Matters of the HEART

MELANIE HILL on the dilemma ahead for Siobhan

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CASUALTY
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This time last year, Melanie Hill was preparing to make her first appearance as clinical nurse manager Siobhan McKenzie in BBC1’s hospital drama Casualty.

Now, the maternal medic is at the heart of the action, being a rock to colleagues in her role as acting clinical lead, while privately navigating the painful breakdown of her 25-year marriage to firefighter Rich Walker (played by Michael Keogh) following his affair with consultant Stevie Nash (Elinor Lawless).

‘When I joined the show, I knew there was going to be lots of great stuff ahead for Siobhan,’ shares the acclaimed actor, 63, in an exclusive chat with TV Times. ‘And I’ve been really pleased with the reaction from Casualty fans. I think they’ve taken to Siobhan, which is nice.’

This week, as the 11-part miniseries Public Property continues, Siobhan faces her toughest challenge yet. Here, Melanie tells us more…

This is set to be another action-packed episode. What can you reveal about it?