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The Doctors
Dr Joan Makori (Kananu Kirimi)
Joan Makori arrives as the new locum who stands in for Dr Jill Weatherill whilst she has her baby. Joan is originally from Kenya, although she has spent most of her life in London.
Sadly the new doctor faces prejudice from some of the patients, as they refuse to be treated by her as she is black. Fortunately she has strong support from her fellow doctors, particularly Jeff Goodwin and the nursing staff and is soon winning the hearts and minds of her patients.
As well as being a well-respected stage actress, with appearances in Romeo and Juliet and Pericles with the RSC to her credit, Kananu's television appearances include Waking the Dead, and the Inspector Lynley Mysteries. She also appeared as Tony Blair's PA in the Oscar winning film, The Queen.