November 13th 2024.
Letherbridge has been a launching pad for many aspiring actors for several years. Just like popular shows such as Casualty and The Bill, Doctors has been a great platform for young actors to take their first steps towards success in their careers. And not just that, it has also given established actors a chance to shine, even later in their lives. As the show comes to an end after 24 years on air, let's take a look back at some of the big names that have graced Letherbridge in the past quarter of a century.
One of the greatest things about Doctors is that it has welcomed comedy legends from the past, present, and even the future. They say laughter is the best medicine, and it's no surprise that many comedy superstars have made an appearance on the show since its launch in 2000. The Good Life star Richard Briers made a guest appearance in 2006, while current stars like Guz Khan, Rosie Jones, and Lucy Beaumont have also made their mark on the show. It's worth mentioning that Beaumont even shared the screen with a then-unknown Phoebe Waller-Bridge, who went on to create the popular comedy series Fleabag and achieve Hollywood success. The show has also welcomed other iconic figures from the world of comedy, such as Tony Robinson, Lucy Davis, Danny John-Jules, Tim Brooke-Taylor, and many more. And let's not forget about comedian Joe Pasquale, whose appearance in the 2020 episode "The Joe Pasquale Problem" made it one of the most bizarre episodes in the show's history.
But Doctors isn't just about comedy. It has also featured some unique and unexpected guests, such as actual Timelords. In 2006, future Doctor Who Jodie Whittaker made an appearance in Letherbridge, a full decade before she became the first female Doctor. Other actors who have portrayed the iconic Time Lord have also graced the show, including Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy. And let's not forget about David Troughton and Frazer Hines, who have both made multiple appearances over the years.
The show has also welcomed several music stars, including Jamelia, Toyah Wilcox, Adam Rickitt, Clare Grogan, and Kym Marsh. Soap opera icons have also found a place in Letherbridge after their time in other series has ended. Wendi Peters, who previously played the headstrong Cilla Battersby in Coronation Street, had a recurring role on Doctors, while Hollyoaks legend Carley Stenson also made an appearance in 2021. Other soap stars who have made their mark on the show include Anne Charleston, Johnny Briggs, Denise Welch, Lucy Benjamin, Claire Sweeney, Tracy-Ann Oberman, Ken Morley, Todd Carty, Shaun Williamson, and many more.
Of course, we can't talk about famous faces on Doctors without mentioning Christopher Timothy, who played the pivotal role of Dr. Brendan 'Mac' McGuire in the show's early years. Another important figure was Diane Keen, who played surgery manager Julia Parsons for almost a decade and appeared in over 1,600 episodes.
But perhaps the most exciting thing about Doctors is that it has been a stepping stone for some actors to achieve massive global success. Who would have thought that Eddie Redmayne, who appeared on the show in 2002, would go on to become an Oscar-winning star with roles in major movies like The Theory of Everything and Les Miserables? Or that Sheridan Smith, who started out on Doctors, would become a talented stage and screen actress? Other rising stars who have made an appearance on the show include Helen George, Tom Ellis, Nicholas Hoult, Jodie Comer, and Sally Hawkins, who have all gone on to achieve success in their respective careers.
And let's not forget about the Hollywood icons who have graced Letherbridge. Emilia Clarke, who is best known for her role as Daenerys Targaryen in Game of Thrones, made her TV debut on Doctors in 2009. Another future queen, Claire Foy, who is known for her role as Queen Elizabeth II in The Crown, appeared on the show in 2008. And even actors like Dame Harriet Walter, the late Susannah York, Nina Sosanya, Cathy Tyson, and Sian Phillips have all taken on roles on Doctors at some point in their careers.
As Doctors airs its final episode on Thursday, it's a good time to reflect on all the famous faces that have graced Letherbridge over the years. It has been a platform for aspiring actors, a chance for established actors to shine, and a place where unexpected guests have made their mark. We will miss seeing new faces on the show, but we will always remember the ones that have made Letherbridge a special place on our screens.
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