Sophie Dainty from Digital Spy reported that Ange would arrive in a special episode in which she helps to open the swanky new unit. Their introduction was part of the producers efforts to take Holby City in a new direction in regards to storylines. Producers introduced Ange as part of a new family unit working at the hospital. Steele was delighted to join the shows cast and stated Ms Godard is such a great character with lots to tell and I am really looking forward to getting on that Keller Ward and bringing her to life. He added that Ange has explosive secrets that will send shockwaves through the hospital. Jonathon Hughes from the Radio Times reported that Ange would arrive at Holby City hospital to work as a general surgeon, who opens a new treatment unit. Steele attended a meeting with the production team and the following day she received a telephone call offering her the part. Steele first learned about the role in the British summer of 2018 and thought the shows studios were more suitably located. Steele left the series and wanted acting work closer to home. Sue Haasler of the Metro complimented her performance during the adoption secret revelation and Bill Gibbs from The Sunday Post said Steele relished the role. The character was received positively due to Steeles acting abilities.ĭavid Brown writing for the Radio Times praised Steeles portrayal during the right to life story. Then her daughter, Chloe Godard ( Amy Lennox ) was introduced and writers explored their backstory detailing that Chloe was conceived after Ange was raped. Steele later revealed that she felt the story was divisive amongst viewers because of the emotional drama it caused Dominic. It focused on the patient Holly Cartwright (Emma Curtis), who is declared brain dead and being aided by a life support system.Īnge assists the patients family but also advocates for the hospitals right to remove life support.įirst came the revelation that her colleague, Dominic Copeland ( David Ames ), is her biological son that she had previously given up for adoption. Her empathy for patients is often displayed in scenes, which Steele believed was a result of Anges past experiences.Īt the helm of the new YAU ward, writers gave Ange a pivotal role in a right to life story. Steele has stated that Ange is portrayed as the most emotional surgeon imaginable. She was delighted to join the shows cast and it was soon publicised that Ange would have a number of explosive secrets, which would then drive Holby City stories forward.
Steele was cast in the role following a meeting with the shows production team.
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