Dr. Jimmi Clay
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Dr. Jimmi Clay is a fictional character
in the soap opera
Doctors. He is played by Adrian Lewis Morgan
and made his first appearance on 5 September 2005.
Jimmi's mother was killed in a car accident when he was eight. He was raised by his father and elder sister. His father ruled with an iron fist and locked Jimmi in the cupboard under the stairs whenever he misbehaved. As a result, Jimmi suffers from claustrophobia
and OCD
.
Jimmi is divorced from Amanda Clay (Emma Samms
). He loves women and is at his most comfortable when they are around. He particularly enjoys the company of older women (especially Julia Parsons
) but is uncomfortable with older men.
Jimmi did have a romance with Receptionist
Sarah Finch and they got engaged, but it didn't last long as she left The Mill to emigrate.
In 2007-2008, Jimmi was romantically involved with DI Eva Moore
. But this romance ended in October 2008, as Eva had to go into witness protection and leave Letherbridge.
In April 2009, he helped colleague Karen Hollins
try and lose weight at Karen's request. However she was seen sneaking in chocolate and crisps and, not surprisingly, Jimmi started to get fed up with her. Daniel Granger
and Lily Hassan
also accused Jimmi of creating a smell in reception, but this was discovered to be because of the cabbage soup
Jimmi had encouraged Karen to try as part of her diet.
Jimmi has his own show on Radio Letherbridge and won "The Golden Microphone" Award for the show.
wondered why he was not present. Simon said he had probably gone on holiday early, but at the end of the episode he was seen drugged and tied to a radiator unconscious.
In January 2010, it became clear to the viewer that Jimmi had been kidnapped by Sissy and Ivor Juggins. Julia was worried about Jimmi and asked Rob
(Karen's husband
) to look for him as it was unlike him to just up and leave. Sissy, a big fan of Dr. Jimmi, had told him that she wants a baby with him. Jimmi obviously does not feel the same way and attempted to resist her at all opportunities despite being heavily drugged for much of the time. Ivor agreed with keeping him hostage, because he also had romantic feelings for Jimmi, which Sissy was unaware of. She was also unaware that Ivor disliked having to look after her and having to share their home, resulting in many sibling arguments which Jimmi quickly learnt to exploit to his advantage with his multiple (failed) escape attempts.
Jimmi finally managed to escape by himself on January 21, 2010, after Ivor and Sissy had a visit from Rob
looking into Jimmi's disappearance, he decided they had to get rid of the Doctor by putting him in the shed. Sissy gave Jimmi the keys to his feet chains as he convinced her they would run away together, with fear of Ivor, but Jimmy escaped after beating Ivor off with a house brick. Sissy dropped the knife from her hand and let him get away.
Recovering in hospital Julia was shocked at the effect the kidnapping had had on him. Although Jimmi was quick to make clear to reporters that Sissy and Ivor had mental health problems and needed treatment not punishment.
When Jimmi visits a young patient, he suffers a panic attack when the patient and her mother appeared to be his fans. However his symptoms worsens when their actions are similar to that of Sissy and Ivor's. He nearly deserts them when he couldn't cope for much longer, but decided to change his mind when the patient's mother reassured him that they won't harm him.
Fictional character
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in the soap opera
Soap opera
A soap opera, sometimes called "soap" for short, is an ongoing, episodic work of dramatic fiction presented in serial format on radio or as television programming. The name soap opera stems from the original dramatic serials broadcast on radio that had soap manufacturers, such as Procter & Gamble,...
Doctors. He is played by Adrian Lewis Morgan
Adrian Lewis Morgan
Adrian Lewis Morgan , Is a Welsh actor, best known for playing Dr. Jimmi Clay in the BBC soap Doctors.The son of a social worker, he was born in Beddau, and has one sister...
and made his first appearance on 5 September 2005.
Character
Jimmi is a sharp dresser and a charmer. He has a relaxed manner with patients and enjoys making wisecracks.Jimmi's mother was killed in a car accident when he was eight. He was raised by his father and elder sister. His father ruled with an iron fist and locked Jimmi in the cupboard under the stairs whenever he misbehaved. As a result, Jimmi suffers from claustrophobia
Claustrophobia
Claustrophobia is the fear of having no escape and being closed in small spaces or rooms...
and OCD
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Obsessive–compulsive disorder is an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness, apprehension, fear, or worry, by repetitive behaviors aimed at reducing the associated anxiety, or by a combination of such obsessions and compulsions...
.
Jimmi is divorced from Amanda Clay (Emma Samms
Emma Samms
Emma Samms is a British television actress best known for her role as Holly Sutton on the American daytime soap opera General Hospital and for replacing Pamela Sue Martin as Fallon Carrington Colby on the primetime soap opera Dynasty.-Early life:Samms was born in Willesden, London, England, the...
). He loves women and is at his most comfortable when they are around. He particularly enjoys the company of older women (especially Julia Parsons
Julia Parsons
Julia Parsons is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera Doctors, played by Diane Keen. She made her first appearance on 13 January 2003...
) but is uncomfortable with older men.
Jimmi did have a romance with Receptionist
Receptionist
A receptionist is an employee taking an office/administrative support position. The work is usually performed in a waiting area such as a lobby or front office desk of an organization or business...
Sarah Finch and they got engaged, but it didn't last long as she left The Mill to emigrate.
In 2007-2008, Jimmi was romantically involved with DI Eva Moore
Eva Moore (Doctors)
Eva Moore was a fictional character in the BBC soap opera, Doctors. She was portrayed by Angela Lonsdale and made her first appearance on 18 October 2007. Eva left on 21 October 2008 as she had to go into witness protection but she returned for a brief period in September 2011.-Character...
. But this romance ended in October 2008, as Eva had to go into witness protection and leave Letherbridge.
In April 2009, he helped colleague Karen Hollins
Karen Hollins
Karen Hollins is a fictional character from the British BBC One soap opera Doctors, portrayed by Jan Pearson. She made her first on-screen appearance on 23 February 2009 in the episode "Mac's Women" series ten, episode thirty-five of the program. Pearson had made two former unrelated guest...
try and lose weight at Karen's request. However she was seen sneaking in chocolate and crisps and, not surprisingly, Jimmi started to get fed up with her. Daniel Granger
Dr. Daniel Granger
Dr. Daniel Granger is a fictional character in the soap opera Doctors. He is played by Matthew Chambers and made his first appearance on 9 July 2007. The character is to briefly leave in October 2011.-Character:...
and Lily Hassan
Dr. Lily Hassan
Dr. Lily Hassan is a fictional character in the soap opera Doctors. She is played by Seeta Indrani and made her first appearance on 28 October 2008. She made her final appearance on March 31, 2010.-Character:...
also accused Jimmi of creating a smell in reception, but this was discovered to be because of the cabbage soup
Cabbage soup diet
The cabbage soup diet is a radical weight loss diet designed around heavy consumption of a low-calorie cabbage soup over the time of seven days. It is generally considered a fad diet, in that it is designed for short-term weight-loss and requires no long-term commitment...
Jimmi had encouraged Karen to try as part of her diet.
Jimmi has his own show on Radio Letherbridge and won "The Golden Microphone" Award for the show.
Kidnapping and after effects
On December 17, 2009, Jimmi carried out a house call in the countryside. It was dark and there was no answer at the house, walking back to his car assuming no one was home, another car suddenly came speeding up the drive and nearly hit him. The next day the Mill had its Christmas party and JuliaJulia Parsons
Julia Parsons is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera Doctors, played by Diane Keen. She made her first appearance on 13 January 2003...
wondered why he was not present. Simon said he had probably gone on holiday early, but at the end of the episode he was seen drugged and tied to a radiator unconscious.
In January 2010, it became clear to the viewer that Jimmi had been kidnapped by Sissy and Ivor Juggins. Julia was worried about Jimmi and asked Rob
Rob Hollins (Doctors)
Rob Hollins is a fictional Character in the BBC daytime soap opera, Doctors. Played by Chris Walker Rob first entered the soap on the 24 July 2009.-Characters Background:...
(Karen's husband
Karen Hollins
Karen Hollins is a fictional character from the British BBC One soap opera Doctors, portrayed by Jan Pearson. She made her first on-screen appearance on 23 February 2009 in the episode "Mac's Women" series ten, episode thirty-five of the program. Pearson had made two former unrelated guest...
) to look for him as it was unlike him to just up and leave. Sissy, a big fan of Dr. Jimmi, had told him that she wants a baby with him. Jimmi obviously does not feel the same way and attempted to resist her at all opportunities despite being heavily drugged for much of the time. Ivor agreed with keeping him hostage, because he also had romantic feelings for Jimmi, which Sissy was unaware of. She was also unaware that Ivor disliked having to look after her and having to share their home, resulting in many sibling arguments which Jimmi quickly learnt to exploit to his advantage with his multiple (failed) escape attempts.
Jimmi finally managed to escape by himself on January 21, 2010, after Ivor and Sissy had a visit from Rob
Rob Hollins (Doctors)
Rob Hollins is a fictional Character in the BBC daytime soap opera, Doctors. Played by Chris Walker Rob first entered the soap on the 24 July 2009.-Characters Background:...
looking into Jimmi's disappearance, he decided they had to get rid of the Doctor by putting him in the shed. Sissy gave Jimmi the keys to his feet chains as he convinced her they would run away together, with fear of Ivor, but Jimmy escaped after beating Ivor off with a house brick. Sissy dropped the knife from her hand and let him get away.
Recovering in hospital Julia was shocked at the effect the kidnapping had had on him. Although Jimmi was quick to make clear to reporters that Sissy and Ivor had mental health problems and needed treatment not punishment.
When Jimmi visits a young patient, he suffers a panic attack when the patient and her mother appeared to be his fans. However his symptoms worsens when their actions are similar to that of Sissy and Ivor's. He nearly deserts them when he couldn't cope for much longer, but decided to change his mind when the patient's mother reassured him that they won't harm him.