Holby City newcomer Sasha Behar has revealed that her character Alex Broadhurst will be very different to her classic Coronation Street role as 'Mad' Maya Sharma. The actress, who portrayed Maya between 2003 and 2004, appears on Holby from next week. Viewers will see new consultant Alex arrive at the hospital as part of a storyline for established regular Michael Spence (Hari Dhillon). Behar told What's On TV of Alex's personality: "She's a high-flyer, who's proved everything she needs to prove and is just there to do the best job she can. She certainly hasn't come in to put anyone's nose out of joint. "Alex and Michael are on a collision course the moment they meet. She doesn't know that Michael thinks he's already the boss, and he doesn't know (more)...
- 2/1/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Former Coronation Street star Sasha Behar has landed a new role on Holby City. The actress, best known for playing memorable Weatherfield villain 'Mad' Maya Sharma, is to appear as new consultant Alex Broadhurst - who arrives at the hospital next month as part of a storyline for established character Michael Spence (Hari Dhillon). Holby City's new producer Justin Young teased the upcoming arrival of Alex in an interview with Inside Soap. Young commented: "She's smart, dry and professional. Hanssen brings her in to steady the ship and assess whether Michael is capable of taking over his old job after the plastics scandal. "Michael has no idea how to handle Alex, and she's immune to his charms. She's a rival to Michael, and (more)...
- 1/24/2012
- by By Daniel Kilkelly
- Digital Spy
Considering the title, The Fires Of Pompeii is curiously something of a damp squib. The story revolves around a big moral dilemma which plagues The Doctor throughout. And just like that big dilemma, The Fires Of Pompeii seems to be stuck in its own indecisive rut throughout.
It just cannot make up its mind on what it wants to be. Big ethical epic? Spooky story of sisterhood shenanigans? Flamey monster tale? Well, Fires touches on all three bases, but somehow only dips its arm in the water instead of diving right in. It's also interesting in that it starts to break the mould of a by now familiar season pattern. Normally, the first historical of the season acquaints The Doctor with a famous face from the past. In this season, we'll later get Agatha Christie in The Unicorn And The Wasp. But for now, The Fires Of Pompeii takes The...
It just cannot make up its mind on what it wants to be. Big ethical epic? Spooky story of sisterhood shenanigans? Flamey monster tale? Well, Fires touches on all three bases, but somehow only dips its arm in the water instead of diving right in. It's also interesting in that it starts to break the mould of a by now familiar season pattern. Normally, the first historical of the season acquaints The Doctor with a famous face from the past. In this season, we'll later get Agatha Christie in The Unicorn And The Wasp. But for now, The Fires Of Pompeii takes The...
- 7/24/2011
- Shadowlocked
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