Doctors series 10
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{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2023}}
{{Use British English|date=July 2023}}
{{Infobox television season
| bgcolour = #FC82B6
| series_number = 10
| starring = {{Plainlist|
- Stirling Gallacher
- Diane Keen
- Seán Gleeson
- Adrian Lewis Morgan
- Michael McKell
- Donnaleigh Bailey
- Stephen Boxer
- Anita Carey
- Matthew Chambers
- Elizabeth Bower
- Matt Kennard
- Selina Chilton
- Owen Brenman
- Seeta Indrani
}}
| num_episodes = 223
| network = BBC One
| first_aired = {{Start date|2008|03|31|df=y}}
| last_aired = {{End date|2009|03|28|df=y}}
| prev_series = Series 9
| next_series = Series 11
}}
The tenth series of the British medical soap opera Doctors originally aired between 31 March 2008 and 28 March 2009. It consisted of 223 episodes. Set in the fictional West Midlands town of Letherbridge, the soap follows the lives of the staff and patients of the Mill Health Centre, a fictional NHS doctor's surgery.{{cite news|url=https://www.whatsontv.co.uk/events/doctors-spoilers-20th-anniversary-doctors/amp|title=Doctors spoilers: Happy 20TH ANNIVERSARY, Doctors!|work=What's on TV|date=17 March 2020|access-date=26 March 2020|last=Timblick|first=Simon|archive-date=7 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210507102113/https://www.whatsontv.co.uk/events/doctors-spoilers-20th-anniversary-doctors/amp/|url-status=live}} The tenth series saw various cast changes, with numerous castings and departures spread throughout the episodes.
Cast
Selina Chilton joined as receptionist Ruth Pearce during the series. Her storylines throughout see her introduced as a shy and hardworking woman who is secretly struggling with mental health issues. Producers had planned the arc for Ruth from when she was created.{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/doctors/a155834/peter-lloyd-series-producer-doctors-155834/|title=Peter Lloyd (Series Producer, 'Doctors')|last=Green|first=Kris|date=14 May 2009|publisher=Digital Spy|access-date=18 December 2019|archive-date=19 December 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191219005457/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/doctors/a155834/peter-lloyd-series-producer-doctors-155834/|url-status=live}} Next came Heston Carter (Owen Brenman), "an eternal optimist" with a privileged background who was a surgeon that became a GP.{{cite web |title=Heston Carter |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/5QY9rb0H1Fs5SNjq3Plk188/heston-carter |publisher=BBC |access-date=21 September 2023}} Lily Hassan (Seeta Indrani) was then introduced as a talented and devoted doctor who "does everything by the book" and struggles with social interaction.{{Cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/doctors/characters/lily_hassan_person_page.shtml|title=Dr Lily Hassan|website=BBC|access-date=18 January 2021|archive-date=13 November 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121113082619/http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/doctors/characters/lily_hassan_person_page.shtml|url-status=live}} Producers felt Lily was a successful introduction since she provided a contrast between herself and other colleagues.{{cite news |last1=Green |first1=Kris |title=Peter Lloyd (Series Producer, 'Doctors') |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/doctors/a222197/peter-lloyd-series-producer-doctors-222197/ |access-date=27 September 2022 |work=Digital Spy |publisher=(Hearst Communications)}} Daniel Granger's (Matthew Chambers) daughter, Izzie Torres (Jasmin and Nicole Parkinson), was also introduced as an eight-month-old baby left in the Mill Health Centre by her mother, Lisa (Michelle Lukes).{{Cite news|url=https://www.gainsboroughstandard.co.uk/whats-on/arts/tv-twins-settle-in-at-woodsetts-school-1-4984062|title=TV twins settle in at Woodsetts School|work=Gainsborough Standard|date=2 October 2012|access-date=13 March 2020}} Jan Pearson was also cast in the recurring role of receptionist Karen Hollins,{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaymercury.net/entertainment-news/tv-news/2009/11/22/doctors-star-jan-pearson-on-black-country-accents-and-bondage-gear-66331-25218126/ |title=Doctors star Jan Pearson on Black Country accents and bondage gear |work=Sunday Mercury |date=22 November 2009 |access-date=21 September 2022 |archive-date=29 May 2012 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120529003433/http://www.sundaymercury.net/entertainment-news/tv-news/2009/11/22/doctors-star-jan-pearson-on-black-country-accents-and-bondage-gear-66331-25218126/ |url-status=live}} as well as Vanessa Hehir recurring as Kirsten Lind.{{cite news |title=Waterloo Road and Heartbeat star Vanessa Hehir joins Coronation Street for big new story |url=https://metro.co.uk/2022/10/05/coronation-street-casts-waterloo-road-and-heartbeat-star-17505247/ |access-date=30 December 2024 |work=Metro}}
The first departure of the series was Stephen Boxer leaving his role as Joe Fenton since he wanted to return to the Royal Shakespeare Company. His exit storyline sees his daughter, Emily (Florence Hoath), diagnosed with a serious heart condition, after which Joe moves to Boston to be with her.{{cite news|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/doctors/a90817/doctors-regular-quits-surgery/|title='Doctors' regular quits surgery|last1=Green|first1=Kris|work=Digital Spy|date=5 March 2008|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210211205023/https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/doctors/a90817/doctors-regular-quits-surgery/ |archive-date=11 February 2021 }} Michael McKell departed from his role as Nick West midway through.{{cite web |title=Dr Nick West |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/doctors/characters/nick_west_person_page.shtml |publisher=BBC |access-date=22 August 2022 |archive-date=10 February 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140210111310/http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/doctors/characters/nick_west_person_page.shtml |url-status=live }} Series producer Peter Eryl Lloyd decided to kill the character off to add edge and drama to the series, since he usually gave departing characters a happy ending. He admitted he had a "twisted mind" after giving a Nick a storyline where he becomes paralysed, and on the day he is able to walk again, he dies.
The longstanding Woodson family, consisting of doctor George (Stirling Gallacher), lawyer Ronnie (Seán Gleeson) and their daughter Bracken (Jessica Gallagher) departed towards the end of this series when they move to China. Anita Carey also made her final appearance as receptionist Vivien March in the same episode as the Woodson's exit. Lloyd was asked if he had axed the cast that had departed and confirmed that all of them had opted to leave. He was saddened by all of their exits due to them portraying "such vivid characters". However, he saw it "as an opportunity to create interesting arrivals".
=Main characters=
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- Donnaleigh Bailey as Michelle Corrigan
- Elizabeth Bower as Melody Bell
- Stephen Boxer as Joe Fenton
- Owen Brenman as Heston Carter
- Anita Carey as Vivien March
- Matthew Chambers as Daniel Granger
- Selina Chilton as Ruth Pearce
- Matt Kennard as Archie Hallam
- Stirling Gallacher as George Woodson
- Seán Gleeson as Ronnie Woodson
- Seeta Indrani as Lily Hassan
- Diane Keen as Julia Parsons
- Michael McKell as Nick West
- Adrian Lewis Morgan as Jimmi Clay
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=Recurring characters=
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- Jessica Gallagher as Bracken Woodson
- Vanessa Hehir as Kirsten Lind
- Florence Hoath as Emily Fenton
- Paul Jibson as Adam Sheffield
- Angela Lonsdale as Eva Moore
- Michelle Lukes as Lisa Torres
- Jasmin and Nicole Parkinson as Izzie Torres
- Jan Pearson as Karen Hollins
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=Guest characters=
- Richard Clarke as Ryan Parker
Episodes
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|EpisodeNumber=1344
|EpisodeNumber2=1
|Title=Tuning Out
|WrittenBy=Darren Rapier
|DirectedBy=Terry Iland
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|3|31}}
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|EpisodeNumber=1345
|EpisodeNumber2=2
|Title=School's Out
|WrittenBy=Howard Hunt
|DirectedBy=Terry Iland
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|4|1}}
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|LineColor=FC82B6
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|EpisodeNumber=1346
|EpisodeNumber2=3
|Title=Words Left Unsaid
|WrittenBy=Paul Matthew Thompson
|DirectedBy=Terry Iland
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|4|2}}
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|LineColor=FC82B6
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|EpisodeNumber=1347
|EpisodeNumber2=4
|Title=Speak Up
|WrittenBy=Nick Hoare
|DirectedBy=Chris Jury
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|4|3}}
|ShortSummary=
|LineColor=FC82B6
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|EpisodeNumber=1348
|EpisodeNumber2=5
|Title=All in a Name
|WrittenBy=Dawn Harrison
|DirectedBy=Chris Jury
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|4|4}}
|ShortSummary=
|LineColor=FC82B6
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|EpisodeNumber=1349
|EpisodeNumber2=6
|Title=Lady Muck
|WrittenBy=Kate McDonnell
|DirectedBy=Chris Jury
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|4|7}}
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|LineColor=FC82B6
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|EpisodeNumber=1350
|EpisodeNumber2=7
|Title=Stabbed in the Back
|WrittenBy=Dale Overton
|DirectedBy=Lisa Clarke
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|4|8}}
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|LineColor=FC82B6
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|EpisodeNumber=1351
|EpisodeNumber2=8
|Title=Eye of the Beholder
|WrittenBy=Dominique Moloney
|DirectedBy=Lisa Clarke
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|4|9}}
|ShortSummary=
|LineColor=FC82B6
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|EpisodeNumber=1352
|EpisodeNumber2=9
|Title=And the Winner Is...
|DirectedBy=Lisa Clarke
|WrittenBy=Roland Moore
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|4|10}}
|ShortSummary=
|LineColor=FC82B6
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|EpisodeNumber=1353
|EpisodeNumber2=10
|Title=Searching
|DirectedBy=Rob Rohrer
|WrittenBy=Andrea Clyndes
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|4|11}}
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|LineColor=FC82B6
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|EpisodeNumber=1354
|EpisodeNumber2=11
|Title=A Pain in the...
|DirectedBy=Rob Rohrer
|WrittenBy=Pat Smart
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|4|14}}
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|EpisodeNumber=1355
|EpisodeNumber2=12
|Title=Shine a Light On
|DirectedBy=Rob Rohrer
|WrittenBy=Ray Brooking
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|4|15}}
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|EpisodeNumber=1356
|EpisodeNumber2=13
|Title=The Awakening
|DirectedBy=Paul Gibson
|WrittenBy=Lol Fletcher
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|4|16}}
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|LineColor=FC82B6
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|EpisodeNumber=1357
|EpisodeNumber2=14
|Title=Tear Away
|DirectedBy=Paul Gibson
|WrittenBy=Dave Bradley
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|4|17}}
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|EpisodeNumber=1358
|EpisodeNumber2=15
|Title=Hidden Demons
|DirectedBy=Paul Gibson
|WrittenBy=Pooky Quesnel
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|4|18}}
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|EpisodeNumber=1359
|EpisodeNumber2=16
|Title=Standing Up
|DirectedBy=Daniel Wilson
|WrittenBy=William Armstrong
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|4|21}}
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|EpisodeNumber=1360
|EpisodeNumber2=17
|Title=Imitation of Life
|DirectedBy=Daniel Wilson
|WrittenBy=Tom Ogen
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|4|22}}
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|EpisodeNumber=1361
|EpisodeNumber2=18
|Title=The Homecoming
|DirectedBy=Daniel Wilson
|WrittenBy=Jude Tindall
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|4|23}}
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|EpisodeNumber=1362
|EpisodeNumber2=19
|Title=The Hex
|DirectedBy=James Larkin
|WrittenBy=Kate Delin
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|4|24}}
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|EpisodeNumber=1363
|EpisodeNumber2=20
|Title=Crimes and Punishments
|DirectedBy=James Larkin
|WrittenBy=Claire Bennett
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|4|25}}
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|EpisodeNumber=1364
|EpisodeNumber2=21
|Title=Little Brother
|DirectedBy=James Larkin
|WrittenBy=Henrietta Hardy
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|4|28}}
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|EpisodeNumber=1365
|EpisodeNumber2=22
|Title=Larp
|DirectedBy=Sarah Punshon
|WrittenBy=Mark Chadbourn
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|4|29}}
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|LineColor=FC82B6
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|EpisodeNumber=1366
|EpisodeNumber2=23
|Title=Interventions
|DirectedBy=Sarah Punshon
|WrittenBy=Philip Ralph
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|4|30}}
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|EpisodeNumber=1367
|EpisodeNumber2=24
|Title=Making Your Bed
|DirectedBy=Jason Millward
|WrittenBy=Jonathan Bennett
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|5|1}}
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|LineColor=FC82B6
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|EpisodeNumber=1368
|EpisodeNumber2=25
|Title=Making a Splash
|DirectedBy=Sarah Punshon
|WrittenBy=Andrew Cornish
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|5|2}}
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|EpisodeNumber=1369
|EpisodeNumber2=26
|Title=Photo Finish
|DirectedBy=Jason Millward
|WrittenBy=Olly Perkin
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|5|6}}
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|LineColor=FC82B6
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|EpisodeNumber=1370
|EpisodeNumber2=27
|Title=Cat Fight
|DirectedBy=Jason Millward
|WrittenBy=Jonathan Evans
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|5|7}}
|ShortSummary=
|LineColor=FC82B6
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|EpisodeNumber=1371
|EpisodeNumber2=28
|Title=Friends Like These
|DirectedBy=Laura Smith
|WrittenBy=Bradley Quirk
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|5|8}}
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|EpisodeNumber=1372
|EpisodeNumber2=29
|Title=Hearts Will Go On
|DirectedBy=Matt Carter
|WrittenBy=Jonathan Hall
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|5|9}}
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|EpisodeNumber=1373
|EpisodeNumber2=30
|Title=Hush Little Baby
|DirectedBy=Paul Gibson
|WrittenBy=Andrea Clyndes
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|5|12}}
|ShortSummary=
|LineColor=FC82B6
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|EpisodeNumber=1374
|EpisodeNumber2=31
|Title=Sweet Success
|DirectedBy=Paul Gibson
|WrittenBy=Chris Boiling
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|5|13}}
|ShortSummary=
|LineColor=FC82B6
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|EpisodeNumber=1375
|EpisodeNumber2=32
|Title=The Ticking Clock
|DirectedBy=Paul Gibson
|WrittenBy=David Lloyd
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|5|14}}
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|LineColor=FC82B6
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|EpisodeNumber=1376
|EpisodeNumber2=33
|Title=What the World Needs Now
|DirectedBy=Terry Iland
|WrittenBy=Ray Brooking
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|5|15}}
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|LineColor=FC82B6
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|EpisodeNumber=1377
|EpisodeNumber2=34
|Title=Holding On
|DirectedBy=Terry Iland
|WrittenBy=Tracey Black
|OriginalAirDate={{Start date|df=y|2008|5|16}}
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Reception
In the series, Vivien March (Anita Carey) starred in a prominent storyline that sees the character raped by Ryan Parker (Richard Clarke).{{cite web |title=Geraldine Mooney's Departed |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00c4y55 |publisher=BBC |access-date=25 July 2023}} The storyline was well received by critics as well as award ceremonies. Carey won the 2009 British Soap Award for Best Dramatic Performance and the story won Best Storyline. "A Kind of Hush", the episode were Vivien tells Jimmi Clay (Adrian Lewis Morgan) about the rape, also won Best Single Episode.{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/news/a154689/british-soap-awards-2009-the-winners.html|title=British Soap Awards 2009: The Winners|publisher=Digital Spy|last1=Green|first1=Kris|last2=Kilkelly|first2=Daniel|date=10 May 2009|accessdate=20 May 2012|archive-date=16 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121016051744/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/news/a154689/british-soap-awards-2009-the-winners.html|url-status=live}} At the 2009 Inside Soap Awards, Doctors was nominated for Best Drama, but lost out to The Bill.{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/news/a178607/enders-leads-inside-soap-noms.html|title='Enders leads Inside Soap noms|last=Green|first=Kris|publisher=Digital Spy|date=22 September 2009|accessdate=19 May 2012|archive-date=25 October 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121025023957/http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/news/a178607/enders-leads-inside-soap-noms.html|url-status=live}}
Chilton was also nominated at the 2009 British Soap Awards for Best Newcomer for her role as Ruth. That same year, Chilton won the Acting Performance accolade at the RTS Midlands Awards for her part in Ruth's mental breakdown storyline aired in the series.{{cite web|url=http://www.rts.org.uk/media-stars-shine-rts-midlands-awards-2009|title=Media Stars Shine at RTS Midlands Awards 2009|date=28 January 2011 |publisher=Royal Television Society|accessdate=20 May 2012|archive-date=15 April 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120415003031/http://www.rts.org.uk/media-stars-shine-rts-midlands-awards-2009|url-status=live}} She won against co-star Matthew Chambers, who portrayed Daniel Granger in the series. Doctors was also nominated in the Fictional category.{{cite web|url=http://rtsmids.wordpress.com/2009/09/21/rts-mids-awards-2009-nominees/|title=RTS Mids Awards 2009 Nominees|website=Royal Television Society|date=21 September 2009 |accessdate=25 September 2014|archive-date=1 November 2009|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091101070709/http://rtsmids.wordpress.com/2009/09/21/rts-mids-awards-2009-nominees/|url-status=live}} Ruth's mental health storyline received further acclaim after getting Doctors a nomination at the 2009 Mind Mental Health Media Awards.{{cite web|url=http://www.mind.org.uk/news/1972_mental_health_media_awards_2009_shortlist_announced|title=Mental Health Media Awards 2009 shortlist announced|publisher=Mind|date=22 September 2009|accessdate=20 May 2012|archive-date=24 February 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120224012930/http://www.mind.org.uk/news/1972_mental_health_media_awards_2009_shortlist_announced|url-status=live}}{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/wales/8377926.stm|title=Soap scoops mental health award|work=BBC|date=25 November 2009|accessdate=20 May 2012|archive-date=17 January 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117223528/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/wales/8377926.stm|url-status=live}}
References
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