Guy Self

Guy Self
Holby City character
John Michie as Guy Self
First appearance"Sink or Swim"
26 November 2013
Last appearanceEpisode 1099
8 March 2022
Created byOliver Kent
Portrayed byJohn Michie
Spinoff(s)Casualty (2014, 2016)
In-universe information
OccupationConsultant neurosurgeon
(prev. Chief executive officer)
FamilyValerie Sturgeon (mother)
SpouseAnya Self (deceased)
ChildrenZosia March
RelativesArthur Valentine-Self (grandson)

Guy Self is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama Holby City played by John Michie. He first appeared in the sixteenth series episode "Sink or Swim", broadcast on 26 November 2013. Guy is a consultant neurosurgeon and Holby City Hospital's chief executive officer (CEO) until he resigns from his CEO position. The character also appeared in Holby City's sister show, Casualty. Guy departed in the nineteenth series episode "Song of Self – Part Two", but returned for a nine episode guest stint later in the series. Michie has since reprised the role on three occasions: for one episode in 2018, ten episodes in 2020, and one episode in 2022.