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Barney Walsh is probably best-known for working alongside his dad on TV. First came their hit show Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad.Then, last year, the pair were confirmed as the hosts of the BBC's reboot of huge 90s TV series Gladiators, which reaches the end of its successful run next weekend with a grand final on Saturday, 30 March.The 26 year old has also secured various acting roles in his career, including Law & Order: UK and Doctors.

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BBC Casualty star 'to leave show' amid Charlie Fairhead exit after 38 years

It's been just days since Charlie Fairhead's emotional departure from Casualty, which left fans devastated. Now it seems another legend might be leaving the show – hot on the heels of Charlie actor Derek Thompson, who quit after 38 years. A gripping trailer hints at tough times ahead for Dylan Keogh, played by William Beck, as he's seen handing over his ID badge in a moment of despair.

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Casualty bosses ‘hoping Bradley Walsh’s son Barney will be new Charlie Fairhead’ after emotional exit

With Casualty’s longest-running actor Derek Thompson having quit the show, BBC bosses are said to hope Barney Walsh will fill the void. Derek, who played Charlie Fairhead, announced he was leaving the medical drama in May last year and said: "The time has come for me to hang up Charlie's scrubs." He also added that his exit storyline as one of “the best episodes of my career".

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Where are the original cast of Casualty now – including Duffy, Megan and Sam

Ever wondered what happened to the original cast of Casualty? The British medical drama series has been a firm favourite with UK viewers since it first aired. With its gripping storylines, complex characters and standout performances, Casualty has become one of the longest-running and most loved medical dramas in British TV history.The first season of Casualty introduced us to a brilliant cast, each bringing their own unique touch to their characters and making a name for themselves in the industry.

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BBC Casualty bosses hope Barney Walsh will be Charlie's replacement

Casualty bosses are said to be hoping Barney Walsh will be the perfect replacement as the lead nurse following Derek Thompson's departure. The 26-year-old actor joined the cast in 2023 as nurse Cameron Mickelthwaite, reports the Mirror.

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Casualty fans ‘sobbing’ over Charlie Fairhead's emotional soap exit after 38 years

After almost four decades on the BBC medical drama Casualty, Derek Thompson’s final scenes as Charlie Fairhead were aired on Saturday 16 March and fans were emotional to say the least. During the episode on Saturday 9 March, Charlie was stabbed by a patient (played by Hollyoaks actor Angus Castle-Doughty). And viewers were left fearing soap icon, Charlie, would be killed off as his life was left hanging in the balance.

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EastEnders legend to star in Charlie Fairhead's final Casualty episode

EastEnders icon Annette Badland, who fans will remember as Aunt Babe, is set to appear in Casualty for Charlie Fairhead's final episode on Saturday (March 16). She'll be playing Charge Nurse Shirley in special flashback scenes from the 1980s.

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Casualty’s Derek Thompson’s only interview as he quits show after 38 years: ‘I don’t see myself as a legend’

After 38 years of playing nurse Charlie Fairhead, Casualty ’s longest-running star, Derek Thompson, is bidding an emotional farewell to the hit medical drama, after his shock stabbing by a patient. With viewers waiting to find out whether Charlie survives, the 75-year-old actor – the only remaining member of the original cast of the drama, which began on 6 September 1986 – says his final scenes mark the end of an era.

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Casualty’s Charlie Fairhead’s devastating fate unveiled as he leaves show after 38 years

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.

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Inside Casualty star Sunetra Sarker's life – from heartbreaking loss to marriage split

Sunetra Sarker is best known for her role as Dr Zoe Hanna on BBC's long-running medical drama series, Casualty. She regularly appeared on the series from 2007 to 2016 and made a short-lived return in 2018.

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Inside Casualty's Charlie Fairhead star Derek Thompson's life –secret health battle to co-star wife

Casualty viewers are getting ready to say goodbye to an icon as Derek Thompson – who plays Charlie Fairhead – is bowing out after 38 on the show. Derek, 75, is arguably the most recognisable face from the show after starring in it since the very first episode back in 1986 and being the only remaining original character. His final scenes will air across two special episodes, airing on 9 and 16 March – but he won't be off screens for long.

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Casualty star Derek Thompson bags new BBC role amid show exit after 37 years

Derek Thompson has bagged himself a new role in BBC drama series Blue Lights, following his exit from Casualty after 37 years on the hit show.The actor has landed his first role since leaving Casualty and is due to star in the second series of Blue Lights. Derek, 75, starred in Casualty as Charlie Fairhead for nearly four decades but announced last year he had decided to leave the show. His exit scenes are due to air at some point in March.

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Casualty fans shocked as trailer teases grisly end for legendary character Charlie Fairhead

Casualty fans have been left in shock by a trailer for the new series which appears to tease a blood-soaked end for long-serving character Charlie Fairhead. Charlie, played by Derek Thompson, has starred in the BBC medical drama for nearly 40 years and is the only remaining original character from the first episode, broadcast in September 1986.

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Casualty and Heartbeat star Jonathan Kerrigan is unrecognisable 27 years since first role

Some actors arrive in a TV show and never seem to leave. Actors like EastEnders' Adam Woodyatt (Ian Beale), plus Coronation Street's William Roache (Ken Barlow) and Neighbours' Stefan Dennis (Paul Robinson). Others come and go but definitely make their mark, such as Casualty's Jonathan Kerrigan, who played the BBC medical drama's bleach blond-haired nurse Sam Colloby in the late 1990s.

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Actor among BBC’s top earners retires after 37 years

His salary of £350,000-399,999 placed him ahead of Peter Capaldi, then playing Doctor Who, and any cast member from EastEnders. Fans loved the character, lynchpin of the fictional hospital’s accident and emergency department. He appeared in almost 900 episodes.

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Derek Thompson to leave BBC’s Casualty after playing Charlie Fairhead for 37 years

Derek Thompson will leave the BBC drama Casualty after starring as Charlie Fairhead for 37 years. He is the who’s longest-serving cast member, having been in the cast since it launched in 1986.

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Casualty legend Derek Fairhead to leave after 37 years as nurse Charlie

Derek Thompson, Casualty's longest-serving cast member, has announced that he will be departing the BBC show after 37 years, the BBC has said. The actor, who plays Charlie Fairhead on the popular BBC medical soap, has said of his departure: "The time has come for me to hang up Charlie’s scrubs after the most wonderful 37 years. "Charlie Fairhead was inspired by a real nurse – Pete Salt.Together with the writers and producers, I have tried to bring to Charlie the compassion, kindness, heroism and sound judgement that we all see and love in Pete and I want to say thanks to Pete and everyone else over that time who has inspired me in bringing this character to life." Nurse Charlie has played a key role in a number of the show's storylines and will be departing in a gripping exit storyline later this year.

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Casualty viewers all say same thing as fans notice major change to new BBC series

Casualty fans were sent into meltdown as they noticed a huge change to the BBC One show during the latest episode.Senior nurse Charlie Fairhead (Derek Thompson) returned to Holby during Saturday's (August 21) episode of the medical drama.After a relaxing holiday in Greece, the popular medic was welcomed back to work with ED at breaking point. READ MORE: BBC Casualty fans 'heartbroken' as David is left bloodied in brutal attackStaff members were stressed due to a severe shortage of beds, ambulances queuing up outside and patients waiting in corridors.With morale at an all time low, a chipper and refreshed Charlie (Derek Thompson) vowed to turn things around.

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Original cast of Casualty now - from Harry Potter star to a tragic real-life death

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.

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10 Casualty facts as BBC medical drama turns 35 – from spin-off to A-list cameos

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.

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Casualty's Derek Thompson says Charlie's ready for a break as show celebrates 35 years

Casualty legend Derek Thompson is ready for a bit of a break.

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