Inside Casualty's Charlie Fairhead star Derek Thompson's life –secret health battle to co-star wife

Britain’s Got Talent is coming back - thanks to a teaser from ITV, the show has been revealed to be returning very soon.The channel put a teaser clip of gold confetti on their social media with the caption: “Britain… BGT is back! Coming soon to ITV1 and ITVX." This will be the 17th series of the talent show which originally started in 2007 and continues to showcase some of the best acts from around the world. Featuring judges Simon Cowell, Amanda Holden, Alesha Dixon and Bruno Tonioli, the show gives people a platform to launch their careers and they compete for a chance to take to the stage in the Royal Variety Performance.

Kate Garraway's husband Derek Draper died in January 2024 died aged 56 following a devastating three year battle with Covid-19. With Good Morning Britain presenter set to tell Derek's story in her new 60 minute documentary, let's take a look inside Derek's lengthy health battle before his tragic passing.

The Great Celebrity Bake Off is back for another series this year with a fresh batch of famous people. Among those trying their best to bake up a storm is Jodie Whittaker, Paloma Faith, Munya Chawawa, Spencer Matthews and Rhod Gilbert.

Casualty viewers were baffled by a 'mistake' over Rash Masum's age during a flashback scene that showed the doctor back in his school days. In the latest Casualty episode, a special double-bill to be screened on Saturday, 23 March, Tariq will be seen offering his support to a devastated Rash, while Rida questions her future after a catastrophic incident rocks her relationship with him. It comes after last week's heartbreaking episode which saw the departure of original cast member Derek Thompson, who played Charlie, leaving fans sobbing.

Barney Walsh is probably best-known for working alongside his dad on TV. First came their hit show Bradley Walsh & Son: Breaking Dad.Then, last year, the pair were confirmed as the hosts of the BBC's reboot of huge 90s TV series Gladiators, which reaches the end of its successful run next weekend with a grand final on Saturday, 30 March.The 26 year old has also secured various acting roles in his career, including Law & Order: UK and Doctors.

It's been just days since Charlie Fairhead's emotional departure from Casualty, which left fans devastated. Now it seems another legend might be leaving the show – hot on the heels of Charlie actor Derek Thompson, who quit after 38 years. A gripping trailer hints at tough times ahead for Dylan Keogh, played by William Beck, as he's seen handing over his ID badge in a moment of despair.

Bargain Hunt expert Kate Bliss has been helping the red and blue teams at auctions with her impressive knowledge for years. She made her TV debut on the popular BBC show after being spotted by the crew of Bargain Hunt.The antique enthusiast, who is in her late 40s, has been on other daytime shows including Flog It! and Secret Dealers, along with presenting Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is. Away from TV, she has an eye for jewellery and silver and is part of the fancy Great Britain Gemmological Association.

Leigh Francis, better known as Keith Lemon from Celebrity Juice, has been happily married to his childhood sweetheart Jill Carter for over 20 years.The couple, who tied the knot in North Yorkshire in 2002, have two daughters together, Matilda and Dolly. Unlike her famous husband, beauty therapist Jill prefers to keep a low profile, but they do occasionally step out together at events. In a 2016 interview with The Sun, Leigh revealed that Jill prefers it when he's not in character as Keith so they can enjoy being a 'normal' couple.

With Casualty’s longest-running actor Derek Thompson having quit the show, BBC bosses are said to hope Barney Walsh will fill the void. Derek, who played Charlie Fairhead, announced he was leaving the medical drama in May last year and said: "The time has come for me to hang up Charlie's scrubs." He also added that his exit storyline as one of “the best episodes of my career".

Ever wondered what happened to the original cast of Casualty? The British medical drama series has been a firm favourite with UK viewers since it first aired. With its gripping storylines, complex characters and standout performances, Casualty has become one of the longest-running and most loved medical dramas in British TV history.The first season of Casualty introduced us to a brilliant cast, each bringing their own unique touch to their characters and making a name for themselves in the industry.

Celebrity Big Brother star Jemma Lucy has opened up about her feud with glamour model Katie Price, branding her "jealous". The 35-year-old first got a taste of fame in 2005 at age 17 when she appeared in Channel 4 reality show Brat Camp. Later, she starred in Katie Price's model search show, Signed By Katie Price, before joining MTV's Ex on the Beach for two seasons.

Casualty bosses are said to be hoping Barney Walsh will be the perfect replacement as the lead nurse following Derek Thompson's departure. The 26-year-old actor joined the cast in 2023 as nurse Cameron Mickelthwaite, reports the Mirror.

Sara Cox, the presenter of BBC Radio 2, has had quite a journey from being shockingly stalked by a paedophile to securing herself an impressive net worth.The 49 year old, who hails from Bolton, is now taking on her next venture as she joins this series of The Great Celebrity Bake Off for Stand Up To Cancer.The radio star will tackle technicals and showstoppers as she masters baking in the iconic GBBO tent alongside the likes of Danny Dyer, Paloma Faith, Oti Mabuse and Spencer Matthews.The 2024 celebrity series will kick off from 7.40pm on Sunday, 17 March on Channel 4 with Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith returning as judges and Noel Fielding and Alison Hammond as hosts. As we watch Sara mix her way to become Star Baker, we've taken a look at her life away from the spotlight.

After almost four decades on the BBC medical drama Casualty, Derek Thompson’s final scenes as Charlie Fairhead were aired on Saturday 16 March and fans were emotional to say the least. During the episode on Saturday 9 March, Charlie was stabbed by a patient (played by Hollyoaks actor Angus Castle-Doughty). And viewers were left fearing soap icon, Charlie, would be killed off as his life was left hanging in the balance.

EastEnders icon Annette Badland, who fans will remember as Aunt Babe, is set to appear in Casualty for Charlie Fairhead's final episode on Saturday (March 16). She'll be playing Charge Nurse Shirley in special flashback scenes from the 1980s.

Kaya Scodelario has made a welcome return to TV screens in new Netflix series The Gentlemen.The actress stars as Suzie Glass in Guy Ritchie's new series - a spin-off of the 2019 film of the same name. Kaya, 32, stars alongside the likes of Theo James, Vinnie Jones and Daniel Ings in The Gentlemen, which was released on Netflix on 7 March.The series has proven to be a hit with viewers so far and has received many five-star reviews online. It comes over 15 years since Kaya shot to fame in E4 series Skins, in which she portrayed Effy Stonem.

When Derek Thompson filmed his final scenes as Casualty ’s Charlie Fairhead it was one of the most emotional moments of his life. “I don’t want to spoil it by saying whether or not he survives, but everything felt heightened when I filmed my last scenes,” says Derek. “It felt like one of those big emotional moments in your life, like the birth of a child or your wedding.” On Saturday night, fans saw Charlie get stabbed by a patience.

After 38 years of playing nurse Charlie Fairhead, Casualty ’s longest-running star, Derek Thompson, is bidding an emotional farewell to the hit medical drama, after his shock stabbing by a patient. With viewers waiting to find out whether Charlie survives, the 75-year-old actor – the only remaining member of the original cast of the drama, which began on 6 September 1986 – says his final scenes mark the end of an era.

Sunetra Sarker is best known for her role as Dr Zoe Hanna on BBC's long-running medical drama series, Casualty. She regularly appeared on the series from 2007 to 2016 and made a short-lived return in 2018.

The Repair Shop star Dominic Chinea might star in one of the BBC's most beloved programmes, but away from the show he likes to lead a much quieter life. Restoration expert Dominic first joined the BBC One show which sees people's treasured possessions restored to their former glory in 2017 and is a familiar face to viewers. But while he is instantly recognisable to fans of the show, you might not have seen him in too many other TV appearances outside of it as he has a low-key life away from the spotlight, focussing on the work he loves.