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Laurence Flynn
Surgical House Officer
played by Reece Shearsmith
Laurence is a doctor that is not cut out for his job. Fresh out of medical college with failed first time final exam results he is determined to redeem himself of his past. But with the help of his neurotic personality, lack of sleep and unpopularity among the rest of the staff, everyday he draws closer and closer to a nervous breakdown. His hobbies include ranting about his working conditions, banging into various objects, screaming and shouting “No” and acting wide-eyed around nurse Judy. Dr Stephen Noble
Surgical Registrar
played by Alexander Armstrong
Stephen is Laurence’s mentor and only real friend however he mischievously enjoys the practical jokes played on Laurence (some are set by himself). Although Stephen loves his medical career, he is world weary and cynical about the hospital he works in. If anything goes wrong in the surgical unit, Mr Ron usually blames Stephen. But Stephen doesn’t need to worry about that anymore because he can blame it all on Laurence! Stephen’s hobbies include surviving on coffee, having endless sex with other members of staff and winding Laurence up. (And playing/watching rugby). Nurse Judy Conway
Staff Nurse
played by Georgia Mackenzie
Judy is a smart, caring but devastatingly cool nurse on the surgical ward. Laurence has huge romantic passion for Judy, which she cruelly takes advantage of and becomes responsible for most of the practical jokes played on him. Judy’s hobbies include playing practical jokes on Laurence, guarding coffee with the other nurses and hanging out with her nurse roommate Terry. Gasman
Anaesthetist
played by Erich Redman
Gasman is a German anaesthetist that has an obsession with pain, which is worrying because his job is to relieve pain. He’s wonderful dream would be that a patient woke in the middle of an operation and is proud that the NHS is acceptable of meaningless suffering! Gasman has only one hobby. Making sure he can get as much pain out of the patients (and sometimes staff) as he can! Sister Charity Hope
Ward Sister
played by Llewella Gideon
Charity is the sane mother figure of all the staff in the unit. She keeps everyone under control (including Mr Ron) and you can count on her to keep you safe if you’re a patient on her ward. Her hobbies include keeping her ward under control and using old body parts as earrings. Mr Benedict Ron
Director of Surgery
played by Richard Griffiths
Mr Ron is the head of the department who is loving and caring towards his patients but sadly isn’t a very good surgeon. Laurence isn’t on Mr Ron’s good list since he will always find that he has been up to some sort of trouble. Mr Ron’s hobbies include shouting Laurence’s surname and blaming others for his failed operations. Terry Cheung
Theatre Nurse
played by Benedict Wong
Terry is a gay nurse that has a crush on Laurence but isn’t afraid to show it. In theatre he makes campy comments towards him embarrassing Laurence in front of the surgical team. Terry, in partnership with Judy, is also responsible for some of the practical jokes played on Laurence although want he really wants from him is a... Terry’s hobbies include flirting with Laurence and hanging out with Judy. Other Appearances
Various other people appeared as patients in TLC. The actors included Paul Putner as the Chef, Edna Doré as Ethel, Pip Torrens as Mr. Copperfield, Frank Harper as Frank Briggs and Rebecca Santos as Juanita. |
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