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Major stars and Hollywood icons who've appeared in Casualty
Holby City Hospital in Casualty has welcomed many famous faces over the years. The BBC medical drama has been on our screens for almost 40 years, which means multiple cast members that have featured in the show have gone on to become well-known faces in the entertainment industry. We thought it was high time to take another delve into the Casualty history books and remind you of the very famous stars who were once caught up in classic Casualty drama. Let's take a look! Wake up to find news on your TV shows in your inbox every morning with Metro's TV Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your show in the link we'll send you so we can get TV news tailored to you. Episode – A Reasonable Man – 1990 Pre-Doctor Who, Christopher Eccleston did pop up in Casualty! He played a patient with HIV and delivered a powerful performance that now gives viewers an insight into people's attitudes over the disease in the early 90s. Episode – Jump Start – 1986 Way back in Casualty's fourth episode, Alfred played a smarmy reporter on the hunt for a life and death story. Episode – Living in Hope – 1991 In an episode that centred on conflict in marriage, Jerome played a husband whose ambitions led to his wife collapsing. Episode – Living in Hope – 1991 Featuring in the same episode as Jerome Flynn, Julie appeared in the medical drama playing a domestic abuse victim who was admitted to the ED with concerning injuries. Episode – The Last Word – 1991 Another episode back in 1991 saw Hermione play a ballet dancer who had fallen ill after some shocking career advice. Episode – The Last Word – 1991 Also appearing in the same episode as Hermione was Minnie Driver. She played a patient admitted with cuts and a cold and was convinced she had something else wrong with her aside from her obvious symptoms. Episode – Facing Up – 1991 1991 was certainly quite the year for famous faces in Casualty as Kathy Burke also featured in an episode. When a loaded gun fell into the arms of a child, Kathy gave quite the performance as she was just about the become on of the biggest faces of the 90s. Episode – Tender Loving Care – 1992 A year later, Jonny Lee Miller popped up in Casualty playing a lovesick teenager. This teenager developed feelings for his teacher and his life turned upside down due to bullying. Episode – Family Matters – 1993 Back in 1993, the Kate Winslet appeared on the show playing an innocent babysitter whose boyfriend had uncovered a dark web of abuse within a family. Episode – Give Us This Day – 1993 Playing a brainwashed character, Helen featured in an episode that looked at the growing concern of religious cults. When the character's family tried to rescue her, things went terribly wrong… Episode – Another Day in Paradise – 1996 A young Orlando appeared in Casualty playing a labourer suspiciously prone to accidents. Surprisingly, Orlando also featured in this episode with comedian Kevin Bishop and former EastEnders star Nadia Sawalha – what a small world! Episode – She Loved the Rain – 1998 Way before Martin featured in the hit BBC One drama Sherlock, he also made an appearance in Casualty. He played a villain who enticed his friends into committing robberies that led to tragic consequences. Episode – Silent Ties – 2006 Playing a troubled teenager, Aaron's character saw him involved in an accident with his best friend. Episode – All Through the Night – 2006 Host of the lunchtime show on Radio 1, Scott Mills appeared as a journalist called Paul Lang. He interviewed three characters who were taking part in a protest against the closure of the ED. Episode – The Killing Floor – 2007 Introduced in a classic Casualty way, Tom's character abseiled down a building which we all know is never a good idea as it turned out he and his mates were keeping a dark secret. Episode – Multiple between the years of 2009 and 2010 Too Much star Will Sharpe joined the cast of Casualty in 2009, playing junior Doctor Yuki Reid. He joined the ED along with a group of new F2 trainees. Episode – Multiple between the years of 2009-2011 Sophia Di Martino played a young ambulance technician in the show called Polly Emmerson. The character was killed in 2011 after getting stabbed by a patient called Hannah Fleet. Episode – And the Walls Come Tumbling Down – 2013 Playing Robyn Miller's (Amanda Henderson) friend, Daisy's character Fran was a spiteful character who caused Robyn an awful lot of drama. Episode – In the Name of Love – 2014 Michelle appeared in Casualty playing a love interest for beloved paramedic Jeff Collier. More Trending She also appeared in the show back in 2010, and most recently 2019. Episode – Love Is – 2012 Best known for his roles in shows including EastEnders and Rivals, back in 2012, Danny appeared in Casualty playing a paramedic called Rossy, who was hiding quite the secret. View More » This article was originally published in August, 2021. If you've got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@ – we'd love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. MORE: John Torode returns to TV for first time since MasterChef sacking for 'racist term' MORE: BBC viewers in awe as father-son duo become first ever to win gameshow's jackpot MORE: MasterChef's new presenters 'confirmed' after Gregg Wallace and John Torode axing
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8 minutes ago
- Sport
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'Not my problem' - Man Utd star reacts to Alejandro Garnacho's exile
Amad Diallo gave a brutally honest answer when asked about the futures of his Manchester United teammates Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford. Garnacho and Rashford are among the five players Ruben Amorim has exiled from the first-team and told to leave the club. Fellow forwards Antony and Jadon Sancho and left-back Tyrell Malacia complete the 'bomb-squad', though United are struggling to find buyers for them. That was until Saturday, when it was reported that Barcelona were closing in on a deal to sign Rashford on loan with the option to buy, with the England international desperate to seal the move. The news broke during United's first pre-season friendly of the summer – a drab goalless draw with Leeds United in Stockholm – where Amad played the first 45 minutes. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. Speaking in the mixed zone after the match, the Ivory Coast star was asked about Rashford's impending departure but did not want to be pressed on the matter. 'The only thing I can say is good luck to him, but I'm more focused on United and my team.' Amad is especially close to Garnacho, with the duo at one stage tipped to be the future of the Red Devils' attack, but the latter will almost certainly leave Old Trafford this summer after falling out with Amorim. There is much interest in the winger from the likes of Chelsea, Aston Villa and Tottenham but with no offers as of yet, United may have to further slash his asking price. Asked about Garnacho's predicament, Amad showed little interest, saying: 'I think this is not really my problem. The only thing I'm thinking right now is how we will learn together as a team.' The 23-year-old was more open about his new teammate Matheus Cunha who impressed on his unofficial debut, a bright spark in an otherwise dreary match. More Trending 'He's a good player – we need good players in the team and he'll bring a lot to the team. I hope he can give us some different things. 'Especially last season, we missed a lot of good players in the final third. He scored a lot of goals last season, so I just wish him all the best.' United's pre-season continues State-side as they take on West Ham next Sunday in New Jersey. For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Ruben Amorim and Patrick Dorgu give verdict on new Man Utd star Diego Leon MORE: Daniel Farke confirms Leeds hero is no longer wanted after Man Utd draw MORE: Barcelona eye move for £80million Arsenal target after completing Marcus Rashford transfer
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38 minutes ago
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Viktor Gyokeres' dad 'breaks down in tears' after latest twist in Arsenal move
Viktor Gyokeres' proposed move to Arsenal is still hanging in the balance with the striker's father 'in tears' having been left convinced the move will fall through. The Gunners have made the Sweden international their top target to strengthen their front line and have made major progress in efforts to bring him to north London in recent weeks. Gyokeres is desperate to make the move to north London having refused to return to pre-season training with Sporting CP but a fee with the Portuguese giants has still not been agreed. While Arsenal have agreed to pay €63.5 million (£54.9m) up front, Sporting are standing firm over add-on payments. While the clubs do not appear to be far off, A Bola now report 'real pessimism' has emerged over the weekend among those at the centre of negotiations. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. The stalemate has reportedly devastated Gyokeres' family who feel the 26-year-old is doing everything he can to get the move over the line. His father Stefan 'burst into tears' and was left emotionally distraught over the weekend, now believing move will not go through, according to Maisfutebol. The report concludes the risk of the move falling through completely is now high. Sporting's demands over add-on fees have been the source of the frustration. Arsenal have offered a €63.5 million (£54.9m) up front, plus a further €10m (£8.6m) in bonuses. The Gunners are then proposing €5m (£4.3m) plus a further €5m in add-ons but Sporting are demanding €7.5m (£6.4m) as the first payment. Arsenal had hoped to reach an agreement before Mikel Arteta's squad leave London for their pre-season tour of Asia on Saturday. But the squad set off without a deal done and the move still in real doubt. Last weekend, Spring president Frederico Varandas issued a statement warning Arsenal they will not be strong-armed into a deal. 'If the geniuses who are devising this strategy think this puts pressure on me to facilitate an exit, they are not only completely wrong but are also making the player's exit conditions even more complicated,' Varandas said. More Trending 'No one is above the interests of the club, whoever they are. 'If they don't want to pay for Viktor fair market value, we are perfectly comfortable with this for the next three years [the time left on Gyokeres' contract]. 'We are calm about all this. Everything can be resolved with a market closure, a heavy fine, and an apology to the group.' MORE: Ruben Amorim and Patrick Dorgu give verdict on new Man Utd star Diego Leon MORE: Thomas Frank explains why three players missed Tottenham's win over Reading MORE: Eddie Howe teases Arsenal and Liverpool with Alexander Isak transfer update
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17 hours ago
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Daniel Farke confirms Leeds hero is no longer wanted after Man Utd draw
Leeds United manager Daniel Farke has confirmed that Patrick Bamford is not in his plans for the upcoming season and the striker is not expected to leave the club. The England international joined Leeds from Middlesbrough in 2018 and has made 205 appearances for the club, scoring 60 goals. When Yorkshire club returned to the Premier League in 2020 he was a huge hit, scoring 17 top flight goals, but injuries have held him back since then. Leeds have once again earned promotion from the Championship and while he made 17 league appearances in that successful campaign, they were all from the bench and he did not score a goal. Farke is plotting a way to keep Leeds in the Premier League next season and his plans do not include the 31-year-old, who is under contract until next year but clearly available for transfer. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. Speaking after a goalless friendly draw with Manchester United on Saturday, Farke explained: 'I had an honest conversation with him which was quite important for me because Patrick knows exactly how much I value him as a player. 'I've spoken several times about this and I would have preferred a completely fit Patrick Bamford in the last two seasons. 'He also knows how much I rate him as a person and for that I thought it was my duty to have a very honest, open conversation right now with him. 'I told him that he's not in my plans for the upcoming Premier League season. Just because of the fact he had a really difficult last years. I spoke quite often about how good a fit Patrick Bamford is. 'For me Patrick is a player who needs right now at this stage to be the main man, needs the backing, an arm around the shoulder after difficult years. 'If Patrick gets this he will score goals because he's a top player, but after the last two seasons I was not willing to do this, to say that you are our main man at Premier League level. 'I don't think then a year at Leeds United as a back-up when you were the main man for so many years, it's not the perfect situation. 'That's why we had this honest conversation. He's trained really good, his fitness levels are really good, his reaction was top class.' Leeds have signed a new forward this summer in Germany international Lukas Nmecha, who has arrived from Wolfsburg on a free transfer. The former Manchester City striker started in the 0-0 draw with the Red Devils in Stockholm, a game which Farke sounded content with. More Trending 'First of all, I'm pleased with this game. I'm not over the moon because I want to win each game,' he said. 'There was not too much time to get ready. We had to integrate many new faces and young players. Usually we would do an in-house local friendly but today we had this great stage. 'Usually the quality for the first game is not too high but we adapted really well. We had many possession periods. Definitely not the worst side in the first half. 'Second half would have preferred more possession. I would have preferred a bit more control but for 75 mins we were on a really good level.' MORE: Barcelona eye move for £80million Arsenal target after completing Marcus Rashford transfer MORE: Ruben Amorim sends clear transfer message to Man Utd chiefs after Leeds draw MORE: Manchester United begin talks to sign PSG star after Hugo Ekitike snub
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18 hours ago
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Barcelona eye move for £80m Arsenal target after completing Marcus Rashford deal
Barcelona are considering a shock move for Real Madrid star Rodrygo, despite looking to finalise a deal for Manchester United's Marcus Rashford. The 27-year-old has not played for his boyhood club since being hauled off in a Europa League match away to Viktoria Plzen on December 12 and ended the season on loan at Aston Villa. Rashford has trained away from Ruben Amorim's first-team since pre-season began and appears to be edging closer to a dream switch to Barcelona. Talks are understood to be progressing on a deal to take the United outcast to the LaLiga outfit, with a season-long loan including an option to buy being worked on. Rashford is among five players to have informed United they wish to explore a future away from Old Trafford, where he came through the academy and scored 138 goals in 426 first-team appearances. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link so we can send you football news tailored to you. The England international admitted he was 'ready for a new challenge' in December and last month revealed he would like to play alongside Barcelona's teenage prodigy Lamine Yamal. Barcelona sporting director Deco in May told Catalan radio station RAC1 that the club 'like' Rashford, who does not have a squad number having lost the 10 shirt to Matheus Cunha. Like Rashford at United, Rodrygo is in a state of limbo at Real having been told he is likely to need to find a new club following the arrival of Argentine teenager Franco Mastantuono. Xabi Alonso hardly used the Brazil international at all during his new side's FIFA Club World Cup campaign and the writing appears to be on the wall for the 24-year-old. Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are among a clutch of Premier League clubs understood to be monitoring the situation, but the player's current wages are reported represent a major stumbling block. According to UOL, however, Barcelona have expressed an interest in Rodrygo despite Hansi Flick already being well furnished with top class forward options in wide areas. More Trending Yamal and Raphinha powered Barcelona to the Spanish title last season and they were within moments of booking a place in the Champions League final before a late semi-final collapse against Inter. The Brazilian media outlet claim that Raphinha could be redeployed in a more central attacking role by Flick in the new season which would open up an extra spot in his squad for a winger even if, as expected, Rashford arrives. UOL did contact Rodrygo's representatives who offered a brief statement which read: 'Rodrygo is on vacation in Brazil and remains a Real Madrid player, with a contract until June 2028. 'Information about a possible transfer is speculation and what we know, at this moment, comes as rumors raised by the media.' MORE: Ruben Amorim sends clear transfer message to Man Utd chiefs after Leeds draw MORE: Manchester United begin talks to sign PSG star after Hugo Ekitike snub MORE: Manchester United stance on signing Arsenal transfer target Benjamin Sesko
