Cathy Shipton: Last News

Casualty has lasted 36 series so far but bosses looked to pull the plug on the show after the second run. It was deemed too political but was reinstated after a rethink.The crew get through two pints of fake blood per episode, while make-up artists replicate pus by spinning yellow colouring through hair conditioner, brain matter by concocting a ­potion of wool, fake blood and gel, and make vomit from packet soup, rice pudding and juice.Derek Thompson, who plays Charlie Fairhead, is the show’s longest-serving actor.

When Derek Thompson filmed his final scenes as Casualty ’s Charlie Fairhead it was one of the most emotional moments of his life. “I don’t want to spoil it by saying whether or not he survives, but everything felt heightened when I filmed my last scenes,” says Derek. “It felt like one of those big emotional moments in your life, like the birth of a child or your wedding.” On Saturday night, fans saw Charlie get stabbed by a patience.

Iconic British medical drama Casualty has been a favourite for UK viewers since it first aired. Derek Thompson, who played Charlie from the start, is set to leave in scenes that will air later this year.The show's original cast made a big impact, but where are they now? Let's take a look at what some of the stars are up to now... Derek Thompson Derek Thompson, who plays Charlie Fairhead in Casualty, is the longest-serving cast member of the show.

Casualty actress Cathy Shipton has joined the cast of Channel 4's Hollyoaks and will play Luke Morgan’s grieving aunt Lydia.The star who is best known to soap fans for playing Lisa "Duffy" Duffin in BBC's long running medical drama, is set to make an explosive entrance as Luke and Zara's aunt.Cathy played the role of Duffy in Casualty for over 30 years but her character was sadly killed off under tragic circumstances when her dementia finally took hold of her last year.Now that the actress has decided to switch soaps, she will be arriving in the village of Chester to provide her nephew and niece with some devastating news.Cathy's character Lydia will inform Luke and Zara that her husband has passed away with FTD.But avid Hollyoaks' viewers