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Paul Nicholls is the Doctor |
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 It has been some time since we have seen the talented actor Paul Nicholls on our screen, but now he is back with the amazing Drama Harley Street. Paul plays DR ROBERT FIELDING.
Robert is an adrenaline junkie
in perpetual motion. He’s universally acknowledged as one of the finest
diagnosticians in the medical profession and divides his time between
the practice and the white knuckle thrills of an inner London A&E,
where he works locum shifts for his old friend, Consultant Dr Ross
Jarvis. Robert is highly regarded in the medical industry for his
energetic commitment, intuitive diagnostic skills and passion as he
continues to attempt to bridge the gap between NHS and Private health
care. He and Martha dated whilst at medical school but when she left
suddenly during their last year they lost touch. He later found out
that she’d fallen pregnant after a one night stand and she didn’t
return to medical school. Robert hadn’t seen or heard from her until
last year when she got back in contact to offer him a job at her
thriving Harley Street practice. Does he have deeper motives for taking
the job at Martha’s practice?
How would you describe your character Robert Fielding?
He’s a workaholic and totally dedicated to a career he loves. His
passion for the job doesn’t leave him much social time. When he’s not
working at the practice he’s working shifts at the local A&E.
Robert’s biggest flaw is that he tends to care too much about his
patients.
Tell us the history behind Martha and Roberts’s relationship?
They dated for a short time whilst they were at medical school. Martha
suddenly left her studies without an explanation and Robert hadn’t seen
or heard from her until recently, when she got back in contact to offer
him a job at the practice. Robert’s true feelings for Martha are the
big mystery in Harley Street. There’s always the question of will they,
won’t they?
Robert has a reputation of being a bit of a ladies man. Why do you think this is?
Robert has a very clean living life and the one vice he allows himself
is women. Robert enjoys having no strings attached sex and uses it to
alleviate his stress. He’d rather work than be involved in a
relationship.
Did you do any medical research prior to filming?
Yes, I went to see a private GP on Harley Street. She gave me a unique
insight into her work ethos. In order to develop my character I asked
her about the emotional side to her career and how she manages to
maintain her professionalism during difficult cases. She was telling me
that when she drives home after work she does a mental detox to let
everything go. We also had a practitioner on set every time there was a
medical procedure. They would guide us and make everything look as
realistic as possible.
What makes Harley Street different to other medical dramas?
Harley Street is one of the most famous medical districts in the world.
We want Harley Street to be relevant to everyday people. The series
delivers big medical action sequences, which bring a new take on
medical emergencies via a GP. All the doctors in Harley Street are at
the top of their game and after watching just one episode you’ll want
to be a patient there.
Have you worked with any of the cast before?
I’ve always wanted to work with Suranne so I was really chuffed when I
heard she was playing the part of Martha. I went to see Kim in Hayfever
with Judi Dench and I thought she was amazing, so again I’m really
pleased that I’ve had this opportunity to work with her. Shaun and I
shared a dressing room for a couple of days when we were both filming
Daylight Robbery.
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