39 Facts About Doctor Browning

Paul Browning is a fictional character from the British Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, played by Joseph Thompson.

Doctor Browning made his debut screen appearance during the episode broadcast on 23 January 2012 and was introduced by Emma Smithwick.

Doctor Browning was introduced as part of a storyline featuring Mercedes McQueen in which he "shows her the benefits of 'selling her services'".

When Lynsey Nolan is murdered in a whodunnit plot Doctor Browning becomes a suspect before it is later revealed he had killed Lynsey.

Doctor Browning is described as having an "incredible capacity for Sleaze" and as someone who "needs to be in control and is not afraid to use underhand tactics".

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Laura Morgan of All About Soap felt that Doctor Browning was an "obvious suspect" in the investigation for Lynsey's murder although Inside Soap journalist Sarah was shocked at the revelation of Doctor Browning as Lynsey's killer, saying she had overlooked him as a suspect.

Doctor Browning branded Thompson a "really good addition" to the cast and revealed that he had returned for a longer second stint, which sees Doctor Browning "stir things up".

Mercedes begins to "fall for the charms" of Doctor Browning, believing she has "landed on her feet" when he invites her to a charity ball.

Doctor Browning added that Mercedes still wants Riley but she "craves a bit of danger".

Thompson commented on this, saying Doctor Browning offers an "exciting alternative" for Mercedes compared to Riley.

When Doctor Browning sees Riley kiss Mercedes "it becomes a question of how much he can take" and he decides he must "make a quick move" to prevent them reuniting.

Doctor Browning takes Mercedes to a shooting range, Thompson explained that there she "realises there's an undeniable connection between them".

Doctor Browning added that the couple are "kindred spirits" and Mercedes spending time with him will make her rethink their relationship.

Daniel Kilkelly of Digital Spy said that although Doctor Browning is not an official suspect fans of the serial had speculated that Doctor Browning could be Lynsey's murderer due to his issues with Lynsey.

On 17 August 2012 during E4's first look episode it was revealed Doctor Browning had killed Lynsey when Jacqui McQueen finds the murder weapon, Lynsey's scarf, amongst Doctor Browning's possessions.

At her trial, Doctor Browning is called forward as a witness when her lawyer Jim McGinn blames Riley for Mercedes' actions, claiming he abused her so she prevented Riley from seeing their son to protect him.

Doctor Browning arrives for the trial where he claims Riley was responsible for killing Lynsey.

The actress opined that Doctor Browning is her character's soul mate as he "gives as good as he gets" which is "really good" for Mercedes.

When Lynsey Nolan resuscitates a DNR patient, Doctor Browning tells her that the department are investigating the incident, he admits he forgot to write the patient's DNR request on their notes.

Mercedes discovers Doctor Browning is married and threatens to tell his wife of their relationship if he reports Lynsey for resuscitating the DNR patient.

Doctor Browning sleeps with him again for money and the next day he goads Lynsey about it.

Doctor Browning warns him to stay away from her because Mercedes is not well and accuses him of taking advantage.

Doctor Browning has a black eye and Mercedes uses this to give Riley the impression that Doctor Browning has been hitting her.

Doctor Browning tells Riley that Mercedes is lying and she leaves him.

Doctor Browning finds Mercedes and they share their secrets about bad deeds.

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Doctor Browning tells her that he loves her no matter what she has done and they become closer.

Doctor Browning suggests that they go abroad and Mercedes agrees, but the police arrive and arrest him.

At the trial for Lynsey's murder Doctor Browning pleads not guilty and is later acquitted when he blames Riley for Lynsey's murder, after Riley's death.

Doctor Browning carries out some scans on her and switches her results with another patient so it appears as if she has cancer.

When Doctor Browning hears this he asks his boss if he'd make sure he didn't get fired in exchange for anything.

In 2013, When Clare Devine kidnaps Mercedes, Doctor Browning finds Clare and tries to strangle her in her hotel but Jim turns up and saves her.

Doctor Browning begins stalking her which makes Mercedes think that he is having an affair with her.

Doctor Browning then has a one-night stand with Cindy Cunningham and after she threatens to tell Mercedes he tries to kill her in the Hollyoaks high school storeroom but she survives and recovers.

Doctor Browning finds her by a dock and shoots her into the water just before Jim comes to take her away.

Doctor Browning manages to overpower her and tries to kill her until Jim interrupts and he is arrested.

Doctor Browning takes Mercedes back to the McQueen household and keeps her hostage in there.

Laura Morgan of All About Soap felt that Doctor Browning is "dodgy" and that he is a "fairly obvious suspect" in the investigation for Lynsey's murder.

Doctor Browning added that Doctor Browning "might not be a murderer, but you can't deny there's something not right about the preying practitioner".

Morgan explained that Doctor Browning has a hold over Mercedes due to him having proof that Mercedes was in the village when Lynsey was killed although she thought that Doctor Browning "could he be trying to cover his own tracks by shifting the blame onto someone else".