- Luke French
Infobox character
name = Luke French
series =HolbyBlue
creator =Tony Jordan
time = 2007-present
occupation =Police Officer
title = DetectiveSergeant
spouse = Mandy French (deceased)
children = Ruby French
family = Kathy French (deceased)
first = 1x01, (2007) -
portrayer =Richard Harrington Detective Sergeant Luke French is afictional police officer of theCriminal Investigation Department within Wyvern Constabulary's, Holby South Police Station. His character is featured in "Holby Blue " aspin-off of the long running medical drama "Holby City ".Character history
Luke is one of the youngest Sergeants within the
Constabulary , having risen to this rank after gaining a University degree inCriminology , he is aiming for the highest rank, aChief Constable in charge of the entire force. Much of his eagerness comes from him genuinely feeling he can make a difference in the world. As much as he is career minded he is also down to earth. Recently the new DetectiveChief Inspector Scott Vaughan who replaced corrupt Harry Hutchinson as head of the department made it clear to Luke that he will make DetectiveInspector . Luke andJohn Keenan often disagree over policing methods as John would rather bend rules to put a criminal behind bars, whereas Luke would rather follow every letter of the book.Luke feels guilty about his terminally ill mother dying while he was spending time with his wife. Recently after trying for a baby, Luke's wife became
pregnant and has given birth to a baby girl named Ruby.Lukes' wife Mandy was run over, while looking after he daughter Ruby and Luke is understandably distraught.
References
External links
* [http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/holbyblue/richard_harrington.shtml Character page at BBC's HolbyBlue Homepage]
* [http://www.holby.tv/db/index.php?id=96,1949,0,0,1,0 Profile at Holby.tv database]
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