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==Cast and characters==
{{main|List of Doctors characters}}
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Series regulars of ''Doctors'' were met by series producers and executive producers for several rounds of auditions prior to their casting. Series producer Lloyd stated that as well as looking for talent, they looked for somebody who was able to fit into the team of hardworking cast members due to the heavy filming schedule.<ref name="Casting" /> Once they had been cast, actors were given detailed notes about their character, including their backstory, personality, characterisation and any other relevant details.<ref name="Hear" /> Earlier episodes included a noticeably smaller cast, with episodes more self-contained. However, with the increased number of episodes, the cast also increased to include continuing storylines. The original nine regular characters to be introduced in ''Doctors'' were [[Anoushka Flynn]] ([[Carli Norris]]), [[Joanna Helm]] ([[Sarah Manners]]), [[Kate McGuire|Kate]] ([[Maggie Cronin]]) and [[Mac McGuire]] ([[Christopher Timothy]]), [[Caroline Powers]] ([[Jacqueline Leonard]]), [[Helen Thompson (Doctors)|Helen Thompson]] ([[Corrinne Wicks]]), [[Rana Mistry]] ([[Akbar Kurtha]]), [[Ruth Harding]] ([[Yvonne Brewster]] and [[Steve Rawlings (Doctors)|Steve Rawlings]] ([[Mark Frost (actor)|Mark Frost]]).<ref>{{Cite tweet|number=1242141595199250439|title=How many of our original cast did you remember? Don't forget - Doctors is 20 on Thursday, and we're celebrating with an explosive hour long episode...|user=BBCDoctors|date=23 March 2020|author=''Doctors''}}</ref>

In 2005, ''[[Holby City]]'' actor [[Adrian Lewis Morgan]] was cast in the role of [[Jimmi Clay]]. Appearing continuously since, he has become the longest-serving actor on ''Doctors''.<ref name="Cast">{{Cite news|url=https://www.radiotimes.com/news/soaps/2020-02-21/doctors-bbc-cast/|title=Who is on Doctors? Meet the cast who work at The Mill|work=[[Radio Times]]|access-date=10 April 2020|date=21 February 2020|last=Henry|first=Grace|archive-date=17 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117200817/https://www.radiotimes.com/news/soaps/2020-02-21/doctors-bbc-cast/|url-status=live}}</ref> Also during the 2000s, numerous other longstanding characters were introduced, including: [[Daniel Granger (Doctors)|Daniel Granger]] ([[Matthew Chambers]]), Heston Carter (Brenman), Ruth Pearce (Chilton), and [[Zara Carmichael]] ([[Elisabeth Dermot Walsh]]).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/bbc-doctors-star-daniel-granger-8060576.amp|title=BBC Doctors star Daniel Granger set for shock career-threatening dilemma, reveals Matt Chambers|work=[[Daily Mirror]]|access-date=11 March 2021|archive-date=22 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210322123719/https://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/bbc-doctors-star-daniel-granger-8060576.amp|url-status=live}}</ref> 2009 saw the introduction of the Hollins family; [[Karen Hollins|Karen]] ([[Jan Pearson]]), [[Rob Hollins|Rob]] ([[Chris Walker (actor)|Chris Walker]]), [[Imogen Hollins|Imogen]] ([[Charlie Clemmow]]) and [[Jack Hollins]] ([[Nicolas Woodman]]).<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/tv/doctors-star-jan-pearson-on-black-244087.amp|title=Doctors star Jan Pearson on Black Country accents and bondage gear|work=[[Birmingham Mail]]|access-date=11 March 2021|archive-date=22 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210322123729/https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/tv/doctors-star-jan-pearson-on-black-244087.amp|url-status=live}}</ref> [[Mrs Tembe]] ([[Lorna Laidlaw]]) was introduced as a receptionist at the Mill in 2011, who eventually became the practice manager.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://metro.co.uk/2019/04/07/corrie-newcomer-lorna-laidlow-play-mrs-tembe-doctors-9129172/|title=When did Corrie newcomer Lorna Laidlow play Mrs Tembe in Doctors?|work=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]|date=7 April 2019|access-date=11 March 2021|archive-date=22 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210322123731/https://metro.co.uk/2019/04/07/corrie-newcomer-lorna-laidlow-play-mrs-tembe-doctors-9129172/amp/|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2012, several regular characters were introduced into the series, including general practitioner [[Mandy Marquez]] ([[Danielle Henry]]),<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/doctors/a377883/doctors-star-danielle-henry-talks-mandy-freya-more-interview/|title='Doctors' star Danielle Henry talks Mandy, Freya, more - interview|publisher=Digital Spy|access-date=18 February 2021|archive-date=5 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210205015655/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/doctors/a377883/doctors-star-danielle-henry-talks-mandy-freya-more-interview/|url-status=live}}</ref> practice manager [[Howard Bellamy (Doctors)|Howard Bellamy]] ([[Ian Kelsey]]),<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/news/a380354/doctors-ian-kelsey-cast-as-new-practice-manager.html|title='Doctors': Ian Kelsey cast as new practice manager|last=Eames|first=Tom|date=7 May 2012|publisher=Digital Spy |access-date=5 February 2021|archive-date=12 May 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120512094338/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/news/a380354/doctors-ian-kelsey-cast-as-new-practice-manager.html|url-status=live}}</ref> police surgeon [[Jas Khella]] ([[Vineeta Rishi]]),<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a398380/walter.html |title='Walter' |last=Kilkelly |first=Daniel|date=21 August 2012|publisher=Digital Spy |access-date=24 August 2012|archive-date=22 August 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120822070241/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a398380/walter.html|url-status=live}}</ref> general practitioner and police surgeon [[Emma Reid]] ([[Dido Miles]]),<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/scoop/a407630/corrie-scare-eastenders-kiss-edale-deception-oaks-nancy-labour.html|title=Corrie scare, 'EastEnders' kiss, E'dale deception, 'Oaks Nancy labour|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=23 September 2012|publisher=Digital Spy |access-date=23 September 2012|archive-date=23 September 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120923194629/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/scoop/a407630/corrie-scare-eastenders-kiss-edale-deception-oaks-nancy-labour.html|url-status=live}}</ref> receptionist [[Valerie Pitman]] ([[Sarah Moyle]])<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a409324/home-free.html|title=Home Free |last=Kilkelly |first=Daniel|date=15 October 2012|publisher=Digital Spy |access-date=26 October 2012|archive-date=30 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121130234318/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s16/doctors/spoilers/a409324/home-free.html|url-status=live}}</ref> and general practitioner [[Al Haskey]] ([[Ian Midlane]]).<ref>{{cite web |title=Al Haskey |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/5X8WxVvHtDSTvtSj913WHlk/al-haskey |website=[[BBC Online|BBC]] |access-date=11 March 2021 |archive-date=1 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201101210315/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/5X8WxVvHtDSTvtSj913WHlk/al-haskey |url-status=live}}</ref>

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Practice nurse [[Ayesha Lee]] ([[Laura Rollins]]) made her debut appearance in 2014.<ref>{{cite web |last=Collins |first=James |title='Get out there' Doctors actress Laura Rollins on how she bagged the part, tips for actors and more |url=https://www.mandy.com/news/laura-rollins-actress-doctors-ayesha-lee-interview |website=Mandy.com |access-date=25 May 2020 |date=29 June 2018 |archive-date=25 May 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200525172452/https://www.mandy.com/news/laura-rollins-actress-doctors-ayesha-lee-interview |url-status=live}}</ref> Midwife Ruhma Hanif (Patel)<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/4Rmw8q8fwYQZRPtg8Y7zfWW/ruhma-hanif|title=Ruhma Hanif|website=[[BBC]]|access-date=2 January 2020|archive-date=4 November 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201104022437/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/4Rmw8q8fwYQZRPtg8Y7zfWW/ruhma-hanif|url-status=live}}</ref> and general practitioner [[Sid Vere]] ([[Ashley Rice]]) were introduced in 2015.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/1gCjXNC57ScJq9Mc59r3Y7w/sid-vere|title=BBC One - Doctors - Sid Vere|website=[[BBC]]|access-date=29 November 2019|archive-date=28 February 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200228215202/https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/1gCjXNC57ScJq9Mc59r3Y7w/sid-vere|url-status=live}}</ref> After the departure of Mrs Tembe, [[Ali Bastian]] was cast as practice manager [[Becky Clarke (Doctors)|Becky Clarke]] in 2019.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.whatsontv.co.uk/events/doctors-spoilers-ex-hollyoaks-strictly-star-ali-bastian-joins-cast/|title=Doctors spoilers: Ex-Hollyoaks and Strictly star Ali Bastian joins the cast|work=[[What's on TV]]|access-date=11 March 2021|archive-date=22 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210322123720/https://www.whatsontv.co.uk/events/doctors-spoilers-ex-hollyoaks-strictly-star-ali-bastian-joins-cast/|url-status=live}}</ref> Later in 2019, Bastian left ''Doctors'' after becoming pregnant,<ref>{{cite tweet |user=alibastian |number=1192088437932863489|date=6 November 2019|title=My last ep of thebbcdoctors just went out! Had a great time and couldn't be more excited about the next chapter of my life 🤰🏼. Thank you to the cast & crew for giving me a lovely send off.}}</ref> and in the programme, she is replaced by business manager [[Bear Sylvester]] ([[Dex Lee]]).<ref name="Inside Soap">{{cite news |last=Jones |first=Allison |title="Bear would be chuffed if he got together with Ayesha!" says Doctors' Dex Lee |url=https://www.insidesoap.co.uk/interviews/bear-would-be-chuffed-if-he-got-together-with-ayesha-says-doctors-dex-lee/ |access-date=1 May 2020 |work=[[Inside Soap]] |archive-date=6 August 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200806155137/https://www.insidesoap.co.uk/interviews/bear-would-be-chuffed-if-he-got-together-with-ayesha-says-doctors-dex-lee/ |url-status=live}}</ref> Nurse [[Luca McIntyre]] ([[Ross McLaren (actor)|Ross McLaren]]) joined the series in 2021,<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.whatsontv.co.uk/events/doctors-spoilers-introducing-new-character-luca-mcintyre/|title=Doctors spoilers: Introducing NEW character Luca Mcintyre...|work=[[What's on TV]]|publisher=[[Future plc]]|access-date=16 February 2021|date=16 February 2021|last=Timblick|first=Simon|archive-date=22 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210322123744/https://www.whatsontv.co.uk/events/doctors-spoilers-introducing-new-character-luca-mcintyre/|url-status=live}}</ref> while receptionist [[Scarlett Kiernan]] ([[Kia Pegg]]) debuted in 2022.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Timblick |first1=Simon |title='Doctors' spoilers: NEW receptionist Scarlett Kiernan arrives |url=https://www.whattowatch.com/spoilers/doctors-spoilers-new-receptionist-scarlett-kiernan-arrives |access-date=7 April 2022 |work=[[What to Watch]] |publisher=([[Future plc]]) |archive-date=18 April 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220418094011/https://www.whattowatch.com/spoilers/doctors-spoilers-new-receptionist-scarlett-kiernan-arrives |url-status=live}}</ref> 2023 then saw the castings of receptionist [[Kirsty Millar]] ([[Kiruna Stamell]]) and mother-son doctor duo [[Nina Bulsara|Nina]] ([[Wendi Peters]]) and [[Suni Bulsara]] (Rahul Arya).<ref>{{cite news |last1=Seddon |first1=Dan |title=Former Coronation Street star Wendi Peters lands new soap role |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a41841776/coronation-street-wendi-peters-doctors-role/ |access-date=20 November 2022 |publisher=Digital Spy |date=2 November 2022 |archive-date=3 November 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221103155149/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/coronation-street/a41841776/coronation-street-wendi-peters-doctors-role/ |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite magazine |last1=Holt |first1=Natasha |last2=Waterfall |first2=Sarah |title=Soap diary |magazine=[[What's on TV]] |date=7-13 January 2023 |page=21}}</ref>and In 2024

Alongside the regular cast, ''Doctors'' features numerous recurring and guest characters. They typically have a connection to the regulars, such as [[Izzie Torres]] (Bethan Moore), the daughter of Daniel,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.whatsontv.co.uk/events/doctors-spoilers-daniel-granger-surprise-visitor/|title=Doctors spoilers: Hello dad! Daniel Granger gets a surprise visitor |work=[[What's on TV]] |access-date=13 March 2020 |archive-date=27 October 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027170949/https://www.whatsontv.co.uk/events/doctors-spoilers-daniel-granger-surprise-visitor/ |url-status=live}}</ref> [[Eve Haskey]] ([[Rachel Bell]]), the mother of Al,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.whatsontv.co.uk/events/al-heart-mum-doctors/ |title=Al has a heart to heart with his mum |work=What's on TV |access-date=12 June 2020|archive-date=12 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200612211634/https://www.whatsontv.co.uk/events/al-heart-mum-doctors/|url-status=live}}</ref> and [[Hazeem Durrani]] (Ashraf Ejjbair), the nephew of Ruhma.<ref>{{cite news |last=Timblick |first=Simon |title='Doctors' spoilers: Bear Sylvester meets one of his heroes! |url=https://www.whattowatch.com/spoilers/doctors-spoilers-bear-sylvester-meets-one-of-his-heroes |access-date=18 January 2022 |work=[[What to Watch]] |publisher=[[Future plc]] |archive-date=18 January 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220118204412/https://www.whattowatch.com/spoilers/doctors-spoilers-bear-sylvester-meets-one-of-his-heroes |url-status=live}}</ref> Following a storyline that sees the Mill take over Sutton Vale Surgery, several new recurring characters were introduced: receptionist [[Rosie Colton]] ([[Janice Connolly]]), who later became a series regular in September 2024, trainee doctor [[Princess Buchanan]] ([[Laura White (actress)|Laura White]]) and nurse prescriber [[Maeve Ludlow]] ([[Clelia Murphy]]).<ref>{{cite news |last=Timblick |first=Simon |title='Doctors' spoilers: Karen Hollins gets TRAPPED by burglars! |url=https://www.whattowatch.com/spoilers/doctors-spoilers-karen-hollins-gets-trapped-by-burglars |access-date=1 March 2022 |work=What to Watch |publisher=Future plc |archive-date=3 March 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220303202415/https://www.whattowatch.com/spoilers/doctors-spoilers-karen-hollins-gets-trapped-by-burglars |url-status=live}}</ref> 2024 also introduced [[Michelle Walton]] ([[Joanna Bending]]) as a new general practitioner at the Mill, as well as villainous doctor [[Graham Elton]] ([[Alex Avery (actor)|Alex Avery]]), both of whom were heavily involved in the final storylines of ''Doctors''.<ref>{{cite tweet |user=SoundcheckGrp |number=1701891319122075682 |title=The outstanding JOANNA BENDING @jobendy joins the cast of DOCTORS @BBCDoctors to play DR MICHELLE WALTON. |date=13 September 2023 |author=Soundcheck Group}}</ref>

Despite also being overseen by the executive production team, producers and directors cast the recurring characters for their own respective stories.<ref name="Casting" /> ''Doctors'' also features guest stars in each episode, with examples including [[Leah Bracknell]], [[Emilia Clarke]], [[Alison Hammond]], [[Ruthie Henshall]], [[Jamelia]], [[Claire King]], [[Joe Pasquale]], [[Eddie Redmayne]], [[Lisa Riley]] and [[Sheridan Smith]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://m.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/09/28/doctors-guest-stars-eddie-redmayne-denise-welch_n_8207566.html|title=Doctors At 20: 14 Surprise Celebs Who Have Guest Starred On The Daytime Soap|work=[[Huffington Post]]|access-date=11 March 2021|archive-date=22 March 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210322123732/https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2015/09/28/doctors-guest-stars-eddie-redmayne-denise-welch_n_8207566.html|url-status=live}}</ref> With each new block, a noticeboard on the set is updated with photographs of the guest actors for that block.<ref name="Hear" /> Series producer Lloyd estimated that at least 800 guest stars are contracted per year. Owing to the large number of actors who have made one or more guest appearances, ''Doctors'' gained a reputation for becoming "a British actor's rite of passage".<ref name="Casting" />