Derek Thompson, the actor known for portraying Charlie Fairhead, is set to leave the BBC One drama series 'Casualty' after an impressive 38-year run, marked by nearly 900 episodes. Thompson's departure will be featured in an emotional farewell scene scheduled to air on Saturday. His character, Charlie Fairhead, has been a staple of the show, embodying the compassion and kindness of real-life NHS staff, a sentiment echoed by shadow health secretary and lifelong fan, Wes Streeting (@wesstreeting). The news of Thompson's exit has sparked a wave of tributes, including a personal homage by Streeting in the Sunday Times. Amid speculation, it's been questioned whether Thompson's departure was a casualty of BBC cuts. Additionally, Thompson has been noted for his 'uncontrollable' hidden health condition and his marriage to a famous wife.
Casualty viewers say 'perfect exit' as Derek Thompson leaves show after 38 years #Casualty https://t.co/ExbJNjMlZe
Charlie Fairhead walks out of Holby City Hospital alive after 38 years... but was he a Casualty of BBC cuts? https://t.co/MMRzjcw8Va https://t.co/o0qZ0Kptew
The Wheel fans 'gutted' as player with heartbreaking need for cash loses £41k #thewheel https://t.co/1kHvwwISKn
Derek Thompson's 'uncontrollable' hidden health condition and famous wife #casualty https://t.co/q5m02EM7ab
The Wheel fans 'gutted' as player with heartbreaking need for cash loses £41k #thewheel https://t.co/1kHvwwIkUP
My Sunday Times tribute to @BBC Casualty’s Charlie Fairhead. Not long to find out his fate… 😬 https://t.co/NzS6C9ISlY
As Derek Thompson bows out of Casualty after almost 40 years, shadow health secretary @wesstreeting, a lifelong fan, says the character embodies the compassion and kindness of real-life NHS staff ⬇️
Derek Thompson: Casualty's Charlie Fairhead to leave after 38 years https://t.co/J7e3qftbtC
Me “The wheel’s really come off since the big win, I did fifty quid in Vicky’s home game last night. The run is over” 😁 @PokerStarsBlog: “Millionaire Boatman is pissed off about losing £50.” 😂 Bleeding paparazzi! https://t.co/ppE8pWZnWU
After 38 years and nearly 900 episodes, the actor who plays Charlie Fairhead is set to bid an emotional farewell to the BBC One drama series in scenes airing on Saturday: https://t.co/ngGgalXrEn https://t.co/xn9pES1REU