Dr Neil Bolton |
(David Michaels) |
About the character Neil Bolton is a doctor who has been working abroad
for the Red Cross for 4 years, estranged from his wife Maggie. As his character develops, we see a man who is dedicated to medicine and keen to repair his relationship with Maggie. Typically, fans of the series have commented: "I didn't like Neil when he first came on. He seemed to be making life difficult for Maggie, and I like Maggie. Now he's rather grown on me and I like him a lot....and it's such a shame for that to happen because of what's going to happen soon....poor Maggie. " At the risk of a spoiler, Neil leaves the show halfway through Season 8 - I won't tell you how though! I will say that I was shocked to hear of the development, and that it is a suitable way for such a dedicated medical man to leave. |
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About the actor Are all the actors on Heartbeat just genuinely nice people? I met David in Goathland during the filming of episode 8.18 - "The Angry Brigade" - David's second last episode on Heartbeat. Not knowing he was about to leave, I asked how he enjoyed working on Heartbeat. In a strange voice (which I now understand), he replied that it was great - fun people and a terrific show to work on. |
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