Mealing taking break from medical drama

Amanda Mealing is taking a break from Casualty after seven years playing Connie Beauchamp on the medical drama.

The actress joined the BBC1 series in 2014, moving from sister show Holby City, where she had played the same character for six years.

Future episodes will see Beauchamp embark on a career break and put her personal life ahead of work.

Recent months have seen her relationship with Jacob, played by Charles Venn, fall apart under the stress of her high-pressure job as clinical lead, while she tries to steer Holby City Emergency Department through the coronavirus pandemic.

Mealing said: “It has been the most remarkable privilege to play Connie.

“Most important for me is knowing that Connie has inspired so many women and young girls to seek careers, seek independence and strive to be their best.”

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