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Digital Spy have posted details of new cast members who have joined the new series of Monroe, currently filming in Leeds.  

Tracy-Ann Oberman has signed upto play the new nurse specialist Lizzie Clapham, who looks after the patients’ emotional care. Drop the Dead Donkey star Neil Pearson has also joined the cast as head of Clinical Services and Monroe’s manager Alistair Gillespie, while Five Daughters actress Lisa Millet will play “acerbic” nurse Jill McHeath.

They also reveal some new storylines, which include Tom’s character. Read it in full on the Digital Spy website.

The new series of Monroe is expected to pick up 18 months after the first, with Monroe facing challenges from his ex-wife and son. Bremner and Shepherd (Tom Riley) are dealing with an “unplanned development” which could affect their careers and their relationship, while Monroe’s trainees Daniel (Luke Allen-Gale) and Kitty (Michelle Asante) are fighting for the role of registrar.