14 Facts About Linden Cullen

Linden Cullen is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama Holby City, portrayed by actor Duncan Pow.

Linden Cullen made his first appearance in the series ten episode "Stolen", broadcast on 15 January 2008.

Linden Cullen was killed off at the end of the twelfth series on 12 October 2010.

Linden Cullen punishes himself for mistakes, as do I I guess in many ways we share the same work ethos and the same guilt complex.

Pow has commented that his favourite scenes as Linden Cullen are those revolving around Olivia and Holly.

Producer Myar Craig-Brown stated the team wanted "a climatic end" to series twelve, so Linden Cullen was killed during the last episode.

Linden Cullen branded the character "a miserable sod" and added that he was looking forward to not having him in his head any more.

Linden Cullen quickly develops a reputation as a maverick, irritating both Lola Griffin and Mark Williams by performing surgical procedures in the treatment bay, which is not yet ready for use as a theatre.

Linden Cullen develops feelings for Faye, and admits in confessional to feeling he has betrayed Olivia.

Linden Cullen reveals that Olivia was killed in a car crash, for which he blames himself, and that his daughter Holly reminds him of Olivia to the extent that he cannot bear to see her, so is being raised by Olivia's parents instead of him.

Episode "Only Believe" sees Linden Cullen suspended after the death of a patient on his operating table.

Linden Cullen later saves the life of Jayne's son Christian, successfully reviving him when the boy is retrieved from a river, having been submerged for over six hours.

Linden Cullen confesses his love for Faye shortly after she marries Joseph.

When Faye and Joseph separate, she and Linden Cullen begin a relationship.