Harry Harper (Casualty)
Harry Harper | |
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Casualty character | |
Member of Parliament (2008) | |
Wife | Beth Harper (until 2003) |
Sons | Jordan Harper Ollie Harper |
Daughters | Tally Harper Kizzy Harper Daisy Harper |
Harry Harper is a fictional character from the
Storylines
Harry begins working at Holby City Hospital in June 2002.
Harry clashes with
Several weeks later, Harry discovers that Lara has begun a relationship with Simon.[14] Tally takes the news badly and behaves erratically, leaving Harry no choice but to suspend her on the anniversary of Beth's death. When Simon mocks her, Tally attempts suicide by taking an overdose.[15] She recovers, but Harry realises he has been neglecting her and takes her on holiday.[16] Lara and Simon become engaged, but Harry discovers he has been cheating on her, taking Lara away from the venue on her wedding day. Simon dies in a plane crash en route to the wedding, and Lara disappoints Harry by moving to Australia.[17]
Selena returns to the department in 2004, having married since her last meeting with Harry.[18] When she is stabbed in the hospital car park, Harry realises he still has feelings for her, but Selena cuts him off as he tries to tell her.[19] Harry begins a relationship with nurse Ellen Zitek (Georgina Bouzova), who becomes pregnant.[20] Harry proposes, believing it is the right thing to do, but Ellen turns him down.[21] It transpires that Ellen had a cancerous molar pregnancy.[22] She is later hit by a motorbike and dies, leaving Harry distraught.[23] He decides to go into politics when the department is threatened with closure, winning the local by-election.[24] Following his last shift at the hospital, Harry and Selena sleep together. Jealous corporate director Nathan Spencer (Ben Price) deletes text messages Harry sends to Selena, leading her to believe their night together was a mistake.[25]
After several months in Westminster, Harry returns to the department having arranged for the
Development
MacCorkindale joined the cast of Casualty in February 2002.[29] Following his casting, he told the Daily Record that he was a long-standing fan of the series, commenting that it was "great to be joining an established show with a great bunch of people."[30] Neil Bonner of the Liverpool Daily Post conflictingly quoted MacCorkindale as stating that he had never seen an episode of the show in its sixteen-year history. He was surprised to be offered the role of Harry, having spent years beforehand working in the United States, but found its Bristol location ideal having recently moved to the West Country.[31][32]
Compiling a "medical dream team" from multiple television hospital dramas,
In 2006, MacCorkindale experienced stomach cramps whilst filming Casualty and was diagnosed with bowel cancer. He had a section of his colon removed, and despite recommendation from doctors that he allow ten to twelve weeks for recovery, MacCorkindale scheduled the operation to coincide with a two-week break in Casualty's filming schedule. He took a sixth-month sabbatical from the show, during which time he toured with a theatrical production of
Reception
Reviewing the 2002 episode in which Harry attends to a fairground disaster, The Guardian's Rupert Smith deemed MacCorkindale "fantastically wooden". He described the plot as "ridiculous", highlighting the convenience of Harry happening to be present when the incident occurred.
References
- ^ "Casualty actor MacCorkindale dies". BBC News. 15 October 2010.
- ^ Ann Marie Di Mambro (director), Gill Wilkinson (director) (8 June 2002). "Denial". Casualty. Series 16. Episode 37. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Dominic Santana (director), Gregory Evans (writer) (1 March 2003). "Dire Straits". Casualty. Series 17. Episode 25. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Jeremy Webb (director), Ginnie Hole (writer) (8 March 2003). "Fool for Love". Casualty. Series 17. Episode 26. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Gwennan Sage (director), Emma Frost (writer) (27 September 2003). "Perks of the Job". Casualty. Series 18. Episode 4. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Ian White (director), Joe Turner (writer) (14 June 2003). "Three in a Bed". Casualty. Series 17. Episode 39. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Shani S. Grewal (director), Danny McCahon (writer) (18 October 2003). "Can't Let Go". Casualty. Series 18. Episode 7. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Declan O'Dwyer (director), Catherine Tregenna (writer) (1 November 2003). "In the Frame". Casualty. Series 18. Episode 9. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Jeremy Webb (director), Steve Lightfoot (writer) (8 November 2003). "Black Dog Day". Casualty. Series 18. Episode 10. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Chris Lovett (director), Jo O'Keefe (writer) (29 November 2003). "First Impressions". Casualty. Series 18. Episode 13. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Jane Powell (director), Ginnie Hole (writer) (10 January 2004). "Where There's Life...". Casualty. Series 18. Episode 19. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Ian White (director), Ginnie Hole (writer) (24 January 2004). "Emotional Rescue: Part 1". Casualty. Series 18. Episode 21. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Gwennan Sage (director), Stephen McAteer (writer) (31 January 2004). "Emotional Rescue: Part 2". Casualty. Series 18. Episode 22. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Declan O'Dwyer (director), Chris Ould (writer) (3 April 2004). "Another Perfect Day". Casualty. Series 18. Episode 30. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Dominic Lees (director), Peter Mills (writer) (17 April 2004). "Forget Me Not". Casualty. Series 18. Episode 32. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Jane Powell (director), Linda Thompson (writer) (1 May 2004). "Much Wants More". Casualty. Series 18. Episode 34. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Ian White (director), Danny McCahon (writer) (28 August 2004). "Ring of Truth". Casualty. Series 18. Episode 46. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Jeremy Webb (director), Catherine Tregenna (writer) (11 September 2004). "The Ties That Bind Us: Part 1". Casualty. Series 19. Episode 1. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Christopher King (director), Catherine Tregenna (writer) (26 February 2005). "Naming Names". Casualty. Series 19. Episode 24. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Paul Wroblewski (director), Sian Evans (writer) (18 February 2006). "The Lost Boys". Casualty. Series 20. Episode 23. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Gill Wilkinson (director), Gregory Evans (writer) (4 March 2006). "Nobody's Perfect". Casualty. Series 20. Episode 25. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Lesley Manning (director), Ming Ho (writer) (1 April 2006). "Going Under". Casualty. Series 20. Episode 29. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Diarmuid Lawrence (director), Barbara Machin (writer) (24 December 2006). "Silent Night". Casualty. Series 21. Episode 16. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Nic Phillips (director), Andrew Clifford (writer) (10 February 2007). "No Return". Casualty. Series 21. Episode 24. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Brett Fallis (director), Mark Catley (writer) (17 February 2007). "The Miracle on Harry's Last Shift". Casualty. Series 21. Episode 25. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Robert Knights (director), Gaby Chiappe (writer) (4 August 2007). "To Love You So". Casualty. Series 21. Episode 48. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Farren Blackburn (director), Rachel Flowerday (writer) (29 September 2007). "Sliding Doors". Casualty. Series 22. Episode 5. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ Robert Knights (director), Jason Sutton (writer) (8 March 2008). "Thicker Than Water". Casualty. Series 22. Episode 28. BBC. BBC One.
- ^ a b "Simon MacCorkindale". The Daily Telegraph. London, England. 15 October 2010. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
- Trinity Mirror. 18 May 2002. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
- Trinity Mirror. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
- News Corporation. 2 November 2002. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
- ^ Dent, Grace (1 April 2006). "Doctors' orders". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
- ^ "Simon MacCorkindale dies after cancer battle". The Daily Telegraph. London, England. 15 October 2010. Archived from the original on 16 October 2010. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
- ^ Smith, Rupert (16 September 2002). "Neighbours from hell". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
- ^ Smith, Patrick (3 November 2003). "Calendar earls". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
- ^ Shelley, Jim (3 October 2007). "TV Dinners: How to make ... a BBC medical drama". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
- ^ Dempster, Sarah (11 February 2008). "The weekend's TV: Tropic of Capricorn". The Guardian. Retrieved 16 October 2010.