Dr Simon Bond

Dr Simon Bond
Simon Bond
Doctors character
Portrayed by David Sturzaker
Introduced by Peter Lloyd
Duration 2009—2011
First appearance 13 May 2009
Last appearance 6 April 2011
Classification Past character
Profile
Date of birth 1981
Home Letherbridge
Occupation General practitioner

Dr. Simon Bond is a fictional character in the BBC soap opera, Doctors. He was portrayed by David Sturzaker and first appeared on 13 May 2009. In the final episode before the season break of 2010-11, Bond took an overdose and viewers learnt of his survival when the series returned on 4 January 2011. Having survived the suicide bid, he was later stabbed by a patient's partner in March 2011 but recovered. He announced to the partners that he was leaving The Mill in the episode aired on 1 April 2011. His final episode was aired on 6 April 2011.

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Character

Simon was a quite shy, professional but very friendly GP but subject to become moody and lash out when offended. His dress sense and style were rooted in the 1970s with a fondness for bright knitted tank tops and acrylic slacks. This was celebrated at his leaving party at The Mill when the partners and staff dressed in tank tops and wore spectacles in tribute to his retro style.

On 4 June 2009, a new GP came to the Mill, Dr. Zara Carmichael. As soon as she set eyes on him, she knew he was gay, upsetting Cherry Malone who fancied Simon, unaware of his homosexuality. Simon obviously had traits that she admired and they became very close friends and were, at one point, roommates. However, their friendship was been tested when Simon had an affair with married paramedic, Will Duncan. Simon and Will developed a relationship although Will didn't tell Simon that he had a wife and family. The relationship ended when Will's wife discovered them together. In real life, Sturzaker is heterosexual. He is leaving Doctors to take up Shakespearian acting on tour.

Storylines

Homophobia

Simon was subjected to homophobic abuse from former colleague, Charlie Bradfield once the latter discovered his sexuality and learned of the affair with Will Duncan. Shortly before Bradfield's dismissal from the Mill for sexual misconduct with Julie Parsons, Bond plucked up the courage to confront Charlie about his homophobic campaign. Dr Daniel Granger attempted to mediate the dispute without success. However, the problem was resolved with Bradfield's departure.

Simon's parents and most of his colleagues are accepting of his sexuality. His mother in particular is keen for him to settle down with a nice man.

Trigger King

In late January 2010, Simon had dealings with a patient called Sia Clemments who was a University Lecturer, from Letherbridge University. She came to Simon with concerns about a student, called Lewis Cutler. She told Simon she thinks he might need counselling because of his writing. As the week progressed Sia told Simon about one of her pupils, Ellie McCal was threatened by Lewis with a knife. Simon gave advice to Sia. The police did not believe Sia as she had history and Lewis covered up very well. Eventually Sia, Jack Hollins, son of Receptionist Karen Hollins, Karen was there on accident, Ellie McCall and Ned, Lewis' younger half-brother. Lewis shot Sia and Simon came in to help Karen stop the bleeding from Sia's wound. After a struggle with policeman, Rob, husband of Karen. The gun was handed over to Karen and Lewis was shot. Simon assisted Sia to Hospital.

Overdose (December 2010)

In December 2010, Simon took an overdose in the wake of his mishandling of a case involving a two year old girl who was abused and subsequently drowned by her mother. He became depressed and contemplated suicide in the wake of the incident. In the episode of 17 December 2010, Bond took an overdose while at home during the leaving party of receptionist Ruth Pearce. Dr Zara Carmichael and Dr Daniel Granger were shown pumping Bond's stomach with an improvised mouth-operated technique using a section of hose. Bond was last seen unconscious with no pulse until his survival was revealed on 4 January 2011.

Stabbing

In the episode of 18 March 2011, Bond was stabbed in the abdomen during a house visit when he was attacked by a woman's violent partner during a house visit. He survived and went on to fully qualify as a GP.

Departure

Bond left The Mill Health Centre at the end of Series 12. Viewers learned of his fate on 1 April 2011.


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