Margaret 'Maggie' Doyle
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Maggie Doyle is a fictional character
portrayed by Lisa McCune
in the long-running Australian police show Blue Heelers
. She first appeared in 1994, and exited in 2000.
Maggie arrived in Mount Thomas in the debut episode 'A Woman's Place'. She was driving into town and was pulled over by P.J. (Martin Sacks
) and Nick (William McInnes
). P.J. gave her a breathalyser test and realised she was a cop. She then went on to the Imperial Hotel, where she was staying, and finds out that Wayne Patterson
(an old love of hers) was living and working in Mount Thomas. She then goes to the police station and introduced herself to Sergeant Tom Croydon
. (It was shown that Tom and Maggie's father, Pat Doyle had also once been posted at the same station.) This episode saw Maggie trying to convince a girl who had been raped to press charges. She also shoots Mick Doherty's dog as it was going to attack and kill Wayne.
The debut episode of the series showed us Maggie's good nature and how opposed she is to sexism. Prior to her arrival in Mount Thomas, all of the police officers were men, and the town seemed to find the idea of a female police officer funny. This changed, of course, over the course of the series as more female officers were posted to Mount Thomas.She is the fourth longest character behind Tom,Chris and PJ
when the series began. In Series 2 (1995) she filled in as police prosecutor
.
Maggie was promoted to Senior Constable in Season 5 (1998) and was Acting Sergeant
from later in Season 5 (1998) to mid-season 6. She returned as Senior Constable when she returned from witness protection until her departure in Season 7 (2000).
It was clear from the start of the series that P.J. was interested in Maggie and they kissed at the end of Season 2 but decided it meant nothing and it didn't continue.
They had a one night stand in season 4 in a mine shaft but Maggie got scared and the relationship ended.
Maggie and P.J first kiss in the Season 2 finale. While P.J. wants to pursue a relationship, Maggie is more cynical about relationships started at work. After the two are trapped in a mine together in season 4, they decided again not to start a relationship. They finally get together at the end of Season 4, keeping it a secret from their colleagues.
Maggie's first actual relationship doesn't start until the start of Season 5 when Ben Stewart arrived in Mount Thomas and immediately falls for Maggie, and he and P.J. compete to win Maggie over.
Maggie and P.J. became engaged at the end of Season 6.
After he escaped from jail he was shot saving Maggie's life. This affected Maggie deeply and she was determined to track down the drug ring that ruined his life.
"), Maggie, aided by P.J. and her brother Mick, arrive at the point of cracking the ring that killed Robbie.
When this was done, Maggie realised that she would have to go into Witness Protection and staged a break up with P.J. and announced she would be leaving Mount Thomas to take up a job in Melbourne
. She then nervously waited for her escort. P.J. realised that she had been tricked and arrived to see Maggie shot dead in a shower of bullets. P.J. was arrested for her murder and sought desperately to prove he had been framed.
In Episode 10 of Season 7 "Out Of The Shadows" it is revealed that Maggie's killer is her brother Mick.
Her father Pat ended up shooting Mick before P.J. had a chance to arrest him. After Pat Doyle was arrested, P.J. and he sprinkled Maggie's ashes.
Maggie's death and the episodes that followed are some of the most watched moments in Australian television history.
.
Fictional character
A character is the representation of a person in a narrative work of art . Derived from the ancient Greek word kharaktêr , the earliest use in English, in this sense, dates from the Restoration, although it became widely used after its appearance in Tom Jones in 1749. From this, the sense of...
portrayed by Lisa McCune
Lisa McCune
Lisa McCune , is a four-time Gold Logie Award winning Australian actress, best known for her role as Senior Constable Maggie Doyle in Blue Heelers, and as Lt...
in the long-running Australian police show Blue Heelers
Blue Heelers
Blue Heelers is an Australian police drama series which depicted the lives of police officers stationed at the fictional Mount Thomas police station in a small town in Victoria.- Overview :...
. She first appeared in 1994, and exited in 2000.
Maggie arrived in Mount Thomas in the debut episode 'A Woman's Place'. She was driving into town and was pulled over by P.J. (Martin Sacks
Martin Sacks
Martin Colin Sacks is an award-winning Australian actor, chiefly known for his 12-year role on Blue Heelers from 1993–2005.-Career:...
) and Nick (William McInnes
William McInnes
William McInnes is an Australian film and television actor and writer.-Television:After a recurring role on A Country Practice in 1990, McInnes appeared in series such as Bligh, Ocean Girl, and Snowy before making his name as Senior Constable Nick Schultz on Blue Heelers in 1994...
). P.J. gave her a breathalyser test and realised she was a cop. She then went on to the Imperial Hotel, where she was staying, and finds out that Wayne Patterson
Wayne Patterson
Wayne George Patterson was a fictional character on the long-running Australian police drama Blue Heelers, played by actor Grant Bowler. He starred in the show from its beginning until he was hit by a car and killed in episode 96 in 1996....
(an old love of hers) was living and working in Mount Thomas. She then goes to the police station and introduced herself to Sergeant Tom Croydon
Tom Croydon
Thomas Arthur Croydon is a fictional character in the long running Australian television police drama Blue Heelers. He is one of two characters to appear in all thirteen seasons, 1994 to 2006, and is an original character...
. (It was shown that Tom and Maggie's father, Pat Doyle had also once been posted at the same station.) This episode saw Maggie trying to convince a girl who had been raped to press charges. She also shoots Mick Doherty's dog as it was going to attack and kill Wayne.
The debut episode of the series showed us Maggie's good nature and how opposed she is to sexism. Prior to her arrival in Mount Thomas, all of the police officers were men, and the town seemed to find the idea of a female police officer funny. This changed, of course, over the course of the series as more female officers were posted to Mount Thomas.She is the fourth longest character behind Tom,Chris and PJ
Ranking
Maggie was a constableConstable
A constable is a person holding a particular office, most commonly in law enforcement. The office of constable can vary significantly in different jurisdictions.-Etymology:...
when the series began. In Series 2 (1995) she filled in as police prosecutor
Police prosecutor
In the judicial system of New Zealand, a police prosecutor is a lawyer employed by the police to present cases in district court, as the counsel for the prosecution. This may be a sworn member of the police or, in larger courts, a civilian lawyer employed as a non-sworn member of the police...
.
Maggie was promoted to Senior Constable in Season 5 (1998) and was Acting Sergeant
Sergeant
Sergeant is a rank used in some form by most militaries, police forces, and other uniformed organizations around the world. Its origins are the Latin serviens, "one who serves", through the French term Sergent....
from later in Season 5 (1998) to mid-season 6. She returned as Senior Constable when she returned from witness protection until her departure in Season 7 (2000).
Relationships
It was revealed in the first episode that Maggie and Wayne had a relationship while they were at the academy together.It was clear from the start of the series that P.J. was interested in Maggie and they kissed at the end of Season 2 but decided it meant nothing and it didn't continue.
They had a one night stand in season 4 in a mine shaft but Maggie got scared and the relationship ended.
Maggie and P.J first kiss in the Season 2 finale. While P.J. wants to pursue a relationship, Maggie is more cynical about relationships started at work. After the two are trapped in a mine together in season 4, they decided again not to start a relationship. They finally get together at the end of Season 4, keeping it a secret from their colleagues.
Maggie's first actual relationship doesn't start until the start of Season 5 when Ben Stewart arrived in Mount Thomas and immediately falls for Maggie, and he and P.J. compete to win Maggie over.
Maggie and P.J. became engaged at the end of Season 6.
Death of her brother
In Season 4 Maggie discovered that her brother Robbie was on drugs.After he escaped from jail he was shot saving Maggie's life. This affected Maggie deeply and she was determined to track down the drug ring that ruined his life.
Maggie's fate
In 2000 (Season 7 episode "One More DayBlue Heelers (season 7)
The seventh season of the Australian police-drama Blue Heelers premiered on the Seven Network on 9 February 2000 and aired on Wednesday nights at 8:30 pm...
"), Maggie, aided by P.J. and her brother Mick, arrive at the point of cracking the ring that killed Robbie.
When this was done, Maggie realised that she would have to go into Witness Protection and staged a break up with P.J. and announced she would be leaving Mount Thomas to take up a job in Melbourne
Melbourne
Melbourne is the capital and most populous city in the state of Victoria, and the second most populous city in Australia. The Melbourne City Centre is the hub of the greater metropolitan area and the Census statistical division—of which "Melbourne" is the common name. As of June 2009, the greater...
. She then nervously waited for her escort. P.J. realised that she had been tricked and arrived to see Maggie shot dead in a shower of bullets. P.J. was arrested for her murder and sought desperately to prove he had been framed.
In Episode 10 of Season 7 "Out Of The Shadows" it is revealed that Maggie's killer is her brother Mick.
Her father Pat ended up shooting Mick before P.J. had a chance to arrest him. After Pat Doyle was arrested, P.J. and he sprinkled Maggie's ashes.
Maggie's death and the episodes that followed are some of the most watched moments in Australian television history.
Other appearances
In the 2004 episode 'Echoes' many old scenes were used of Maggie. PJ also began to have visions and dreams of Maggie, which ended his relationship with his new fiancée Senior Constable Jo ParrishJo Parrish
Joanna "Jo" Parrish was a fictional character on the Australian police series Blue Heelers. She arrived in 1999 and left in 2004 when she was killed in an explosion.She was portrayed by Jane Allsop....
.