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Sid Vere
Dr. Sid Vere is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''Doctors'', portrayed by Ashley Rice. Sid made his first appearance on 27 April 2015 as an F2 doctor at the fictional Mill Health Centre. His storylines in the programme have included his relationships with colleagues Ayesha Lee (Laura Rollins) and Zara Carmichael (Elisabeth Dermot Walsh) and discovering his brother, Laurence Richards (Rishard Beckett). 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. Characterisation In an interview with the BBC, Rice commented on his similarities to Sid, saying: "Both of us will talk to anyone, and more often than not for a little too long. But I think we do it for different reasons. idjust has to fill the silence. He is smarter than me, and that's always difficult, playing someone more intellectual than you, but he sometimes really struggl ... [...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] |
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 nominatio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Walker (actor)
Christopher Walker (born 1964) is an English actor, known for his roles as Matthew Mullen in the BBC drama ''Playing the Field'' and Rob Hollins in the BBC soap opera ''Doctors''. For the portrayal of Rob, Walker has been nominated for various awards, and in 2010, he won the award for Best On-Screen Partnership at the British Soap Awards, alongside Jan Pearson who plays his on-screen wife, Karen Hollins. Career Walker's television debut was in the ITV crime drama ''The Bill'', in the role of Nick Shaw, a role he played from 1985 to 1987. He later returned to the series in 2007, in a different role. In 1997, he appeared in the ITV soap opera '' Coronation Street'' from March to May playing Ray Thorpe, a decorator. A year later, Walker began appearing in the BBC drama series ''Playing the Field'' as main character Matthew Mullen. Then in 2001, he joined the cast of the BBC procedural drama '' Merseybeat'' as PC Larry 'Tiger' Barton, a role he portrayed until 2004. In December 2005 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rob Hollins (Doctors)
Rob Hollins is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''Doctors'', portrayed by Chris Walker. Rob was introduced as a police sergeant at Letherbridge police station and made his first appearance during the episode broadcast 24 July 2009. Rob is the husband of Karen Hollins (Jan Pearson), a receptionist at the fictional Mill Health Centre, as well as the father of Imogen ( Charlie Clemmow) and Jack Hollins (Nicolas Woodman). Rob is depicted as a dependable family man and it has been noted that whenever another character needs advice, Rob would always be there to help. Rob's storyline in the programme have included disagreeing with Karen on aborting their baby, accidentally causing his wife's amnesia, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), becoming a foster parent, being accused of police brutality and the breakdown and reconciliation of his marriage. Rob's PTSD was explored over the duration of a year with the climax coinciding with Mental Health Awareness ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jan Pearson
Jan Pearson (born 12 April 1959) is an English actress, known for her roles as Kath Fox in the BBC medical drama ''Holby City'' and Karen Hollins in the BBC soap opera ''Doctors'', which she joined in February 2009. In 2010, Pearson won the award for Best On-Screen Partnership with Chris Walker at the British Soap Awards. Career Before acting, Pearson worked in the Royal Exchange pub on Enville Street in Wollaston, Stourbridge. Pearson made her acting debut in an episode of '' The Chief''. She has also played Ann Davis in ''The Bill'', Kath Fox in ''Holby City'' and Heather Deans in ''Silent Witness''. Pearson has also appeared in films such as ''Martha, Meet Frank, Daniel and Laurence'' and '' Terror! Robespierre and the French Revolution''. Since 23 February 2009, Pearson has portrayed the role of receptionist Karen Hollins in the BBC soap opera ''Doctors''. At the 2010 British Soap Awards, Pearson and Chris Walker, who plays her on-screen husband Rob Hollins, won the a ... [...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] |
Charlie Clemmow
Charlie Clemmow (born 31 July 1986) is an English actress. In 2009, Clemmow began portraying the role of Imogen Hollins in the BBC soap opera ''Doctors''; she initially left the soap in 2012, later making a guest appearance in 2014. Clemmow had appeared in ''Doctors'' on a recurring basis since 2019. For her role as Imogen, she has received nominations at the RTS Midlands Awards, the British Soap Awards and the ''Inside Soap'' Awards. Away from ''Doctors'', Clemmow has appeared in two films and voiced a character in a period drama podcast. Life and career Clemmow was brought up just outside of Stratford-upon-Avon and was educated at Bromsgrove School, the National Youth Theatre, and Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Clemmow spent two years writing over 100 letters to production companies and casting calls; she did not want to be represented by an agent as she wanted to see if she could book a role through her own means. She was watching an episode of the BBC soap opera ''Doct ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imogen Hollins
Imogen Hollins is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''Doctors'', portrayed by Charlie Clemmow. Before her first appearance, Imogen is mentioned by her on-screen mother Karen (Jan Pearson); Clemmow watched the episode and wrote a letter to the BBC asking if they would be casting actresses for the role of Imogen. She made continued contact with the BBC and was eventually invited to audition for Imogen, and despite having no agent, she was cast as Imogen and made her first appearance on 4 August 2009. She is introduced as the daughter of Karen and Rob Hollins ( Chris Walker) and the sister of Jack Hollins (Nicolas Woodman). Since her arrival, Imogen has featured in storylines including forming a relationship with classmate Elise Stone (Hannah Steele), being bullied by Lauren Porter (Alexis Peterman), stealing and going to court, having a brief relationship with Sid Vere (Ashley Rice), having a breast cancer scare and doubting her career aspirations. Imogen initially de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Down's Syndrome
Down syndrome or Down's syndrome, also known as trisomy 21, is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of all or part of a third copy of chromosome 21. It is usually associated with physical growth delays, mild to moderate intellectual disability, and characteristic facial features. The average IQ of a young adult with Down syndrome is 50, equivalent to the mental ability of an eight- or nine-year-old child, but this can vary widely. The parents of the affected individual are usually genetically normal. The probability increases from less than 0.1% in 20-year-old mothers to 3% in those of age 45. The extra chromosome is believed to occur by chance, with no known behavioral activity or environmental factor that changes the probability. Down syndrome can be identified during pregnancy by prenatal screening followed by diagnostic testing or after birth by direct observation and genetic testing. Since the introduction of screening, Down syndrome pregnancies are often aborte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Daniel Hill (actor)
Daniel Hill (born 6 February 1956) is an English actor, he is known for his extensive work in television, theatre and film. Career He played the avaricious Harvey Bains, manager of the retirement home in '' Waiting for God'', alongside Stephanie Cole and Graham Crowden. He had earlier appeared with Martin Clunes and William Gaunt in the sitcom '' No Place Like Home''. He has also made appearances in several cult television programmes, most notable as Chasgo in ''Blake's 7'', Series 1 episode '' The Dessert Song'' of ''Minder'', and Chris Parsons in the incomplete '' Doctor Who'' story '' Shada''. He provided his voice to complete the serial with animation in 2017. Other roles include playing a Royal Air Force pilot in the BBC drama '' Secret Army'', Harry in ''Tom Brown's Schooldays'' (1971 TV miniseries), Gower in ''Terry and June'', Steven in the ''BBC'' sitcom ''Only Fools and Horses'', Tom Redburn in '' Tenko'' and, more recently, parts in '' Silent Witness'' (2008), '' B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suzette Llewellyn
Suzette Llewellyn is an English actress, known for her roles as Sister Cheryl Patching on '' Surgical Spirit'', Estelle Vere on ''Doctors'' and Sheree Trueman on ''EastEnders'' from 2019 to 2021. During the 2020 lock down she co edited Still Breathing, 100 Black Voices on Racism, 100 Ways to Change the Narrative with fellow actor Suzanne Packer. The book was published by HarperCollins in 2021. Career Llewellyn studied acting at LAMDA from 1980 to 1983. She made her professional stage debut as Viola in ''Twelfth Night'' with Northumberland Touring Company in 1983. Her television debut was as Sharon in the 1984 television film ''Stars of the Roller State Disco''. She then made guest appearances in television series such as ''Black Silk'', '' Rockliffe'', ''The New Statesman'', ''Screen One'' and '' Runaway Bay''. From 1989 to 1995, Llewellyn starred in the ITV sitcom '' Surgical Spirit'' as Sister Cheryl Patching. In 1991 she co-founded BiBi Crew, Britain's first theatre comedy tr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Debra Stephenson
Debra Stephenson (born 4 June 1972) is an English actress, comedian, impressionist and singer, best known for her roles as Diane Powell in ''Playing the Field'', Shell Dockley in '' Bad Girls'' and as Frankie Baldwin in ''Coronation Street''. Between 2009 and 2011, she co-starred with Jon Culshaw in '' The Impressions Show'', a comedy sketch show with impressions of top celebrities. Stephenson has voiced a number of characters for sketch shows such as '' Dead Ringers'' (2014–present) and ''Newzoids'' (2015–2016). She appeared, she appeared in the BBC daytime soap, ''Doctors'' as Charlotte Hill in March 2019. In 2018 she was regular team captain on the panel show ''The Imitation Game'' for ITV1, opposite Rory Bremner. Family Stephenson is an only child. Her parents live in the East Riding of Yorkshire. She is married with two teenage children. Career At the age of 14, Stephenson appeared on BBC TV's '' Opportunity Knocks'', winning her way through to the All-Winners' Fin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
