I worked with Ben Cogan for several years whilst producing CASUALTY. Together we cast every possible permutation of human being: leading ladies, character cameos, murderers, pensioners, children, doctors, probably even amputees. Ben was always a joy to work with and brought excellent casting ideas to the table. He was also brilliant in casting sessions - always helpful, always able to put nervous actors, tetchy producers and disagreeable directors at their ease. Through his efforts we managed to get some great names guesting in the episodes, and he often suggested people neither myself nor the director had thought of - and was often right. Ben had a vision of the show like any good creative, and I have no doubt he'll bring this vision to his own company. I look forward to working with him again as a solo operator.