25 Facts About Faye Morton

Faye Morton is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama Holby City, portrayed by actress Patsy Kensit.

Faye Morton's storylines have seen her marry registrar Joseph Byrne, and develop feelings for consultant Linden Cullen following the death of her son.

In terms of friendships, Faye Morton is close to Ward Sister Kyla Tyson.

Faye Morton arrives at Holby General in the episode "Into the Dark", requesting that registrars Joseph Byrne and Jac Naylor help her gain employment as a Bank Nurse.

Faye Morton is questioned by the police about James' death but is not charged.

Faye Morton begins a friendship with Ward Sister Kyla Tyson, and supports her through her domestic abuse ordeal at the hands of her husband, his subsequent death, and the loss of her son to foster care.

Faye Morton resists the advances of hospital lothario Sam Strachan, and impresses general surgical consultant Dan Clifford with her approach to patient care - leading to an on the spot promotion after a clash with Thandie Abebe in the episode "Leap of Faith".

Faye Morton begins dating Sam, unaware that he is cheating on her with Ward Sister Chrissie Williams.

Faye Morton ends their relationship when she discovers his infidelity and turns her attention to Joseph, who had tried to warn her about Sam's indiscretion.

When STI clinician Tim attacks staff members with a crossbow, Faye Morton is shot in the back, but makes a full recovery.

Faye Morton reveals to Joseph that she was formerly married to a much older man named Donald, who left her a substantial amount of money after his death from cancer.

Faye Morton is investigated by the police, who find it suspicious that she has been twice widowed.

Joseph and consultant Linden Cullen travel there to find her, and discover that Faye Morton has a young son, Archie, who has Lowe syndrome.

Faye Morton has been kidnapped by his father, Faye's first husband Lucas, and Joseph is forced to operate on him to save his life.

Faye Morton is arrested for his murder when postmortem results prove inconclusive, and is suspended from work.

Faye Morton is acquitted when Lauren confesses, and fights with the nurse, who attempts suicide.

Faye Morton is able to make her peace with Lauren, but is unable to fully forgive her.

Faye Morton discovers that she is pregnant with Joseph's baby, but Linden promises to support her and they become briefly engaged.

Faye Morton is later attacked by a heroin-addicted patient, and when Linden attempts to defend her, he is hit in the head with a glass bottle and dies.

Faye Morton suffers a breakdown in the aftermath of Linden's death, and is admitted to a psychiatric unit.

Faye Morton initially fails to bond with him, but when Joseph puts their divorce proceedings on hold, she makes an effort and names him Harry, after Joseph's deceased younger brother.

Faye Morton left her job on 28 December 2010 and went to live in France, leaving her son, Harry, in the care of Joseph.

Faye Morton returned on 3 September 2019, as a heart transplant patient.

Faye Morton has continued to generate high publicity for the series, with the 11 August 2007 edition of Total TV Guide featuring Kensit, Hobley and Chambers on its front cover, appearing in character to promote their love triangle storyline, and the 1 September 2007 Daily Express television supplement again featuring Kensit and Hobley on its cover, with an inside feature on the same storyline.

Faye Morton is a swing voter in General Elections, who has voted for the Labour Party in previous elections, though her identification with the Labour Party is not strong.