David Hide

David Hide is a nurse who is due to start working in the Emergency Department of Holby General Hospital in April 2016. He will be Ben "Lofty" Chiltern's replacement.

Behind the scenes
Jason Durr has already begun filming. His first scenes will air on 30 April 2016, which would make it episode 34 of series 30 if an episode airs every week until then.

“I’m delighted and thrilled to be joining this iconic BBC flagship show in its 30th year,” said Jason. “I have to confess that I have a huge phobia of blood and needles so I’m hoping my time in Holby will help me overcome my lifelong fear!”