List of Doctors characters (2015)

Doctors is a British medical soap opera which began broadcasting on BBC One on 26 March 2000.[1] Set in the fictional 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 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 2015, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the programme's executive producer, Will Trotter, or his successor, Mike Hobson.

Tracey Buxton

Tracey Buxton, portrayed by Natasha James, first appeared from 20 January 2015 and made her last appearance on 10 March 2015. Tracey is the aunt of Ayesha Lee that lives in Florida.[2] Having not seen her for ten years, Ayesha does not trust her, but Tracey convinces Ayesha that she will stick around to support her and other niece, Sierra Lee (Kaya Louise-Stewart).[3] When Sierra misbehaves at nursery, Tracey reveals to Ayesha that she is considering adopting her. Ayesha argues back, claiming Tracey just wants to steal her.[4] However, Ayesha later agrees with the idea,[5] and Tracey leaves for Florida with Sierra.[6]

Heather Irvine

Heather Irvine, portrayed by Rebecca Grant, appeared from 2 March 2015 to 1 May 2015. When Jimmi Clay (Adrian Lewis Morgan) is nearly hit by falling masonry, Heather saves him, and disappears afterwards.[7] Heather then sees Jimmi in a pub, and the pair exchange numbers.[8] Heather falls pregnant, she reveals to Jimmi that he is not the father, but is instead Phil Dickinson's (Phil Lawson).[9] Phil turns up at their house, and when he begins to get physical, Jimmi threatens to call the police, and Heather tells him the baby is not his.[10] Heather later disappears, deciding to be with Phil instead of Jimmi.[11]

Sid Vere
Main article: Sid Vere

Dr. Sid Vere, portrayed by Ashley Rice, began appearing on 27 April 2015.[12] Sid is a general practitioner and first responder at The Mill. For his portrayal of Sid, Rice was longlisted for Best Actor at the British Soap Awards in 2017, 2018 and 2019.[13][14][15]

Michael Burnett

Dr Michael Burnett, portrayed by Milo Twomey, appeared from 5 May to 26 June 2015. Michael is a doctor that Zara Carmichael (Elisabeth Dermot Walsh) takes Joe Granger-Carmichael (Roman Law) to. Michael refers Joe to an audiologist and ophthalmologist.[16]

Sean Donoghue

Sean Donoghue, portrayed by Shane O'Meara, first appeared on 29 July 2015 and made his last appearance on 12 August 2015. Sean is introduced as the younger brother of established character Niamh Donoghue (Jessica Regan).[17] Sean smiles at a male waiter, and Ayesha Lee (Laura Rollins) puts her hand on his as a sign of support for his sexuality, but Niamh misinterprets the gesture as flirtation.[18] After Ayesha and Emma Reid (Dido Miles) inform Niamh that Sean is gay, she supports him.[19] Sean received a job offer from a company in London, and leaves Letherbridge.[20]

Hayden Connor

Hayden Connor, portrayed by Sean Browne, appeared from 11 September 2015 to 13 October 2015. Hayden is a nurse, and on his first day, he is wrongfully accused of stealing a patient's money.[21] Hayden is addicted to drugs, and while out for a drink with Ayesha Lee (Laura Rollins), he spikes her drink in order to make her go clubbing with him.[22] When Ayesha sees white powder on Hayden's nose, she punches him and threatens to report him to Howard Bellamy (Ian Kelsey).[23] Hayden disappears and abandons his patients, so Ayesha reports him to Howard.[24]

Ruhma Carter
Main article: Ruhma Carter

Ruhma Carter (also Hanif), portrayed by Bharti Patel, began appearing on 15 October 2015. Ruhma is a Senior Sister and consultant midwife. For her role as Ruhma, Patel has won and been nominated for numerous awards.

Alia Hanif
Alia Hanif
Doctors character
Portrayed byMandy Thandi (2015–2017)
Lisa Ambalavanar (2018–2019)
First appearance"He's Making a List, He's Checking It Twice"
14 December 2015 (2015-12-14)
Last appearance"Trapped"
3 September 2019 (2019-09-03)
Introduced byMike Hobson
ClassificationPast; recurring
Profile
OccupationStudent

Alia Hanif first appeared on 14 December 2015, and made her last appearance on 3 September 2019. Alia was initially portrayed by Mandy Thandi from 2015 to 2017, and Lisa Ambalavanar from 2018 onwards. Alia is introduced alongside brother Shak Hanif (Sunjay Midda) when her mother, Ruhma Carter (Bharti Patel), arrives with the pair at Heston Carter's (Owen Brenman) house.[25] Alia, Shak and Heston bond through cooking a meal together for Ruhma before she gets home.[26]

Alia gets into a relationship with Tariq Amiri (Chaneil Kular), and when he films them having sex, he betrays her after the breakup by posting it online.[27][28] After he is released, he is involved in a hit and run, and Alia is named as a suspect, until she is cleared. Alia visits Tariq in hospital, and when he apologises and tries to reconcile with her, Alia insists that she does not want any involvement with him. While studying for A Level exams and fasting for Ramadan, Alia works too hard and faints from exhaustion.[29] Alia recuperates at home, and after passing her exams, she leaves home for university.

Shak Hanif
Shak Hanif
Doctors character
Portrayed bySunjay Midda
First appearance"He's Making a List, He's Checking It Twice"
14 December 2015 (2015-12-14)
Introduced byMike Hobson
ClassificationPresent; recurring
Profile
Other namesShakib Hanif
Occupation
  • Student
  • Police apprentice

Shak Hanif, portrayed by Sunjay Midda, first appeared on 14 December 2015. Shak is introduced alongside sister Alia (Mandy Thandi) when his mother, Ruhma Carter (Bharti Patel), arrives with the pair at Heston Carter's Owen Brenman's house.[25] Shak gets off to a bad start with Heston,[30] the pair bond when making a meal with Alia.[26] After Alia's boyfriend, Tariq Amiri (Chaneil Kular), is arrested for revenge porn, he is later hit by a car,[27] and Shak is suspected to be the culprit, and faces aggression from police officers.[31] A year later, Shak reveals that he is doing a summer placement with the local police, to Ruhma's disapproval.[32] After the placement ends, he begins a police apprenticeship while studying at university. When Shak visits Ruhma, he notices that she is at home rather than at work. He calls Daniel Granger (Matthew Chambers), who informs him that she has been suspended. He promises to stay with Ruhma, and takes care of her during Ramadan. While outside of the house on the phone to Alia, he hears a commotion from inside the house. He finds Mark Rees (Kiefer Moriarty) about to assault Ruhma. He takes hold of Mark, and punches him to the ground. He holds him down by the neck, and gets Ruhma to call the police.

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