Call of DUTY

MICHAEL STEVENSON on the challenges ahead for his heroic paramedic

- ELAINE REILLY

CASUALTY SAT, 8.20PM, BBC1 DRAMA

After 13 years of death-defying rescue missions and a string of failed romances, Casualty paramedic Iain Dean seemed ready to settle down when he tied the knot with advanced clinical practitioner Faith Cadogan in May.

However, that idea was quickly dispelled two weeks ago in the opening instalment of the BBC1 medical drama's latest 12-part story, Supply and Demand, when the former military medic climbed up a tower crane, without a harness, in dangerous weather conditions to help its trapped operator.

The daring feat resulted in Iain (played by Michael Stevenson) wanting to join Holby City's Hazardous Area Response Team (HART), and now he is set to begin specialised training with the view of landing a permanent position with the unit.

Here, in an exclusive interview, Michael gives TV Times his take on this latest chapter for his fan-favourite character...

Why is Iain keen to make this career move, Michael?