In the early days of Casualty, Charlie was depicted as a leader figure with a good sense of humour but a short temper, which occasionally got him caught in strife when dealing … See more

He has dated numerous women during the show. The most notable is Barbara Hayes – another original character – who was eventually his wife. Baz left Casualty after series … See more

He is described by the BBC as "the lynchpin of Holby's Emergency Department. [...] an indispensable, trustworthy and diplomatic member of the team." Series producer Oliver Kent has described Charlie as "by far our most important character" … See more

In August 2017, Thompson was long-listed for "Best Drama Star" at the Inside Soap Awards, while Charlie's wedding to Duffy was long-listed for "Best Drama Storyline." Both nominations made the viewer-voted shortlist, but Thompson did not win any awards. Charlie and … See more

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