Lisa Torres, portrayed by Michelle Lukes, first appeared on 28 January 2009 and made her final appearance on 28 March 2011. Lisa later returned in November 2018, with the role having been recast to Leila Birch.
Lisa was introduced as the mother of Izzie Torres (Jasmin and Nicole Parkinson) and the partner of Daniel Granger (Michael Chambers). Having previously abandoned Izzie at the reception of the Mill Health Centre, Lisa turns up on Daniel's doorstep and informs him that she has had a change of heart. Daniel is devastated and although he tries to fight her on this, they eventually agree to share custody of their daughter but the arrangement comes to an end when Daniel's ex-girlfriend Ruth Pearce (Selina Chilton) tells Lisa about Daniel's past. Over the course of the next few years, Lisa and Daniel's rocky relationship continues to play out. They reconcile after Izzie is kidnapped, but separate once again following Daniel's begins an affair with Zara Carmichael (Elisabeth Dermot Walsh). Lisa moves to Nottingham with Izzie.
After Lisa and Izzie (now Bethan Moore) have an offscreen argument, Izzie returns to Letherbridge to live with Daniel and Zara. When Izzie is slapped by Zara, she phones Lisa (now Leila Birch) and she returns to take Izzie back to Nottingham.
Karen Hollins (also Teale), portrayed by Jan Pearson, was introduced as a receptionist at the Mill Health Centre on 23 February 2009. Karen was created by series producer Peter Eryl Lloyd as a replacement for former receptionist Vivien March (Anita Carey). Karen is the wife of Letherbridge police sergeantRob (Chris Walker) and the mother of Imogen (Charlie Clemmow) and Jack (Nicolas Woodman). Her storylines in the programme have included becoming a healthcare assistant, having an abortion, the breakdown and reconciliation of her marriage, becoming a foster parent and having amnesia after being involved a car accident. Since her arrival, Pearson has been nominated at the 2010, 2011 and 2012 British Soap Awards. Along with co-star Walker, Pearson won the award for Best On-Screen Partnership at the 2010 ceremony.[2] In 2011, she was nominated for Best Storyline and Best Single Episode for her portrayal of Karen going through her pregnancy and later abortion storyline.[3] Furthermore, Pearson has been nominated for Best Comedy Performance at the 2012 British Soap Awards.[4]
Cherry sees Michelle Corrigan (Donnaleigh Bailey) drinking vodka in the surgery, but after talking to Simon, decides to not tell anyone. During the vaccination clinic, Michelle gives her the wrong needle and they send a man into anaphylactic shock. Michelle blames Cherry, and when Cherry tries to tell Julia Parsons (Diane Keen) the truth, Cherry is suspended. Cherry meets Scott Nielson (Sam Heughan), a drug dealer. She wakes up to find that Scott is lying dead beside her. She tries to resuscitate him but fails. The police arrive and Cherry is arrested, as the police believe she is involved with Scott's death. Rob Hollins (Chris Walker), the husband of Cherry's colleague, Karen (Jan Pearson), and the father of her friend, Imogen (Charlie Clemmow), finds heroin stuffed in a teddy bear in Scott's flat and Cherry is formally released. After spotting Cherry leaving Daniel's house early in the morning, Jimmi jumps to the wrong conclusion that Cherry and Daniel have had sex and is jealous. Cherry and Jimmi later get married, but after Cherry and Daniel do have sex, they separate and Cherry quits working at the Mill.
For her portrayal of Cherry, Abelson was nominated for the British Soap Award for Best Newcomer in 2010. She also received nominations for Sexiest Female at the 2010, 2011 and 2012 ceremonies.[2][3][4]
Dr. Simon Bond, portrayed by David Sturzaker, first appeared on 13 May 2009 and made his final appearance on 6 April 2011. Simon has an affair with married paramedic, Will Duncan (Richard Mylan). Simon and Will develop a relationship, although Will does not tell Simon that he has a wife and family. The relationship ends when Will's wife discovers them together. Simon is subjected to homophobic abuse from colleague Charlie Bradfield (Phillip McGough) once he discovers his sexuality and learns of his affair with Will. Daniel Granger (Matthew Chambers) attempts to mediate the dispute without success, but the problem is resolved with Charlie's departure.
Simon takes an overdose in the wake of his mishandling of a case involving a two-year-old girl who has been abused and drowned by her mother. He becomes depressed and contemplates suicide in the wake of the incident. Simon is stabbed in the stomach during a house visit when he is attacked by a woman's violent partner during a house visit. He survives and went on to fully qualify as a GP.
Sturzaker departed Doctors to take up Shakespearian acting on tour. Series producer Peter Eryl Lloyd spoke of his disappointment that Sturzaker decided to leave the series because of the work taken to develop the character. He felt that Sturzaker was an example of great casting and was gutted to lose him.[6]
Dr. Zara Carmichael, portrayed by Elisabeth Dermot Walsh, made her first appearance on 4 June 2009.[7] Zara was introduced as a general practitioner at the Mill Health Centre and she remained a regular character until April 2012, when Walsh temporarily left to go on maternity leave. She returned for a brief appearance in December 2012, before returning full-time in February 2013. In September 2015, Walsh left again to go on maternity leave. She returned full-time from March 2016 onwards. Zara has been involved in a number of different storylines including being kidnapped, dealing with early menopause, the birth of her son, her on-off relationship with Daniel Granger (Matthew Chambers), her feud with Daniel's daughter, Izzie Torres (Bethan Moore), and her tumultuous friendship with Emma Reid (Dido Miles). For her portrayal of Zara, Walsh won the award for Best Female Acting Performance at the 2015 RTS Midlands Awards.[8] She has also been nominated in the Serial Drama Performance at the National Television Awards twice, as well as receiving three longlist nominations for the British Soap Award for Best Actress.[9][10]
Rob Hollins, portrayed by Chris Walker, was introduced as a police sergeant at Letherbridge police station on 24 July 2009. Rob is the husband of Karen (Jan Pearson), a receptionist at the Mill Health Centre, as well as the father of Imogen (Charlie Clemmow) and Jack (Nicolas Woodman). Rob's storyline in the programme have included disagreeing with Karen on aborting their baby, accidentally causing his wife's amnesia, suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, becoming a foster parent, being accused of police brutality and the breakdown and reconciliation of his marriage. Rob's PTSD was explored over the duration of a year with the climax coinciding with Mental Health Awareness Week in 2018, with the storyline being revisited in 2021. Walker and Pearson were nominated for Best On-Screen Partnership at the British Soap Awards in 2010. In August 2017, Walker was longlisted for Best Daytime Star at the Inside Soap Awards.[11] The nomination did not progress to the viewer-voted shortlist.[12]
Imogen Hollins, portrayed by Charlie Clemmow, made her first appearance on 4 August 2009. She was introduced as the daughter of Karen (Jan Pearson) and Rob (Chris Walker). Imogen was brought into the series alongside her brother, Jack (Nicolas Woodman). Before her first appearance, Imogen is mentioned by Karen; Clemmow watched the episode and wrote a letter to the BBC asking if they would be casting actresses for the role of Imogen. She made continued contact with the BBC and was eventually invited to audition for Imogen, and despite having no agent, she was cast as Imogen.[13] Since her arrival, Imogen has featured in storylines including forming a relationship with classmate Elise Stone (Hannah Steele), being bullied by Lauren Porter (Alexis Peterman), stealing and going to court, having a brief relationship with Sid Vere (Ashley Rice), having a breast cancer scare and doubting her career aspirations. She departed Doctors on 24 September 2012, and returned in 2014 for a guest appearance.[14] In 2019, Clemmow made another guest appearance as Imogen, with another guest appearance in 2020 and 2021.[15]
Jack Hollins, portrayed by Nicolas Woodman, first appeared on 4 August 2009.[14] Jack was introduced as the son of Karen (Jan Pearson) and Rob (Chris Walker). Jack was brought into the series alongside his sister, Imogen (Charlie Clemmow). His storylines in the series have included his secret relationship with Zara Carmichael (Elisabeth Dermot Walsh) and completing a degree at university. Following the completion of his degree, it was confirmed by producer Peter Eryl Lloyd that the character would face numerous life decisions that ultimately resulted in his exit. He returned for brief stints in 2013 and 2014.[16]
Karen Hollins' (Jan Pearson) cousin who invites her to her husband's funeral. Before his funeral, she finds a love letter addressed to another woman, Barbara Hamilton (Kate McEwan).
A close friend of Rob Hollins (Walker) who works alongside him at Letherbridge Police Station.
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