Belfast actor's Casualty exit after 38 years praised by co-stars and fans

Derek Thompson’s final scenes in Casualty have been praised by his co-stars and fans as he bowed out of the medical drama after 38 years.

His co-star Sunetra Sarker, who plays Dr Zoe Hanna, said it had been a “privilege” to be present for Thompson’s last episode as she returned to the show for a brief stint. Screenwriter Sally Abbott, who has written Casualty episodes, also paid tribute to nurse Pete Salt, who the character of Charlie was based on, by sharing a photo of him alongside Thompson.

Thompson previously said he felt his last scenes on the show were “some of the best episodes of my career”.

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