Casualty

George Rainsford on taking a break from Casualty and landing an exciting new role...

- JO LEWIS

Saturday, 8.50pm (Wales, 9.20pm), BBC1 Drama

Dylan Keogh is shocked this week when Ethan Hardy suddenly quits! After another gruelling shift and a life-or-death family emergency, Ethan (George Rainsford) decides he wants to spend more time with his son, Bodhi. Elsewhere, Marcus tries to sabotage Stevie's interview for the Jac Naylor Award, and Jacob comes face to face with a blast from his past! 

Q  Why have you decided to leave Casualty after nine years as doctor Ethan Hardy?

A One of my main reasons was to spend more time at home. It's a big commute and I have a young family. I was also getting that itch to explore other challenges.Theatre's my first love and I've wanted to do a play.