What is the name of the Neurosurgeon played by James Nesbitt in a recent ITV drama series?
"Monroe (TV series) Monroe is a British medical drama television series created and written by Peter Bowker and produced by Mammoth Screen for the ITV network. The series follows a neurosurgeon named Gabriel Monroe, played by James Nesbitt. The six-part series was commissioned by ITV as one of a number of replacements for its long-running police drama series ""The Bill"", which was cancelled in 2010. Filming on ""Monroe"" began in Leeds in September 2010, with production based in the old Leeds Girls' High School in Headingley. The first episode was broadcast on ITV on 10 March 2011 to strong ratings."
"this on."" He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 2016 New Year Honours for services to drama and to the community in Northern Ireland. James Nesbitt William James Nesbitt, (born 15 January 1965) is an actor and presenter from Northern Ireland. Born in Ballymena, County Antrim, Nesbitt grew up in the nearby village of Broughshane, before moving to Coleraine, County Londonderry. He wanted to become a teacher like his father, so he began a degree in French at the University of Ulster. He dropped out after a year when he decided to become"
"surgery being performed by Henry Marsh, and by consulting Philip Van Hille at Leeds General Infirmary. The series was filmed over 12 weeks in Leeds at the end of 2010 and broadcast on ITV during March and April 2011. Nesbitt will reprise the role in a second series, which is due to begin production in 2012. In film, Nesbitt co-stars as Irish writer Jack in Emilio Estevez's drama ""The Way"", alongside Martin Sheen, Deborah Kara Unger, and Yorick van Wageningen, and has a role as Sicinius in Ralph Fiennes' contemporary Shakespeare adaptation ""Coriolanus"". Alongside many other British and Irish actors,"
"library. Actor James Nesbitt, who starred in Bowker's Iraq War drama ""Occupation"", told the ""Radio Times"" in May 2010 that he had been cast in the series. The ITV Press Centre confirmed Nesbitt's involvement on the same day the magazine was published, and announced that he would be playing the title role and that the series would commence filming in Leeds in September 2010 for broadcast in 2011. To research the role, Nesbitt watched surgery being performed and consulted neurosurgeon Philip Van Hille. Nesbitt said of Van Hille's advice, ""It's been extremely important as I knew nothing about it [neurosurgery]."
"James Nesbitt William James Nesbitt, (born 15 January 1965) is an actor and presenter from Northern Ireland. Born in Ballymena, County Antrim, Nesbitt grew up in the nearby village of Broughshane, before moving to Coleraine, County Londonderry. He wanted to become a teacher like his father, so he began a degree in French at the University of Ulster. He dropped out after a year when he decided to become an actor, and transferred to the Central School of Speech and Drama in London. After graduating in 1987, he spent seven years performing in plays that varied from the musical ""Up"
"air of a man who means business."" The refreshed series marked another milestone in Nesbitt's career; he describes it as ""a big moment"" in his life. ""Murphy's Law"" was not recommissioned for a sixth series, which Nesbitt attributed to the damage done to the fifth series ratings when it was scheduled opposite the popular ITV drama ""Doc Martin"". In 2004, Nesbitt appeared in ""Wall of Silence"", a fact-based drama about the aftermath of the murder of schoolboy Jamie Robe. Nesbitt played Stuart Robe, the boy's father, who tries to break down the wall of silence in the local community to"
"begun transforming into a version of Mr. Hyde (also played by Nesbitt). Jackman is aided by psychiatric nurse Katherine Reimer, played by Michelle Ryan. Gina Bellman also appears as Claire, Tom's wife. Filming took place at various locations around southern England in late 2006. The series was first transmitted on BBC One in June and July 2007, receiving mainly positive reviews. Doctor Tom Jackman (James Nesbitt), a married father of two, has abandoned his family without explanation to live in a heavily fortified basement flat. He hires psychiatric nurse Katherine Reimer (Michelle Ryan) to help him with his unusual case."
"had at least one child. His third wife was an Australian beauty queen, and for a time he moved to her country. As of 2014, he lives in Worthing, West Sussex, with his fourth wife Miranda. Derren Nesbitt Derren Nesbitt (born Derren Michael Horwitz; 19 June 1935) is an English actor. Nesbitt's many television credits date back to the 1950s, including roles in ""The Invisible Man"", ""Man of the World"", ""Danger Man"", ""The Prisoner"", ""Doctor Who"", ""UFO"", ""The Saint"" and ""Special Branch"". He has also appeared in memorable roles in a number of movies, such as a predatory blackmailer of"
"James Nesbitt filmography James Nesbitt is an actor from Northern Ireland whose filmography encompasses both television and film roles over a 30-year period. Nesbitt's screen career began in the early 1980s with uncredited roles in episodes of the BBC ""Play For Today"" strand, which he had while attached to the Riverside Theatre's youth group. His first credited role came in 1989, as a bit player in the John Ogdon biopic ""Virtuoso"", which was followed by his first feature film role in 1991 in ""Hear My Song"". As a casual actor in the early 1990s, Nesbitt mixed television and film roles;"
"Derren Nesbitt Derren Nesbitt (born Derren Michael Horwitz; 19 June 1935) is an English actor. Nesbitt's many television credits date back to the 1950s, including roles in ""The Invisible Man"", ""Man of the World"", ""Danger Man"", ""The Prisoner"", ""Doctor Who"", ""UFO"", ""The Saint"" and ""Special Branch"". He has also appeared in memorable roles in a number of movies, such as a predatory blackmailer of gay men in ""Victim"" (1961), a murderous pimp in ""The Informers"" (1963), a slimy assassin in ""Nobody Runs Forever"", and the suspicious Gestapo officer in ""Where Eagles Dare"" (1968). Nesbitt was keen to be as authentic"
"between 2003 and 2004, Park underwent nine operations and is now suffering from diabetes. Park was involved in two car accidents. In 2005, she suffered from a broken nose and wrist, and severe whiplash following an accident. She was involved in a collision on the Great Western Road, in which she was saved by the cars air bags and having a bump to the head. Nicola Park Nicola Park (born 6 January 1972) is a Scottish actress and performer. She is best known for her role on the long-running television series ""Rab C. Nesbitt"". Park was born in 1972 in"
"watch. His decision affected almost everything he does in life. He reflects at intervals, and remarks that he received 'a nice medal' for 'saving' so many lives, by making such a sacrifice. Yet, he still feels responsible for his daughter's death. Murphy's Law (UK TV series) Murphy's Law is a BBC television drama, produced by Tiger Aspect Productions for BBC Northern Ireland, starring James Nesbitt as an undercover police officer, Tommy Murphy. There were five series of the drama, shown on BBC One. The first two were composed of individual stories. Series three, four and five were each single stories"
"as the father character Tony Hughes in the acclaim BBC One drama series ""The Missing"". Nesbitt was married to former actress Sonia Forbes-Adam, with whom he has two daughters. He is an advocate of numerous charities, and in 2010 he accepted the ceremonial position of Chancellor of the University of Ulster. James Nesbitt was born on 15 January 1965 in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. His father, James ""Jim"" Nesbitt, was the headmaster of the primary school in Lisnamurrican, a hamlet near Broughshane, while his mother, May Nesbitt, was a civil servant. Jim and May already had three daughters—Margaret, Kathryn"
"the dwarf Bofur in Peter Jackson's ""The Hobbit"" trilogy (2012–2014). Nesbitt has also taken on theatrical roles throughout his career; between 1987 and 1994, he appeared in no less than five major plays, including the musical ""Up on the Roof"", a world tour of ""Hamlet"", and the Troubles drama ""Paddywack"". After a break of eleven years, Nesbitt returned to the stage to make his London West End debut in Owen McCafferty's ""Shoot the Crow"" (2005). James Nesbitt filmography James Nesbitt is an actor from Northern Ireland whose filmography encompasses both television and film roles over a 30-year period. Nesbitt's screen"
"published in 2015. To coincide with the publication, BBC One Scotland broadcast a documentary, ""In Search of Gregor Fisher"", which followed Fisher and ghostwriter Melanie Reid during part of their research for the book. Gregor Fisher Gregor Fisher (born 22 December 1953) is a Scottish comedian and actor. He is best known for his portrayal of the title character in the comedy series ""Rab C. Nesbitt"", a role he has held since the show's first episode in 1988. He has also had roles in films such as ""Love Actually"", ""Lassie"" and ""Wild Target"". Fisher was born in Menstrie, Clackmannanshire and"
"the cast]"". In 1996, Nesbitt appeared in an episode of the BBC Northern Ireland television drama ""Ballykissangel"", playing Leo McGarvey, the ex-boyfriend of Assumpta Fitzgerald (Dervla Kirwan) and love rival of Peter Clifford (Stephen Tompkinson). He reprised the role for four episodes in 1998. In 1996, Nesbitt auditioned to play Adam Williams, the male lead in ""Cold Feet"", an ITV Comedy Premiere about three couples in different stages of their romantic relationships. The audition came about through a mutual friend of Nesbitt's and the director, Declan Lowney. The producer, Christine Langan, had also recalled his performances in ""Hear My Song"""
"Jekyll (TV series) Jekyll is a British television drama serial produced by Hartswood Films and Stagescreen Productions for BBC One. The series also received funding from BBC America. Steven Moffat wrote all six episodes, with Douglas Mackinnon and Matt Lipsey each directing three episodes. The series is described by its creators as a sequel to the novella ""Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde"", rather than an adaptation of it, with the Robert Louis Stevenson tale serving as a backstory within the series. It stars James Nesbitt as Tom Jackman, a modern-day descendant of Dr. Jekyll, who has recently"
"of his patients"". Motor neurone disease charity, the Motor Neurone Disease Association, received several complaints about John curing the disease and said the storyline is ""hugely misleading"" and ""upsetting to many people"". They stated that show researchers had not contacted them for any advice on how to handle the storyline. A writer for ""Soap World"" branded John a ""corrupt doctor"". John Gaskell Professor John Gaskell is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama ""Holby City"", played by actor Paul McGann. He first appeared in the nineteenth series episode ""Group Animal − Part One"", broadcast on 5 December 2017. John"
"the semi-autobiographical Belfast journalist, Dan Starkey. His book ""Murphy's Law"" was adapted from the BBC television series ""Murphy's Law"" (2001–2007), featuring James Nesbitt. Bateman explains on his website that """"Murphy's Law"" was written specifically for James Nesbitt, a local actor who became a big TV star through ""Cold Feet"". The ninety-minute pilot for ""Murphy's Law"" on BBC 1 was seen by more than seven million people, and led to three TV series, on which I was the chief writer."" Has just completed the 8 part series ""Scúp"", Which he wrote in English but has been translated into Irish. It is"
"the end of the year it won the award for Best Comedy Drama (ITV) at the British Comedy Awards and the incoming director of channels ordered a full series, which ran for five successful years from 1998 to 2003 followed by a revived series from 2016. Adam Williams (James Nesbitt) breaks up with another in a long line of girlfriends and spends the evening at the pub with his friend Pete Gifford (John Thomson). Pete arrives home late, which annoys his wife Jenny (Fay Ripley), who calculated that night to be the best time for them to conceive a child."
"joined by his wife Lynda Bryans to co-present evening news programme ""UTV Live"" in 1996. Nesbitt and Bryans also co-presented weekly religious series ""Sunday Morning"" for Anglia Television from 1999 to 2001, and two series of home and garden series ""Home Sweet Home"" for UTV. Nesbitt also hosted ""Counterpoint"" and made a guest appearance in comedy programme ""Everything You Know Is Wrong"" in 1998. In 2006, Nesbitt announced he was not renewing his presenting contract with UTV. His final edition of ""UTV Live"" was broadcast on 10 February 2006. In January 2008, Nesbitt was announced as a Commissioner of Victims"
"John Gaskell Professor John Gaskell is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama ""Holby City"", played by actor Paul McGann. He first appeared in the nineteenth series episode ""Group Animal − Part One"", broadcast on 5 December 2017. John is a consultant neurosurgeon who joins the staff at Holby City Hospital as the director of surgical innovations. The character and McGann's casting was announced on 4 April 2017 and the actor began filming in August. Producers approached McGann about the role while he was appearing in a theatre production and when he liked the character, he signed a twelve-month"
"Gregor Fisher Gregor Fisher (born 22 December 1953) is a Scottish comedian and actor. He is best known for his portrayal of the title character in the comedy series ""Rab C. Nesbitt"", a role he has held since the show's first episode in 1988. He has also had roles in films such as ""Love Actually"", ""Lassie"" and ""Wild Target"". Fisher was born in Menstrie, Clackmannanshire and following the death of his mother; was brought up in Edinburgh, Langholm and Neilston and attended Barrhead High School. He attended the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama in Glasgow, at which he"
"Murphy's Law (UK TV series) Murphy's Law is a BBC television drama, produced by Tiger Aspect Productions for BBC Northern Ireland, starring James Nesbitt as an undercover police officer, Tommy Murphy. There were five series of the drama, shown on BBC One. The first two were composed of individual stories. Series three, four and five were each single stories composed over multiple episodes. Colin Bateman adapted the pilot for a novel. A sixth series has not been commissioned. In a 2008 interview, Nesbitt attributed this to the fifth series' ratings being damaged after it was scheduled opposite ITV's popular drama"
"James Garbutt James Garbutt (born 1925) is a British actor who has been active on television since the 1960s. Born in Houghton-le-Spring, County Durham, he was a key member of The People's Theatre, Newcastle upon Tyne, during the 1950s and 1960s. His credits include: ""The Troubleshooters"", ""The Borderers"", ""Z-Cars"", ""The Onedin Line"", ""Warship"", ""Doctor Who"" (in the serial ""Genesis of the Daleks""), ""Bill Brand"", ""When the Boat Comes In"", ""Juliet Bravo"", ""One by One"", ""All Creatures Great and Small"", Soldier, Soldier (TV series) 'Band of Gold' episode (which features Robson & Jerome singing in an impromptu wedding band), ""Boon"", ""Between"
"comedy ""The Friday Night Project"". As a film awards presenter, he hosted the IFTA Awards ceremony for three consecutive years between 2005 and 2007, the British Independent Film Awards from 2005 to 2010, and the National Movie Awards in 2008 and 2010. In 2009, he hosted the Laurence Olivier Awards. An amateur golfer since his teenage years, Nesbitt joined the European team for Sky One's ""All*Star Cup"" in 2005 and 2006. He signed up to a series of high-profile television advertisements for the Yell Group in 2003, playing a hapless character called James for the company's Yellow Pages campaign until"
"murder (rather than suicide) of Isabella Augustine. With Harry's access to his own support group of police and family now limited, Blake works to retrieve Harry's bracelet. Stan Lee's Lucky Man Stan Lee's Lucky Man is a British crime drama television series, produced by Carnival Films and POW! Entertainment for Sky 1, which follows the story of Murder Squad detective Harry Clayton (James Nesbitt), who is granted the power to control luck. The first series debuted on 22 January 2016, and averaged 1.49 million viewers per episode, making it Sky 1's most successful original drama series to date. The series"
"Scott Graham, which opened in March 2016. It is the story of a mother who burns her car and takes her teenage son on a ferry to the island she was named after. Douglas Henshall Douglas James Henshall (born 19 November 1965) is a Scottish television, film and stage actor. He is best known for his roles as Professor Nick Cutter in the science fiction series ""Primeval"" (2007–2011) and detective Jimmy Perez in the crime drama ""Shetland"" (2013–). Henshall's mother was a nurse and his father a salesman. He attended Barrhead High School. While studying there, he joined the Scottish"
"purportedly saved terminally ill patients. Six out of eight of the ""saved"" patients have died. One is still alive, but suffering from enormous injuries. Scientific, legal and medical repercussions are unfolding in Sweden, Russia, Italy and several other countries. The trilogy was broadcast in the UK as part of the BBC's ""Storyville"" series in October 2016 as ""Fatal Experiments: The Downfall of a Supersurgeon"". Bosse Lindquist Bosse Lindquist (born 1954) is a Swedish radio and TV producer and writer. Since 2012, he directs investigative documentaries for Swedish Television's documentary department. From 2007 to 2009, Lindquist was head of the national"
"Rab C. Nesbitt Rab C. Nesbitt is a Scottish comedy series which began in 1988. Produced by BBC Scotland, it stars Gregor Fisher as an alcoholic Glaswegian who seeks unemployment as a lifestyle choice. Rab C. Nesbitt was originally a recurring character in the BBC2 sketch series ""Naked Video"" (1986–1990). The pilot episode, made for BBC Scotland in 1988, was a Christmas special entitled ""Rab C Nesbitt's Seasonal Greet"", which was broadcast on 21 December 1988 and then repeated on the network the following year. The first series began on 27 September 1990 and continued for seven more, ending on"
"won the timeslot with 3.5 million viewers and an 18% share. Part 3 drew its timeslot with ""The Invisibles"", with 3.1 million. Final ratings recorded by the Broadcasters' Audience Research Board, accounting for DVR viewings, were 4.10 million, 3.74 million, and 3.32 million respectively. Nesbitt was nominated in the Best Actor category at the 2008 ITV3 Crime Thriller Awards for his role as Raban. Midnight Man (miniseries) Midnight Man is a 2008 British television serial produced by Carnival Films for the ITV network. The three-part serial stars James Nesbitt as Max Raban, a former investigative journalist who discovers an international"
"wanted Scottish actor Douglas Henshall to play Glaswegian Parlabane but ITV executives overruled them and cast Nesbitt. He was given coaching to perfect the accent but it was soon discarded on the advice of both the director and his co-star Daniela Nardini. Also in 2004, he filmed the roles of Ronnie Cunningham in ""Millions"" (Danny Boyle, 2004), and Detective Banner in ""Match Point"" (Woody Allen, 2005). He was considering taking time off from acting and did not really want the role in ""Match Point"". He sent in an audition tape and was accepted for the part. Nesbitt's character appears at"
"and ""Go Now"". Adam had not been written with an Irishman in mind to play him—English writer Mike Bullen had written the character as a thinly veiled portrayal of himself in his youth—but Nesbitt wanted to take the opportunity to appear in a contemporary drama as an ordinary man from Northern Ireland with no connection to the Troubles, especially after the Troubles-based plot of ""Love Lies Bleeding"". ""Cold Feet"" was a critical success; it won the 1997 Golden Rose of Montreux and the 1997 British Comedy Award for Best ITV Comedy and was thus commissioned for a full series. ""Cold"