Charlie AKA Derek Thompson

[irish eyes]

Looks like he has decided to leave :hmm: (not sure if it is for good or just another break)
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g93/muppet76/casualty4/img026.jpg

[StarsOfCCTV]

I hope it's just a break, Charlie/Derek's been around forever! It wouldn't be the same without him :p

[Chloe O'brien]

They will have to bring him back. Casualty wouldn't be the same without Charlie. I'm sure he will return before Harry leaves.

[Abigail]

Charlie can't leave, he's part of the furniture.
I forgot that a new doctor starts in the new year.

[Katy]

I think it ll be awful sad when Charlie leaves. It won't be the same.

[Jeremy]

I,ve read somewhere that Charlie is coming back to Casulty, I don,t if it,s true or not.

[StarsOfCCTV]

Apparently he is..I read an article on the internet :D I'll try and find it :D

[StarsOfCCTV]

http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/film-tv/news/article3264416.ece Found it :D

[CrazyLea]

I couldn't be bothered to read all of that at this time of day :p. But I'll take your word for it :lol:. Hope he does.

[StarsOfCCTV]

:rotfl: Scroll down it's near the bottom

[CarerQuie]

I'm pleased about that.xx

[CarerQuie]

Surely he must return.In many ways,to me at least,he is the lynchpin of Casualty.xx

[Abigail]

Yes, that's right, panic over, Derek's departure is only a temporary thing. "We haven't nailed down the return yet," admits Derek. "I think the writers are aiming to mirror what happened to Peter. Charlie's quality of life will improve, but he might return to do pretty much the same thing."

Who is Peter?

[CarerQuie]

I believe that Peter was the nurse who was medical adviser on Casualty.The Charlie character was modelled on him.xx

[Jojo]

Merging as both about Derek and if he's leaving/coming back sortta thing :)

[TaintedLove]

I don`t think Charlie will be gone forever. He`ll be back in Casualty again I`m sure. Probably not this year but maybe the next.