Mo Effanga: Last News

After 23 years, it was the end of an era for fans and the stars of Holby City. The BBC One medical drama ended with an emotional final episode that celebrated the spirit of the NHS and featured a tragic death.

Holby City might not be everyone's cup of tea but it's mine, as well as the cup of tea of millions of others.The BBC One medical drama, set in the fictional town of Wyvern first aired on the network 22 years ago today, since then, there has been over 1090 episodes.On average, four million viewers tune in to see the latest ongoings in the fictional hospital, as well as what's happening in the private lives of some of the most intelligent medical boffins.Take Jac Naylor for example, if she was a real doctor, she would arguably be one of the best in Britain but also the scariest and she has the storylines to prove it.Taking no crap from any colleagues or patients, Jac is perhaps one of the most recognisable characters when one thinks of Holby or the loveable Mo Effanga who was known for her infectious smile.Over its 22 years on the small screen, Holby has tackled some of the most dramatic storylines, including assisted suicide, Dr Digby's cancer, mental health and heartbreak.While some may see Holby as "just another TV show", it enables the nation to engage in conversations that wouldn't normally happen.For example, Elliot Hope's wife Gina, viewers saw her travel to Switzerland to help her die after living with motor neuron disease.

Holby City fans have been waiting to hear more details about the much-anticipated final episode of the BBC show. So they will be thrilled to hear that the special hour-long finale of the medical drama, which will air on March 29, will feature some very familiar faces from the past.The BBC series has now confirmed the fan favourites who will be making an appearance - from Hugh Quarshie’s Ric Griffinin to Chizzy Akudolu’s Mo Effanga.

Actress Chizzy Akudolu, 46, plays Holby City’s surgeon Mo Effanga and is a regular Loose Women panellist. Back on telly in a new panel show this week, here she tells us in her own words about regrets and reinvention: