. "Samuel Noel \"Sam\" Strachan is a fictional character in the BBC medical drama Holby City, portrayed by actor Tom Chambers. The character first appeared on-screen on 3 January 2006, in episode \"Mother Love\" - series 8, episode 12 of the programme. Chambers was cast in the role after sending a video of himself performing a Fred Astaire dance routine to over 800 television producers, and piquing the interest of BBC Casting Director Julie Harkin."@en . . "Sam Strachan"@en . . . "8x12, \"Mother Love\", 3 January 2006" . . .