The BBC has released a preview trailer for the upcoming episodes of Casualty, offering a glimpse of the final moments for the iconic character Charlie Fairhead. The trailer ends with a cliffhanger showing Charlie's hospital badge splattered in blood, leaving fans to speculate about his fate.
Derek Thompson, who has played the much-loved nurse since the show's first episode in September 1986, is leaving after nearly four decades. He is the only remaining original cast member. His departure will mark the end of an era for the long-running medical drama.
The trailer also features other dramatic scenes, including Stevie Nash being arrested for GBH and Max Cristie falling seriously ill. Sunetra Sarker is set to return as Doctor Zoe Hanna. The show returns on December 30.
Thompson said: 'The time has come for me to hang up Charlie's scrubs after the most wonderful 37 years.' He credited real-life nurse Pete Salt as the inspiration for the character. Executive Producer Jon Sen promised a 'brilliant' exit, noting that Thompson came up with the idea for the storyline.
