Kobina Eric "Ric" Griffin MBBS MD PhD FRCS FRCS(Gen Surg) is a fictional character from the BBC medical drama Holby City, portrayed by actor Hugh Quarshie. The character first appeared on-screen on 9 October 2001 in episode "Rogue Males" - series 4, episode 1 of the programme. Ric is the longest serving main character in the show, after the departure of Chrissie Williams on 19 November 2013.