Donna entered Holby City in its sixth series as a staff nurse, characterised as a wild-child with a chaotic personal life. What was it like having to say goodbye to Donna after all this time? [79] Speaking to Kitson, Jacobs and Walkinshaw theorised that a spin-off series for their characters could be created. "[36], "I've played Donna for six years, and shes a part of me, but she's changed a lot. ", "My friends. Home and Away spoilers: Ziggy and Dean LEAVE Summer Bay! Holby City spoilers follow. However, Donnas so pre-occupied with Mia, she neglects Luckys care and her condition deteriorates. [42], A 2006 review by Simon noted that Donna lacked dedication to her job, and was easily distracted by her love life. Casualty's series producer Oliver Kent deemed her "hilariously funny" and "one of Holby's best characters". In contrast to her typical disorganisation and laziness, Donna is forced to work hard and "put herself on the line" to keep up with the other staff members. CASUALTY SERIES News Series 37 Spoilers Spoilers News Page. Did you take want to take any souvenirs from the set? Meanwhile Nicky is further unsettled by the arrival of an old face at Holby. Donna lashed out at Fletch and at Evie, but its Jeni whos the real target of her anger. Tovbbi vettsek . However, it was teased that her reasons for returning may not be true. [37] In 2004, she had a lesbian liaison with Mickie. Serena hastily points out that they arent quite married yet, as the venue had to cancel. "[46] Donna and Jared have a child, Amber Baptiste, which Jacobs thought was nice for Donna's character development. [56] Her numerous romances during her tenure earned her the nickname "Nurse 'Action' Jackson". Jaye Jacobs has played the fun-loving nurse since 2004, with a break between 2011 and 2017. "I can't say goodbye. [47], Donna was raised by her grandmother Shirley (Lynda Baron), who appears in the series eight episode "Bad Blood". She commented, "I've never met anyone who has been sensitive about Donna throwing herself at men. With Lucky in a coma, Fletch was left to puzzle out out what she was trying to tell him. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Failing to listen, Dom takes matters into his own hands, sparking another devastating chain of events which threaten to turn his world upside down again. Donna entered Holby Cityin its sixth seriesas a staff nurse, characterised as a wild-child with a chaotic personal life. The new murder mystery, which airs on Channel 5, hit our screens on April 5. Holby City airs these scenes on Tuesday, October 4 at 7.50pm on BBC One. 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The actress hoped that Donna would be given a love interest after becoming reestablished within the series. Spotting an opportunity to win Jac's nemesis around, Josh steps in as an unlikely hero. Holby City's final episode will air on Tuesday, March 29 at 7.50pm. Thankfully, Digital Spy can reveal that tonight's episode was not the last we've seen of Donna, and she'll be appearing in future episodes until the show wraps up in March. [64] Kieran lost a leg in an IED explosion. 7 were here. "[58] His Mirror colleague Simon branded Donna supremely unsubtle in her pursuit of Michael, deeming her "unsinkable",[59] and in a later piece for The Guardian, Shelley commented on Donna's proclivity for sleeping with senior staff members at inopportune moments, to the detriment of patient care. I don't know, do you say goodbye? "[47] Deen (Metro) observed that Donna has adopted "a new flashy lifestyle" since leaving Holby. After Jenis dangerous scheme was exposed, Donna Jackson becomes over-protective of Mia. In an attempt to prove herself to Jac, Nicky goes all out to impress her in theatre. Josh's struggles put him in the firing line with Jac. However, Donna returns richer than she departed, which Jacobs thought was "very unlike Donna". Here's a full collection of the seven biggest moments coming up: Lucky is out of her coma next week, but it quickly becomes clear that she still has a long way to go in terms of recovery. In the aftermath, he and Donna reunited, before moving away together. "We are sure the audience are going to love them as much we already do.". The bad news is that Donna will now be off-screen until at least next month, but rest assured that this is not the end of her story just yet. [77] Jacobs was sad about the show's cancellation and struggled to leave her character behind. But will a tempted Donna give Alex a chance, or is . Next week on Holby City, Donna struggles to cope with Mia's abuse, while Josh supports Jac and Lucky's life is changed forever. Now it's getting a bit more serious. Mistakenly believing that living with her superior will ensure her an easy time at work, Donna invites herself to move in with nurse Lisa Fox (Luisa Bradshaw-White). Coronation Street spoilers: Gail Platt has BIG news for Nick! [5] Mickie is disappointed when Donna states that it was just a one-night stand, but they are able to reconcile their friendship. You know when you just have a vignette in your mind of a beautiful time and I loved him. Holby City spoilers follow. She's had to accept some responsibility and it's not now just about which man she's going to sleep with next". Hollyoaks aired an upsetting drugs twist for Donna-Marie Quinn during Wednesday's (April 19) first-look episode, as she struggled to cope with daughter . Polite Society director talks "bizarre . [45] She summarised Donna as "such a floored, quirky, mental character. ", "Yes, the storyline with Donna's dad. Additional HDU beds have been created, but theres no money for extra nurses to staff them. 30 Apr 2023. She found the filming "overwhelming", explaining "it was incredibly emotional and intense, and it made it all very hard, and raw. Gethin comes to the aid of a drowning boy, which forces him to make a confession about how he is coping with his diagnosis. But Donna Jackson (Jaye Jacobs), one of Holbys longest-serving nurses, has had enough. [32], Jacobs characterised Donna as "a working class tart". But when it comes to Fletch, Donna makes it unequivocally clear that there is no way back for them. What does the future hold for Lucky? [45] Donna has a close relationship with Ric Griffin (Hugh Quarshie), who acts as a father figure to her. Kieran asks her to marry him, but Donna refuses, terminating their relationship with the intention of giving Mia stability. "Keep Breathing" is the 30th episode of series 37 of Casualty, and the 1285th episode of the show overall. Still reeling from the news about Mia's devastating abuse, Donna struggles to connect with her adopted daughter and does everything she can to avoid spending time alone with her. [35] Reflecting on Donna's development in January 2011, Jacobs observed that she had changed a great deal from her early days, when she was used as a comical character with "bumbling one-liners", into a serious, more responsible person. [46] Donna's behaviour causes her to clash with Adrian "Fletch" Fletcher (Alex Walkinshaw), the ward manager of the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU), where Donna is based. There's an accidental elbow to Sam's nose. Jac is determined to impress in her quest to win Holby a place on a cutting-edge therapy study. [44] Jacobs decided to reprise the role after assessing what she could bring to the character and realising how it could be "exciting" to Donna in this stage of her life. Donna arrives at Holby City Hospital as a staff nurse on the general surgery ward, making a poor first impression by being disorganised and insolent. Fortunately, as Josh later manages to persuade Jo to include Holby in the trial. The character's reintroduction was announced in February 2017 and she returns in the nineteenth series. England and Wales company registration number 2008885. [84] Donna returns in the thirty-seventh series episode "Welcome to the Warzone", originally broadcast on 8 April 2023. She made appearances as Donna in both Holby City's sister show Casualty, and two crossover editions of the programmes, broadcast as Casualty@Holby City. What have you most enjoyed about playing Donna? 37.30 Keep Breathing - 6/5/23. But will his plan bring Jac one step closer to the treatment that could save her life? The scene in which they kissed was edited to half its original length after being deemed too explicit for pre-watershed broadcast. [81] The story climaxes when Donna quits her job with immediate effect, having been offered a better job working in the private sector. Deen (Metro) thought that Donna's forthright personality would be "the last thing the Holby staff need at the moment". 3. Looking further ahead, there's a shocking twist in store for Nicky, which forces Jac to make some life-changing decisions. Doctors spoilers: Can Al Haskey help a family at BREAKING POINT? It looks like hes been successful - but will it be enough to win over the formidable Jac Naylor? Next week's unmissable episode will mark the end of the show's 22 years on screen, but there's still plenty to look forward. A DONNA. Chrissie's life is turned upside down by a visitor as Tricia deals with a difficult patient. Viewers know that the future of Holby City's surgical wards is looking increasingly bleak, as we near the beginning of the end in the spring. "The end episode is for those people who have petitioned and were part of the huge outpouring of trying to save the show. She's adopted a child, her niece Mia, and now that she's a sister, she needs to be more responsible. [78] Jacobs filmed the final episode in December 2021, and it was broadcast in March 2022. [39] The Guardian's Grace Dent deemed her "weak-willed" in a 2006 feature on television medics,[41] and in 2008, the Daily Mirror's Jane Simon branded her unintelligent. Next week on Holby City, a face from Jac's past has an innovative idea which could save her life, while Madge's backstory is explored and Donna is back - with a big . Following the mass exodus from Casualty a couple of weeks ago as David (Jason Durr) and Marty (Shaheen Jafargholi) resigned in the wake of Robyn (Amanda Henderson)s tragic death, followed soon after by Jacob (Charles Venn), the department is sorely in need of some new staff. The closing moments of Tuesday night's episode (August 31) unveiled the biggest twist of the year so far, but in an even bigger shock, Bernie's evil son Cameron. Hopefully this doesnt mean that disaster is about to strike him, but on Holby you never know. Despite her numerous sex scenes, Donna did not have a genuinely romantic storyline until beginning a slow-burning romance with agency nurse Kieran Callaghan in late 2010. Death in Paradise and The Bay stars are among the new arrivals. Holby City spoilers follow. This leads a horrified Lucky to realise that Kian lied to her about where Andrei has been staying for the past few weeks. The battle for Holby's. [46] Sarah Deen, writing for the Metro, branded the character a "flirty, feisty whirlwind" and described her as "ballsy and bubbly". Holby City - has Donna Jackson left the show? "Definitely. Holby City chats, we get the lowdown from Jaye Jacobs, who has played fun-loving nurse Donna Jackson since 2004. The Masked Singer season 9: who's in the Battle of the Saved? Elsewhere, Henrik Hanssen (Guy Henry) is beginning to realise he likes Russ Faber (Simon Slater) as more than a friend, but hes afraid of taking the next step. [7], Following a short-lived relationship with physiotherapist Justin Fuller (Ben Richards),[8] Donna moves on to date hospital manager Bradley Hume (Scott Adkins). We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Next week on Holby City, Donna pays a high price for her protest, while Kian's lies are exposed and Josh makes a worrying discovery. Oblivious, Mel starts making plans for Louis to meet her terminally ill grandfather, leaving Kylie adamant that she needs to know the truth. Bath This was unbearable information for a loving father to hear and Fletch reacted angrily but not as angrily as Donna when he broke the news that Mias pregnancy wasnt as the result of her having a secret boyfriend, but from her being drugged and raped at Jenis parties. All rights reserved. Sparks are flying between Louis and Kylie after they admitted their feelings for each other, but it's awkward when Mel arrives back on AAU. Will she finally decide to put her family first and quit Holby for good? "It'll catch on with a new generation. Connie Beauchamp. [70], Jacobs departed from Holby City in 2011, wanting to "broaden [her] horizons" after seven years in the programme. Casualty spoilers: Jan destroys her marriage as she prioritises her ex-husband? A BBC documentary entitled Making It at Holby chronicled their casting process, which entailed seven weeks of auditions, including group workshops to allow the series producers to gauge candidates' personalities. Chrissie Williams . Your full collection of photos showing what's ahead in the village in the week commencing Monday, May 1. We earn a commission for products purchased through some links in this article. Includes exclusive content, spoilers and interviews before they're seen on the site. [28] She was cast alongside fellow series six newcomer Kelly Adams, as midwife Mickie Hendrie. [61] Jacobs assessed that Donna was attracted to him, but would not allow herself to accept it at first, having had so many failed relationships with men ill-suited to her. Another huge Holby City favourite returns in Casualty trailer as fans share joy Casualty spoilers: Jan is confronted by her alcoholic ex-husband Casualty spoilers: Surprise return for Jacob . [47] The reporter added that Donna returned to the nursing profession "a little worldlier" than before. Heres a sneak peek at whats in store #HolbyCity pic.twitter.com/Xs6UwpME8F. Blaming Fletch and Evie for getting Mia involved in his lover Jenis grooming scheme, Donna forbids Mia to talk to them. To be honest, a completely different genre would be amazing. Hollyoaks spoilers - shock arrests in 14 pictures. Coronation Street reveals Stephen Reid wedding drama in 27 new spoiler pictures. [71] The actress felt personal pressure to get Donna's last scenes right, wanting to give the best performance possible. When Josh expresses understandable concern for Hanssen's welfare afterwards, he is shocked by the reaction he gets. [33][37] She initially disliked him, suspecting him of shirking his work duties, and at one point requested that he never return to her ward. He keeps Zara and Grace topped up with drinks. 19 Apr 2023. [36] The website also highlighted her determination to "live life to the full",[34] her fun-loving and straight-talking nature, bravery, honesty and loyalty,[35] and the fact that "her heart's in the right place. Series 23 cast: Adrian 'Fletch' Fletcher - Alex Walkinshaw (Arrived 12th August 2014) Angel 'Ange' Godard - Dawn Steele (Arrived 8th January 2019) Chloe Godard - Amy Lennox (Arrived 29th January 2019) Mickie is questioning her sexuality, and the two have sex while drunk. [9] Their relationship is terminated by the discovery that Bradley has been running a pharmaceutical scam, resulting in the death of one of Donna's patients due to a morphine overdose. Holby City chats, we get the lowdown from Jaye Jacobs, who has played fun-loving nurse Donna Jackson since 2004. If youve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing ussoaps@metro.co.uk wed love to hear from you. After seven years, Jacobs resigned from Holby City in order to pursue new projects; Donna departs in the drama's thirteenth series. stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage, Do not sell or share my personal information. Also, Kylie and Louis are all giddy about going on their first date but Kylie gets an almighty shock when Mel suddenly returns to Holby! When he gets himself into serious trouble will his first day in the ED be his last or will someone step in to help him out? Is their friendship ruined beyond repair? Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Its a temporary measure, according to Jac Naylor (Rosie Marcel) and Henrik Hanssen (Guy Henry). Phew! (Image credit: BBC1) His appearance allowed Donna to confront her father over his abandonment of her as a child, and rendered her devastated upon learning that he had accepted his impending death. Get ready also for the return of beloved Holby City character Donna Jackson (Jaye Jacobs), who makes her first appearance as a regular in Casualty and within about 30 seconds it feels like shes always been there. [49] He appeared from 14 July to 11 August 2009, suffering from cancer of the splenic flexure, pancreas and abdominal wall. 2. Here's a full collection of the. [45], In June 2021, it was announced that Holby City had been cancelled after twenty-three series. Operation Backlog will also see Eli under pressure while Amelia worries what Nicky's suspension will mean for Juliet. Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. The good time she enjoys on the night before her first shift in her new job in the ED means she arrives late for work, which is not the best of starts. Jodie, Cam, Rida and Ryan are a breath of fresh air bringing hope, heart, wit, warmth and irreverence to the ED. Cameron is under-confident, eager to please and prone to mistakes. Anna Chell as Jodie Whyte Nigel Harman as Max Cristie Kirsty Mitchell as Faith Cadogan Jaye Jacobs as Donna Jackson William Beck as Dylan Keogh Elinor Lawless as Stevie Nash Michael Stevenson as Iain Dean Eddie-Joe Robinson as Ryan . Donna Jackson is a fictional character from BBC medical dramas Holby City and Casualty, played by actress Jaye Jacobs. 2021 szeptemberben azzal a c . "[49] Producers Diana Kyle and Tony McHale intended the storyline to reveal a new side to Donna, depicting her attempting to cope, in contrast to the "smiling party girl" viewers were familiar with. Another huge Holby City favourite returns in Casualty trailer as fans share joy, Stevie haunted by Marcus as she has a crisis in Casualty. [18] She and her friend Maria (Phoebe Thomas) compete for a ward sister position on the general surgery ward. Donna fusses over Mia, who just wants to be listened to. [39] Jacobs described her as "everything that you secretly want to be, but can't get away with in normal society",[40] calling her "very gregarious" and immune to maturing. And she's back in Holby City. Can the new paramedic cope with the demands of the job? With Donna gone (for now), Kellar will be pushed to the brink in upcoming episodes as we head into Holby City's final chapter. [81] Jacobs did not appear in multiple episodes as a result of the story, returning prior to the show's finale. [46] Jacobs and Walkinshaw previously starred together on Waterloo Road as a married couple so they share a good relationship. Stevie suffers a crisis of confidence after losing two patients in a row early in a shift, and begins to fear that Marcus had been right to doubt her clinical skills. Casualty airs on Saturdays on BBC One and streams on BBC iPlayer. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. [38] Although Michael did not initially disclose to Donna that he was married, Jacobs stated that her character was aware of this "deep down", but was unfortunately unperturbed. Donna is run ragged as the hospital attempts to clear the surgical backlog and the stress is taking its toll on her. [81] Donna appears again for the show's final three episodes. [33] Upon her arrival in the programme, Donna was said to be a recent college graduate. She records Grace stealing handcuffs from local policeman Sam. [34] Lacking career ambition, she selected nursing as the most exciting role available to her,[34] hoping to meet a wealthy surgeon. [] It wasn't until later that I realised I'd put myself under a hideously stressful situation, and that I should just be enjoying the experience. [37], Donna's costume initially involved short skirts, tight-fitting tops, multi-coloured hair extensions and a nose-stud. This page is not available in other languages. The current nurses are asked to do more shifts and cancel any planned leave to cover the gaps, but theyre over-stretched as it is. On her last day, a patient with bi-polar disorder steals and re-distributes her money. The Bay's Anna Chell will debut as Jodie in a storyline that sees the nursing student reunited with someone from her past in the ED. [37] Their relationship was impeded by Kieran's commitment to the TA and tour of duty in Afghanistan. "[46] She added that Donna tries to focus on her maturer lifestyle while maintaining the lifestyle she had when she was younger. If youve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing ussoaps@metro.co.uk wed love to hear from you. However, when Lucky's condition takes a turn for the worse, Max is left reeling when she realises the extent of what they are dealing with. Serena Campbell is also back to look after Jason, and catch up with some of her Holby friends who are shocked when Jason asks her and Bernie about their wedding! beloved Holby City character Donna Jackson (Jaye Jacobs), Axed Casualty star Amanda Henderson didnt want to leave amid Robyn death ending, Casualty spoilers: Faith reveals she was raped last year, Do not sell or share my personal information. I was going to say the men, but there were women too! "[44] Harper was glad that Jacobs decided to return and called her return "thrilling". Home and Away spoilers follow for UK viewers. After initially bowing out of the role in 2011, Jaye returned to the show in 2017 and has been there ever since. [45] Jacobs explained that Donna and Fletch clash when she fails to listen to Fletch's instructions. They oppose plans for the Grand Bazaar to be taken over by someone new. Coronation Street spoilers follow. Next week on Holby City, Dom makes a shocking decision after his health takes a turn for the worst, while Nicky has health concerns of her own and Alex makes. The latest updates, reviews and unmissable series to watch and more! Digital Spy participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Warning: Contains SPOILERS for Cabinet of Curiosities episode 3 Guillermo Del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities episode 3, "The Autopsy", features a talented cast and some fascinating characters. What can you tell us about the final episode? Privacy Policy. I planned to take that home because everybody needs a little Sacha in their lives. A total disaster IS averted and later Donna and Mia are able to reunite, but it doesnt look like things will be that simple as Fletch comes to deliver an olive branch to Donna. Join the community by leaving a comment below andstay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. Sloane felt that Kieran did not sufficiently explain the extent of his involvement with the TA, and assessed that Donna failed to understand his "soldier mentality", stating that their problems stemmed from a mutual stubbornness. 28 Apr 2023. [63] Following Kieran's deployment, television magazine What's on TV noted a change in Donna's demeanour, observing that she had "soured" in contrast to her former "bubbly" friendliness. Heartstopper season 2 release date confirmed. Next week on Holby City, Donna pays a high price for her protest, while Kian's lies are exposed and Josh makes a worrying discovery. Coronation Street spoilers: Tim Metcalfe kidnaps Elaine! [38] In early episodes, the character was seen to partake in recreational drug use and arrive for work hungover. Home and Away spoilers follow for UK viewers. Will Jac change her mind? But theyre certainly engaged. [71] The thirteenth series saw the departure of many regular cast members,[72] and the arrival of a group of new ones, including Guy Henry,[73] Laila Rouass,[74] and Jimmy Akingbola. Ange (Dawn Steele), recovering from almost bleeding to death and having her twins delivered by her boyfriend and her daughter in an emergency caesarean, was having a very realistic bout of the baby blues, worrying about whether she could cope with the twins and bursting into tears when she realised she and Josh (Trieve Blackwood-Cambridge) hadnt even named their son yet. Amanda Mealing. Donna's relationship with her terminally ill father Derek (Clarke Peters) attracted praise from critics. She also confirmed that Donna would not have a love interest, which she disliked. Read more Holby City spoilers on our dedicated homepage. [68] She was included in the episode at the request of its writer, Mark Cately. The women I meet seem to appreciate her tactics. She admitted to Dominic (David Ames) that she didnt know what shed do without Josh, and he does seem to be the perfect partner.

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