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Post by kitkat1971 on May 1, 2015 12:14:15 GMT
Oh Yes, Elliot is a long server.
He joined in Season 8, a couple of months before Jac and Joseph so late 2005.
I think of the current cast Ric is way ahead on episode count (as he should be having joined Season 4) then it is Jac, then Elliot.
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Post by Lady W on May 5, 2015 20:29:49 GMT
First time I've properly watched an episode tonight and I have to say I'm loving Hanssen being back! Also have a lot of time for angry, no-nonsense Ollie; never thought that much of him in his first stint but I enjoyed him tonight.
Couple of questions though - How long's Zainab been in it and has Fletch got a gambling addiction?
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Post by kitkat1971 on May 5, 2015 23:18:17 GMT
This was Zainab's 3rd episode - she is only on a guest contract.
Fletch had a gambling addiction whilst in Casualty. That and his affair with Tess led him to wanting to change department.
I enjoyed 'stern' Oliver too. Jac was his mentor for several years don't forget!
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Post by Lady W on May 5, 2015 23:25:33 GMT
Thanks for the info, Kitkat I don't watch Casualty so have no idea about Fletch's backstory.
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Post by TellyAddict on May 6, 2015 10:40:57 GMT
Hanssen putting the wind completely out of Guy's sails was everything I hoped for and more. It was needed. I loved how busy the episode was last night - lots going on, lots of mingling between departments. Dominic hiding from Hanssen was hilarious, and even better was when Hanssen told him he could come out from under the desk. I'm not really sure what to make of Oliver at the moment. I thought his scenes were pretty dull in comparison to everything else going on last night but I'll give him time to settle back in. Even though I'd be talking about a period where I was drifting in and out of the show I always did prefer Penny out of the Valentine siblings.
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Post by Deleted on May 6, 2015 14:28:51 GMT
It was good to see Dixie last night. I`d like to see more HC/Casualty cast crossovers. I thought it a bit unrealistic that no one from the A&E came to see Fletch to pay their respects after his wife died. It probably all happened off screen, but it would have been nice to see them.
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Post by amber jade on May 7, 2015 19:50:06 GMT
Absolutely loved the dark lord being back and how he interacted with everyone.
I enjoyed the comment about Oliver being Jac after a sex change. I do like this version of Oli though.
I don't normally like Dixie but I think she was a great friend to Fletch in this episode. He would have more money if he hadn't kept going to the pub all the bleeding time!
I like Zainab in this. Shame it's a guest role. Miss her not being in EE
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Post by amber jade on May 13, 2015 8:27:29 GMT
Liked Hanssen's line to Sacha about not having shared his life history with him! (re the ballet dancer) Loved Ollie and how he put Saint Adele in her place although she ignored him and carried on mucking about Hanssen obviously just has a personality issue with Guy as he's not willing to give him funding but he is willing to discuss it with Raf. Serves smug Guy right. Sacha and Essie are just lovely together :-) Hope Annabelle can get some help soon :-(
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Post by Deleted on May 13, 2015 8:49:46 GMT
So Annabelle had a CT/MRI scan and nobody gossiped about it amongst the staff?
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Post by TellyAddict on May 13, 2015 13:18:50 GMT
That image of Hanssen in his knitwear was spectacular.
Adele needs locking away in a cupboard somewhere.
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Post by kitkat1971 on May 13, 2015 18:52:06 GMT
ADELE is infuriating. I don't think I've disliked a character so much since Smughira. Bonnie but that was down to the Janny triangle really though there were distinct 'little miss Perfect, everybody loves her even though she is sometimes quite nasty' vibe to Bonnie too.
Oliver quite rightly points out that accessing Patient records is illegal and she should just concentrate on doing what she is paid to do - and she replies that she is 'just trying to hold onto someone she loves' and as Ollie has lost his siter and his wife, this stikes a chord so he is converted to the Cult of St Adele - even receiving her blessing that he is 'okay when he takes the pole out'.
What are the writers on? Are we really supposed to think she is as wonderful as they seem to?
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Post by amber jade on May 14, 2015 13:54:17 GMT
ADELE is infuriating. I don't think I've disliked a character so much since Smughira. Bonnie but that was down to the Janny triangle really though there were distinct 'little miss Perfect, everybody loves her even though she is sometimes quite nasty' vibe to Bonnie too. Oliver quite rightly points out that accessing Patient records is illegal and she should just concentrate on doing what she is paid to do - and she replies that she is 'just trying to hold onto someone she loves' and as Ollie has lost his siter and his wife, this stikes a chord so he is converted to the Cult of St Adele - even receiving her blessing that he is 'okay when he takes the pole out'. What are the writers on? Are we really supposed to think she is as wonderful as they seem to? She is the opposite of wonderful isn't she?! So annoying. I would like to continue seeing Oli being firm and stroppy with Adele. Quite enjoying his character at the moment.
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Post by kitkat1971 on May 14, 2015 14:02:56 GMT
Sadly i th Oliver has seen the 'error' of his ways re reprimanding Adele and will now be part of the cheerleading squad along with Jesse and Elliot. So disappointing.
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Post by amber jade on May 20, 2015 12:19:32 GMT
Hmm. What do we think about Secret Escapes moving to Darwin? Thought it was pretty unexpected. Not sure how Guy is going to be the only Neuro surgeon unless they have his storylines with the extras! Isn't the point of Holby City departments to have more than one main character there, iykwim? Will also be interesting to see how Zosia and Oli interact.
Not happy to see Ric is off again. Hope not permanently.
Not enough Serena, and sadly no Digby, but I do like Dom these days though. The Raf storyline with this scarred girl is quite interesting. Think it might run for a while?
Come on oh wise HC watchers - what are your opinions?!
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Post by kitkat1971 on May 20, 2015 12:39:59 GMT
Much as i love Ric I'm not actually sure why they bother to still list him as a regular character. Even when he is at the Hospital he barely does anything. He's had two episodes where he was prominent in this last stint? The one where he helped bring Self down and I think one with Harry and now he's off again.
Zosia on Darwin could work, she was okay up there last time and at least she might be able to put Adele in her place. Also, there is the tension with Jesse. I do think we might be slow burn romance bound with Oliver now though. Absolutely ridiculous that she was allowed to operate like that.
Dan Hamilton was the only Orthopad (sp) working out of Kellar for over a year plus Spence was pretty much single handed in plastics on Darwin so there is history for this. I suspect Dominic will get more involved with Nuero now but also I think Guy primary plots willl be Office Politics, rivalry with Hansenn based rather than Clinical work.
So Darwin is a Consultant down (and it was always shown that Jac and Elliot didn't twiddle their thumbs, they worked long hours) who they haven't got an interim replacement for and now their most Senior Reg (who has acted up in the past) is off for 6 weeks - again with no cover. Oliver can't possibly be deemed enough.
I quite like Raf now, had a feeling i would once Amy and Harry had both gone.
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