Medical drama Malpractice aired its first episode on ITV on Sunday, April 23. The five-part series, which was first commissioned last July, tells the story of one doctor caught up in a dangerous conspiracy.
In the first episode viewers were introduced to smart, battle-hardened doctor Lucinda Edwards, who was in the middle of a nightmare shift. The action kicked off when Lucinda’s shift ended with a gunman breaking into the hospital, thus leading to the death of opioid overdose victim Edith Owusu.
Despite the support of her medical supervisor Dr Leo Harris, Edith's grieving father demanded an inquiry into Lucinda's actions on the fateful night. The inquiry, in turn, had a detrimental effect on the doctor’s confident professional exterior and marriage at home.
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Malpractice: Full cast list
Niamh Algar plays Dr Lucinda Edwards
The lead star of Malpractice, Niamh Algar, is no stranger to being on our TV screens. In 2020 she won Best Actress In A Leading Role at the Irish Film and Television Awards for her role in The Virtues.
You may also recognise her from Calm With Horses and MotherFatherSon. Niamh was nominated for the BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her role in Calm With Horses.
James Purefoy plays Dr Leo Harris
Lucinda's medical supervisor, Dr Leo Harris, is played by James Purefoy. The actor's most well-known role is that of Mark Anthony in HBO series Rome.
James, who hails from Taunton in Somerset, also has several other TV credits under his belt. He has previously appeared in the likes of Sex Education, Pennyworth and A Discovery of Witches.
Helen Behan plays Dr Norma Callaghan
Niamh Elgar is joined by fellow The Virtues star Helen Behan in Malpractice. Helen plays Dr Norma Callaghan, who is leading the investigation into Lucinda.
Helen was once a nurse herself before heading into the world of acting. She returned to her vocation during the coronavirus pandemic.
Lorne MacFadyen plays Tom Edwards
As mentioned, the investigation into Lucinda not only affects her work life but also her home life. Lorne MacFadyen plays Lucinda’s husband Tom.
Lorne is perhaps best known for playing English footballer Bobby Moore in the ITV mini-series Tina & Bobby. He has also appeared in Vigil, Operation: Mincemeat and Grantchester.
Also included in the cast are…
- Jordan Kouamé as Dr George Adjei
- Priyanka Patel as Dr Ramya Morgan
- Scott Chambers as Dr Oscar Beattie
- Hannah Walters as Matron Beth Relph
- Lorne MacFadyen as Tom Edwards
- Brian Bovell as Sir Anthony Owusu
- Tristan Sturrock as Dr Mike Willett
- Georgina Rich as Dr Eva Tait
Malpractice continues next Sunday, April 30 at 9pm on ITV1. The full series is now available to watch on ITVX.
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