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Wales Online
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
BBC Call the Midwife responds as Olly Rix slams 'disrespectful' departure
BBC Call the Midwife responds as Olly Rix slams 'disrespectful' departure Call the Midwife star Olly Rix previously said he didn't like the way he was treated by bosses after his character was axed from the BBC drama. Since its debut in 2012, the BBC period drama Call the Midwife has seen a revolving door of characters, with Matthew Aylward (played by Olly Rix) emerging as a fan favourite in season 10. His character won hearts, particularly when he began a romance with Trixie (Helen George), culminating in their marriage at the end of season 12. Yet, viewers were left reeling last year when Matthew issued an ultimatum to his new wife to join him in New York following the loss of his inheritance. Following Olly's surprising exit from the show, he was seen joining the cast of another BBC stalwart, Casualty, reports the Express. Olly Rix was a fan-favourite on the BBC show (Image: BBC / Neal Street Productions ) At the time he left Call the Midwife, there were reports that the cast were "stunned and upset" by the decision to axe his character. Article continues below Olly has since opened up about his feelings regarding his departure, admitting to Hello! magazine that he was dissatisfied with how it was handled. He said: "I'm very fortunate. Most jobs, I think of very fondly, but you do, of course, leave them in the past and move on and develop new work. "With that project in particular, I didn't like the way it ended and I didn't think they treated me with much integrity or respect, and I didn't like that. I think it's just best left in the past and not discussed much more." Nevertheless, a spokesperson for Call the Midwife has dismissed any suggestions of mistreatment in relation to Olly's release from the show. Olly left Poplar to start a new life in New York (Image: BBC ) The spokesperson told Metro: "We don't accept this. Call the Midwife is a drama that prides itself on providing a supportive, inclusive and nurturing filming environment, and we are known for the family atmosphere on our set. "Series 15 is currently filming, and we look forward to sharing this exciting new series with our beloved audience." Wales Online has reached out to the BBC for comment The actor has now joined the cast of casualty (Image: BBC ) RadioTimes has suggested that although Olly has departed from Call the Midwife, it doesn't rule out the possibility of his character making a return in future episodes. Meanwhile, the 40-year-old actor has swapped roles, now portraying Flynn Byron in Casualty, a character who seems set to stay for an extended period. Discussing his transition to Casualty, he shared with Hello!: "We've been filming for a year, and you've only had ten episodes. We have 40-something in the bank now. So, Flynn's not going anywhere." Article continues below Viewers can catch up on both Call the Midwife and Casualty on BBC iPlayer.
The Independent
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
‘Don't accept this': Show boss rejects Call the Midwife star's mistreatment claim
Call the Midwife 's producers have refuted claims made by former cast member Olly Rix, who alleged he was not "treated with much integrity or respect" during his time on the show. Olly Rix, who played Matthew Aylward from series 10 to 13, expressed his dissatisfaction with how his character's storyline concluded and his overall treatment by the show. In response to Rix's allegations, a spokesperson for Call the Midwife stated that the show prides itself on a supportive and inclusive filming environment with a family atmosphere. Call the Midwife, a popular BBC period drama about midwives in East London, has been running since 2012 and is currently filming its 15th series. The Call the Midwife franchise is set to expand with a prequel series, a two-part Christmas special, and a film set in 1972 featuring iconic characters, scheduled for release in 2027.
Wales Online
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Casualty star Olly Rix addresses future on BBC medical drama
Casualty star Olly Rix addresses future on BBC medical drama Casualty star Olly Rix has opened up on his 'overwhelmingly busy' year working on the BBC medical drama. Fans of Call the Midwife were intrigued to see actor Olly Rix take on a fresh role after his departure from the period drama. He's now traded the lanes of Poplar for the fictional city of Holby, joining Casualty as the new character Flynn Byron. The complex yet charismatic character has been well-received by viewers, who are particularly interested in the intricate relationship he shares with his father-in-law, Russell Whitelaw (Robert Bathurst). With only two episodes remaining in the miniseries Casualty: Internal Affairs, speculation is rife about what lies ahead for Flynn. Discussing his time on the BBC programme, it appears there's promising news for fans of Casualty. In an interview with Hello!, he revealed: "We've been filming for a year, and you've only had ten episodes. We have 40 something in the bank now. So, Flynn's not going anywhere." Casualty star Olly Rix addresses future on BBC medical drama (Image: BBC ) ITV caller delivers brutal divorce swipe at Paddy McGuinness READ MORE: Reflecting on his experience working on the medical drama, the 40-year-old admitted it's been intense. Olly added: " It's been overwhelmingly busy. It's all-consuming. The set itself is quite extraordinary and such an immersive experience. "Those two factors weave together perfectly. Really, I do feel as though I've spent the past year legitimately pretending to be a doctor, doing long shifts and finishing with sore feet and an aching back. It's been quite the journey." Nonetheless, he commended the BBC show for its courage in addressing challenging themes and topics, acknowledging that Casualty doesn't avoid difficult questions, reports the Express. BBC viewers have enjoyed the newcomer joining the medical drama (Image: BBC ) Soap fans have recently been gripped by Flynn's troubling predicament following a shocking revelation regarding his father-in-law. In an intense storyline twist, it emerged that his father-in-law had committed sexual assault against Rida Amaan (Sarah Seggari), plunging Flynn into a profound ethical quandary. Yet, with the knowledge of Flynn's own infidelity, his father-in-law is holding his indiscretions over him, threatening to reveal all if Flynn decides to come clean about the assault to Rida. Flynn faces a moral dilemma regarding his father-in-law in upcoming episodes (Image: BBC ) Article continues below Discussing the delicate situation, Olly remarked to The Mirror: "They're not actively at war, they're not fighting. He's saying, providing you don't do anything, I won't do anything. "Flynn has to choose to step into that fire and say 'I'm going to risk it all, or he won't." Casualty is available to watch on BBC iPlayer.
BBC News
10-02-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Olly Rix joins cast of BBC's BAFTA Award-Winning Casualty
Casualty has announced Olly Rix (Agatha Raisin, Our Girl, Call The Midwife, The Royal Shakespeare Company) as the latest addition to the BAFTA Award-winning BBC show, made by BBC Studios Drama Productions. Olly is set to take on the role of charming but complicated Clinical Lead Flynn Byron and will first appear on screens from March, in Casualty's upcoming new miniseries Internal Affairs. Flynn Byron is a complex character driven by his past demons and the need to make his mark. As the new Clinical Lead Consultant at Holby City ED, Flynn joins the NHS fresh from a tour of duty. He's a man with a purpose, and with a fierce resolve to make a difference. He faces the challenge of instilling change in a system weighed down by bureaucracy, all the while grappling with the trauma he has experienced and a deception that threatens to be his undoing. Olly Rix says: 'It's been a pleasure to join the Casualty cast in such a dynamic role. Flynn crashes into the world of it from a very different background, resulting in a complex and exciting story in Internal Affairs and beyond. It's a brilliant new chapter for the show and I am excited for the audience to get to know Flynn." Roxanne Harvey, Executive Producer of Casualty for BBC Studios, says: 'Flynn's journey promises to resonate with viewers, exploring the often emotional toll of working in the NHS, the cost of making tough decisions, and the possibility of redemption when you're confronted with the consequences of your actions.' As recently announced, Casualty's Internal Affairs will also feature acclaimed actor Robert Bathurst (Downton Abbey, Cold Feet , Doctor Who), who is set to take on the guest role of Russell Whitelaw, a top-tier surgeon who has commanded the operating room for years with his unmatched skill and domineering personality. Robert Bathurst Said: 'Joining Casualty for three months was very enjoyable; it's so well run, well written and well directed. They built an operating theatre especially for this block of stories so all of us, actors and crew, were on a voyage of discovery. As always with Casualty there were brilliantly qualified advisers on hand to make it seem as real as possible. The Emergency Department film set was just like being in a hospital - I kept getting lost." Made in Cardiff, Casualty is a BBC Studios Drama production for BBC iPlayer and BBC One. It is executive produced by Roxanne Harvey for BBC Studios, with Rebecca Ferguson for the BBC. The series producer is Liza Mellody Casualty continues Saturday 15 February - available 6am on BBC iPlayer and 9.20pm on BBC One. Previous episodes of Casualty are available to stream on BBC iPlayer now. JE About BBC Studios The main commercial arm of BBC Commercial Ltd, BBC Studios generated revenues in the last year of £1.8 billion and a third consecutive year of profits of over £200 million. Able to take an idea seamlessly from thought to screen and beyond, the business is built on two operating areas: the Content Studio, which produces, invests and distributes content globally and Media & Streaming, with BBC branded channels, services including and BritBox International and joint ventures in the UK and internationally. The business made more than 2,800 hours of award-winning British programmes last year for a wide selection of public service and commercial broadcasters and platforms, both in the UK and across the globe. Its content is internationally recognised across a broad range of genres and specialisms, and includes world-famous brands like Strictly Come Dancing/Dancing with the Stars, the Planet series, Bluey and Doctor Who. BBC Studios | Website | Press Office | Twitter | LinkedIn | Instagram |
