Dr. Piers Crispin (Hugh Dennis) is the local GP at Northholt health centre, who also works as a television personality and is Janet's boss. He is often portrayed as being more interested in his public image than in his patients' welfare. He is widely known for his catchphrase ""I am always here"" and often describes himself as "Britain's Favourite TV Doctor", after winning the Best Daytime TV Doctor award in 1996. In an attempt to boost his image, Piers tries schemes such as releasing his own health drink, sponsoring a photogenic tiger cub in Bangladesh, writing a book, supporting a healthy eating campaign in schools, and even appearing on "I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!". He is also captain of the local cricket team, having been a former professional player before giving up to become a doctor. Despite being a qualified doctor, Piers once admitted he did not know where babies come from.