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List of Doctors characters introduced in 2015

Doctors is a British medical soap opera which began broadcasting on BBC One on 26 March 2000. Set in the fictional West Midlands town of Letherbridge, the soap follows the lives of the staff and patients of the Mill Health Centre, a fictional NHS doctor's surgery, as well as its sister surgery located at a nearby university campus. The following is a list of characters that first appeared in Doctors in 2015, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the programme's executive producer, Will Trotter, or his successor, Mike Hobson. January sees Tracey Buxton (Natasha James) be introduced as the aunt of Ayesha Lee (Laura Rollins), with Heather Irvine (Rebecca Grant) making her debut in March. Sid Vere (Ashley Rice joins the series in April as a general practitioner at the Mill, and Michael Burnett (Milo Twomey) begins appearing the next month. Sean Donoghue (Shane O'Meara) arrives in July as the brother of Niamh Donoghue (Jessica Regan). Hayden Connor (Sean Browne) debuts in September as a nurse. October sees Ruhma Hanif (Bharti Patel) join the series as a new midwife at the Mill, and her arrival is followed by that of her children, Alia (Mandy Thandi, later Lisa Ambalavanar) and Shak (Sunjay Midda). Anthony Harker (Adam Astill) joins in December as the new practice manager of the Mill. Additionally, multiple other characters appeared throughout the two years.

Tracey Buxton, portrayed by Natasha James, first appeared from 20 January 2015 and made her last appearance on 10 March 2015. Tracey is the aunt of Ayesha Lee (Laura Rollins) that lives in Florida. Having not seen her for ten years, Ayesha does not trust her, but Tracey convinces Ayesha that she will stick around to support her and other niece, Sierra Lee (Kaya Louise-Stewart). When Sierra misbehaves at nursery, Tracey reveals to Ayesha that she is considering adopting her. Ayesha argues back, claiming Tracey just wants to steal her. However, Ayesha later agrees with the idea, and Tracey leaves for Florida with Sierra.

Heather Irvine, portrayed by Rebecca Grant, appeared from 2 March 2015 to 1 May 2015. When Jimmi Clay (Adrian Lewis Morgan) is nearly hit by falling masonry, Heather saves him, and disappears afterwards. Heather then sees Jimmi in a pub, and the pair exchange numbers. Heather falls pregnant, she reveals to Jimmi that he is not the father, but is instead Phil Dickinson's (Phil Lawson). Phil turns up at their house, and when he begins to get physical, Jimmi threatens to call the police, and Heather tells him the baby is not his. Heather later disappears, deciding to be with Phil instead of Jimmi.

Dr. Sid Vere, portrayed by Ashley Rice, began appearing on 27 April 2015. Sid is a general practitioner and first responder at The Mill. For his portrayal of Sid, Rice was longlisted for Best Actor at the British Soap Awards in 2017, 2018 and 2019.

Dr Michael Burnett, portrayed by Milo Twomey, appeared from 5 May to 26 June 2015. Michael is a doctor that Zara Carmichael (Elisabeth Dermot Walsh) takes Joe Granger-Carmichael (Roman Law) to. Michael refers Joe to an audiologist and ophthalmologist.

Sean Donoghue, portrayed by Shane O'Meara, first appeared on 29 July 2015 and made his last appearance on 12 August 2015. Sean is introduced as the younger brother of established character Niamh Donoghue (Jessica Regan). Sean smiles at a male waiter, and Ayesha Lee (Laura Rollins) puts her hand on his as a sign of support for his sexuality, but Niamh misinterprets the gesture as flirtation. After Ayesha and Emma Reid (Dido Miles) inform Niamh that Sean is gay, she supports him. Sean received a job offer from a company in London, and leaves Letherbridge.

Hayden Connor, portrayed by Sean Browne, appeared from 11 September 2015 to 13 October 2015. Hayden is a nurse, and on his first day, he is wrongfully accused of stealing a patient's money. Hayden is addicted to drugs, and while out for a drink with Ayesha Lee (Laura Rollins), he spikes her drink in order to make her go clubbing with him. When Ayesha sees white powder on Hayden's nose, she punches him and threatens to report him to Howard Bellamy (Ian Kelsey). Hayden disappears and abandons his patients, so Ayesha reports him to Howard.

Ruhma Carter (also Hanif), portrayed by Bharti Patel, began appearing on 15 October 2015. Ruhma is a Senior Sister and consultant midwife. For her role as Ruhma, Patel has been nominated for numerous awards, including a longlist nomination in the Newcomer category at the 22nd National Television Awards and a longlist nomination for the British Soap Award for Best Actress in 2019.

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