Ric Griffin

Ric Griffin
Holby City character
Hugh Quarshie as Ric Griffin
First appearance	"Rogue Males" 9 October 2001
Last appearance	"Episode 1102" 29 March 2022
Created by	Mal Young
Portrayed by	Hugh Quarshie
Crossover(s)	Casualty (2004, 2005, 2017, 2019)
In-universe information
Occupation	Consultant general surgeon Clinical Board Director Medical Director
Family	Kumi Griffin (brother)
Spouse	Thandie Abebe-Griffin Lola Griffin Amber Griffin
Significant other	Diane Lloyd Sam Kennedy Annalese Carson
Children	Leo Griffin Jess Griffin Kofi Johnstone Cleo Sullivan (stepdaughter)
Relatives	Paris Khan (grandson) Jacob Kilburn (grandson) Darla Johnstone (granddaughter) Erica Johnstone (great-granddaughter)
Nationality	Ghanaian

Kobina Eric "Ric" Griffin is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama Holby City, portrayed by actor Hugh Quarshie. The character is introduced as a consultant in general surgery during the series four episode "Rogue Males", originally broadcast on 9 October 2001. Having appeared in over 500 episodes, Ric is the show's longest-serving character. Quarshie announced his departure from the drama in 2020, and Ric departs in a series 22 episode, originally broadcast on 10 November 2020. Quarshie returned for the show's final episode, which was broadcast on 29 March 2022.