{{Short description|None}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2020}} {{Use British English|date=February 2020}} {{DISPLAYTITLE:List of ''Doctors'' characters introduced in 2012}} [[File:Doctors logo.png|thumb|alt=The word "Doctors" in orange, stylised in all lowercase.|''Doctors'' logo.]] ''[[Doctors (2000 TV series)|Doctors]]'' is a [[Television in the United Kingdom|British]] [[Medical drama|medical]] [[soap opera]] which began broadcasting on [[BBC One]] on 26 March 2000.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.whatsontv.co.uk/events/doctors-spoilers-20th-anniversary-doctors/amp|title=Doctors spoilers: Happy 20TH ANNIVERSARY, Doctors!|work=[[What's on TV]]|date=17 March 2020|access-date=26 March 2020|last=Timblick|first=Simon|archive-date=7 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507102113/https://www.whatsontv.co.uk/events/doctors-spoilers-20th-anniversary-doctors/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref> Set in the fictional [[West Midlands (region)|West Midlands]] town of Letherbridge, the soap follows the lives of the staff and patients of the Mill Health Centre, a fictional [[NHS]] [[Doctor's office|doctor's surgery]], as well as its sister surgery located at a nearby university campus. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in ''Doctors'' in 2012, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the programme's executive producer, Will Trotter. [[#Akono Mezu|Akono Mezu]] ([[Emmanuel Idowu]]) made his debut in January, as well as [[#Malcolm Malone|Malcolm ]] ([[Jeremy Swift]]) and [[#Paula Malone|Paula Malone]] ([[Tracey Childs]]), the parents of [[Cherry Clay]] ([[Sophie Abelson]]). [[#Mandy Marquez|Mandy Marquez]] (Danielle Henry) is introduced a month later as a love interest for [[Freya Wilson (Doctors)|Freya Wilson]] ([[Lu Corfield]]), as well as a friend of [[Jimmi Clay]]'s ([[Adrian Lewis Morgan]]), [[#Franklyn Ward|Franklyn Ward]] ([[Steven Meo]]). [[#Joe Granger Carmichael|Joe Granger Carmichael]] is born in February to parents [[Daniel Granger (Doctors)|Daniel]] ([[Matthew Chambers]]) and [[Zara Carmichael|Zara]] ([[Elisabeth Dermot Walsh]]). [[#Martin Miller|Martin Miller]] ([[Miles Anderson]]) debuts in April as a love interest for [[Julia Parsons]] ([[Diane Keen]]), and [[Howard Bellamy (Doctors)|Howard Bellamy]] ([[Ian Kelsey]]) debuts in May as the new practice manager of the Mill. [[#Jas Khella|Jas Khella]] ([[Vineeta Rishi]]) arrives in August as a police surgeon. [[Emma Reid]] ([[Dido Miles]]), [[Valerie Pitman]] ([[Sarah Moyle]]) and [[#Chris Reid|Chris Reid]] ([[Nathan Wright (actor)|Nathan Wright]]) are all introduced in October, as well as [[Al Haskey]] ([[Ian Midlane]]} a month later. Additionally, multiple [[#Other characters|other characters]] appeared throughout the year.
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==Akono Mezu== '''Akono Mezu''', portrayed by [[Emmanuel Idowu]], first appeared on 13 January 2012 and made his final appearance on 3 February 2012. Jane Rackham from the ''[[Radio Times]]'' stated that Akono "certainly had an eyebrow-raising introduction to the staff at the Mill yesterday", saying it was a "brave decision to let Jack give him a taste of student life", but it was unfortunate that "the first person they met was Jack’s uni friend Sarah".<ref name="radio times">{{cite news|url=http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/n76nt/doctors--series-13---170-what-lies-beneath|title=Doctors: Series 13 - 170. What Lies Beneath|work=[[Radio Times]]|publisher=Exponent|access-date=10 March 2012|archive-date=8 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160308174448/http://www.radiotimes.com/episode/n76nt/doctors--series-13---170-what-lies-beneath|url-status=live}}</ref>
Akono appears when the church asks [[Mrs Tembe]] ([[Lorna Laidlaw]]) if she would give Akono a home whilst he studies at Letherbridge University. She welcomes Akono staying, as they are both Christians. He is given a tour of the university by [[Jack Hollins]] ([[Nicolas Woodman]]), though begins to question whether he wants to stay in England when he sees Jack's friend Sarah Trevllin (Kate Malyon) drunk. He begins to question his beliefs as he learns of Sarah's history of rape and that she is missing her university lectures, and considers returning to Nigeria. Akono begins to develop feelings for Mrs Tembe, though she does not feel the same way about him. Later on, Akono kisses her. Mrs Tembe is shocked by this, and asks Akono to move out.
=={{anchor|Malcolm Malone|Paula Malone}}Malcolm and Paula Malone== '''Malcolm Malone''' and '''Paula Malone''', portrayed by [[Jeremy Swift]] and [[Tracey Childs]], are [[Cherry Clay]]'s ([[Sophie Abelson]]) parents, who arrive for Cherry's wedding to [[Jimmi Clay]] ([[Adrian Lewis Morgan]]). The couple first appeared on 31 January, before departing on 14 February 2012, after the wedding was over.<ref name="31jan">{{Cite episode|title=Crocodile Tears|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01bl2hw|series=Doctors|series-link=Doctors (2000 TV series)|network=BBC|station=BBC One|airdate=31 January 2012|access-date=10 March 2012|archive-date=10 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120210120412/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01bl2hw|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="14feb"/>
Although the two first appear when they are invited to the wedding by Cherry, Paula phones Cherry three months earlier to tell her that Cherry's and Jimmi's wedding venue is burning down.<ref name="31jands">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a360214/crocodile-tears.html|title=Crocodile Tears|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=31 January 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=28 October 2012|archive-date=1 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501130157/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a360214/crocodile-tears.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="3jands">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a355788/mr-fitch-comes-home.html|title=Mr Fitch Comes Home|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=3 January 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=28 October 2012|archive-date=14 January 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120114014534/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a355788/mr-fitch-comes-home.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Whilst Cherry and Paula go dress shopping, Malcolm and Jimmi stay at the house, drinking beers.<ref name="2febds">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a360216/the-next-level.html|title=The Next Level|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=2 February 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=28 October 2012|archive-date=1 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120501130203/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a360216/the-next-level.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Malcolm gets drunk, telling Jimmi all about Paula, and how because of her Malcolm had to give up his [[punk rock]] career.<ref name="2febds"/> Malcolm then makes Jimmi promise that Cherry does not turn into another Paula, before he falls asleep.<ref name="2febds"/> Paula and Cherry return home, to find Malcolm asleep and punk rock music playing, much to Paula's disgust.<ref name="2febds"/> Cherry starts to have second thoughts about the wedding, but is persuaded by Paula that they are just nerves.<ref name="6febds">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a362544/denial.html|title=Denial|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=6 February 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=28 October 2012|archive-date=6 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120506104056/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a362544/denial.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Jimmi begins to realize the similarities between Cherry and Paula, and panics whilst at a dinner with the two and Malcolm, telling them that he has been married before to [[Eva Moore (Doctors)|Eva Moore]] ([[Angela Lonsdale]]) and about how she was presumed dead.<ref name="9febds">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a362551/open-season.html|title=Open Season|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=9 February 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=28 October 2012|archive-date=15 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120215021401/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a362551/open-season.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Paula and Malcolm are shocked by this, telling Cherry that they cannot let her marry Jimmi.<ref name="9febds"/> However, after much persuasion from Cherry, they both attend the wedding, before leaving.<ref name="9febds"/><ref name="14febds">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a363183/it-had-to-be-you.html|title=It Had To Be You|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=14 February 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=28 October 2012|archive-date=15 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120215015608/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a363183/it-had-to-be-you.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Mandy Marquez== {{Infobox soap character | name = Mandy Marquez | series = Doctors | portrayer = [[Danielle Henry]] | occupation = Nurse | introducer = Will Trotter | years = 2012–2014 | first = "The Morning After and the Night Before" <br> {{Start date|df=y|2012|02|10}} | last = "Into the Blue" <br> {{End date|df=y|2014|10|07}} | uncles = Phil Marquez | aunts = Fiona Marquez | cousins = Jake Marquez }} '''Mandy Marquez''', portrayed by [[Danielle Henry]], first appeared on 10 February 2012 and made her final appearance on 7 October 2014. Mandy was introduced as a love interest for [[Freya Wilson (Doctors)|Freya Wilson]] ([[Lu Corfield]]). Mandy is introduced as a bridesmaid to [[Cherry Clay|Cherry Malone]] ([[Sophie Abelson]]). Freya later begins to develop feelings for Mandy, and the two meet up. The following week, Freya takes part in a football game, and Mandy comes to watch. When Mandy gets there, the team is a player short, so Mandy is asked to play. They win, and Mandy asks Freya back to her house.
===Development=== Mandy begins a relationship with Freya. Lloyd told Katy Moon of ''[[Inside Soap]]'' that he believed Freya needed to grow up and have a "mature relationship" with meaning. He added that Freya's crush on Cherry and her fling with [[Kevin Tyler (Doctors)|Kevin Tyler]] ([[Simon Rivers]]) were a direct result of Freya searching for stability.<ref name=int>{{cite journal|last=Moon|first=Katy|title=Secrets of Doctors|journal=[[Inside Soap]]|date=18–24 February 2012|issue=7|pages=38|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]}}</ref> However, Mandy is left to contend with Freya's prevailing feelings for Kevin. Corfield opined that the dynamic of the three characters was "glorious" and that Mandy is not sure where she fits in. Freya reassures Mandy, but "there's still such a pull towards Kevin" which she fails to hide.<ref name=thedsone>{{cite web|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title='Doctors' Lu Corfield reveals new Freya plots - interview|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/interviews/a370096/doctors-lu-corfield-reveals-new-freya-plots-interview.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=([[Hearst Magazines UK]])|access-date=8 March 2012|date=8 March 2012|archive-date=9 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120309101748/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/interviews/a370096/doctors-lu-corfield-reveals-new-freya-plots-interview.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Corfield revealed that Freya and Mandy's romance would face problems in future episodes. Freya is "useless" in relationships because she is "petrified" that something will go wrong as she has never been treated well. While Corfield felt that the pair setting up home was moving too fast, in the long-run it would benefit Freya. She added that Freya would mess things up "quite wonderfully" which sets the scene of the relationship that will not run smoothly. It was noted that a ''Doctors'' storyline never usually develops without problems.<ref name=thedsone/> Like Corfield; Henry also believed Freya's "love-hate relationship" with Kevin could cause issues.<ref name=mandyint>{{cite web|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title='Doctors' star Danielle Henry talks Mandy, Freya, more - interview|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/interviews/a377883/doctors-star-danielle-henry-talks-mandy-freya-more-interview.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=([[Hearst Magazines UK]])|access-date=27 April 2012|date=23 April 2012|archive-date=26 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120426233314/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/interviews/a377883/doctors-star-danielle-henry-talks-mandy-freya-more-interview.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
Although, their relationship has positive traits which help Freya. Mandy is characterised as "honest" and "very upfront", which works out well for the indecisive Freya. Mandy's "straight-down-the-line" attitude and dislike to overcomplicate a situation; results in her just wanting to be with Freya. Mandy does not foresee the possible problems that Freya does. In one storyline, Freya promotes her blog on a radio station and gets ridiculed for her bisexuality. Mandy interrupts the broadcast to help Freya, which sets the theme of Mandy acting as her support network.<ref name=thedsone/> Henry later told Kilkelly that she thought ''Doctors'' did a "really good job" of making their character's sexuality incidental. She branded the realism of their lesbian relationship a rare occurrence on television - adding that they made a departure from the stereotypes and dramatisation associated with gay characters, adding "I think Doctors have done a really good job [...] I think Mandy and Freya's sexuality is just incidental a lot of the time - they're just two people who have a lot in common and really love each other. At the core of it, that's the most important thing".<ref name=mandyint/> Freya and Kevin were revealed to be involved in a fire storyline leading to them both being seriously injured.<ref name=fire/> After an argument with Kevin, Freya goes around to his house to find it on fire. Freya decides to enter the building in an attempt to save Kevin. Daniel Kilkelly of [[Digital Spy]] said that there would be a "shock ending" to the episode which would leave an "agonising" three-week wait to see if they survive.<ref name=fire>{{cite web|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title='Doctors' fire leads to terrible danger|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/scoop/a385143/doctors-fire-leads-to-terrible-danger.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=([[Hearst Magazines UK]])|access-date=1 July 2012|date=3 June 2012|archive-date=3 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120703193757/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/scoop/a385143/doctors-fire-leads-to-terrible-danger.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He later reported that Kevin survives the blaze, but Freya dies in hospital leaving Mandy "grief-stricken".<ref>{{cite web|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title='Hollyoaks' Silas return, Corrie and 'Enders newcomers, E'dale exit|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/scoop/a390773/hollyoaks-silas-return-corrie-and-enders-newcomers-edale-exit.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=([[Hearst Magazines UK]])|access-date=1 July 2012|date=1 July 2012|archive-date=6 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131106005549/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s13/hollyoaks/scoop/a390773/hollyoaks-silas-return-corrie-and-enders-newcomers-edale-exit.html|url-status=live}}</ref> However, despite the departure of Corfield, producer Peter Eryl Lloyd confirmed that Henry would stay in the show adding that she is "a great addition to the cast", and that she has "made an impression in her own right".<ref name="interviewpel">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/interviews/a392485/doctors-producer-peter-lloyd-teases-future-storylines-interview.html|title=Exclusive: 'Doctors' producer Peter Lloyd teases future storylines - interview|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=11 July 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=24 August 2012|archive-date=29 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120929004942/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/interviews/a392485/doctors-producer-peter-lloyd-teases-future-storylines-interview.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He also teased that Mandy has got "some great storylines coming up".<ref name="interviewpel"/> {{Clear}}
==Franklyn Ward== {{Infobox soap character | name = Franklyn Ward | series = Doctors | portrayer = [[Steven Meo]] | occupation = Security guard | introducer = Will Trotter | first = "The Morning After and the Night Before" <br> {{Start date|df=y|2012|02|10}} | last = "Beautiful Girl" <br> {{End date|df=y|2012|11|01}} }} '''Franklyn Ward''', portrayed by [[Steven Meo]], first appeared on 10 February 2012 and made his final appearance on 1 November 2012. Franklyn is [[Jimmi Clay]]'s ([[Adrian Lewis Morgan]]) friend.<ref name="14feb">{{Cite episode|title=It Had to be You|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01c33ys|series=Doctors|series-link=Doctors (2000 TV series)|network=BBC|station=BBC One|airdate=14 February 2012|access-date=10 March 2012|archive-date=23 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120423081718/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01c33ys|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="14febds"/><ref name="10febds">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a362553/the-morning-after-and-the-night-before.html|title=The Morning and the Night Before|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=10 February 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=20 October 2012|archive-date=15 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120215015559/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a362553/the-morning-after-and-the-night-before.html|url-status=live}}</ref> On 23 October, Franklyn returned for six episodes, and departed on 1 November 2012.<ref name="23oct"/><ref name="24oct">{{Cite episode|title=Cheer Up Sleepy Genes|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01nk0rl|series=Doctors|series-link=Doctors (2000 TV series)|network=BBC|station=BBC One|airdate=24 October 2012|access-date=20 October 2012|archive-date=28 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121028000116/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01nk0rl|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="26oct">{{Cite episode|title=Turn|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01nk223|series=Doctors|series-link=Doctors (2000 TV series)|network=BBC|station=BBC One|airdate=26 October 2012|access-date=20 October 2012|archive-date=31 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121031095413/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01nk223|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="29oct">{{Cite episode|title=The Cry|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01nnl4y|series=Doctors|series-link=Doctors (2000 TV series)|network=BBC|station=BBC One|airdate=29 October 2012|access-date=26 October 2012|archive-date=30 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121030185735/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01nnl4y|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="30oct">{{Cite episode|title=The First Among Equals|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01nnlcm|series=Doctors|series-link=Doctors (2000 TV series)|network=BBC|station=BBC One|airdate=30 October 2012|access-date=26 October 2012|archive-date=3 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121103130602/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01nnlcm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="BBC1nov">{{Cite episode|title=Beautiful Girl|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01nnm81|series=Doctors|series-link=Doctors (2000 TV series)|network=BBC|station=BBC One|airdate=1 November 2012|access-date=31 October 2012|archive-date=4 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104023551/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01nnm81|url-status=live}}</ref> Franklyn appears for the wedding of Jimmi Clay to [[Cherry Clay]] ([[Sophie Abelson]]).<ref name="10febds"/> Once the wedding is over, Franklyn leaves.<ref name="14febds"/> Months later, Franklyn returns after the news that Jimmi has split from Cherry, as she cheated on Jimmi with [[Daniel Granger (Doctors)|Daniel Granger]] ([[Matthew Chambers]]).<ref name="23oct">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a410842/love-scars.html|title=Love Scars|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=23 October 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=27 October 2012|archive-date=19 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121019230936/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a410842/love-scars.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="WOTV2">{{cite news|url=http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/soaps/doctors/coming-next/daniel-and-cherry-take-things-too-far/12217|title=Daniel and Cherry take things too far|date=26 July 2012|work=[[What's on TV]]|publisher=[[IPC Media]]|access-date=27 October 2012}}{{Dead link|date=April 2026 |bot=InternetArchiveBot }}</ref> Franklyn does [[drinking games]] with Jimmi to cheer him up, and the two end up laughing about Cherry.<ref name="24octds"/> Two days later, Franklyn applies for a job at the Mill, working as a security guard, alongside [[List of Doctors characters (2010)#Barry Biglow]] (David Perks).<ref name="30octds">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a430583/the-first-among-equals.html|title=The First Among Equals|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=30 October 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=31 October 2012|archive-date=24 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024213726/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a430583/the-first-among-equals.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Franklyn sprays "scum" over Daniel's car with [[shaving foam]].<ref name="30octds"/> Barry suspects Franklyn did the [[graffiti]], however Franklyn blames it on [[Valerie Pitman]] ([[Sarah Moyle]]). Barry sends a picture of Daniel's car to Jimmi.<ref name="30octds"/> The following day, Barry questions Franklyn about the graffiti, but he once again blames it on Valerie, persuading Barry that he has an [[alibi]] for when the crime was committed.<ref name="31oct">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a430585/party-time.html|title=Party Time|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=31 October 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=31 October 2012|archive-date=24 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024213731/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a430585/party-time.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="DSpy1nov">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a430586/beautiful-girl.html|title='Beautiful Girl'|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=1 November 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=27 October 2012|archive-date=24 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121024213737/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a430586/beautiful-girl.html|url-status=live}}</ref> {{Clear}}
==Joe Granger Carmichael== {{Infobox soap character | name = Joe Granger Carmichael | series = Doctors | portrayer = {{Plainlist| * Emily and Lewis Whitehouse (2012)<ref name="23feb">{{Cite episode|title=Grey Matters|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01cdsyc|series=Doctors|series-link=Doctors (2000 TV series)|network=BBC|station=BBC One|airdate=23 February 2012|access-date=10 March 2012|archive-date=12 July 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200712052347/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01cdsyc|url-status=live}}</ref> * Olivia and Oscar Wilson (2012) * Harrison and Lily-Sue Horbury (2012) * River Mahjouri (2012) * Nathaniel Arthur Stocks (2012) * George Black (2012) * Corey and Luka Donnelly (2013) * Kaiden and Kori Leigh Miles (2013–2015) * Roman Law (2015–2017) * Oliver Falconer (2017–2024) }} | years = 2012–2024 | introducer = Will Trotter | first = "Perfect Storm" <br /> {{Start date|df=y|2012|2|13}} | last = "Isolation" <br /> {{End date|df=y|2024|10|28}} | father = [[Daniel Granger (Doctors)|Daniel Granger]] | mother = [[Zara Carmichael]] | halfsisters = [[Izzie Torres]] | grandfathers = [[Jed Grey]] | grandmothers = [[Marion Granger]] | relatives = [[Joe Fenton (Doctors)|Joe Fenton]] }} '''Joe Granger Carmichael''', portrayed by Oliver Falconer from February 2017, is the son of [[Zara Carmichael]] ([[Elisabeth Dermot Walsh]]) and [[Daniel Granger (Doctors)|Daniel Granger]] ([[Matthew Chambers]]), who is born on 13 February 2012.<ref name="13jan">{{Cite episode|title=Perfect Storm|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01c32rm|series=Doctors|series-link=Doctors (2000 TV series)|credits=Sandra MacIvern (producer), Claire Bennett (writer)|network=BBC|station=BBC One|airdate=13 February 2012|access-date=10 March 2012|archive-date=22 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120222033249/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01c32rm|url-status=live}}</ref> When Zara goes into premature labour, Joe is delivered by [[Cherry Clay]] ([[Sophie Abelson]]). Zara and Daniel decide to call the baby Joe, after Daniel's uncle, [[Joe Fenton (Doctors)|Joe Fenton]] ([[Stephen Boxer]]).
Speaking to [[Digital Spy]], Walsh talked about how she prepared for Zara's labour scenes saying: "It was very daunting, really - especially as we know that so many people watching ''Doctors'' are people who are staying at home with their children. It will be fresh in their memories, so I didn't want to do it wrong! But of course, when you start researching, you discover that it's different for every woman - and if you ask people about giving birth, everybody will say something different. I've been preparing for it for a long time, though, as it's what my character has wanted ever since she came into the show. That was nearly three years ago, so to finally get the thing that I've played her as wanting for so long was quite emotional to shoot." On calling the baby Joe, she said, "I think it's really appropriate, because Daniel's father figure was Joe, who was on the show for years and was the patriarch of ''Doctors'' for a long time. So that's a very significant name for Daniel, and I think it's very loving of Zara that she doesn't insist on calling the baby something like Lysander or Demetrius - as she'd teased him that she would!" Walsh also stated that it has been "amazing" working with babies.<ref name="labour scenes">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/interviews/a364044/doctors-elisabeth-dermot-walsh-talks-zaras-baby-arrival-interview.html|title='Doctors' Elisabeth Dermot Walsh talks Zara's baby arrival: Interview|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=6 February 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=10 March 2012|archive-date=12 March 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120312144405/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/interviews/a364044/doctors-elisabeth-dermot-walsh-talks-zaras-baby-arrival-interview.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Joe departed in August 2012, as Walsh was expecting a baby and left to go on maternity leave. Producer Peter Eryl Lloyd said that Zara's exit storyline would air in August 2012 and would take Joe with her since "she has to take Joe with her and have a reason to come back". The characters returned after Walsh's maternity leave.<ref name="interviewpel"/>
When Daniel begins dating [[Becky Clarke (Doctors)|Becky Clarke]], Joe is confused by their relationship but takes a shine to Becky. Half-sister [[Izzie Torres]] (Bethan Moore) tells Joe that Daniel has poor taste for women and that he should get used to his parents fighting for Joe's love. When Daniel and Zara are invited to an online safety assembly, they insist they are busy. [[Al Haskey]] ([[Ian Midlane]]) disagrees with their trust in Joe, so he pretends to be a young girl called Pixie. He chats with Joe online, and asks him to send personal details, to which Joe does. He then educates Joe on the dangers of the internet, and what not to do online. When Joe meets new classmate [[List of Doctors characters (2020)#Ozzy Bashara|Ozzy Bashara]] (Deen Mohammed) who is fasting for [[Ramadan]], Joe decides he wants to fast too. Zara explains that he is not a Muslim, so he does not have to fast, but he refuses to listen. Zara and Daniel eventually persuade Joe to not fast, after he cannot wait until sundown for food. When Daniel discovers that Joe has been using [[voice assistant]] [[List of Doctors characters (2020)#Harper|Harper]] (voiced by Tyrone Huggins) to do his homework for him, he confiscates it. After Daniel drives drunk, the pair get into a car crash and Joe is hospitalised. {{Clear}}
==Martin Millar== {{Infobox soap character | name = Martin Millar | series = Doctors | portrayer = [[Miles Anderson]] | introducer = Will Trotter | occupation = Garage owner | first = "Deal or No Deal" <br> {{Start date|df=y|2012|04|03}} | last = "Legacy" <br> {{End date|df=y|2012|05|18}} | wife = Lesley Cribbins | daughters = Sarah Millar }} '''Martin Millar''' portrayed by [[Miles Anderson]], first appeared on 3 April 2012 and made his final appearance on 18 May 2012. Martin is introduced as a love interest for [[Julia Parsons]] ([[Diane Keen]]).<ref name="martinfirstep">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a370459/deal-or-no-deal.html|title='Deal Or No Deal'|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=3 April 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=6 September 2012|archive-date=8 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120408153542/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a370459/deal-or-no-deal.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="martinlastep">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a379863/legacy.html|title='Legacy'|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=18 May 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=6 September 2012|archive-date=17 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117212515/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/doctors/a379863/legacy/|url-status=live}}</ref> Martin first appears when Julia parks her car in front of his garage, so he has to move the car. Martin asks Julia out on a date, though at first she declines,<ref name="martinfirstep"/> she later goes with Martin, and the two begin a relationship.<ref name="martinsecond">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a370463/bursting-balloons.html|title='Bursting Balloons'|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=5 April 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=6 September 2012|archive-date=13 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120413073626/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a370463/bursting-balloons.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="martinthird">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a370471/reality-check.html|title='Reality Check'|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=10 April 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=6 September 2012|archive-date=25 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120425204748/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a370471/reality-check.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Julia worries that Martin is hiding things from her, so her and [[Elaine Cassidy (Doctors)|Elaine Cassidy]] ([[Janet Dibley]]) set a trap for him, so that if he is hiding things, they'll find out. Elaine begins talking to Martin, saying that her name is Alicia. She comes on to him, but he rejects her, so Elaine phones up Julia to confirm that Martin does love her.<ref name="martinfourth">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a370476/dancing-queen.html|title='Dancing Queen'|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=12 April 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=6 September 2012|archive-date=1 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120401144817/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a370476/dancing-queen.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The next day, [[Imogen Hollins]] ([[Charlie Clemmow]]) asks Julia if she has [[Google (verb)|googled]] Martin. She does so, and finds out that Martin is an [[arsonist]].<ref name="martinfifth">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a370477/upper-crust.html|title='Upper Crust'|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=13 April 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=6 September 2012|archive-date=3 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120403153649/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a370477/upper-crust.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Julia confronts him about this, though he states that a former employee accused him of this, as he had just been fired by Martin. He is not sure whether Julia trusts him.<ref name="martinsixth">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a370505/short-changed.html|title='Short Changed'|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=16 April 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=6 September 2012|archive-date=17 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117212515/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/doctors/a370505/short-changed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
A week later, Julia phones Martin to apologise.<ref name="martinseventh">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a375270/fall-of-a-sparrow.html|title='Fall of a Sparrow'|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=23 April 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=6 September 2012|archive-date=2 September 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140902130707/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a375270/fall-of-a-sparrow.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The two go on a date, but Martin sees Elaine. As she does not want Martin to know who she really is, Elaine and Julia pretend that Elaine is Alicia and that the two have never met. The three have dinner together, joined by [[List of Doctors characters (2010)#Barry Biglow|Barry Biglow]] (David Perks), who has feelings for Julia. Elaine explains the circumstances to Barry, missing out the fact that Julia is on a date with Martin. Barry later finds out, running out the restaurant. Martin runs after him, and accidentally pushes him in the river. Barry then tells Martin that 'Alicia' is really Elaine, Julia's colleague, which leaves Martin angry.<ref name="martineighth">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a375271/if-music-be-the-food-of-love.html|title='If Music Be the Food of Love'|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=24 April 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=6 September 2012|archive-date=17 June 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120617142722/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a375271/if-music-be-the-food-of-love.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Martin later reveals that he has had five wives, and that he had a daughter with his third, Sarah. Julia is stunned by this, and rejects Martin.<ref name="martinninth">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a375272/being-your-slave.html|title='Being Your Slave'|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=25 April 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=6 September 2012|archive-date=30 June 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120630072343/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a375272/being-your-slave.html|url-status=live}}</ref> She meets up with Martin again, but when Martin says that he wants to retire and move to Wales, she once again rejects him, as she does not want this.<ref name="martintenth">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a375484/wind-up.html|title='Wind Up'|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=1 May 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=6 September 2012|archive-date=23 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120523093631/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a375484/wind-up.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He tries to persuade Julia to come to live with him to Wales, though she once again declines. They keep arguing about this, and whilst they are, their car crashes with another vehicle, and they are both knocked unconscious.<ref name="martintwelve">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a379855/acting-strangely.html|title='Acting Strangely'|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=14 May 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=6 September 2012|archive-date=18 July 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120718031739/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a379855/acting-strangely.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Martin and Julia survive, and the two embrace. Julia's son [[List of Doctors characters (2000)#Patrick McGuire|Patrick]] ([[Alan McKenna (actor)|Alan McKenna]]) arrives, wanting to take her to his house, so she can recover.<ref name="WOTV">{{cite news|url=http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/soaps/doctors/coming-next/julias-torn-between-martin-and-patrick/11851|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130505123240/http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/soaps/doctors/coming-next/julias-torn-between-martin-and-patrick/11851|url-status=dead|archive-date=5 May 2013|title=Julia's torn between Martin and Patrick|date=15 May 2012|work=[[What's on TV]]|publisher=[[IPC Media]]|access-date=6 September 2012}}</ref> However, after thinking about whether or not she wants a future with Martin, she decides she does, and goes to live with him in Wales.<ref name="martinlastep"/>
===Development=== {{cquote|Its about the biggest stunt we’ve done on ''Doctors''. It’s really quite horrendous and it’s the ultimate cliffhanger. So it was great to be involved in that. It was filmed on one of the worst stormy days. So that made things a bit difficult. But it also made it look better, so much more dramatic. So it’s not looking good for Julia and Martin. Julia has been fighting him off because she doesn’t want to get hurt again. But Martin has a secret weapon – he makes her laugh. Anyone who can make Julia laugh is quids in.|author=Diane Keen on her ''Doctors'' departure storyline and relationship with Martin.<ref name="WOTV3">{{cite news|url=http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/soaps/doctors/interviews/goodbye-julia-diane-keen-leaves-doctors/16294|title=Goodbye Julia! Diane Keen leaves Doctors|date=4 May 2012|work=[[What's on TV]]|publisher=[[IPC Media]]|access-date=28 October 2012|archive-date=29 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120529141142/http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/soaps/doctors/interviews/goodbye-julia-diane-keen-leaves-doctors/16294|url-status=live}}</ref>}}
Martin was brought into the soap to coincide with the departure of Julia, after Keen made the decision to leave the soap after nine years.<ref name="dianekeeninterview">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/interviews/a380635/doctors-diane-keen-talks-julia-parsons-exit-interview.html|title='Doctors' Diane Keen talks Julia Parsons exit - interview|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=9 May 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=6 September 2012|archive-date=18 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120818025433/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/interviews/a380635/doctors-diane-keen-talks-julia-parsons-exit-interview.html|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Digital Spy]] said of Martin's first appearance; "Fans should also keep an eye out for a possible new love interest for Julia when she gets to know garage owner Martin Millar in a few weeks' time. It sounds like there's lots on the way for Julia in the next few weeks".<ref name="possibledeparture">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s12/emmerdale/scoop/a370754/emmerdale-fire-hollyoaks-joel-corrie-reveal-soap-scoop-qa.html|title='Emmerdale' fire, 'Hollyoaks' Joel, Corrie reveal - Soap Scoop Q&A|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=12 March 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=6 September 2012|archive-date=16 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120516130707/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s12/emmerdale/scoop/a370754/emmerdale-fire-hollyoaks-joel-corrie-reveal-soap-scoop-qa.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Keen said of Martin's and Julia's relationship; "She's fighting it all the way, because she's had so many disastrous relationships in her life, so now she tends to take the negative point of view towards how something will turn out. Martin's really great because he won't take any nonsense and he's not taking no for an answer. He's forcing Julia to really give it a shot, and she needs that. She's obviously very attracted to him, too, so they could be very good together".<ref name="dianekeeninterview"/> Of the car stunt she said that it was filmed "on a mad, stormy, windy, rainy day". She called the stunt "phenomenal" and "amazing" saying, "In the end the scenes looked incredible because of that. It was very exciting for everybody, as we don't often get to do stunts like that on ''Doctors''".<ref name="dianekeeninterview"/> {{Clear}}
==Doctor== "'''Doctor'''", portrayed by [[John Dalziel]], appeared on 15 May 2012.<ref name="WOTV"/> Dalziel made a [[cameo appearance]], therefore his character was not named, nor was he credited for his role. Dalziel, often known as "JD", is a DJ for [[Free Radio Coventry & Warwickshire]].<ref name="jd">{{cite web|url=http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/2012/05/15/coventry-radio-dj-stars-in-doctors-soap-92746-30969710/|title=Coventry radio DJ stars in Doctors soap|last=Shoker|first=Sandish|date=15 May 2012|work=[[Coventry Telegraph]]|publisher=[[Trinity Mirror]]|access-date=8 September 2012|archive-date=17 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117212517/https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/|url-status=live}}</ref> He appears when he rushes to the aid of Bazza Rogers (Nason Crone). Of his role, Dalziel commenter, "It was exciting to be on the set of one of the country's biggest soap operas. I'd say that my interpretation of the character was very convincing but I certainly wouldn't fancy being a real doctor, there would be far too much blood".<ref name="jd"/>
==Howard Bellamy== {{Main|Howard Bellamy (Doctors)}} '''Howard Bellamy''', portrayed by [[Ian Kelsey]], first appeared on 28 May 2012, where he is introduced as the practice manager of the Mill Health Centre.<ref name="howard">{{Cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/news/a380354/doctors-ian-kelsey-cast-as-new-practice-manager.html|title='Doctors': Ian Kelsey cast as new practice manager|last=Eames|first=Tom|date=7 May 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=5 February 2021|archive-date=12 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512094338/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/news/a380354/doctors-ian-kelsey-cast-as-new-practice-manager.html|url-status=live}}</ref> His storylines in the programme included suffering from [[bulimia]], his [[on-off relationship]] with colleague [[Emma Reid]] ([[Dido Miles]]) and dealing with the miscarriage of their child together. After a [[brain aneurysm]], Howard dies, and made his last appearance on 26 October 2015. In 2013, Kelsey was nominated for Best Comedy Performance at the [[The British Soap Awards#2013 winners|2013 British Soap Awards]],<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a475074/coronation-street-leads-british-soap-awards-shortlist.html|title='Coronation Street' leads British Soap Awards shortlist|work=[[Digital Spy]]|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=22 April 2013|access-date=5 February 2021|archive-date=13 December 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131213192612/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a475074/coronation-street-leads-british-soap-awards-shortlist.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and received a longlist nomination for Sexiest Male.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/scoop/a464745/british-soap-awards-2013-voting-opens-nominations-revealed.html|title=British Soap Awards 2013 voting opens, nominations revealed|work=[[Digital Spy]]|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=11 March 2013|access-date=5 February 2021|archive-date=1 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131101015643/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/scoop/a464745/british-soap-awards-2013-voting-opens-nominations-revealed.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Later that year, he was longlisted for Best Daytime Star at the [[Inside Soap Awards|''Inside Soap'' Awards]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/scoop/a500154/inside-soap-awards-2013-longlist-nominees-in-full.html|title=''Inside Soap'' Awards 2013 - longlist nominees in full|last=Dainty|first=Sophie|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|date=22 July 2013|access-date=5 February 2021|archive-date=14 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014081808/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/scoop/a500154/inside-soap-awards-2013-longlist-nominees-in-full.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The next year, he was longlisted for [[British Soap Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] at the British Soap Awards,<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/scoop/a557996/british-soap-awards-2014-voting-opens-longlist-announced.html|title=British Soap Awards 2014 voting opens, longlist announced|work=[[Digital Spy]]|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=17 March 2014|access-date=5 February 2021|archive-date=17 March 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140317183108/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/scoop/a557996/british-soap-awards-2014-voting-opens-longlist-announced.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and was shortlisted for Best Daytime Star at the ''Inside Soap'' Awards later that year.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/scoop/a500154/inside-soap-awards-2013-longlist-nominees-in-full.html|title=''Inside Soap'' Awards 2013 - longlist nominees in full|last=Dainty|first=Sophie|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|date=22 July 2013|access-date=5 February 2021|archive-date=14 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131014081808/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/scoop/a500154/inside-soap-awards-2013-longlist-nominees-in-full.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Then at the [[The British Soap Awards#2016 winners|2016 British Soap Awards]], he was nominated for [[Best On-Screen Partnership]] alongside Reid.<ref>{{Cite news|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title=British Soap Awards 2016 full winners list: Did your favourites take home prizes?|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/news/a795808/british-soap-awards-2016-full-winners-list-revealed/|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=5 February 2021|archive-date=30 May 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160530054644/http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/news/a795808/british-soap-awards-2016-full-winners-list-revealed/|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Jas Khella== {{Infobox soap character | name = Jas Khella | series = Doctors | portrayer = [[Vineeta Rishi]] | occupation = Police surgeon <br> Waitress | introducer = Will Trotter | years = 2012–2013 | first = "Circle of Life" <br> {{Start date|df=y|2012|08|21}} | last = "Dragon" <br> {{End date|2013|11|29|df=y}} }} '''Dr. Jas Khella''', portrayed by [[Vineeta Rishi]], first appeared on 21 August 2012 and made her final appearance on 23 November 2013.<ref name="jasfirstep">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a398380/walter.html|title='Walter'|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=21 August 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=24 August 2012|archive-date=22 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120822070241/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a398380/walter.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Jas appears at the Mill when the surgery are holding interviews for a new employee. Jas is interviewed by [[Heston Carter]] ([[Owen Brenman]]) and [[#Howard Bellamy|Howard Bellamy]] ([[Ian Kelsey]]), and the interview proves successful.<ref name="jasfirstep"/> Jas arrives at the Mill later on, and is surprised to see her friend [[Kevin Tyler (Doctors)|Kevin Tyler]] ([[Simon Rivers]]) working there, knowing him from medical school. Jas asks Kevin if she can sleep at his house as she is struggling for cash. Kevin refuses at first, but later agrees.<ref name="23aug">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a398514/here.html|title='Here'|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=23 August 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=24 August 2012|archive-date=22 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120822064604/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a398514/here.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Jas is displeased that the job at The Mill is only temporary, so begins to look for other jobs.<ref name="24aug">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a398521/blue-eyed-boy.html|title='Blue Eyed Boy'|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=24 August 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=24 August 2012|archive-date=22 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120822070246/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a398521/blue-eyed-boy.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Jas finds a job as a waitress, and begins working there, making a friendship with colleague [[#Grace Jacobs|Grace Jacobs]] (Naomi Battrick). She later moves into a bedsit.<ref name="7sepds">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a398844/sweetmeats.html|title='Sweetmeats'|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=31 August 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=7 September 2012|archive-date=22 August 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120822072217/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a398844/sweetmeats.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="jasfifthep">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a401174/the-devil-you-know.html|title='The Devil You Know'|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=5 September 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=7 September 2012|archive-date=2 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120902230253/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a401174/the-devil-you-know.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Grace suffers an allergic reaction, causing Jas to use her medical skills to save Grace.<ref name="10sep"/> Jas later quits her job, not being able to be a doctor and waitress at once.<ref name="11sep"/>
The character and casting of Rishi was announced on 11 August 2012. Jas was described as "honest" and "refreshing". Jas has a connection to already established character Kevin Tyler.<ref name="jas">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/scoop/a398791/doctors-new-regular-jas-khella-joins-soap.html|title='Doctors': New regular Jas Khella joins soap|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=11 August 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=24 August 2012|archive-date=5 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120905231919/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/scoop/a398791/doctors-new-regular-jas-khella-joins-soap.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Producer Peter Eryl Lloyd had previously said in an interview that a "young female doctor" would be arriving, saying that Jas would be involved in a "big, dark storyline" where Jas "will take us into that rather dark world, from a female perspective".<ref name="interviewpel"/> Rivers said that they would form a "relationship" saying that, "As the new character Jas has come into the show and she's an old medical friend of Kevin's, we've got a relationship forming there, where there's a bit of banter!" She was also recently involved in a storyline where she was being stalked. She originally thought it was her colleague, [[Al Haskey]] ([[Ian Midlane]]), but it was revealed to be a patient of hers, Gus Harper (Neil Haigh). {{Clear}}
==Grace Jacobs== {{Infobox soap character | name = Grace Jacobs | series = Doctors | portrayer = Naomi Battrick | occupation = Waitress | introducer = Will Trotter | first = "The Devil You Know" <br> {{Start date|df=y|2012|9|5}} | last = "White Coat" <br> {{End date|df=y|2012|10|1}} }} '''Grace Jacobs''', portrayed by Naomi Battrick, first appeared on 5 September 2012 and made her final appearance on 1 October 2013. Grace is [[#Jas Khella|Jas Khella]]'s ([[Vineeta Rishi]]) colleague at a café she works at as a waitress.<ref name="jasfifthep"/><ref name="11sep"/> Upon her return in October, the [[BBC]] stated that Grace would "throw a spanner in the works" for Jas.<ref name="1oct"/> [[Digital Spy]] also said that for Jas, "Grace proves to be her downfall".<ref name="1octds">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a406861/white-coat.html|title=White Coat|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|date=1 October 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=14 October 2012|archive-date=29 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120929005008/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a406861/white-coat.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
She and Jas become friends, and when Jas' colleague at the Mill, [[Kevin Tyler (Doctors)|Kevin Tyler]] ([[Simon Rivers]]) arrives, he begins flirting with Grace, which ultimately fails.<ref name="10sep">{{Cite episode|title=Pick Up Artist|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01mnk32|series=Doctors|series-link=Doctors (2000 TV series)|network=[[BBC]]|station=[[BBC One]]|airdate=10 September 2012|access-date=8 September 2012|archive-date=18 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120918072852/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01mnk32|url-status=live}}</ref> When the Practice Manager of The Mill, [[#Howard Bellamy|Howard Bellamy]] ([[Ian Kelsey]]), arrives in the cafe, Jas hides from him, pleading Grace not to tell him that she is there, as Jas does not want Howard to find out that she is working in the cafe.<ref name="11sep">{{Cite episode|title=Homecoming|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01mnk92|series=Doctors|series-link=Doctors (2000 TV series)|network=[[BBC]]|station=[[BBC One]]|airdate=11 September 2012|access-date=8 September 2012|archive-date=19 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120919041144/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01mnk92|url-status=live}}</ref> Grace believes that Jas is in a relationship with Howard, though that she is cheating on him with Kevin, which Jas lets her believe.<ref name="11sep"/> Grace suffers an allergic reaction, causing Jas to use her medical skills to save Grace.<ref name="11sep"/> Jas later quits her job, not being able to be a doctor and waitress at once.<ref name="11sep"/> Grace returns a month later, after Jas needs a reference to get a full-time job at The Mill, after a placement for a full-time doctor opens.<ref name="1oct">{{Cite episode|title=White Coat|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01n4qjd|series=Doctors|series-link=Doctors (2000 TV series)|network=[[BBC]]|station=[[BBC One]]|airdate=1 October 2012|access-date=14 October 2012|archive-date=9 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121009020254/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01n4qjd|url-status=live}}</ref> Howard interviews Grace, where she speaks badly of Jas, so Howard decides not to give the full-time job to her.<ref name="1oct"/> However, three weeks later, Jas receives the full-time job.<ref name="26octds">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a410846/turn.html|title=Turn|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|date=26 October 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=27 October 2012|archive-date=20 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121020000131/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a410846/turn.html|url-status=live}}</ref> {{Clear}}
==Kingsley Apollo== {{Infobox soap character | name = Kingsley Apollo | series = Doctors | portrayer = Charlie Hollway | occupation = Artist | introducer = Will Trotter | first = "Piano Man" <br> {{Start date|df=y|2012|09|13}} | last = "Painted Blind" <br> {{End date|df=y|2012|09|24}} }} '''Kingsley Apollo''', portrayed by Charlie Hollway, first appeared on 13 September 2012 and made his final appearance on 24 September 2012. Kingsley is a famous [[contemporary art]]ist who meets [[Imogen Hollins]] ([[Charlie Clemmow]]).<ref name="13sep">{{Cite episode|title=Piano Man|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01mnm1f|series=Doctors|series-link=Doctors (2000 TV series)|network=[[BBC]]|station=[[BBC One]]|airdate=13 September 2012|access-date=23 September 2012|archive-date=21 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120921013511/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01mnm1f|url-status=live}}</ref><ref name="24sep">{{Cite episode|title=Painted Blind|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01n0s3n|series=Doctors|series-link=Doctors (2000 TV series)|network=[[BBC]]|station=[[BBC One]]|airdate=24 September 2012|access-date=23 September 2012|archive-date=30 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121030011136/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01n0s3n|url-status=live}}</ref>
Kingsley first appears when he talks to Imogen after seeing her artwork.<ref name="13octds">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a401819/piano-man.html|title=Piano Man|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|date=13 October 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=28 October 2012|archive-date=15 June 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150615191657/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a401819/piano-man.html|url-status=live}}</ref> He meets with Imogen, unannounced, wanting her to join him at her work, to which she agrees, much to the dislike of Imogen's father, [[Rob Hollins|Rob]] ([[Chris Walker (actor)|Chris Walker]]).<ref name="14octds"/> The next day, Imogen arrives at Kingsley's art gallery, where he shows her around his work.<ref name="14octds">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a401821/the-artist.html|title=The Artist|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|date=14 October 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=28 October 2012|archive-date=13 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150413003019/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a401821/the-artist.html|url-status=live}}</ref> The next day, whilst Imogen is painting a portrait for a piece in Kingsley's art gallery, her kisses her, and the two have sex.<ref name="17octds"/> Imogen become smitten with Kingsley, and invites him to stay at her house.<ref name="18octds"/> He arrives at her house, where Imogen's mother [[Karen Hollins|Karen]] ([[Jan Pearson]]) tries to persuade Kingsley that he cannot stay round, but he persuades her to allow him to.<ref name="18octds"/>
Kingsley decided to center his next art piece on the Hollins family, using the topic of their relationship with murderer [[Harrison Kellor]] ([[James Larkin (actor)|James Larkin]]) as the main subject. Rob, Karen and Imogen's brother [[Jack Hollins|Jack]] ([[Nicolas Woodman]]) then tell Kingsley to leave their house, but Imogen follows, going to live in a [[Squatting|squat]] with him.<ref name="19octds">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a403250/ticks-and-twitches.html|title=Ticks and Twitches|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|date=19 September 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=28 October 2012|archive-date=8 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121108045502/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a403250/ticks-and-twitches.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Imogen becomes unsure whether to stay with Kingsley or to take a place at art college.<ref name="20octds"/> She talks to one of Kingsley's ex lovers Bex Houghton (Elizabeth Lowe) who gives her advice on what to choose.<ref name="20octds"/> Bex states that Kingsley taught her more than what any art college would, before revealing that she and Kingsley are still together.<ref name="20octds"/> Imogen subsequently chooses to stay with Kingsley, wanting to be his only girlfriend.<ref name="20octds"/> However, her plan backfires, as she finds Kingsley in bed with a man, but he tells her that she can join them.<ref name="24octds">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a404749/painted-blind.html|title=Painted Blind|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|date=24 October 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=28 October 2012|archive-date=11 December 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141211004512/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a404749/painted-blind.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Imogen runs off crying, ruining Kingsley's artwork in the process.<ref name="24octds"/> She then leaves Letherbridge, choosing to go to art college.<ref name="24octds"/><ref name="ThreeDepartures"/> {{Clear}}
==Helen Callaway== {{Infobox soap character | name = Helen Callaway | series = Doctors | portrayer = [[Jade Williams (actress)|Jade Williams]] | occupation = Journalist | introducer = Will Trotter | first = "Truth or Dare" <br> {{Start date|df=y|2012|9|17}} | last = "An Urban Fairytale" <br> {{End date|df=y|2012|9|20}} | spinoffs = ''Fallout'': Parts 1, 3 and 5 }} '''Helen Callaway''', portrayed by [[Jade Williams (actress)|Jade Williams]], first appeared on 17 September 2012.<ref name="17sep">{{Cite episode|title=Virtuous Reality|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01mwxp0|series=Doctors|series-link=Doctors (2000 TV series)|network=[[BBC]]|station=[[BBC One]]|airdate=17 September 2012|access-date=23 September 2012|archive-date=24 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120924191348/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01mwxp0|url-status=live}}</ref> She departed in ''Fallout: Part 5'', which aired on 21 September 2012.<ref name="fp5"/> Helen appeared in three episodes in the main series, as well as three [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] episodes, which aired on the [[Red Button (digital television)|red button]]. The red button episodes are an extension of the main episodes.<ref name="harrison"/> Helen first appears when she poses as a patient to get [[Elaine Cassidy (Doctors)|Elaine Cassidy]]'s ([[Janet Dibley]]) side of the story when Elaine's ex-boyfriend, [[Harrison Kellor]] ([[James Larkin (actor)|James Larkin]]), changes his plea for the murder of [[Lauren Porter]] ([[Alexis Peterman]]).<ref name="17octds">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a403248/virtuous-reality.html|title=Virtuous Reality|date=17 September 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|access-date=27 October 2012|archive-date=12 April 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150412180044/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a403248/virtuous-reality.html|url-status=live}}</ref> When Elaine asks Helen to leave, she refuses, which leads to [[Karen Hollins]] ([[Jan Pearson]]) kicking her out.<ref name="17octds"/> Helen later publishes a story about Elaine's reactions as well as questioning Harrison's ex-wife Fiona ([[Jenni Keenan Green]]).<ref name="fp3"/> Helen approaches Elaine, asking if she read the article.<ref name="fp3"/> She tries to persuade Elaine to do an interview about Harrison.<ref name="fp3"/> However, Elaine stills refuses, not wanting anything to do with it.<ref name="fp3"/> Helen finds a man called [[#Alex Redmond|Alex Redmond]] ([[Stuart Laing (actor)|Stuart Laing]]) had a wife, Kate, who had an affair with Harrison, and he believes that Harrison killed Kate.<ref name="20octds"/> Helen phones Alex, wanting an interview about Harrison and his wife Kate.<ref name="fp3"/> She meets with Alex at his house, asking questions about this.<ref name="20octds"/> When Helen tells Alex that she knows that Kate did not die but just left Alex, he gets angry, and strangles Helen with a towel.<ref name="20octds">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a403251/an-urban-fairytale.html|title=An Urban Fairytale|date=20 September 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|access-date=27 October 2012|archive-date=30 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121130080901/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a403251/an-urban-fairytale.html|url-status=live}}</ref> However, she is later found alive at Alex's house.<ref name="fp5"/>
Williams was involved in a major storyline which saw the return of Harrison, a major character who appeared towards the end of 2011.<ref name="harrison"/> A statement said, "Discovering that Alex's wife went missing after an affair with Harrison, Elaine is forced to consider that he may have killed other women too. Plagued by phone calls from Harrison in prison, will Elaine be able to confront her former lover and resist his charms?".<ref name="harrison"/> Series producer Mike Hobson said, "Lauren's murder was one of ''Doctors'' most popular storylines, and this Red Button event picks up on one of the show's most chilling villains, building across the week to a dramatic conclusion".<ref name="harrison"/> The storyline also saw the departure of Elaine from the soap.<ref name="ThreeDepartures"/> {{Clear}}
==Alex Redmond== {{Infobox soap character | name = Alex Redmond | series = Doctors | portrayer = [[Stuart Laing (actor)|Stuart Laing]] | introducer = Will Trotter | first = ''Fallout: Part 1'' <br> {{Start date|df=y|2012|9|17}} | last = ''Fallout: Part 5'' <br> {{End date|df=y|2012|9|21}} | spinoffs = ''Fallout'': Parts 1–5 | wife = Kate Redmond<ref name="kate">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a403252/hello-and-goodbye.html|title=Hello and Goodbye|date=21 September 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|access-date=8 September 2012|archive-date=30 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121130134654/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a403252/hello-and-goodbye.html|url-status=live}}</ref> }} '''Alex Redmond''', portrayed by [[Stuart Laing (actor)|Stuart Laing]], made his first appearance in ''Fallout: Part 1'', which aired on 17 September 2012.<ref name="fp1">{{Cite episode|title=Fallout: Part 1|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00yfnby|series=Doctors|series-link=Doctors (2000 TV series)|network=BBC|station=BBC One|airdate=17 September 2012|access-date=23 September 2012|archive-date=22 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120922041015/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00yfnby|url-status=live}}</ref> He departed in ''Fallout: Part 5'', which aired on 21 September 2012.<ref name="fp5"/> Alex appeared in a three episodes in the main series, as well as four [[Spin-off (media)|spin-off]] episodes, which aired on the [[Red Button (digital television)|red button]]. The red button episodes are an extension of the main episodes.<ref name="harrison">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/news/a402542/doctors-lines-up-red-button-specials-for-harrison-return.html|title='Doctors' lines up Red Button specials for Harrison return|date=29 August 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|access-date=30 August 2012|archive-date=4 January 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150104234847/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/news/a402542/doctors-lines-up-red-button-specials-for-harrison-return.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Alex first appears when he follows [[Elaine Cassidy (Doctors)|Elaine Cassidy]] ([[Janet Dibley]]) to her home. Alex explains to Elaine that his wife, Kate, had an affair with Elaine's ex-boyfriend [[Harrison Kellor]] ([[James Larkin (actor)|James Larkin]]), who killed [[Lauren Porter]] ([[Alexis Peterman]]). Alex wants to know if Harrison killed Kate, as she went missing after the affair.<ref name="fp1"/> Elaine talks to Alex's doctor [[Jimmi Clay]] ([[Adrian Lewis Morgan]]) about Alex, who reveals that he has suffered from depression.<ref name="18octds">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a403249/a-tangled-web.html|title=A Tangled Web|date=18 September 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|first=Daniel|last=Kilkelly|access-date=27 October 2012|archive-date=17 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117212517/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/doctors/a403249/a-tangled-web-403249/|url-status=live}}</ref> Alex talks to Elaine as she is leaving The Mill, and she agrees to meet with him, and the two talk the next day.<ref name="18octds"/><ref name="fp2"/> Alex is sure that Harrison murdered Kate, although there is no evidence to support this.<ref name="fp2"/> Elaine wants nothing to do with Harrison nor Alex, so makes Alex leave the Mill.<ref name="fp2">{{Cite episode|title=Fallout: Part 2|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00yfp67|series=Doctors|series-link=Doctors (2000 TV series)|network=BBC|station=BBC One|airdate=18 September 2012|access-date=23 September 2012|archive-date=24 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120924022356/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00yfp67|url-status=live}}</ref> A journalist, [[#Helen Callaway|Helen Callaway]] (Jade Williams) phones Alex, wanting an interview about Harrison and his wife Kate.<ref name="fp3">{{Cite episode|title=Fallout: Part 3|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00yjgf1|series=Doctors|series-link=Doctors (2000 TV series)|network=BBC|station=BBC One|airdate=19 September 2012|access-date=23 September 2012|archive-date=24 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120924022400/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00yjgf1|url-status=live}}</ref> Elaine finds out that Harrison did not kill Kate, and that she is still alive.<ref name="fp5"/> Alex does not believe Elaine and threatens her to tell him the truth, and tells Elaine how he killed Helen, and plans to do the same to Elaine.<ref name="fp5"/> However, Elaine persuades him not to kill her, before he is arrested.<ref name="fp5"/> Before leaving, Alex tells Elaine that Helen is actually alive and tries to apologise to Elaine, but she rejects him.<ref name="fp5">{{Cite episode|title=Fallout: Part 5|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00ykp6t|series=Doctors|series-link=Doctors (2000 TV series)|network=BBC|station=BBC One|airdate=21 September 2012|access-date=23 September 2012|archive-date=28 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120928045205/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00ykp6t|url-status=live}}</ref>
===Development=== Laing's casting was announced in a news release of Harrison Kellor's return, a major character who appeared towards the end of 2011.<ref name="harrison"/> Alex is the husband of one of Harrison's possible victims, when his wife had an affair with Harrison, she went missing after the affair ended.<ref name="harrison"/> Alex asks for Harrison's former lover Elaine Cassidy's help, putting Elaine in a "difficult position".<ref name="harrison"/> A statement said, "Discovering that Alex's wife went missing after an affair with Harrison, Elaine is forced to consider that he may have killed other women too. Plagued by phone calls from Harrison in prison, will Elaine be able to confront her former lover and resist his charms?".<ref name="harrison"/> Series producer Mike Hobson finished in saying, "Lauren's murder was one of ''Doctors'' most popular storylines, and this Red Button event picks up on one of the show's most chilling villains, building across the week to a dramatic conclusion".<ref name="harrison"/> The storyline also saw the departure of Elaine from the soap.<ref name="ThreeDepartures">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/scoop/a403476/doctors-three-departures-confirmed.html|title='Doctors': Three departures confirmed|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=3 September 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=3 September 2012|archive-date=5 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120905013017/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/scoop/a403476/doctors-three-departures-confirmed.html|url-status=live}}</ref> {{Clear}}
==Emma Reid== {{Main|Emma Reid}} '''Dr. Emma Reid''', portrayed by [[Dido Miles]], made her first appearance on 2 October 2012.<ref name="2oct">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a406864/reports-of-my-death.html|title=Reports Of My Death|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=2 October 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=23 September 2012|archive-date=29 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120929005015/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a406864/reports-of-my-death.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Emma is a [[general practitioner]] at the Mill, as well as a former [[Forensic pathology|police surgeon]] at Letherbridge police station. She is the first [[pansexual]] character to be featured in a British soap opera, and for her portrayal of Emma, Miles has wins and nominations at the [[RTS Awards]],<ref name="RTS">{{cite web|url=http://www.rts.org.uk/awards-midlands|title=Awards -- Midlands|publisher=[[Royal Television Society]]|access-date=18 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131019123836/http://www.rts.org.uk/awards-midlands|archive-date=19 October 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> the [[British Soap Awards]]<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/10420931.doctors-plan-jane-austen-themed-week/?ref=arc|title=Doctors plan Jane Austen-themed week|work=[[Your Local Guardian]]|date=15 May 2013|access-date=26 October 2020|archive-date=17 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117212519/https://www.yourlocalguardian.co.uk/news/10420931.doctors-plan-jane-austen-themed-week/?ref=arc|url-status=live}}</ref> and the [[Inside Soap Awards|''Inside Soap'' Awards]].<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.insidesoap.co.uk/ee/who-will-get-your-vote-in-the-inside-soap-awards-2020/|title=Who will get YOUR vote in the ''Inside Soap'' Awards 2020?|work=[[Inside Soap]]|date=15 September 2020|access-date=15 September 2020|archive-date=26 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201026161047/https://www.insidesoap.co.uk/ee/who-will-get-your-vote-in-the-inside-soap-awards-2020/|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Valerie Pitman== {{Main|Valerie Pitman}} '''Valerie Pitman''', portrayed by [[Sarah Moyle]], made her first appearance on 15 October 2012.<ref name="15octds">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a409324/home-free.html|title=Home Free|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=15 October 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=26 October 2012|archive-date=30 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121130234318/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a409324/home-free.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Valerie was introduced as a receptionist at the Mill. In August 2022, Moyle announced her decision to leave ''Doctors'' and Valerie's last scenes aired in 2022.<ref>{{cite podcast |url=https://shows.acast.com/hear-she-is-here-she-is/episodes/hear-she-is-doctors-exclusive?fbclid=IwAR1rlfDPLRStMnq09_sHtQ5nH885boYuxX8K-uHsCh621r7hSdYVhgiTl1o |title=Doctors exclusive |publisher=Hear She Is |host=Timmy Ward |date=6 August 2022 |access-date=8 August 2022 |archive-date=8 August 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220808075648/https://shows.acast.com/hear-she-is-here-she-is/episodes/hear-she-is-doctors-exclusive?fbclid=IwAR1rlfDPLRStMnq09_sHtQ5nH885boYuxX8K-uHsCh621r7hSdYVhgiTl1o |url-status=live }}</ref> For her portrayal of Valere, Moyle was nominated for [[Best Female Dramatic Performance]] and [[British Soap Award for Best Comedy Performance|Best Comedy Performance]] at the 2016 [[British Soap Awards]], but lost out to [[Lacey Turner]] and [[Patti Clare]] who play [[Stacey Fowler]] and [[Mary Taylor (Coronation Street)|Mary Taylor]] respectively.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a795808/british-soap-awards-2016-full-winners-list-revealed/|title=British Soap Awards 2016 full winners list: Did your favourites take home prizes?|work=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=5 February 2020|archive-date=19 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219045416/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a795808/british-soap-awards-2016-full-winners-list-revealed/|url-status=live}}</ref> Then in 2019, Moyle won the award for Best Comedy Performance at the British Soap Awards.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a27675823/british-soap-awards-2019-winners/|title=Here are the British Soap Awards 2019 winners in full|work=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=5 February 2020|archive-date=25 April 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200425050404/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a27675823/british-soap-awards-2019-winners/|url-status=live}}</ref> Moyle has received numerous other award nominations at the [[RTS Awards]]<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rts.org.uk/award/rts-midlands-awards-2019|title=RTS Midlands Awards 2019|work=[[RTS Awards]]|date=17 September 2019|access-date=8 April 2020|archive-date=1 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200201174356/https://rts.org.uk/award/rts-midlands-awards-2019|url-status=live}}</ref> and the [[Inside Soap Awards|''Inside Soap'' Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/news/a798505/inside-soap-awards-2016-longlist/|title=''Inside Soap'' Awards 2016 longlist revealed: Which of your soap favourites are up for prizes?|last=Sandwell|first=Ian|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|date=21 June 2016|access-date=25 June 2016|archive-date=4 March 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170304182858/http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/news/a798505/inside-soap-awards-2016-longlist/|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Chris Reid== {{Infobox soap character | name = Chris Reid | series = Doctors | portrayer = [[Nathan Wright (actor)|Nathan Wright]] | years = 2012–2014 | occupation = Nurse | introducer = Will Trotter | first = "Love Scars" <br> {{Start date|df=y|2012|10|23}} | last = "Crikey!" <br> {{End date|df=y|2014|04|11}} | father = [[#Sam Reid|Sam Reid]] | mother = [[Emma Reid]] }} '''Chris Reid''', portrayed by [[Nathan Wright (actor)|Nathan Wright]], first appeared on 23 October 2012 and made his final appearance on 11 April 2014. Chris is introduced as the son of [[Emma Reid]] ([[Dido Miles]]).<ref name="23oct"/> It was first announced that Wright was to play a new regular character on his official credits.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebwhagency.co.uk/site2/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=35&Itemid=56|title=Television|work=The BWHA Agency|quote=Plays the role of Chris Reid, a new series regular in DOCTORS|access-date=9 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120221000206/http://www.thebwhagency.co.uk/site2/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=35&Itemid=56|archive-date=21 February 2012|url-status=dead}}</ref> [[Digital Spy]] confirmed Miles' casting on 14 October 2012.<ref name="chrisried">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/scoop/a430458/corrie-proposal-eastenders-revenge-hollyoaks-funeral.html|title=Corrie proposal, 'EastEnders' revenge, 'Hollyoaks' funeral|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=14 October 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=20 October 2012|archive-date=16 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016190833/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/scoop/a430458/corrie-proposal-eastenders-revenge-hollyoaks-funeral.html|url-status=live}}</ref> Chris is a newly graduated nurse.<ref name="23oct"/> Emma suggests to [[#Howard Bellamy|Howard Bellamy]] ([[Ian Kelsey]]) that Chris could be a replacement to the departed [[Cherry Clay]] ([[Sophie Abelson]]), to which Howard agrees.<ref name="chrisried"/>
On his official BBC profile, it describes Chris as "dedicated", "earnest", "stubborn" and "resentful", adding that his relationship with his mother "is already complicated", never understanding his parents' marriage.<ref name="bbcprofilecr">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mh9v/profiles/chris-reid|title=Chris Reid played by Nathan Wright|work=Doctors|publisher=[[BBC]]|access-date=20 October 2012|archive-date=30 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121130070329/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mh9v/profiles/chris-reid|url-status=dead}}</ref> It finished in saying, "He felt neglected by his mum, which as a result Chris is much closer to his paraplegic father", stating that his mother "can never do anything right".<ref name="bbcprofilecr"/> In an interview with the [[BBC]], Wright said of Chris,
{{cquote|Chris is a caring, loving and loyal guy but is also someone who holds his demons close to the surface. He's very troubled by his relationship with his mom and he's at a point in his life where he feels a bit lost, I think essentially he's looking for consistency, maybe a girlfriend would sort him out. He enjoys nursing but it's more about the idea of helping people and being something of a Samaritan rather than the duties of being a nurse. He feels a strong connection to kids and I think tries to give them the care and support he missed out on from his mother. Ultimately he's a good guy who needs to learn to put himself first from time to time.|author=Nathan Wright speaking to [[BBC]]<ref name="bbcnw">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mh9v/features/interview-nathan-wright|title=Nathan Wright interview|work=Doctors|publisher=[[BBC Online]]|access-date=23 October 2012|archive-date=4 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121104012058/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006mh9v/features/interview-nathan-wright|url-status=dead}}</ref>}}
Wright said he was "pretty nervous" on his first day on ''Doctors'' but was put at "ease very quickly".<ref name="bbcnw"/> He called it a "special place to work", calling the team "supportive" and "incredible", adding "I can remember the very first scene I filmed. I loved it to bits!".<ref name="bbcnw"/> He also talked about Dido Miles, who plays his on-screen mother, saying that she is "wonderful".<ref name="bbcnw"/> "She's a fine actress and a joy to work with. We have a strong friendship off screen which naturally makes our job easier and more enjoyable. We live together in Birmingham and love naff TV shows".<ref name="bbcnw"/> {{Clear}}
=={{anchor|Colin Mowbray|Laura Mowbray}}Colin and Laura Mowbray== '''Colin Mowbray''' and '''Laura Mowbray''', portrayed by Steve Money and [[Lisa Riley]], are a couple who appeared on 1 November 2012.<ref name="Riley">{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/news/a410531/doctors-role-for-strictly-emmerdale-star-lisa-riley.html|title='Doctors' role for 'Strictly', 'Emmerdale' star Lisa Riley|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=5 October 2012|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=[[Hearst Magazines UK]]|access-date=5 October 2012|archive-date=7 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121007040756/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/news/a410531/doctors-role-for-strictly-emmerdale-star-lisa-riley.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
On 5 October 2012, it was announced that Riley, known for her role as [[Mandy Dingle]] in ''[[Emmerdale]]'', and Money, were both to appear in ''Doctors''.<ref name="Riley"/> Riley portrayed the role of Laura, a "tragic would-be mother".<ref name="Riley"/> The couple arrive at Letherbridge Police Station, where they meet [[List of Doctors characters (2009)#Lynette Driver|Lynette Driver]] ([[Elizabeth Rider]]) and [[Jimmi Clay]] ([[Adrian Lewis Morgan]]) and report that the Sofia, the child they are adopting, is missing.<ref name="Riley"/> However, Driver and Jimmi learn that the adoption process wasn't legitimate.<ref name="Riley"/> Show bosses stated that this discovery will "open up a shocking new investigation that threatens to shake some of ''Doctors''{{'}} most loved characters to the core".<ref name="Riley"/> [[Digital Spy]] called this an "intense new storyline" for ''Doctors''.<ref name="Riley"/>
==Al Haskey== {{Main|Al Haskey}} '''Dr. Al Haskey''', portrayed by [[Ian Midlane]], made his first appearance on 13 November 2012. Al is a general practitioner at the Mill. For his portrayal of Al, Midlane won the award for Best Acting Performance at the 2013 [[RTS Awards]], as well as [[British Soap Award for Best Comedy Performance|Best Comedy Performance]] at the 2018 [[British Soap Awards]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Shepherd |first1=Jack |title=British Soap Awards 2018 winners list in full: Coronation Street named best soap |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/british-soap-awards-2018-winners-list-coronation-street-eastenders-a8381081.html |website=[[The Independent]] |access-date=19 December 2019 |date=3 June 2018 |archive-date=19 December 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219222102/https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/british-soap-awards-2018-winners-list-coronation-street-eastenders-a8381081.html |url-status=live }}</ref> He has also received numerous other nominations including [[British Soap Award for Best Actor|Best Actor]] and [[Best Male Dramatic Performance]] at the British Soap Awards, as well as Best Daytime Star at the [[Inside Soap Awards|''Inside Soap'' Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a658118/inside-soap-awards-2015-longlist-revealed-whos-in-line-for-best-actor-actress-and-newcomer.html|title=''Inside Soap'' Awards 2015 longlist revealed: Who's in line for Best Actor, Actress and Newcomer?|last=Dainty|first=Sophie|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|date=14 July 2015|access-date=19 July 2015|archive-date=16 July 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150716205911/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a658118/inside-soap-awards-2015-longlist-revealed-whos-in-line-for-best-actor-actress-and-newcomer.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/news/a670929/eastenders-and-emmerdale-lead-final-four-shortlists-for-the-inside-soap-awards-2015.html|title=EastEnders and Emmerdale lead 'final four' shortlists for the ''Inside Soap'' Awards 2015|last=Sandwell|first=Ian|publisher=[[Digital Spy]]|date=29 September 2015|access-date=17 October 2015|archive-date=5 October 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151005000030/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/news/a670929/eastenders-and-emmerdale-lead-final-four-shortlists-for-the-inside-soap-awards-2015.html|url-status=live}}</ref>
==Other characters== {| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" style="font-size:90%" |- ! scope="col" | Character ! scope="col" | Episode date(s) ! scope="col" | Actor ! scope="col" | Circumstances |- ! scope="row" | {{nowrap|Aliona McGregor}} {{Anchor|Aliona McGregor}} | {{nowrap|28 March–18 April}} | {{nowrap|Catriona Toop<ref>{{cite web |title=A Good Boy |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01gfmdd |publisher=[[BBC]] |access-date=28 May 2023}}</ref>}} | A nanny who begins working for [[Zara Carmichael]] ([[Elisabeth Dermot Walsh]]) and [[Daniel Granger (Doctors)|Daniel Granger]] ([[Matthew Chambers]]) to take care of their newborn son, [[Joe Granger Carmichael]] (Olivia and Oscar Wilson). Zara is wary of leaving her child with Aliona, so sets up a secret camera, which Aliona discovers. She is shocked to receive numerous phone calls from a worried Zara, after which she quits, citing Zara's overbearing attitude as her reason for quitting. |- ! scope="row" | {{nowrap|Mrs Merriam}} {{Anchor|Mrs Merriam}} | {{nowrap|20 July 2012, 11 June 2013,}}<br />{{nowrap|29 January 2015, 1 March 2017,}}<br />{{nowrap|16 May 2019}} | {{nowrap|[[Doreen Mantle]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Mrs Waverly's Winnings |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0516kjc |publisher=[[BBC]] |access-date=28 May 2023 |archive-date=28 May 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230528152445/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0516kjc |url-status=live }}</ref>}} | An elderly lady whose cat [[Jack Hollins]] finds dead on [[Kevin Tyler (Doctors)|Kevin Tyler]]'s ([[Simon Rivers]]) driveway. [[Mrs Tembe]] ([[Lorna Laidlaw]]) becomes determined to find out who the owner is, which results in Kevin having an awkward conversation with Mrs Merriam, who is upset about the death of her cat. She is later outraged when a man declares his intention to cut down a tree. She chains herself to a radiator in protest and ultimately ends up saving the tree. Mrs Merriam confronts former friend [[List of Doctors characters (2013–2014)#Mrs Waverly|Mrs Waverly]] ([[Alice Barry]]) in the Mill Health Centre's reception area, claiming that she is entitled to half of the three million pounds Mrs Waverly won on the lottery. The two women later reconcile their issues. |- ! scope="row" | {{nowrap|Barbara Land}} {{Anchor|Barbara Land}} | {{nowrap|26 September 2012–20 May 2013}} | {{nowrap|[[Isabelle Amyes]]<ref>{{cite web |title=Feel the Fear |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01qdn2t |publisher=[[BBC]] |access-date=28 May 2023}}</ref>}} | A woman at St Bernadette's Church that Mrs Tembe (Laidlaw) befriend. When [[Gordon Clement]] (Steven Elder) starts working at their church as a vicar, she stands against his ideas. She later helps Mrs Tembe to see that Gordon has romantic feelings for her. |- ! scope="row" | {{nowrap|Aran Chandar}} {{Anchor|Aran Chandar}} | {{nowrap|18 October 2012–29 November 2013}} | {{nowrap|[[Davood Ghadami]]<ref>{{cite web |title=No Evil |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03j9dw7 |publisher=[[BBC]] |access-date=28 May 2023 |archive-date=11 November 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191111151036/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b03j9dw7 |url-status=live }}</ref>}} | [[#Jas Khella|Jas Khella]]'s ([[Vineeta Rishi]]) ex-boyfriend who owes her £8000. She arranges a fake date with him, but the two reconcile when they have sex. It transpires that he has a girlfriend, but Jas wants him back regardless. He confesses that he wants to go for a job in Canada, which his girlfriend opposes. Jas admits that she would be willing to go to Canada with him, and after getting jobs there, the pair move there together. |- ! scope="row" | {{nowrap|Nadia Ahmed}} {{Anchor|Nadia Ahmed}} | {{nowrap|23 November 2012–11 January 2013}} | {{nowrap|Hema Mangoo<ref>{{cite web |title=The Woman at the Bus Stop |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01p3ynm |publisher=[[BBC]] |access-date=28 May 2023 |archive-date=5 January 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130105040959/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01p3ynm |url-status=live }}</ref>}} | Kevin Tyler's (Rivers) half-sister who informs him that his estranged father is critically ill and requires a [[stem cell transplant]]. She later informs him that he has had the transplant and walks to speak to Kevin. |- ! scope="row" | {{nowrap|Laura Tyler}} {{Anchor|Laura Tyler}} | {{nowrap|4 December 2012–11 January 2013}} | {{nowrap|[[Rebecca Lacey]]<ref name="Doors">{{cite web |title=Behind Closed Doors |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01psk2f |publisher=[[BBC]] |access-date=28 May 2023 |archive-date=18 March 2013 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130318212832/http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b01psk2f |url-status=live }}</ref>}} | Kevin Tyler's (Rivers) mother. |- ! scope="row" | Zarif Khan {{Anchor|Zarif Khan}} | {{nowrap|10 December 2012–11 January 2013}} | {{nowrap|Asif Khan<ref name="Doors" />}} | Kevin Tyler's (Rivers) half-brother who [[#Nadia Ahmed|Nadia Ahmed]] (Hema Mangoo) introduces to him. |- ! scope="row" | {{nowrap|Sam Reid}} {{Anchor|Sam Reid}} | {{nowrap|21 December 2012–27 March 2013}} | {{nowrap|[[Grant Masters]]<ref>{{cite news |last1=Kilkelly |first1=Daniel |title='Doctors' Dido Miles: 'Emma, Sam plot steps up a gear' |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/doctors/a458768/doctors-dido-miles-emma-sam-plot-steps-up-a-gear/ |access-date=28 May 2023 |work=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=([[Hearst Communications]]) |date=14 February 2013 |archive-date=29 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201029204249/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/doctors/a458768/doctors-dido-miles-emma-sam-plot-steps-up-a-gear/ |url-status=live }}</ref>}} | [[Emma Reid]]'s ([[Dido Miles]]) husband. Due to being disabled, in a wheelchair and severely depressed, he tells Emma that he wants to die. He requests that she helps him die, and despite feeling guilty, she helps him. |}
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