgical team and worked with F1s. Gemma was portrayed as being impulsive, driven, confident and focused on being a good doctor. Glaser also called Gemma ambitious and said wanted to be respected, regardless of her background. During her time in ''Holby City'', Gemma struggled to balance her job as a doctor with motherhood, she was held hostage, had her career placed in jeopardy by another doctor and had a love-hate relationship with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bob Barrett (actor)
Robert Barrett (born 31 March 1966) is an English actor. He is best known for his role as Dr. Sacha Levy in the BBC1 medical drama ''Holby City''. He played a barrister, Mr Levi, in an episode of the TV series '' Bad Girls'' . Career Barrett was educated at Bedford School, where he was a boarder, he then trained at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. He is best known for his role as Dr. Sacha Levy in the BBC One medical drama Holby City. His extensive stage career began in 1991, and he has over thirty credits to his name in the West End and around the UK. In 2008 he appeared as Malvolio in the Propeller production of ''Twelfth Night'' at the Old Vic in London. In March 2012, he appeared in Modestep Modestep is a dubstep and electronic rock band from London consisting of Josh Friend. Their debut album ''Evolution Theory'' was released on 11 February 2013, including its five singles: " Feel Good", "Sunlight", " To The Stars", "Show Me a Sig ...'s video "Sho ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Zosia March
Zosia March (also Self and Valentine) is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama ''Holby City'', played by actress Camilla Arfwedson. She first appeared in the series fifteen episode "The Kick Inside", broadcast on 10 September 2013. Zosia arrives at Holby City hospital to start her first year of the Foundation Programme. She has a vested interest in psychiatry and has worked on both Darwin and Keller wards mentored by Elliot Hope ( Paul Bradley) and Sacha Levy ( Bob Barrett) respectively. She is characterised as a forthright, intelligent and unafraid to challenge the hospital hierarchy. The show soon introduced Zosia's estranged father, Guy Self (John Michie). They share a dysfunctional relationship following the death of her mother. Their feud jeopardises Zosia's career and on one occasion she is thrown off Keller following a rude confrontation. Other storylines revolve around close colleagues Arthur Digby (Rob Ostlere) and Dominic Copeland ( David Ames) and romances w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mo Effanga
Maureen "Mo" Effanga is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama ''Holby City'', played by actress Chizzy Akudolu. She first appeared in the fourteenth series episode "Double Bubble", broadcast on 22 May 2012. Mo is a consultant cardiothoracic surgeon and a member of Holby's transplant team. She was introduced along with two other regular characters by the show's then executive producer Johnathan Young, who wanted more "truthful and complicated" characters in the series. When Akudolu read the character breakdown for Mo and learned that she was on the transplant team, she knew she wanted the part because she was passionate about organ donation as her brother has had a kidney transplant. The actress met with a heart consultant to help her prepare for the role. Mo is portrayed as having a bubbly and warm-hearted persona. Although her personal life is often "disorganised and chaotic", Mo's work life is more structured and she is an excellent doctor. Mo arrived at Holby heavi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chizzy Akudolu
Andrea Chizoba "Chizzy" Akudolu (born 7 October 1973) is a British actress. Career In 2002, Akudolu was one of eight new comedy performers who won the BBC Talent Initiative, The Urban Sketch Showcase. All eight performed a comedy sketch show in front of BBC casting directors and producers at the Tabernacle Theatre in Notting Hill. Her first television appearance was in the BBC sitcom ''15 Storeys High''. This was followed by a small role in ''EastEnders''. She continued to work for the BBC in her first children's series called Stupid! and Roman's Empire. Credits also include Green Wing, ''Dustbin Baby'' for Kindle Entertainment and as a caricature of herself in the mockumentary ''The Most Unromantic Man in the World''. Akudolu also played series regular Miss Kanouti in '' The Complete Guide to Parenting''. She has continued to work for CBBC in programmes such as ''Nuzzle and Scratch, Scoop and Gigglebiz''. In 2007, she toured with ''The Vagina Monologues'' for three months. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Antoine Malick
Antoine Malick is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama '' Holby City''. He is portrayed by Jimmy Akingbola, and has appeared since the series thirteen episode "Running the Gauntlet", first broadcast on 4 January 2011. A maverick registrar with a volatile temper, Malick was created to compensate for the departures of many regular characters during the thirteenth series. Akingbola had twice appeared in the programme in guest roles, and was invited to audition for Malick on the strength of his performances. Before joining ''Holby City'', he had previously played a regular role in its short-lived police spin-off, ''HolbyBlue''. Akingbola left the series in 2013, with Malick departing on 26 November 2013. He returned for the exit of Arthur Digby (Rob Ostlere) on 7 June 2016. ''Holby City'' follows the professional and personal lives of medics at the fictional Holby City Hospital. Malick was introduced as a new member of the hospital's Acute Assessment Unit staff, after alm ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmy Akingbola
James Olatokunbo Akingbola (born 7 April 1978) is an English television, theatre and film actor. Early life Jimmy Akingbola was born in London to parents of the Yoruba tribe who had emigrated from Nigeria. In 1996, Akingbola started at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) in Wandsworth, London. He completed their three-year, full-time acting diploma. Theatre Akingbola started his career on stage at the Birmingham Repertory Theatre in ''The Nativity'' for Bill Alexander. He continued in a production of ''Baby Doll'' at the Royal National Theatre. Next he appeared in "Naked Justice" by playwright John Mortimer at the West Yorkshire Playhouse, opposite Leslie Phillips. Akingbola played Elvis in the poignant play ''Behzti'' at the Birmingham Rep in December 2004. He worked with rapper and actor Riz Ahmed in the hit play ''Prayer Room''. Akingbola earned four-star reviews for his performance as Bunce. Akingbola acted in the production of Roxanne Silbert's play ''Peopl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Camilla Arfwedson
Camilla Katrina Arfwedson (pronounced ''Arvedson''; born 16 October 1981) is an English actress. She is known for her roles as Zosia March, a Core Training (year 2) Doctor in '' Holby City'' and being the poster woman for Secret Escapes from 2012-2013. Early life Born in Westminster, London, to a Swedish father and English mother, Arfwedson was brought up in Chelsea and attended the Francis Holland School as a day girl. She then studied Classics at the University of Edinburgh. There, she joined the theatre society, and gained parts in the stage plays: ''Sore Throats'' and ''A Slight Ache'' both directed by Thom Tuck; '' Skylight'' directed by Michael Sophocles; ''Private Lives'' directed by Frederic Wake-Walker; '' Bedroom Farce'' directed by Simon Yadoo; the speaker in the ''Vagina Monologues'' directed by Alice Russell. Career Becoming a professional actress upon graduation, Arfwedson has since worked mainly in the theatre, including Portia in the ''Merchant of Venice'', ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Serena Campbell
Serena Campbell is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama '' Holby City'', played by Catherine Russell. She first appeared in the fourteenth series episode "Coercion", broadcast on 1 May 2012. Serena is a consultant general surgeon and formerly Holby General Hospital's deputy CEO. She was introduced along with two other regular characters by the show's then executive producer Johnathan Young, who wanted more "truthful and complicated" characters in the series. Serena was originally Frankie Renard, but the name was changed as the producers thought it was "terrible". Russell auditioned for the role and attended a second call back where she was made up in Serena's costume and make-up. After being cast, the actress was given advice about Serena's profession from a female surgeon to help her prepare for the part. Aspects of Russell's personality traits were incorporated into the character of Serena after she was cast. Serena is portrayed as being candid, professional, ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oliver Valentine
Oliver "Ollie" Valentine is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama ''Holby City'', played by actor James Anderson. He first appeared in the eleventh series episode "Proceed With Caution", broadcast on 9 June 2009. Oliver was introduced alongside his older sister, Penny (Emma Catherwood), as a Foundation House Officer 1 (F1) on rotation at Holby City Hospital. Series producer Diana Kyle intended their inclusion to have an "instant impact on the wards." Anderson was selected to play Oliver; he spent time with a real F1 doctor and trained with the programme's medical advisors to prepare for the part. It took him around six months to ease into the role, and a further six to feel comfortable in it. Oliver was initially portrayed as "the golden boy" compared to his sister. Boyishly charming and medically talented, he nonetheless lacked confidence in his ability. When Oliver reached his F2 training, the series formed an on-screen duo by pairing him with registrar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Anderson (English Actor)
James Anderson (born 3 November 1980) is a British actor. Born in the Surrey village of Thursley, Anderson graduated with first class honours from Warwick University and went on to train at the Actors Studio (MFA) in New York City. He has since had roles across TV, stage and film. He is best known for playing Oliver Valentine on the BBC medical drama Holby City between 2009-2021. For his debut film he was recipient of the Gold Hugo Award (2006), gaining eligibility for an Academy Award (2008). Personal life James is married with two children and lives in Sussex. Selected filmography *'' Endeavour'' (2023) *'' Holby City'' (2009–13, 2014, 2015-18, 2021) *'' Agatha Raisin'' (2020) *''Father Brown'' (2020) *''Agatha Christie's Poirot'' (2013) *''Rock Rivals ''Rock Rivals'' was a British television drama series following the lives of two celebrity judges on an '' X Factor'' style show as their marriage falls apart. It was produced by Shed Productions, the company ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
