Rouass unsure over 'Holby' plot secrets

Laila Rouass has admitted that she is unaware of her Holby City character's full backstory.

Next week's episode of the BBC medical drama sees the actress make her debut in the role of Sahira Shah, a brilliant surgeon and busy mum.

Show bosses have promised that Sahira's storylines will explore her dark history with director of surgery Henrik Hanssen, played by Guy Henry.

Speaking to Inside Soap, Rouass commented: "Obviously she knows Hanssen and that comes into play, so people are naturally wary of her.

"They do have this history - though even I don't know what that is yet! It's what we're working on now."

Meanwhile, asked about her decision to join the programme, the actress explained: "Before Holby, I'd always avoided long-term roles. But I remember saying to my agent about a year ago that if I was going to sign up for anything, it would definitely be Holby City.

"There are some fantastic actors on the show and the quality of the work is amazing."

Rouass has previously starred in Footballers' Wives, Spooks and Primeval.

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