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Joseph Byrne (Holby City)
Joseph Byrne is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama ''Holby City'', portrayed by Luke Roberts (actor), Luke Roberts. Joseph first appeared in the Holby City (series 8), series eight episode "Mother Love", broadcast on 3 January 2006. Roberts had made an unrelated guest appearance in the Holby City (series 7), previous series of the show, playing the relative of a deceased patient, and was asked to return in a more permanent role by the series producers. Joseph's role in the show is that of troubled surgeon – the resultant angst of his brother's attempted suicide and his own anally retentive personality lead to the revelation the character suffers from Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD). His major storylines included an accidental drugs overdose, and a relationship with fellow surgical registrar Jac Naylor (Rosie Marcel), who cheated on him with his own father. In 2019, Roberts agreed to reprise the role as part of the show's twentieth anniversary celebrations. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holby City
''Holby City'' (stylised on-screen as HOLBY CIY) is a British medical drama television series that aired weekly on BBC One. It was created by Tony McHale and Mal Young as a spin-off from the established BBC medical drama ''Casualty'', and premiered on 12 January 1999; the show ran until 29 March 2022. It follows the lives of medical and ancillary staff at the fictional Holby City Hospital, the same hospital as ''Casualty'', in the fictional city of Holby, and features occasional crossovers of characters and plots with both ''Casualty'' (which include dedicated episodes broadcast as ''Casualty@Holby City'') and the show's 2007 police procedural spin-off ''HolbyBlue''. It began with eleven main characters in its first series, all of whom subsequently left the show. New main characters were then periodically written in and out, with a core of around fifteen main actors employed at any given time. In casting the first series, Young sought actors who were already well known in th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Overdose
A drug overdose (overdose or OD) is the ingestion or application of a drug or other substance in quantities much greater than are recommended.Definitions Retrieved on 20 September 2014."Stairway to Recovery: Glossary of Terms" . Retrieved on 19 March 2021 Typically it is used for cases when a risk to health will potentially result. An overdose may result in a toxic state or . Classification [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Connie Beauchamp
Connie Beauchamp is a fictional character from the BBC medical dramas ''Holby City'' and ''Casualty'', portrayed by actress Amanda Mealing. She first appeared in the series six, episode 35, "In at the Deep End", broadcast on 1 June 2004, and appeared in ''Holby City's'' sister show ''Casualty'' multiple times, having already appeared in crossover ''Casualty@Holby City'' episodes. Mealing continued her role as Connie until the thirteenth series of ''Holby City'', departing in the 28 December 2010 episode "Snow Queens". Connie's role in ''Holby City'' was that of Clinical Lead of Cardiothoracic Surgery in Darwin, and Joint Director of Surgery. It was announced on 23 July 2013 that Mealing would be reprising her role as Connie, but in ''Casualty''. Connie Beauchamp was introduced as a consultant in emergency medicine and Deputy Clinical Lead, in March 2014, over three years since her last appearance in ''Holby City''. Later, in June 2014, Connie's role within ''Casualty'' became ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amanda Mealing
Amanda Jane Mealing (born 22 April 1967) is an English actress, director and producer, known for portraying the role of Connie Beauchamp in the BBC medical dramas ''Holby City'' and ''Casualty''. Early life The only adopted member of her family, Mealing was the youngest of four children, with two sisters and an elder brother. She grew up in Dulwich, South London, with her adoption being a secret. Although very much part of a strong and loving family, she was always aware that she looked nothing like her siblings and was left feeling that she did not quite fit in. Despite a yearning to know more about her biological parents, Mealing was concerned that looking for them would upset her family. When she was 15 years old, Mealing's brother died after using heroin. Although Stephen was 14 years her senior, they were very close and it affected her deeply. Realising that "life can be short... there's no point sitting around", she was influenced to "do stuff".Cook, Emma"My real hospita ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Independent News & Media
Mediahuis Ireland (formally Independent News and Media (INM) )) is a media organisation that is based in Dublin and publishes national daily newspapers, Sunday newspapers, regional newspapers and operates multiple websites including Independent.. Mediahuis Ireland operates throughout Ireland. Its titles include the highest circulation daily and Sunday papers in Ireland. Mediahuis Ireland is a wholly owned subsidiary of Mediahuis. The INM group of companies was dominated by Tony O'Reilly and his family between 1973 and 2012. Thereafter Denis O'Brien was the largest shareholder in Independent News & Media until April 2019. History Early history The company was formed as Independent Newspapers Limited in 1904 by William Martin Murphy, as the publisher of the ''Irish Independent''. The O'Reilly years In 1973, (Sir) Tony O'Reilly acquired 100% of the "A" shares of the company from the Murphy and Chance families, and was later forced to bid for the "B" (non-voting) shares. The compa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Belfast Telegraph
The ''Belfast Telegraph'' is a daily newspaper published in Belfast, Northern Ireland, by Independent News & Media. Its editor is Eoin Brannigan. Reflecting its unionist tradition, the paper has historically been "favoured by the Protestant population", while also being read within Catholic nationalist communities in Northern Ireland. History It was first published as the ''Belfast Evening Telegraph'' on 1 September 1870 by brothers William and George Baird. Its first edition cost half a penny and ran to four pages covering the Franco-Prussian War and local news. The evening edition of the newspaper was originally called the "Sixth Late", and "Sixth Late Tele" was a familiar cry made by vendors in Belfast city centre in the past. Local editions were published for distribution to Enniskillen, Dundalk, Newry and Derry. Its competitors are ''The News Letter'' and ''The Irish News'', and local editions of London-based red tops also compete in this market, in some cases selling ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Strachan
Samuel Noel "Sam" Strachan is a fictional character in the BBC medical drama ''Holby City'', portrayed by actor Tom Chambers. The character first appeared on-screen on 3 January 2006, in episode "Mother Love" - series 8, episode 12 of the programme. Chambers was cast in the role after sending a video of himself performing a Fred Astaire dance routine to over 800 television producers, and piquing the interest of BBC Casting Director Julie Harkin. Although he originally auditioned for only a minor role in the show, he was later asked back to audition for the newly created role of major character Sam Strachan. Sam's initial function in the show was that of hospital Lothario – romancing and fathering a child with his boss, Connie Beauchamp (Amanda Mealing), as well as engaging in relationships with Ward Sisters Chrissie Williams (Tina Hobley) and Faye Morton (Patsy Kensit), SHO Maddy Young (Nadine Lewington), and Staff Nurse Zoe Foxe (Alicia Davies). However, he was taken on a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tom Chambers (actor)
Thomas Stuart Chambers (born 22 May 1977) is an English actor, known for his role as Sam Strachan in the BBC medical dramas ''Holby City'' and ''Casualty'', Max Tyler in BBC drama series '' Waterloo Road'' and Inspector Sullivan in ''Father Brown''. He also won the sixth series of ''Strictly Come Dancing'' with his partner Camilla Dallerup. Early life Chambers was born and raised in a small village called Darley Dale in Derbyshire and was educated at Repton School. Career Chambers attended the National Youth Music Theatre and Guildford School of Acting. He has starred opposite Matthew Rhys and Kate Ashfield in the British film ''Fakers''. Chambers' interest in dance led him to recreate the sequence from the 1937 RKO film'' A Damsel in Distress'' in which Fred Astaire tap dances with a drum kit. The video was sent to casting directors and led to Chambers gaining a part in ''Holby City'' as cardiothoracic registrar Sam Strachan. A video of the performance was posted on YouTube ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kyla Tyson
Kyla Tyson is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama ''Holby City'', portrayed by actress Rakie Ayola. She appeared from 7 February 2006 to 9 December 2008, from the series eight episode "I'll Be Back" to the series eleven episode " Sweet Bitter Love". Ayola had made a former minor appearance in the show several years prior to being cast as Kyla, and was later asked to return in a more permanent role. She departed from the show after becoming pregnant with her second child. Kyla is a nurse and single mother, constantly trying to balance her career, her child and her love life. Her storylines see her subjected to domestic abuse by her husband, temporarily lose her son to foster care and become an alcoholic. After getting her life back on track, she departs from Holby, moving to Ghana with her partner Abra Durant (Adrian Edmondson). In August 2006, Ayola was shortlisted for the "Female Performance in TV" award at the fourth Screen Nation Awards for her portrayal of Kyla ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rakie Ayola
Rakie Olufunmilayo Ayola (born May 1968) is a Welsh actress known for her work in theatre and television. Ayola has appeared in television shows including ''Black Mirror'', ''Noughts + Crosses'', ''Doctor Who'', ''Silent Witness'' and ''EastEnders,'' a number of Shakespearean theatrical performances and feature films such as '' Great Moments in Aviation,'' '' The i Inside'' and ''Sahara.'' She appeared as Kyla Tyson in the BBC medical drama ''Holby City'' from its eighth to eleventh series. In 2017, Ayola took over the role of Hermione Granger in the West End production of ''Harry Potter and the Cursed Child''. In 2020, she won the Best Female Actor in a Play award at the Black British Theatre Awards for her performance in ''On Bear Ridge'' for National Theatre Wales and the Royal Court. In 2021, she won a BAFTA for her role in the BBC One drama ''Anthony''. Ayola is an advocate of increased ethnic representation in the entertainment industry, and in 2001 founded her own pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Casting Director
In the performing arts industry such as theatre, film, or television, casting, or a casting call, is a pre-production process for selecting a certain type of actor, dancer, singer, or extra (acting), extra for a particular role or part in a script, screenplay, or teleplay. This process may be used for a motion picture, television program, documentary film, music video, play (theatre), play, or advertisement, intended for an audience. Cast types or roles Actors are selected to play various types of roles. Main cast, also called starring roles, consist of several actors whose appearances are significant in film, theatre, or television. There is often a leading actor (or sometimes leading actress for a woman) who lays the largest role, that of the protagonist in a production. When there is not a single leading actor, the main roles are called ensemble cast, which comprises multiple principal actors and performers who are typically assigned roughly equal amounts of screen time. A s ... [...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] |
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