Casualty?The hit BBC show has been with us longer than you might think, with Holby City Hospital admitting its first patients way back in 1986.
Doesn’t seem that old, does it? But what a success story it has been, scooping a National Television Award, four BAFTAs and even spawning its own spin-off series Holby City.With more than 700 episodes under its belt, Casualty has done well to hold onto its coveted Saturday night primetime slot on BBC One, though in the past has also cropped up on a Friday, too.
Since the show’s inception, only one original character has remained loyal to the series - the inimitably calm Charlie Fairhead, played so admirably by the equally unshakeable Derek Thompson.A lot has changed in 36 years, but many original cast members can't seem to leave the drama behind - often cropping up for unique episodes and tragic deaths, while some have appeared as completely new characters!
It’s only TV after all, isn’t it?So without further ado, pull up a chair (there’s no long waiting time here) and let’s take a deep dive into what the original cast members are up to these days …Want the latest TV news straight to your inbox?
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