(Tuesday 2^nd – Monday 6^th June 2020)

With the BAME organ donor campaign being such a success, Ayesha was stunned to get an amazing job offer from an old friend, giving her the chance to work abroad with Malaria patients and to earn a LOT of money.  After much debate and a huge argument with Zara after she asked for a financial reason to stay, she decided to quit The Mill, widen her horizons and move onto her new position.

My first thought was that although I was sad to say goodbye to Ayesha, I was so pleased that the girl from ‘the Churchill’ was leaving on such a high.  My only disappointment is that towards the end of the week, she seemed to have let the job offer go to her head a bit.  She was so rude to Zara about not working her notice, who granted, was rude to her first, that she got herself fired.  And then basically told Bear that she wanted him to be her Plan B.  Now, we all know that I am not a fan of Bear but it was a bit rude, arrogant and thoughtless.

So, while Ayesha and Bear called it a day, it was a pretty poor turnout for her leaving party, considering just how dedicated the nurse has been to The Mill for so many years.  About four people showed up to say goodbye.  Charming!  Thankfully, Valerie has enough energy and enthusiasm for about ten staff members.  Although, maybe Ruhma would have come if she had bothered to let her know she was going.  One person who did make a cameo appearance though, was Zara who made peace with her before she left (and un-fired her).  Then with The Mill a nurse down, Zara joined Aunty Em on her radio show and appealed for any qualified nurses to apply.  Daniel was not thrilled by her impulsivity.

Ruhma was called for a meeting regarding the complaint that Deborah made about her for her appearance at Tanya’s labour.  Tanya burst in to defend her friend, which was amazing but it was clear that the man in charge had already made his mind up.  Ruhma made things ever more awkward when she rushed Tanya and the baby to see Zara when the baby was poorly.  It is also becoming abundantly clear that Tanya is ready to move on but doesn’t want to let Ruhma down after everything she has done for her.

Al considered leaving Letherbridge (noooo!) in order to move in with Eve and look after her.  Eve was having none of it, however and insisted that although one day, it may come to this, now is not that day.

Daniel spent the day looking after poorly Joe and between him and Zara, when she returned home in the evening, the GP became more and more put out by the family’s attachment to ‘Harper’ (Doctors’ version of Alexa).

Emma got to the bottom of a sexual violence case involving a vile driving instructor.  Al bonded with a teenage cheerleader trying to work out how she feels about her complex family.  It was really a very charming, insightful, well done story.  Sid treated a champion in Rock, Paper, Scissor for Carpel Tunnel.  No, I didn’t make that up.  It’s an actual thing!  Look: https://www.wrpsa.com/rock-paper-scissors-world-championship/

How does this show find such random things?!  Their story liners and researchers have the most epic imaginations!

Despite Doctors ceasing filming due to the Coronavirus, the show does appear to still be airing every weekday on BBC1 at 1:45pm

There will be a special isolation episode on 12^th June