The Crown and Killing Eve stars join Casualty in fresh BBC cast shake-up
BBC BOSSES have signed up The Crown and Killing Eve stars in a shake-up to Casualty's cast.
The BBC One medical drama, which has been on air since 1986, will introduce three new admissions to the emergency department this Spring.
The Sun can reveal Jamie Glover has joined the cast as Holby’s newest Clinical Lead Patrick Onley, who is a trauma surgeon turned ED consultant.
Jamie, 54, is no stranger to the hospital wards, having appeared in Casualty's now-axed sister show Holby City in various guest roles over the past two decades.
The Londoner is best known for his role as Andrew Treneman in the Beeb's school-based drama Waterloo Road.
He also played Princess Diana's private secretary in series five of Netflix's smash-hit historical drama The Crown.
Speaking about joining the TV emergency department, Jamie said: "I cannot tell you how thrilled I am to be working with such a dedicated, skilful group of people who care so passionately about the minutiae of each episode as well as the show’s wider impact.
"Casualty is quite rightly considered a national treasure. And it is a privilege to board the bus for a part of its journey.”
Meanwhile, Killing Eve star Manpreet Bachu will also join the Casualty team alongside comedian Sammy T Dobson.
The pair will join A&E as junior doctors Tariq Hussein and Nicole Piper, with Tariq being the cousin to Holby’s resident doctor, Rash Masum (Neet Mohan).
Casualty fans will see Jamie, Sammy and Tariq make their on-screen debuts in February and March.
It comes as Nigel Harman prepares to bow out of the drama following his stint on Strictly Come Dancing.
Nigel, 50, previously confirmed his departure, revealing: "My time on Casualty is done for the time being.
"I’m on screen until February and there are no plans for me to come back at the moment.”
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