The following is a list of characters that first appeared in the BBC soap opera Doctors in 2009, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the show's executive producer, Will Trotter.
Lisa Torres
Lisa Torres, portrayed by Michelle Lukes, first appeared on 28 January 2009, and made her last appearance on 28 March 2011. Lisa later returned in November 2018, with the role having been recast to Leila Birch. Lisa is introduced as the mother of Izzie Torres, and the partner of Daniel Granger. Having previously abandoned Izzie at the reception of The Mill, Lisa turns up on Daniel's doorstep and informs him that she has had a change of heart. Daniel is devastated and although he tries to fight her on this, they eventually agree to share custody of their daughter but the arrangement comes to an end when Daniel's ex-girlfriend Ruth Pearce tells Lisa about Daniel's past. Over the course of the next few years, Lisa and Daniel's rocky relationship continues to play out. They reconcile after Izzie is kidnapped, but separate once again following Daniel's begins an affair with Zara Carmichael. Lisa moves to Nottingham with Izzie. After Lisa and Izzie have an offscreen argument, Izzie returns to Letherbridge to live with Daniel and Zara. When Izzie is slapped by Zara, she phones Lisa, and Lisa, returns to take Izzie back to Nottingham.
Cherry Clay, portrayed by Sophie Abelson, first appeared on 6 April 2009, and made her last appearance on 19 October 2012. When Cherry arrives at The Mill, she turns heads amongst the male staff, specifically Jimmi Clay and Daniel Granger. However, she tries to form a relationship with Simon Bond, unaware until Zara Carmichael informed her, that Simon is gay. Cherry sees Michelle Corrigan drinking vodka in the surgery, but after talking to Simon, decides to not tell anyone. During the vaccination clinic, Michelle gave her the wrong needle and they sent a man into anaphylactic shock. Michelle blames Cherry, and when Cherry tries to tell Julia Parsons the truth, Cherry is suspended. Cherry meets Scott Nielson, a drug dealer. She wakes up to find that Scott is lying beside her, dead. She tries to resuscitate him but fails. The police arrive and Cherry is arrested, as the police believe she has something to do with Scott's death. Rob Hollins , and the father of her friend, Imogen ) finds heroin stuffed in a teddy bear in Scott's flat. In August 2012, Cherry was formally released. After spotting Cherry leaving Daniel's house early in the morning, Jimmi jumps to the wrong conclusion that Cherry and Daniel had slept together and is jealous. In 2012, Cherry married Jimmi; they separated in October 2012 after Cherry slept with Daniel, leading Cherry to leave The Mill.
Simon Bond
Dr. Simon Bond, portrayed by David Sturzaker, first appeared on 13 May 2009, and made his last appearance on 6 April 2011. On 4 June 2009, Dr. Zara Carmichael arrives at The Mill, and knows Simon is gay, upsetting Cherry Clay who is interested in Simon. Their friendship is tested when Simon has an affair with married paramedic, Will Duncan. Simon and Will develop a relationship, although Will does not tell Simon that he has a wife and family. The relationship ended when Will's wife discovers them together. Simon is subjected to homophobic abuse from former colleague, Charlie Bradfield once he discovers his sexuality, and learns of the affair with Will Duncan. Daniel Granger attempts to mediate the dispute without success, but the problem is resolved with Charlie's departure. In December 2010, Simon takes an overdose in the wake of his mishandling of a case involving a two-year-old girl who was abused and subsequently drowned by her mother. He becomes depressed and contemplated suicide in the wake of the incident. Simon is stabbed in the stomach during a house visit when he is attacked by a woman's violent partner during a house visit. He survives, and went on to fully qualify as a GP.
Departure
Sturzaker departed Doctors to take up Shakespearian acting on tour. Series producer Peter Eryl Lloyd spoke of his disappointment that Sturzaker decided to leave the series because of the work taken to develop the character. He added that Sturzaker was an example of great casting.
Zara Carmichael
Rob Hollins
Imogen Hollins
Jack Hollins
Lynette Driver
DCI Lynette Driver, portrayed by Elizabeth Rider, first appeared on 4 August 2009, and made her last appearance on 12 October 2017. Lynette is the boss of Rob Hollins (Chris Walker. She is involved in the Lauren Porter murder case, of which she was in charge. Driver returned for one episode on 10 January 2012. Driver returned on 1 November 2012.
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Sue Bond, portrayed by Tessa Peake-Jones, first appeared on 3 September 2009, and made her final appearance on 12 January 2011. Sue is the wife of Howard Bond, and the mother of Simon Bond.
Howard Bond
Howard Bond, portrayed by Neil McCaul, first appeared on 3 September 2009, and made his final appearance on 12 January 2011. Howard is the husband of Sue Bond, and the father of Simon Bond.
Scott Nielson
Scott Nielson, portrayed by Sam Heughan, first appeared on 30 September 2009, and made his last appearance on 24 November 2009. He is the boyfriend of nurse Cherry Malone, unaware to Cherry was that he was a drug dealer. He died while sleeping next to Cherry.
Brian Miles
PC Brian Miles, portrayed by David Hounslow, first appeared on 9 October 2009, and made frequent appearances until 4 March 2016. Brian is a close friend of Rob Hollins.
