Dr Heston Carter

Heston Carter
Doctors character
Portrayed by	Owen Brenman
Introduced by	Peter Lloyd
Duration	2008—
First appearance	14 October 2008
Classification	Present; regular
Profile
Date of birth	17 September 1951 (Age 60)
Home	Letherbridge
Occupation	General practitioner
Family Wife Christine O'Connell (Divorced) Grandfathers Archibald Carter (1893-1974) Grandmothers Ingrid Carter (1898-1992) Romances Dr. Lily Hassan (2009) Marina Bonnaire (2011-)

Dr. Heston Carter is a fictional character in the soap opera Doctors. He is played by Owen Brenman and made his first appearance on 14 October 2008.

Character

Heston originally trained to be an Orthopaedic Surgeon and worked in the NHS for years. He wasn't that popular with staff, especially Vivien March, the former matron on his Orthopaedic ward. Heston decided to work as a GP following a heart attack which made him re-assess his future.

Heston means well but is often inept at dealing with peoples' feelings and "puts his foot in it" rather often, albeit unintentionally. He thinks the nursing staff are far inferior and has infuriated Archie Hallam on several occasions. He continues to make careless mistakes, for example, calling Vivien "Marian".

Storylines

Heston has taken on the role of mentoring new GP Registrar, Simon Bond.

Arrival

Heston is first mentioned when Julia Parsons and George Woodson are discussing who she is interviewing for Joe Fenton's job. Heston's interview did not get off to a good start, as he assumed Julia to be a receptionist. Heston managed to get the job by taking Julia to the Icon Bar for lunch where he convinced her that he was right for the job. Julia has since had second thoughts due to Heston's unconventional approach to patient care and the ruffled feathers amongst the other staff. However, it seems Heston is to be a permanent fixture as he has been offered a partnership.

Relationship with Dr. Lily Hassan

From the very beginning of Lily Hassan's arrival at The Mill, it is clear Heston is in love with her. Despite her constant rejection, he perseveres and it is made clear at the start of 2009 that she has feelings for him also. After helping Lionel and Vivien reunite, Lily kisses Heston. Since then they have been in a relationship. At the Mill's Christmas Party in 2009, Lily proposed to Heston but he rejected it.

Heart attack

In early 2009 after working very hard as a doctor and a partner Heston suffered a minor heart attack. Lily helped and supported Heston through this he later recovered at returned to his usual self.

Marriage and parenthood

Heston recently made a shocking revelation during an assertiveness class he attended with Ruth. After going too far in a role play, Ruth says it’s a blessing he never had children to which Heston said that he was a father - once. At the beginning of October 2009, Heston's wife and mother of his recently announced child re-appeared in his life and he was determined to make sure that she didn't make his life a misery once again.

Charlie's arrival

On 5 January, Heston's friend Charlie Bradfield arrives after Jimmi gets kidnapped and Charlie does Jimmi's work for him. He supported Charlie when he causes them both to get kicked out of an Indian restaurant where Charlie is accused of molesting the restaurant manager's wife.

External links

• Heston Carter at BBC Doctors