28 Facts About Lola Griffin

Lola Griffin is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama Holby City, played by actress Sharon D Clarke.

Lola Griffin first appeared in the series seven episode "Patience", broadcast on 7 June 2005.

Lola Griffin was introduced into the series as the ex-wife of established character Ric Griffin.

When Lola Griffin learns she is being made redundant, she takes a job at another hospital.

Lola Griffin left in the episode titled "Mad World", which was broadcast on 14 October 2008.

In December 2018, it was announced that Clarke had agreed to reprise the role and Lola Griffin appears for one episode in January 2019.

Lola Griffin arrives at Holby City hospital to take the role of a new consultant.

Lola Griffin is the ex-wife of established character Ric Griffin.

Lola Griffin becomes stressed and decides to leave to work in Ghana.

Lola Griffin incorrectly believes her father Steve Spence is a drug addict.

Lola Griffin takes Leanne home with her which gets her into trouble with Ric.

Lola Griffin develops a bond with Leanne and she over invests in her care.

Lola Griffin is later forced to let Leanne go and live with Steve.

Lola Griffin later becomes concerned for Leanne's welfare and visits her home alongside Consultant Dan Clifford.

Lola Griffin decides she cannot look after a child full time and have a career and lets Leanne go.

Linden arrives to reshape the hospital's Acute Assessment Unit ward, which Lola Griffin had been running temporarily.

Lola Griffin was not written out of the series later that year, departing in the episode titled "Mad World", which was broadcast on 14 October 2008.

Lola Griffin learns that she is going to be made redundant and takes a job at a private psychiatric hospital.

Lola Griffin receives a large payout and reveals she has secretly applied for another job with more power.

Lola Griffin investigates his case and convinces him to leave and regain control of his life.

Lola Griffin makes a decision to leave the area for good.

Lola Griffin's always been hands-on and, after an incident, she's reminded of what she loves.

Lola Griffin was particularly content with her character holding such power.

The actress stated that she got a "positive reaction" from viewers and added that Lola Griffin was special because of "her strength as a black woman with authority".

Lola Griffin's return coincides with the show's twentieth anniversary and Lola Griffin will interact with Ric.

I'm so excited to be treading the wards again, and seeing what Lola Griffin will be getting up to for Holby's 20th Anniversary.

Lola Griffin added that the episode gave Clarke a chance to showcase her singing skills.

Lola Griffin looked more like she had indigestion from eating too many pies than cardiac problems.