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The show's series producer Simon Harper announced that viewers would witness a "new side" to Zosia. The change comes following the arrival of Guy Self ([[John Michie]]) and it becomes clear that the "driven nature" is a family trait. Guy's arrival also makes Zosia's life unstable. Harper explained that "So far she's been very much in control and is very alpha for a junior doctor, but we're going to learn that there's more complexity and vulnerability behind the polished exterior."<ref>{{cite web|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title=Exclusive: 'Holby City' gossip and teasers from producer Simon Harper - part one|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s19/holby-city/interviews/a533556/holby-city-gossip-and-teasers-from-producer-simon-harper-part-one.html#~oC4MkA1PDUIbYG|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=([[Hearst Magazines UK]])|accessdate=21 April 2014|date=25 November 2013}}</ref> Michie labeled the relationship between Zosia and Guy "strange and dyfunctional". Following the death of Zosia's mother guy began drinking and had affairs. This distanced the pair and Guy chose to come to Holby City not only to help his career. Michie said "he wants to retrieve the love of his daughter". This task is made extremely difficult because "she blames him for everything thats wrong in her life."<ref>{{cite web|title=Family drama comes to a head for Holby's Guy|url=http://www.itv.com/thismorning/showbiz/john-michie-holby-city-guy-self|work=[[itv.com]]|publisher=([[ITV Plc]])|accessdate=21 April 2014|date=18 March 2014}}</ref> When Guy tries to make amends with Zosia she rejects him and makes it clear she only wants a professional relationship with him. But her animosity towards Guy begins to affect her career progression.<ref>{{cite web|title=Can Zosia and Guy reunite?|url=http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/holby-city/episodes/can-zosia-and-guy-reunite|work=[[What's on TV]]|publisher=([[IPC Media]])|accessdate=21 April 2014|date=31 December 2013}}</ref> |
The show's series producer Simon Harper announced that viewers would witness a "new side" to Zosia. The change comes following the arrival of Guy Self ([[John Michie]]) and it becomes clear that the "driven nature" is a family trait. Guy's arrival also makes Zosia's life unstable. Harper explained that "So far she's been very much in control and is very alpha for a junior doctor, but we're going to learn that there's more complexity and vulnerability behind the polished exterior."<ref>{{cite web|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title=Exclusive: 'Holby City' gossip and teasers from producer Simon Harper - part one|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s19/holby-city/interviews/a533556/holby-city-gossip-and-teasers-from-producer-simon-harper-part-one.html#~oC4MkA1PDUIbYG|work=[[Digital Spy]]|publisher=([[Hearst Magazines UK]])|accessdate=21 April 2014|date=25 November 2013}}</ref> Michie labeled the relationship between Zosia and Guy "strange and dyfunctional". Following the death of Zosia's mother guy began drinking and had affairs. This distanced the pair and Guy chose to come to Holby City not only to help his career. Michie said "he wants to retrieve the love of his daughter". This task is made extremely difficult because "she blames him for everything thats wrong in her life."<ref>{{cite web|title=Family drama comes to a head for Holby's Guy|url=http://www.itv.com/thismorning/showbiz/john-michie-holby-city-guy-self|work=[[itv.com]]|publisher=([[ITV Plc]])|accessdate=21 April 2014|date=18 March 2014}}</ref> When Guy tries to make amends with Zosia she rejects him and makes it clear she only wants a professional relationship with him. But her animosity towards Guy begins to affect her career progression.<ref>{{cite web|title=Can Zosia and Guy reunite?|url=http://www.whatsontv.co.uk/holby-city/episodes/can-zosia-and-guy-reunite|work=[[What's on TV]]|publisher=([[IPC Media]])|accessdate=21 April 2014|date=31 December 2013}}</ref> |
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==Reception== |
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Colin Robertson of ''[[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]]'' branded Zosia a "feisty junior doctor".<ref>{{cite web|last=Robertson|first=Colin|title=Can you keep a secret?|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/5090456/holby-city-doctor-camilla-arfwedson-travel-adverts-secretescapes.html|work=[[The Sun (United Kingdom){{!}}The Sun]]|publisher=([[News UK]])|accessdate=21 April 2014|date=23 August 2013}}</ref> The ''Daily Express{{'}}'' Adesuyan said that sweet is not a word anyone would use to describe the "forthright junior doctor" Zosia.<ref name=exp/> Jamie Downham writing for [[Yahoo!]] said "super-smart junior doctor" who arrived on the Darwin ward with "in all her nightmarish glory".<ref>{{cite web|last=Downham|first=Jamie|title=Holby City: Sacha and Chrissie rekindle their romance|url=https://uk.tv.yahoo.com/holby-city-sacha-chrissie-rekindle-romance-195600086.html|work=[[Yahoo!]]|accessdate=21 April 2014|date=15 October 2013}}</ref> Jane Simon from the ''[[Daily Mirror]]'' noted a rise in neurological and psychiatry stories following Zosia and Guy's introductions. She branded her a "wannabe psychiatrist" and "stroppy junior doctor".<ref>{{cite web|last=Simon|first=Jane|title=Tonight's TV highlights: Holby City, Shetland and Food Prices: The Shocking Truth|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-previews/what-time-holby-city-shetland-3254009|work=[[Daily Mirror]]|publisher=([[Trinity Mirror]])|accessdate=21 April 2014|date=18 March 2014}}</ref> |
Colin Robertson of ''[[The Sun (United Kingdom)|The Sun]]'' branded Zosia a "feisty junior doctor".<ref>{{cite web|last=Robertson|first=Colin|title=Can you keep a secret?|url=http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/showbiz/tv/5090456/holby-city-doctor-camilla-arfwedson-travel-adverts-secretescapes.html|work=[[The Sun (United Kingdom){{!}}The Sun]]|publisher=([[News UK]])|accessdate=21 April 2014|date=23 August 2013}}</ref> The ''Daily Express{{'}}'' Adesuyan said that sweet is not a word anyone would use to describe the "forthright junior doctor" Zosia.<ref name=exp/> Jamie Downham writing for [[Yahoo!]] said "super-smart junior doctor" who arrived on the Darwin ward with "in all her nightmarish glory".<ref>{{cite web|last=Downham|first=Jamie|title=Holby City: Sacha and Chrissie rekindle their romance|url=https://uk.tv.yahoo.com/holby-city-sacha-chrissie-rekindle-romance-195600086.html|work=[[Yahoo!]]|accessdate=21 April 2014|date=15 October 2013}}</ref> Jane Simon from the ''[[Daily Mirror]]'' noted a rise in neurological and psychiatry stories following Zosia and Guy's introductions. She branded her a "wannabe psychiatrist" and "stroppy junior doctor".<ref>{{cite web|last=Simon|first=Jane|title=Tonight's TV highlights: Holby City, Shetland and Food Prices: The Shocking Truth|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-previews/what-time-holby-city-shetland-3254009|work=[[Daily Mirror]]|publisher=([[Trinity Mirror]])|accessdate=21 April 2014|date=18 March 2014}}</ref> A writer from [[STV (TV channel)|STV.tv]] said that they could not wait to watch Zosia learn the truth about her mother's death.<ref>{{cite web|title=Holby City's John Michie misses the 'busy and frantic' Coronation Street|url=http://shows.stv.tv/this-morning/showbiz/268825-this-morning-john-michie-on-moving-from-coronation-street-to-holby-city/|work=[[STV (TV channel)|STV.tv]]|publisher=([[STV Group (Scotland)|STV Group Plc]])|accessdate=21 April 2014|date=18 March 2014}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 15:41, 21 April 2014
| Zosia March | |
|---|---|
| Holby City character | |
| First appearance | "The Kick Inside" 10 September 2013 |
| Portrayed by | Camilla Arfwedson |
| In-universe information | |
| Occupation | FT1 |
| Relatives | Guy Self (father) |
Zosia March is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama Holby City, played by actress Camilla Arfwedson. She first appeared in the series fifteen episode "The Kick Inside", broadcast on 10 September 2013. Zosia arrives at Holby City hospital to start her first year of the Foundation Programme.
Casting
On 16 July 2013, it was announced that Camilla Arfwedson had been cast in Holby City and already began filming. The character was billed as an "plain-speaking F1", while executive producer Oliver Kent said "there are already some very strong opinionated characters in Holby City but none quite like Zosia. Zosia isn’t afraid to tell it how it is so viewers can expect sparks to fly!" Arfwedson added that she was excited to see how Zosia would develop.[1]
Development
Precociously bright, painfully forthright, Zosia is five steps ahead of the crowd. She isn’t afraid to question hierarchy and she doesn’t feel obliged to fit in, but she is open-minded and fiercely loyal to those she likes. Business-like when it comes to sex, Zosia is also resoundingly private, hiding a troubled past from a prying world.
The actress created character traits inspired by people she knew. She also recognises aspects of her own in personality in Zosia persona. Zosia does not suffer fools and behaves in a "sexually voracious" manner. Arfwedson told Benita Adesuyan (Daily Express) that her character "likes to pin men down then discard them as she wishes. She’s very determined and ambitious, and she doesn’t really care about upsetting people.” Arfwedson rose to the challenge of portraying lengthy medical dialogue. She explained that because Zosia is "so bright and so good at what she does", she wanted Zosia to sound as convincing as possible when discussing patient cases.[3]
Zosia forms part of a new team on the hospital's Keller ward consisting of herself, Arthur Digby (Rob Ostlere) and Dominic Copeland (David Ames). Harper said that Arthur is left confused by Zosia. He added that he has to fight for his place more with Zosia and Dominic placed on the ward.[4]
The show's series producer Simon Harper announced that viewers would witness a "new side" to Zosia. The change comes following the arrival of Guy Self (John Michie) and it becomes clear that the "driven nature" is a family trait. Guy's arrival also makes Zosia's life unstable. Harper explained that "So far she's been very much in control and is very alpha for a junior doctor, but we're going to learn that there's more complexity and vulnerability behind the polished exterior."[5] Michie labeled the relationship between Zosia and Guy "strange and dyfunctional". Following the death of Zosia's mother guy began drinking and had affairs. This distanced the pair and Guy chose to come to Holby City not only to help his career. Michie said "he wants to retrieve the love of his daughter". This task is made extremely difficult because "she blames him for everything thats wrong in her life."[6] When Guy tries to make amends with Zosia she rejects him and makes it clear she only wants a professional relationship with him. But her animosity towards Guy begins to affect her career progression.[7]
Reception
Colin Robertson of The Sun branded Zosia a "feisty junior doctor".[8] The Daily Express' Adesuyan said that sweet is not a word anyone would use to describe the "forthright junior doctor" Zosia.[3] Jamie Downham writing for Yahoo! said "super-smart junior doctor" who arrived on the Darwin ward with "in all her nightmarish glory".[9] Jane Simon from the Daily Mirror noted a rise in neurological and psychiatry stories following Zosia and Guy's introductions. She branded her a "wannabe psychiatrist" and "stroppy junior doctor".[10] A writer from STV.tv said that they could not wait to watch Zosia learn the truth about her mother's death.[11]
References
- ^ Brown, David (16 July 2013). "Holby City: Camilla Arfwedson to play feisty new medic Zosia March". Radio Times. (Immediate Media Company). Retrieved 21 April 2014.
- ^ "Zosia March". BBC Online. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
- ^ a b Adesuyan, Benita (8 September 2013). "What the doctor ordered: rising star Camilla Arfwedson is Holby's newest medic". Daily Express. (Northern & Shell). Retrieved 21 April 2014.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (27 November 2013). "Exclusive: 'Holby City' gossip and teasers from producer Simon Harper - part two". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). Retrieved 21 April 2014.
- ^ Kilkelly, Daniel (25 November 2013). "Exclusive: 'Holby City' gossip and teasers from producer Simon Harper - part one". Digital Spy. (Hearst Magazines UK). Retrieved 21 April 2014.
- ^ "Family drama comes to a head for Holby's Guy". itv.com. (ITV Plc). 18 March 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
- ^ "Can Zosia and Guy reunite?". What's on TV. (IPC Media). 31 December 2013. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
- ^ Robertson, Colin (23 August 2013). "Can you keep a secret?". The Sun. (News UK). Retrieved 21 April 2014.
- ^ Downham, Jamie (15 October 2013). "Holby City: Sacha and Chrissie rekindle their romance". Yahoo!. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
- ^ Simon, Jane (18 March 2014). "Tonight's TV highlights: Holby City, Shetland and Food Prices: The Shocking Truth". Daily Mirror. (Trinity Mirror). Retrieved 21 April 2014.
- ^ "Holby City's John Michie misses the 'busy and frantic' Coronation Street". STV.tv. (STV Group Plc). 18 March 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2014.