59 Facts About Tess Bateman

Tess Bateman is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama Casualty, played by Suzanne Packer.

Tess Bateman first appears in the series eighteen episode "End of the Line ", originally broadcast on 13 September 2003.

Tess Bateman is highly experienced in her field and will protect her staff at all times.

The story concludes with Fletch's exit after Tess Bateman is involved in a train crash.

Tess Bateman's parents were able to help her with babysitting while she filmed Casualty in Bristol.

Tess Bateman told Claire Brand of Inside Soap that her character has suffered "a lot of trauma" and hoped that she would get a "reprieve soon".

Tess Bateman is characterised as "a traditionalist" who wants to maintain standards that she was taught in nursing college.

Tess Bateman is billed as "quite old school [and] quite strict".

Tess Bateman is a highly experienced nurse who knows how to handle others.

However, Tess Bateman wants to protect her staff and will be there for them in "their darkest hour".

Tess Bateman added that Tess' experience has proven that this is the best way to achieve the results and that she does not want to "make people's lives a misery".

Packer did not believe that Tess Bateman was a "bossy" person and instead thought that she "wants everyone to do their best", so reminds them.

Tess Bateman opined that this made Tess a "complex character".

The character is quite maternal; this led Packer to opine that Tess Bateman would choose nursing over becoming a doctor.

Outside of her job, Tess Bateman is religious and regularly attends church, but does not advertise it.

Tess Bateman's backstory states that she was raised in Cardiff and is a third generation Jamaican.

Tess Bateman first appears in the first part of the series eighteen double episode "End of the Line", originally broadcast on 13 September 2003.

Tess Bateman dubbed it "one of the easiest first days I have ever had".

Tess Bateman establishes good relationships with clinical lead Harry Harper and clinical nurse manager Charlie Fairhead, but clashes with registrar Simon Kaminski.

Tess Bateman is suspended for negligence surrounding his work on the crash.

Mike resigns from his job, causing Tess Bateman to worry about how they will cope financially.

Tess Bateman secures him a minimum wage position as a hospital cleaner, while she becomes the department's acting clinical nurse manager, which Packer called "a pretty demanding and stressful job".

Tess Bateman realises that Sam's behaviour is an issue after discovering him deleting patient files.

Tess Bateman is "startled" by his distorted speech as he talks about how the information is "dangerous".

Mike is surprised to learn about Sam's illness and is annoyed that Tess Bateman did not tell him.

Tess Bateman is "shocked" when Mike later files for divorce from her, and returns to work tipsy after a lunch break, prompting Abs to cover for her.

Packer explained that Tess Bateman dislikes Fleur and feels "very suspicious" of her and her intentions towards Sam, mainly because she is a "naturally overprotective" mother.

Tess Bateman tries to express her concerns, but Fleur dismisses her, worrying Tess Bateman.

Tess Bateman commented, "Tess is completely in the land of oblivion".

Fleur claims that Tess Bateman is drunk and has passed out, but soon admits that she drugged her.

Tess Bateman joked that it was "one of the most relaxing episodes" she had ever filmed.

The stunt took place over two episodes broadcast on consecutive nights with Tess Bateman' survival used as a cliffhanger between the episodes.

Tess Bateman is unimpressed and goes to find her on her break.

Packer explained that Tess Bateman is "furious" and "wants to tell this girl exactly what she thinks of her".

Tess Bateman finds Sammy at the local council estate and chases after her, ending up on a building site.

Charlie becomes worried about Tess Bateman and discovers her phone with Sammy.

Tess Bateman told Sarah Ellis of Inside Soap that it "took every ounce of my muscle fibre to deal with that and not think about the discomfort".

Tess Bateman explained that the story pairs "two people you wouldn't expect", adding that Tess and Fletch share a mutual respect and understanding, and he relaxes Tess from her intensity of her position.

Tess Bateman added that the special would be "a treat for all the fans".

Writers progressed the story after Tess Bateman is put in a vulnerable position.

Walkinshaw explained that Tess Bateman feels "scared and emotional" and in the moment, the pair acknowledge their feelings for each other.

Tess Bateman later discovers that she is pregnant with Fletch's baby, but she has an abortion.

When Fletch admits that he loves her, Tess Bateman denies feeling the same, so he decides to focus on his marriage.

Tess Bateman claims the woman was a nurse who has left the hospital and Tess supports his story.

Tess Bateman encourages Natalie to forgive Fletch for his actions, which Walkinshaw thought was "obviously very difficult" for Tess Bateman to do.

Tess Bateman is travelling on the train when it derails; Fletch learns this and rushes to help at the scene.

Tess Bateman thought that Fletch was "brave, stupid [and] romantic" by rushing into accident to save Tess.

Tess Bateman added that the characters are "forced to face their destinies together" and evaluate whether their future involves each other.

Hossington told Daniel Kilkelly of Digital Spy that Tess Bateman becomes "starchy and all about the work", which would have a negative impact on her team.

Tess Bateman then decides to quit her job and move to Leeds to help Sam and Charlie.

Tess Bateman admitted that while Tess' exit appeared "underpowered in the moment on screen", it had further "repercussions" for other characters, such as Charlie and Zoe, two characters who were close to Tess.

Tess Bateman opined that Casualty was "irreplaceable" and "a comfort blanket".

Since her departure, Tess Bateman has been supporting Sam and his son, Charlie.

Packer noted that Tess Bateman is keen to see her friends again, especially Charlie.

Packer explained that Tess Bateman has been "so overwhelmed with her own situation" that she regretfully has not been aware of Charlie's situation.

Tess Bateman hoped they would continue to feature in the show.

Klabacher was not surprised that Tess Bateman survived her accident and dubbed the scene "a Tess Bateman kebab".

Tess Bateman' exit was included in The People television highlights for 15 August 2015.

Radio Times Alison Graham criticised the realism of Tess Bateman leaving without a notice period.