Anton Karas asked a stunned Karas if he would compose the music for the film. Karas protested, saying he had never actually written music. As Karas later told the story, the director insisted and invited Karas to England. The Austrian became homesick and asked to be allowed to return. Reed told him he could—as soon as he had written the music. Under this pressure Karas wrote his Harry Lime theme. The film—with the music a contributing factor—was a gigantic success, and Karas' life was changed drastically. As a result, he toured all over the world and performed for many celebrities, among them
Alex Adams (Holby City) hire him for other shows after fearing he had become typecast. Alex made his departure from the show during August 2002. His exit story played out alongside Anton's following Irving decision to leave "Holby City" permanently. Anton is suspending from operating and Alex struggles in theatre. He requires the help of a senior surgeon and Anton agrees to assist and save the patient, acting against hospital policy. The hospital board reprimand Anton who responds by accepting a job in Michigan. He convinces Alex to join him and they leave together. While on hiatus Sheffield played another medical role in BBC