Doctors series 10
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| Doctors | |
|---|---|
| Series 10 | |
| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 223 |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC One |
| Original release | 31 March 2008 – 28 March 2009 |
| Series chronology | |
The tenth series of the British medical soap opera Doctors originally aired between 31 March 2008 and 28 March 2009. It consisted of 223 episodes. Set in the fictional West Midlands town of Letherbridge, the soap follows the lives of the staff and patients of the Mill Health Centre, a fictional NHS doctor's surgery.[1] The tenth series saw various cast changes, with numerous castings and departures spread throughout the episodes.
Main characters
Selina Chilton joined as receptionist Ruth Pearce during the series. Her storylines throughout see her introduced as a shy and hardworking woman who is secretly struggling with mental health issues. Producers had planned the arc for Ruth from when she was created.[2] Next came Heston Carter (Owen Brenman), "an eternal optimist" with a privileged background who was a surgeon that became a GP.[3] Lily Hassan (Seeta Indrani) was then introduced as a talented and devoted doctor who "does everything by the book" and struggles with social interaction.[4] Producers felt Lily was a successful introduction since she provided a contrast between herself and other colleagues.[5] Daniel Granger's (Matthew Chambers) daughter, Izzie Torres (Jasmin and Nicole Parkinson), was also introduced as an eight-month-old baby left in the Mill Health Centre by her mother, Lisa (Michelle Lukes).[6] Jan Pearson was also cast in the recurring role of receptionist Karen Hollins,[7] as well as Vanessa Hehir recurring as Kirsten Lind.[8]
The first departure of the series was Stephen Boxer leaving his role as Joe Fenton since he wanted to return to the Royal Shakespeare Company. His exit storyline sees his daughter, Emily (Florence Hoath), diagnosed with a serious heart condition, after which Joe moves to Boston to be with her.[9] Michael McKell departed from his role as Nick West midway through.[10] Series producer Peter Eryl Lloyd decided to kill the character off to add edge and drama to the series, since he usually gave departing characters a happy ending. He admitted he had a "twisted mind" after giving a Nick a storyline where he becomes paralysed, and on the day he is able to walk again, he dies.[2]
The longstanding Woodson family, consisting of doctor George (Stirling Gallacher), lawyer Ronnie (Seán Gleeson) and their daughter Bracken (Jessica Gallagher) departed towards the end of this series when they move to China. Anita Carey also made her final appearance as receptionist Vivien March in the same episode as the Woodson's exit. Lloyd was asked if he had axed the cast that had departed and confirmed that all of them had opted to leave. He was saddened by all of their exits due to them portraying "such vivid characters". However, he saw it "as an opportunity to create interesting arrivals".[2]
- Donnaleigh Bailey as Michelle Corrigan
- Elizabeth Bower as Melody Bell
- Stephen Boxer as Joe Fenton
- Owen Brenman as Heston Carter
- Anita Carey as Vivien March
- Matthew Chambers as Daniel Granger
- Selina Chilton as Ruth Pearce
- Stirling Gallacher as George Woodson
- Seán Gleeson as Ronnie Woodson
- Seeta Indrani as Lily Hassan
- Diane Keen as Julia Parsons
- Matt Kennard as Archie Hallam
- Michael McKell as Nick West
- Adrian Lewis Morgan as Jimmi Clay
Recurring characters
- Jessica Gallagher as Bracken Woodson
- Vanessa Hehir as Kirsten Lind
- Florence Hoath as Emily Fenton
- Paul Jibson as Adam Sheffield
- Angela Lonsdale as Eva Moore
- Michelle Lukes as Lisa Torres
- Jasmin and Nicole Parkinson as Izzie Torres
- Jan Pearson as Karen Hollins
Guest characters
- Richard Clarke as Ryan Parker
