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Casualty legend Derek Thompson lands HUGE new TV role ahead of his soap exit

Casualty Christmas Day Part 2.

Casualty legend Derek Thompson has revealed his new role as he prepares to leave the soap as Charlie Fairhead.

It was announced in May last year that Derek would be leaving the BBC drama after 37 years of playing nurse Charlie Fairhead.

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