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Ruhma Carter
Ruhma Carter (also Hanif) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''Doctors'', portrayed by Bharti Patel. Ruhma's storylines in the programme have included her relationship with, and dealing the subsequent death of Heston Carter ( Owen Brenman), dealing with her partial deafness, supporting her children through various issues with the police and being suspended from her job. Ruhma is characterised as a forthright, opinionated and working class character with an unexpected "grim past". Her backstory involved being involved in an abusive marriage which she had to flee from with her children. That experience, alongside raising her children as a single mother and her husband Heston dying, left Ruhma finding solace in her job as a midwife. When she is temporarily suspended from her job, scenes of Ruhma going through her lowest point aired. For her portrayal of Ruhma, Patel has received various award nominations, including the British Soap Awards for Best Newcomer and B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bharti Patel
Bharti Patel is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Ruhma Carter on the BBC soap opera '' Doctors''. For her portrayal of Ruhma, she has been nominated for numerous awards at the National Television Awards, British Soap Awards and ''Inside Soap'' Awards. Career Patel made her professional acting debut as a shop assistant in an episode of the BBC drama series ''Screenplay''. In 2003, she appeared as a dancer in the feature film '' What a Girl Wants''. In 2012, she portrayed the roles of Ursula and Verges in a production of ''Much Ado About Nothing'' at the World Shakespeare Festival. In 2015, Bharti began portraying the role of Ruhma Carter in the BBC soap opera '' Doctors''. The next year, she was nominated for Best Newcomer at the British Soap Awards. In 2018, she appeared in an episode of the Hulu series ''Find Me in Paris'' as Mama Khan, and in 2019, she portrayed the role of Manju in the BBC Two sitcom ''Don't Forget the Driver ''Don't Forget the D ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
What's On TV
''What's on TV'' is a weekly television listings magazine published by Future PLC. Overview ''What's on TV'' is a weekly UK television magazine. It publishes features, TV listings, news and gossip from soap operas, as well as puzzles and competitions. Its primary focus is on soaps and reality TV, but documentaries and dramas are also covered. It was launched in March 1991, after the monopoly on broadcast programming listings magazines ended and the market was opened up. Before this, only two TV magazines were available: '' Radio Times'' for BBC listings and ''TVTimes'' for ITV and, from 1982, Channel 4 listings. Two other magazines appeared on the market at the same time – ''TV Quick'' and the short-lived ''TV Plus''. Early covers of ''What's on TV'' usually featured TV stars and programmes, but now they almost exclusively promote soap stories. In January 2007, Time UK (then still IPC) launched a soaps and TV website branded as ''What's On TV'', which focuses on pl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karen Hollins
Karen Hollins (also Teale) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''Doctors'', portrayed by Jan Pearson. Introduced as a receptionist at the fictional Mill Health Centre, Karen was created by series producer Peter Eryl Lloyd as a replacement for former receptionist Vivien March (Anita Carey). She first appeared during the episode broadcast on 23 February 2009. Karen is the wife of police sergeant Rob ( Chris Walker) and the mother of Imogen ( Charlie Clemmow) and Jack (Nicolas Woodman). Karen is depicted as a hardworking person who cares about her job and the patients at the surgery, but someone who prioritises her family above her work responsibilities. Karen's storylines in the programme have included becoming a healthcare assistant, having an abortion, the breakdown and reconciliation of her marriage to Rob, becoming a foster parent, and having amnesia after being involved a car accident. Pearson enjoys working with Walker to portray the fictional couple and they ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adrian Lewis Morgan
Adrian Lewis Morgan (born 15 February 1973) is a Welsh actor, known for portraying the role of Jimmi Clay in the BBC soap opera ''Doctors''. Having appeared since 2005, he is the longest serving cast member on ''Doctors''. Early life Morgan was born in Beddau on 15 February 1972, and has one sister. Morgan attended Llantwit Fardre School, Bryn Celynnog Comprehensive School, and the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. At the age of 17, Morgan worked in a hotel serving breakfasts, but left the job after two weeks. In 1998, Morgan was involved in a car accident. Career Morgan's first role was as Tobias Ragg in ''Sweeney Todd'' at the Royal National Theatre. During his theatre career, he starred in various West End productions, including: Marius in ''Les Misérables''; Roger in ''Rent''; and Judas/Annas in ''Jesus Christ Superstar''. From 2001 to 2002, he appeared in the BBC medical drama ''Holby City'' as Liam Evans. Since 2005, he has portrayed the role of Jimmi Clay in the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jimmi Clay
Dr. Jimmi Clay is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''Doctors'', portrayed by Adrian Lewis Morgan. The actor joined the cast shortly after his role in ''Holby City'' came to an end. Morgan was a fan of the soap and was pleased to audition for a regular part. He made his first appearance during the episode broadcast on 5 September 2005 and has gone on to become the programme's longest serving cast member. Upon his introduction, Jimmi is portrayed as being recently separated from his wife and being new to the medical profession. Jimmi has obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) and Morgan carried out his own research into the disorder to help his portrayal. He later admitted that Jimmi's OCD had begun to impact his own life. Producers introduced the character's former wife shortly after his arrival, and he later established relationships with detective Eva Moore (Angela Lonsdale) and Cherry Malone (Sophie Abelson), the latter of whom he married. After "a bit of a lull" c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ashley Rice
Ashley Rice (born Ashley Taylor-Rhys; 14 January 1986) is an English actor, known for his role as Sid Vere on the BBC soap opera ''Doctors''. For his role as Sid, Rice has been nominated for various accolades including Newcomer at the 21st National Television Awards and the British Soap Award for Best Actor in 2017, 2018 and 2019. Prior to appearing in ''Doctors'', Rice appeared in series including ''The Gemma Factor'' and portrayed the role of Seth Foreman in ''Tracy Beaker Returns''. Career Rice made his professional acting debut in 2009, when he appeared in the drama film ''An Education''. He then made brief appearances in British television series including '' Hope Springs'', ''Emmerdale'' and '' Hustle''. Then in 2009, he made his stage debut as Curio in a production of ''Twelfth Night'', He has since made appearances in productions of ''War Horse'' at the Royal National Theatre, ''Yellow Moon'' and ''Amid The Clouds''. From 2011 to 2012, Rice appeared in six episodes of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lorna Laidlaw
Lorna Laidlaw (born 1 February 1963) is an English actress. She has appeared on television as Mrs Tembe in the BBC One, BBC medical soap opera ''Doctors (2000 TV series), Doctors'' and Aggie Bailey in the ITV (TV channel), ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street''. Laidlaw won the Royal Television Society#Awards, Royal Television Society award for Best Actress and Best Daytime Star at the Inside Soap Awards, ''Inside Soap'' Awards for her role in ''Doctors''. Career Laidlaw began her television career in 1994, with various guest appearances in series such as ''Blue Heaven (1994 TV series), Blue Heaven'', ''Playing the Field'', ''Emmerdale'' and ''The Afternoon Play''. In 2009, Laidlaw began portraying the recurring role of Miss Smiley in the CBBC (TV channel), CBBC series ''Grandpa in My Pocket''. Laidlaw left the series in 2014. Alongside these acting roles, she was also a co-presenter on the BBC children's series ''Tikkabilla'' from 2002 to 2007. From 2011 to 2019, Laidlaw portra ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mrs Tembe
Winifred Clements (also Tembe) is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''Doctors'', portrayed by Lorna Laidlaw. She is introduced on 5 January 2011 as a new receptionist at the fictional Mill Health Centre as a replacement for Ruth Pearce (Selina Chilton). Despite initially being introduced as Mrs Tembe, she later reveals her forename to be Winifred. In April 2016, Mrs Tembe's role within ''Doctors'' changed, as she becomes the practice manager. On 8 January 2019, it was announced that Laidlaw was to leave ''Doctors'' after 8 years. Mrs Tembe's exit storyline saw her move away with Gordon Clements (Steven Elder) to Newcastle after accepting a new job working as a manager for a children's charity. Laidlaw's final scenes aired on 13 February 2019. Storylines Mrs. Tembe is introduced as a proud native of Botswana with deep Christian values. She impresses Julia Parsons (Diane Keen) at her interview and instantly gets the job as receptionist at the Mill Health Centre. Mrs. T ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ian Kelsey
Ian Kelsey (born 17 December 1966) is an English actor. He is known for his roles as Dave Glover in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'', Patrick Spiller in the BBC medical drama ''Casualty'', DI Richard Mayne in the ITV crime drama '' Blue Murder'' and Howard Bellamy in the BBC soap opera ''Doctors''. As well as appearing in the BBC drama '' Down to Earth'', he also portrayed the role of Vinny Ashford in the ITV soap opera ''Coronation Street'' from 2016 to 2017. Early life Kelsey was born on 17 December 1966 in York. Prior to acting, Kelsey started his working life as an apprentice coach builder at York railway carriage works. He then trained at the Joseph Rowntree Theatre in York, later graduating from the Guildford School of Acting. Career In 1994, Kelsey was cast in the ITV soap opera ''Emmerdale'' as a series regular. He made his first appearance as Dave Glover in August 1994. Two years later, it was announced that he would be departing from the soap; he made his final appear ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Howard Bellamy (Doctors)
Howard Bellamy is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''Doctors'', portrayed by Ian Kelsey. Howard first appeared on 28 May 2012, where he is introduced as the practice manager of the fictional Mill Health Centre. Kelsey was cast in the soap following the departure of Julia Parsons (Diane Keen), the practice manager prior to Howard. He is an ex-army captain, and producers deliberately made his personality different to Julia's. Howard was based on a real person since producers had heard of a situation where somebody quit the army to become the practice manager of a doctor's surgery. Kelsey spoke to a real-life practice manager to aid his accuracy in the role. Howard's storylines in the programme included suffering from bulimia, his on-off relationship with colleague Emma Reid (Dido Miles) and dealing with the miscarriage of their child together. After a brain aneurysm, Howard dies, and made his last appearance on 26 October 2015. Kelsey received numerous nomination ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inside Soap
''Inside Soap'' is a weekly magazine published in the United Kingdom, released every Tuesday. It covers current and future storylines in soap operas in the United Kingdom, including '' Coronation Street'', ''Doctors'', ''EastEnders'', ''Emmerdale'' and ''Hollyoaks'' as well as dramas ''Casualty'' and '' Holby City'', and Australian soaps '' Home and Away'' and '' Neighbours'', which are broadcast in the United Kingdom. History and profile In 1996, ''Inside Soap'' changed from a monthly issue magazine to being released every two weeks. ''Inside Soap'' traditionally provides interviews from actors who play characters in the soap operas and outlines current storylines. As of 2022, soaps included in its content are '' Coronation Street'', ''Doctors'', ''EastEnders'', ''Emmerdale'', ''Hollyoaks'' and Australian soap opera '' Home and Away''. Readers are invited to email their questions to soap stars and entries are published in interview format. Soap stars' personal lives are also ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Car Boot Sales
Car boot sales or boot fairs are a form of market in which private individuals come together to sell household and garden goods. They are popular in the United Kingdom, where they are often referred to simply as 'car boots'. Some scientific research has studied people's shopping habits at car boot sales. These groups of scientists see the rotation of surplus household stock as essential as it prevents waste and disposal costs, and also produces a small community where thriftiness and entrepreneurship flourish. The term "car boot sale" refers to the selling of items from a car's boot. Although a small proportion of sellers are professional traders selling goods, or indeed browsing for items to buy, most of the goods on sale are used personal possessions. Car boot sales are a way of attracting a large group of people in one place to recycle useful but unwanted domestic items that otherwise might have been thrown away. Car boot sales generally take place in the summer months. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
