Casualty (series 30)

Casualty (series 30)
Country of origin United Kingdom
No. of episodes 43
Release
Original network BBC One
BBC One HD
Original release 29 August 2015 (2015-08-29) – 30 July 2016 (2016-07-30)

The thirtieth series of Casualty began airing on 29 August 2015, six days after the end of the previous series, and concluded on 30 July 2016. The opening two episodes of this series saw a two-part story, written and directed by series co-creator Paul Unwin, which featured the return of Lisa "Duffy" Duffin in a guest role; Duffy returned later in the series for another guest appearance. This series consists of 43 episodes, including the broadcast of the show's 1000th episode on 25 June 2016.

This series saw the arrivals of Jez Andrews (Lloyd Everitt), David Hide (Jason Durr) and Elle Gardner (Jaye Griffiths), along with the arrivals of Alicia Munroe (Chelsea Halfpenny), who arrived in episode four before leaving in episode eleven and then returning in episode forty-three, and Jack Diamond (Alistair Brammer), who arrived in episode fourteen before departing in episode thirty-two. Three long-standing actors left in this series: both Jane Hazlegrove (Kathleen "Dixie" Dixon) and Sunetra Sarker (Zoe Hanna) left after nine years on the show, Hazlegrove in episode twenty-one and Sarker in episode thirty-four, while Charles Dale (Big Mac) left in episode thirty-eight, after eight years on the show. Other actors who departed in this series included Lee Mead (Lofty Chiltern), who made a temporary departure from the show in episode twenty-seven, and Chloe Howman (Rita Freeman) who departed in episode forty-two.

Cast

Overview

The thirtieth series of Casualty featured a cast of characters working in the fictitious emergency department of Holby City Hospital.[1] The majority of the cast from the previous series continued to appear in this series. Amanda Mealing appeared as the clinical lead and a consultant in emergency medicine Connie Beauchamp, whilst Sunetra Sarker and William Beck appeared as consultants Zoe Hanna and Dylan Keogh. George Rainsford, Richard Winsor and Crystal Yu portrayed specialist registrars Ethan Hardy, Caleb "Cal" Knight and Lily Chao. Chloe Howman starred as clinical nurse manager Rita Freeman, whilst Derek Thompson continued his role of senior charge nurse and emergency nurse practitioner Charlie Fairhead. Charles Venn appeared as senior staff nurse and later clinical nurse manager Jacob Masters, whilst Lee Mead appeared as staff nurse, later senior staff nurse Ben "Lofty" Chiltern. Amanda Henderson starred as staff nurse Robyn Miller and Charles Dale appeared as healthcare assistant Mackenzie "Big Mac" Chalker. Jamie Davis appeared as porter Max Walker. Tony Marshall and Azuka Oforka portrayed receptionist Noel Garcia and Louise Tyler. Jane Hazlegrove appeared as operational duty manager and paramedic Kathleen "Dixie" Dixon, whilst Michael Stevenson starred as Iain Dean. Chelsee Healey and Gregory Forsyth-Foreman also appeared as Honey Wright and Louis Fairhead in a recurring capacity.

Chelsea Halfpenny joined the cast as F2 doctor, Alicia Munroe.

Chelsea Halfpenny joined the cast as a foundation doctor undergoing the second year of foundation training, Alicia Munroe. She debuted on-screen in episode four, which was broadcast on 19 September 2015.[2][3] She departed from the series in episode eleven, at the conclusion of a workplace bullying storyline.[4] Halfpenny confirmed on 29 July 2016 that she would return as a regular cast member, commenting that she was "so excited and humbled".[5] Alicia returned in the final episode of the series, broadcast on 30 July.[5] Alistair Brammer made his first appearance in episode fourteen, broadcast on 5 December 2015, as receptionist Jack Diamond.[6] Jack departed in episode thirty-two.[7] Lloyd Everitt's casting in the role of paramedic Jez Andrews was announced in January 2016, with Kent describing him as "young, handsome and openly bisexual."[8] Everitt said he was "honoured" to join "such a successful show".[8] Jason Durr and Jaye Griffiths were also announced to be joining the regular cast on 24 February 2016, as staff nurse David Hide and consultant Elle Gardner. David was characterised as a "shy and socially awkward man", whilst Elle was described as "a little out of practise", but able to "work brilliantly".[9] Of Jez, David and Elle, Kent said: "They will be taking on very different roles and will be embarking on their own brilliantly vibrant, bold and gripping stories each Saturday night."[9] Jez arrived in episode twenty-seven,[10] David arrived in episode thirty-three[11] and Elle arrived in episode thirty-four.[12]

Lee Mead temporarily departed from his role of senior staff nurse, Ben "Lofty" Chiltern.

Louis Fairhead (Forsyth-Foreman) left the series in episode two, whilst Honey Wright (Healey) departed the show in episode four.[13] Hazlegrove's decision to leave her role of Kathleen "Dixie" Dixon was announced in January 2016. Hazlegrove, who had appeared in the series for almost 10 years, left in episode twenty-one, broadcast on 30 January 2016.[8][13] After two years in the role of Ben "Lofty" Chiltern, Mead took a hiatus from the show in episode twenty-seven. Mead cited wanting to spend time with his daughter as his reasons for leaving and is expected to return in late 2016.[13][14] Sarker departed from the show in episode thirty-four following nine years in the role of Zoe Hanna. Her exit had not been announced prior to transmission, surprising viewers.[13][15][16] Sarker described her time on the show as "a privilege and a pleasure", before thanking cast, crew and the "wonderful fans".[16] Kent commented that he "missed" Sarker on-set.[16] Dale's decision to leave the series was announced on 7 June 2016, with his character Mackenzie "Big Mac" Chalker departing in episode thirty-eight at the conclusion of his drug addiction storyline.[13][17][18] The show paid tribute to Dale with a montage of his time on the show, whilst Kent described Dale as "old school" following his exit.[19] Howman departed from her role of Rita Freeman in episode forty-two after less than three years in the role.[13][20] The show paid tribute to Howman in a montage video.[21]

Cathy Shipton guest starred as original character Lisa "Duffy" Duffin in the two-part series opener. Her guest return was announced on 24 August 2015, with Shipton commenting, "I was surprised and delighted to be asked to recreate the role of 'Duffy' to launch the 30th series – especially as Paul Unwin, one of the original creators, was not only writing but also directing."[22] Shipton's permanent return to the series was announced on 7 June 2016, with Kent commenting, "All of us at Casualty are incredibly excited that the fabulous Cathy Shipton has agreed to bring Duffy back to the Emergency Department."[23] Duffy was confirmed to make a guest appearance in episode thirty-nine, the show's thousandth episode, before returning permanently in the following series.[23] Mark Letheren made a guest appearance in episode four as counsellor Ben Harding, a role he has played on-off since 2007.[24] Sarah Jayne Dunn, who appeared for five months in the previous series, made a cameo appearance in episode seven as Cal's ex-girlfriend Taylor Ashbie, before making a more prominent appearance in the red-button episode which followed the episode, entitled "On Call".[25][26] Guy Henry, who appears regularly in Holby City as the hospital's chief executive officer Henrik Hanssen made guest appearances throughout the series, having previously appeared in several episodes in 2011.[12][27][28] Tom Chambers made two guest appearances as his Holby City character Sam Strachan in episodes twenty-three and twenty-four, whilst Emily Carey returned in the role of Grace Beauchamp, in a storyline which reunited Sam with Connie, his former partner and Grace's mother.[29][30][31][32] Rosie Marcel made a guest appearance as her Holby City character Jac Naylor in episode twenty-three.[29]

Hannah Spearritt guest starred as drug addict, Mercedes Christie.

Amy Noble made four guest appearances throughout the series as PC Kate Wilkinson.[33][34] Kerry Bennett joined the cast in a recurring capacity as HART paramedic Jess Cranham in episode six,[35] along with Anna Acton and Grace Doherty, who joined the cast as Jess's partner and daughter Nikki Chisom and Olivia Cranham in episode twelve,[36] were part of a storyline which saw Dixie take "center stage".[37] They were involved in a domestic abuse storyline which concluded in episode eighteen, broadcast on 9 January 2016, when a hostage situation and fire occurred leading to Nikki being arrested.[38] Bennett and Doherty continued to appear in the series until episode twenty-one when they departed alongside Hazlegrove.[39] The show's co-creator Paul Unwin pitched a storyline which saw Ethan and Cal discover they are adopted. Carol Royle was introduced as the brothers' biological mother Emilie Groome in episode sixteen.[40][41] Her final appearance was made in episode twenty-seven, where she died at the seaside accompanied by Cal and Ethan.[10] Hannah Spearritt joined the cast in a recurring capacity as Mercedes Christie, a drug addict that attacked Noel and later blackmailed Big Mac in a long-running storyline.[42] She made her debut in episode twenty for one episode[34] and returned for more prominent appearances from episode twenty-four.[13][30] Kelli Hollis joined the cast in episode twenty-four as Shelle Jones, Mercedes' drug dealer.[30] Mercedes son and partner, Connor Christie and Vince Callaghan were introduced in episode twenty-eight, played by Toby Murray and Andrew Knott respectively.[43] Connor departed in episode thirty-three,[11] whilst Mercedes, Shelle and Vince made their final appearance in the following episode.[12]

Joel Beckett returned to the series for two episodes as Rita's paedophile former husband Mark Richie in episodes thirty-one and thirty-three.[11][44] Matthew Marsh and Vicky Hall reprised their roles as Dylan's father, Brian Carroll and his partner, Hazel Leyton in episode thirty-five.[28] They continued to appear until episode forty-one.[45] Sydney Wade and Tonicha Lawrence began appearing as Grace's friend Carmel Sims and her mother, Steph in episode thirty-six.[46] They appeared in a storyline which saw Steph psychologically abuse Carmel and later, run Connie and Grace off the road in the end of series cliffhanger.[47][48] Owain Arthur's casting in the role of Glen Thomas, a love interest for Robyn was announced in May 2016.[49] He debuted in episode thirty-seven and was involved in a storyline which saw him revealed to have a brain tumour.[50][51]

Main characters

Recurring and guest characters

Production

Oliver Kent continued his role as Executive Producer, while Erika Hossington remained as Series Producer.[52] This series consisted of 43 episodes.[53] As the show built towards its thirtieth anniversary in 2016, Hossington revealed in an interview that the special episode will do something "no other show has done before." In the interview, Hossington said: "I'm very keen to make it a big event! We spoke about live episodes and things like that, but we decided that none of those things were satisfying as they've all been done. What we're doing, no other show has done before ..."[54] Producer of Holby City, Simon Harper, also announced in an interview plans for a crossover event with sister show Holby City in celebration for Casualty's thirtieth anniversary.[55] It was later revealed by Charles Venn in an interview with What's on TV on 8 June 2016, that his character, Nurse Jacob Masters, would be at the forefront of the anniversary episode. Venn said in the interview his character would play "an integral part" in the 110-minute special anniversary episode.[56] Venn also went on to say that the cast and crew brand the thirtieth anniversary episode Casualty: The Movie.[57][58]

In a more recent interview with Hossington, she revealed that the current ongoing storyline involving Ethan and Cal was pitched by co-creator Paul Unwin.[37] The storyline saw Cal struggle to come to terms with the revelation that he and Ethan are adopted.[59][60] This prompted Cal to go searching for his birth mother along with Charlie in episode sixteen where another secret was exposed when Cal found out his birth mother, Emily Groome (Carol Royle) had Huntington's Disease.[61] The episode itself attracted an audience of 6.88 million viewers.[62] After Casualty aired their annual Christmas special episode, journalist Matt Baylis wrote an article on The Sunday Express explaining that he thought the episode was "a fine seasonal appointment with the Casualty team, let down slightly by the fine detail." Baylis claimed that "Tiny things such as the time of day and the pointlessness of the question matter more than getting all the jargon right." He did praise the show as well, however, saying that despite "going longer than the Nativity" the show "still finds ways to reinvent itself."[63]

Casualty is set to air one of its biggest storylines ever in the summer of this year, as the show prepares to celebrate its thirtieth anniversary. August 2016 will see the show air 'an enormous stunt'.[64] Hossington also revealed in an earlier interview last year that as part of the thirtieth anniversary, 'the hospital itself will be in jeopardy.'[65] Kent commented on the storyline saying: 'We'll bring in some Holby characters, plus some other faces from the past and something major will happen to one of our lead characters that will take them a very long time to recover from — the ramifications will be felt in the ED for some time.'[64]

For a second series running, the revamped theme tune introduced back in January 2014 during Series 28 remained the same with the exception of episode two that saw the use of the first ever theme tune and title card, with the original 1986 theme tune playing over a montage of Series 1 and Series thirty characters.[66][67] Albeit with the closing credits remaining the same. The titles are modified as characters arrive or depart throughout the course of the series.

Reception

It was announced on 5 October 2015, that Casualty won the award for Best Drama at the Inside Soap Awards, beating off competitors Waterloo Road and sister show Holby City.[68] Upon winning the award, Kent commented: "Team Casualty was utterly delighted to win the Inside Soap Award last night. Massive thanks to everyone who voted us!".[69] However, on 22 November 2015, Casualty lost out to rival Welsh series Pobol y Cwm which won the Soap round of Radio Times' 2015 TV Champion. Casualty received 33% of votes, while Pobol y Cwm received the remaining 67% of votes.[70]

On 5 January 2016, it was revealed that Casualty had been shortlisted for the NTA Best Drama Award.[71] However the show lost to rival Downton Abbey.[72] It faced competition this year from Broadchurch, Doctor Who and Downton Abbey.[73] On 14 February 2016, it was revealed Casualty was the sixth most-loved programme on BBC iPlayer. The programme received more love than popular programmes Great British Bake Off, The Apprentice and even Sherlock.[74] Casualty missed out on being shortlisted at this year's RTS Awards.[75] The show won the Best Soap and Continuing Drama category at last year's awards.[76] Casualty was nominated for TV Soap of the Year at the TRIC Awards 2016, however the show lost to rival EastEnders. Casualty didn't leave empty-handed though, as the show received the TRIC Special Award in special recognition for its thirtieth year on air this September.[77]

On 21 June 2016, Inside Soap Awards announced longlist nominations for the annual awards ceremony held in October. Amanda Mealing (Connie Beauchamp), Sunetra Sarker (Zoe Hanna), Derek Thompson (Charlie Fairhead) and Richard Windsor (Caleb Knight), were amongst those nominated in the Best Drama Star category, whilst Charlie's near-death experience, Connie & Jacob's romance and Ethan & Cal meeting their mother were amongst those nominated for Best Drama Storyline.[78]

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
series		Title [79][80]Directed byWritten byOriginal air dateUK viewers
(millions) [81][82]
9621"A Child's Heart – Part One"[33]Paul UnwinPaul Unwin29 August 2015 (2015-08-29)5.73

Zoe lies under the depths of the freezing water in the lake, dragged under by the weight of her dress. Dylan arises from the boat, having survived the explosion, and makes his way to shore. Realising that Zoe is drowning, Charlie dives into the water to save her, and gets her out. Zoe suffers hypothermia, while Charlie escapes safely. However, later in the ED, Charlie suffers a huge heart attack. At the same time, Duffy returns to the ED as an agency nurse. The team pull together to save Charlie, but as he remains systolic, will Charlie's life be saved? Louise becomes passionate about a couple whose baby could be about to die. A gang of thugs shoot a targeted member of the public at a nightclub, giving Jacob the perfect opportunity to prove that his new policy about how to handle threat of attack by an armed gang, is a success.

Note: Guest appearance of Lisa "Duffy" Duffin (Cathy Shipton). Cameo appearance of Ewart Plimmer, who appears in a flashback on Charlie's first day as a nurse in the 1970s. The actor playing Ewart is William Teller (uncredited) and not the original portrayer Bernard Gallagher.
9632"A Child's Heart – Part Two"[83]Paul UnwinPaul Unwin30 August 2015 (2015-08-30)6.33

Charlie lies in Resus, his cardiogram showing little signs of life. Rita convinces Connie to give up on Charlie, but Connie is determined to save her friend. Just as Charlie is about to go for his operation, Dylan persuades Connie to let his patient have life-saving surgery first. A slight risk of radiation from the necessary X-ray sends Dylan into another obsessive-compulsive-related mental blockage, and crucial delay results until someone threatens to make Dylan's mental condition public to force Dylan to break the blockage and perform the operation; saving the baby but not the mother. However, complications in the surgery room lead to a longer wait than expected - but after a long, lengthy battle Charlie's life is successfully saved. The gang violence gets out of hand when two more casualties are admitted after being stabbed by OJ, the gang leader. It's up to Jacob to institute emergency protocol and save the ED but with the violence getting out of hand, he is forced to take action. After a heart-to-heart with Duffy, Louise reconsiders a nursing career again. Zoe and Max kiss, but he refuses to forgive her for her unfaithfulness.

Note: This episode used the first version of the theme tune and title card. The music played over an opening montage of old and new footage. Guest appearance of Lisa "Duffy" Duffin (Cathy Shipton).
9643"Objectum Sexual"[84]Claire WinyardJeff Povey5 September 2015 (2015-09-05)5.95
Louise's nursing career begins, and nerves begin to get the better of her in Resus, forcing Zoe to ask her to leave. A man is crushed under a ceiling when a condemned building being demolished is stopped by a woman who claims to be in a relationship with the building. Later in the ED, Cal discovers she has Objectum Sexuality, and it isn't long before she falls in love with the hospital. Honey is left hungover following her night with Ethan, before telling a patient they aren't in a relationship. Iain has an assault charge lodged against him when a traffic warden falls to the floor after attempting to clamp the Ambulance on private land.
9654"Cradle to Grave"[24]Claire WinyardKelly Jones19 September 2015 (2015-09-19)5.55
Alicia Munroe, a new F2 junior doctor, is teamed up with Lily for her first shift in the ED. Her first case is a mother-to-be who crashes her car escaping a man who she hit over the head with a candlestick. When in the ED secrets soon unfold as the man appears to be her social worker for depression as well as the daughter's father and the mother fakes her name. With help from Jacob, the trio manage to persuade the mother to get help. Dylan returns to work following his temporary departure and asks to work with Lofty, in an attempt to reconcile, to treat a terminally ill cancer patient. But Dylan soon finds himself losing it with Lofty again when he disregards the patient's wishes and phones for a relative to visit. However, it transpires that Lofty asked for the patient's dog to spend its final few hours with the patient, and Dylan confides in Lofty. Honey and Ethan break up, prompting Honey to set up a new business elsewhere. Jacob is rejected by Connie after asking her out on a date.
9665"Belief"[85]Steve HughesMark Catley26 September 2015 (2015-09-26)5.20
When a Muslim smashes a bottle of acid on a table seated with a room full of racist supporters, the perpetrator is also soon brought into the ED after coming off his motorcycle. With the racists and the perpetrators in the ED, it isn't long before innocent lives are being put in danger, particularly when Jacob puts his life on the line to save Connie but is shot after convincing one of the perpetrator's to hand over a gun. Connie fights to save Jacob's life, while armed police officers also enter the building, adding to the chaos and Alicia successfully performs a risky procedure on a patient amidst the crossfire.
9676"All the Single Ladies"[35]Steve HughesMark Catley3 October 2015 (2015-10-03)5.18
Iain and Dixie have a day of mayhem at a HART training course, especially when a man is trapped under a collapsed chimney. Dixie finds herself trying to take her mind off things as the anniversary of Jeff's death approaches, and agrees to go on a date with one of the paramedics from the HART training base. Elsewhere, Iain and Rita share a kiss. Lofty and Dylan begin to bond as an accident prone woman is admitted on the day of a court hearing, but Lofty is convinced that the woman has an underlying problem which is causing her accidents. Zoe and Max begin to speak again, but it's evident their relationship still has a long way to go.
9687"Rules of Attraction"[25]Diarmuid GogginsJoe Williams10 October 2015 (2015-10-10)5.62
Lily struggles to hide her emotions when she receives a phone call from her mother who reveals her father has died. Dixie is left heartbroken when she discovers she's been rejected by the board to be eligible for adopting. Iain and Rita get a moment to themselves when Iain sustains minor injuries as a platform collapses at a warehouse onto an office, trapping a male underneath. Later in the ED Ethan discovers he has heavy metal poisoning as a result of smashing up household electronics. Dylan and Lofty continue to bond as they help a woman speak out about her domestic abuse. Cal befriends a young woman, Ruby, after she saves him from a collapsing crate, but just before he can take her out on a date Taylor returns unexpectedly.
9698"Flutterby"[86]Steve BrettEmily Groves & Mark Catley17 October 2015 (2015-10-17)5.79
Lily throws herself back into work just hours after the funeral of the father, but it's clear that her emotional barriers are affecting her work performance, particularly when she fails to consider a patient's wishes of not having a chest drain because she has a rare medical condition. Dixie opens up to Iain about her rejection by the adoption board. Charlie helps a father and young girl come to terms with the loss of their mother. Cal decides to name the baby after his mother and calls her Matilda, while also agreeing to take a paternity test to prove to Ethan the child is his.
9709"One Shot"[87]Steve BrettJon Sen24 October 2015 (2015-10-24)5.29
Jacob is back up fit and fighting, but while training in the forest a man suffering anaphylactic shock is discovered in a tent. Once back in the ED, he manages to persuade Connie he is ready to return to work, where he begins treating a teacher and schoolboy who have suffered an accident in a Design Technology classroom. The teacher claims he is being harassed and his job stomped on by some bullies, but Jacob discovers he is suffering withdrawal symptoms from alcoholism. Lily's anger builds up inside of her, and it is Alicia who feels the wrath of her. Later, when Lily is trying to realign a male's broken ankle she makes a mistake, leaving Alicia with no choice but to get Connie in. Lily soon becomes jealous when Alicia is praised for her quick thinking in order to save the man's ankle from further complications. Iain learns of Rita and Dixie's kiss, while Connie continues to fall for Jacob.
97110"Best Served Cold"[88]Jo JohnsonNick Fisher31 October 2015 (2015-10-31)5.00
Jacob is infuriated over the lack of justice he receives as a result of him being shot from the crossfire and decides to take action of his own against the officer who shot him, by finding out his name and hunting him down. Connie is optimistic regarding Alicia's progression in the medical industry, and encourages her to take her MCEM exams as soon as possible. She asks for a report on Alicia from a senior member of staff, and it is Lily who takes charge. When a male named Eddie is admitted after being run over in a scam which has gone wrong, Alicia performs an unfamiliar procedure to help relocate his dislocated shoulder, which irritates Lily. Then, later on, two anglers are admitted after a violent fight over a fish which has resulted in a gaff embedded in the head of one of the anglers, and a knife embedded in the arm of another. Alicia once again shows her instinct and is correct, which causes Lily's jealousy to peak. When Connie asks Lily if everything is okay, Lily claims that she think Alicia is overconfident and not ready for her exams. Cal continues to grow closer with Matilda, and his fatherly instincts become more and more evident throughout the day.
97211"Avoidable Harm"[89]Jo JohnsonMatthew Barry14 November 2015 (2015-11-14)5.18
Alicia suffers a traumatic and tough day, and it begins with her treating a teenage boy who claims to have fallen over while playing football. Alicia offers to take the teenager's little brother to go and buy some food, but when she turns her back on him for a minute she finds he's gone missing. Deciding to go searching for him, Alicia ends up at the ambulance station, where she is nearly run over by a car. A man flees the car drenched in blood, with his sixteen year-old girlfriend by his side. Another car immediately pulls up behind, the father of the man's girlfriend, and he has a crowbar. Alicia is forced to take the injured man into the back of a van to treat him while the violent father smashes the van repeatedly, and she copes well under the pressure. The father eventually leaves the man, but as he gets in the car and goes to reverse he accidentally runs over his daughter - she later dies from her injuries. Alicia proves she's an exceptional doctor, but Lily is not happy, and bullies Alicia to a whole new level. With both Connie and Lily furious at Alicia's actions, Alicia decides to hand in her resignation and leaves Holby City, emotionally overwhelmed and distraught as she reflects on her time in the ED and how she's been driven out as a result of Lily's intensive and unnecessary bullying.
97312"Strangers"[36]Sean GlynnAndy Bayliss21 November 2015 (2015-11-21)5.16
Dixie and Iain are called to a woodland where they find Jess, from the HART team, has suffered a fall down a deep hole. They successfully rescue her, but Dixie grows concerned when she discovers Jess has started taking anti-depressants. Iain is convinced that Dixie's concerns are simply down to her jealousy over Jess's new relationship, and so she ignores her instincts. Cal is full of life as he enjoys a day with Matilda, but things take a dark turn when Matilda's temperature rises and a rash is discovered on her. Cal rushes her into the hospital, but his paranoia over the child causes him to breakdown. Cal receives the paternity test results – and he is heartbroken to learn he is not Matilda's father. Lily faces the wrath of other members of the team as they blame her for Alicia's departure, leading her to convince Ethan to be on her side as she claims Alicia was never fit to be a doctor in the first place, but Ethan refuses to defend Lily for her cruel actions and poor judgement of Alicia, leaving her feeling isolated.
97413"Estranged"[90]Sean GlynnMark Stevenson28 November 2015 (2015-11-28)5.25
Cal is in disbelief and decides the only way to prove the paternity test wrong is to discover his blood group. But when the results come in Cal receives an even bigger shock as he learns that he's adopted. He hands Matilda over to social services and flees to sleep with a girl as he struggles to take the day's events in. A wedding day for a young gay couple is ruined when the venue collapses and an unsupportive father follows closely behind. Dylan treats the pregnant young girl and she gives birth, but complications soon follow. Connie is impressed by Jacob when Louise hands over a uncooperative patient to him. Later in the staff room they have an arm wrestle, and it's evident there's a spark for the pair.
97514"Maybe This Year"[91]Seán GleesonJeff Povey5 December 2015 (2015-12-05)5.22
Winter ensures its presence is felt at Holby City as the harsh and freezing conditions secure a number of casualties, including Iain and Dixie when the ambulance skids on the ice and falls onto its side. As the team pull together to treat those involved in the accident, Connie and Jacob are brought even closer together, and after a dramatic day they end up sleeping together. New receptionist Jack Diamond arrives at the Emergency Department and his Christmas spirits are high. Cal and Louise help bring a mother and son closer together, but a shocking secret is soon revealed. Dixie's concerns continue to grow over the welfare of Jess's daughter Olivia when she is admitted but Jess's girlfriend, Nikki, is present instead of Jess.
97615"Silence Speaks"[92]Seán GleesonClaire Miller12 December 2015 (2015-12-12)5.67
Connie is determined not to allow her love life to intervene in her clinical duties, but when a patient with advanced Motor Neurone Disease is brought in and Jacob shows his instincts - Connie is unimpressed and inadvertently reveals they slept together. Lofty, Robyn and Dylan work together when a son and mother are admitted after a car crash, and truths are soon exposed when Lofty discovers it was the son who was driving which resulted in the crash. Dixie meets up with Jess as she tries to work out what's happening to Olivia, but things don't quite go to plan. Robyn and Lofty both prepare to apply for a Band Six nursing position, unaware each other are going for the job.
97716"Home for Christmas"[41]Jamie AnnettSally Abbott & Mark Catley19 December 2015 (2015-12-19)6.88
Cal is full of festive cheer as he goes with Charlie to visit his biological mother, but his happiness is soon crushed when it appears his mother has Huntington's Disease, is seriously ill and he has a fifty percent chance of inheriting the condition. An infuriated mother is admitted when she falls from her roof whilst cancelling Christmas, but with a little help from a neighbour, the Christmas spirit is reignited. Rita and Iain flirt by text, but Iain accidentally sends a text to Robyn. Dixie learns her superiors are looking into Jess's complaint about her - but instead of apologising Dixie promises she's going to do what's right for Jess and Olivia and promises to see her plan through. Dylan and Lofty spend Christmas together on Dylan's boathouse, while Jacob decides to spend Christmas with Connie.
97817"A Life Less Ordinary"[93]Steve BrettBarbara Machin2 January 2016 (2016-01-02)6.19
Cal treats an elderly same-sex couple, Evelyn and Hester, who are struggling to come to terms with the recent discovery that Evelyn needs life-saving surgery immediately. Despite this, the couple flee the hospital and Connie blames Cal for allowing them to go. After work, Cal goes to a nightclub where he meets a girl. The next morning her angry husband locks her in the boot of his car and escapes, with Cal following closely behind. However the cars lose control and fly across the road, and as one of the cars slide across the road they hit Evelyn and Hester's car. Cal manages to save all the lives but aware he may still be over the limit Connie stands in and covers for him. Evelyn later dies before she manages to get surgery and Cal breaks the news to Hester. Just hours later, Hester dies from a broken heart. Despite the day's dramatic events, Cal still refuses to tell Ethan of his two recent life-changing discoveries.
97918"Lie to Me"[94]Jamie AnnettKim Millar9 January 2016 (2016-01-09)6.38
Nikki and Jess are back at home, celebrating Olivia's birthday. They're planning a dress-up day, but when Jess introduces Olivia to a brand new phone which the couple agreed not to buy for her, it frustrates Nikki and she cuts her finger. As Jess goes to dress Nikki's cut she pushes Jess into a glass cabinet. Olivia witnesses the incident and calls for an ambulance. Dixie and Iain arrive at the scene and Dixie realises this was another act of domestic abuse. At the hospital Nikki reluctantly leaves Jess and Olivia to be treated, and as she does truths come to light about how Nikki abused Olivia as well. Then, Nikki discovers Jess and Olivia have fled with Dixie, and she escapes the hospital to get revenge. Back at the house she tries to celebrate Olivia's birthday but ends up throwing the cake with a sparkler at the wall starting a fire. Dixie escapes with Jess and Olivia but a curtain which has caught fire falls on Nikki, severely burning her. Dixie runs back in and rescues her. After the day's events Jess breaks up with Nikki and apologises to Dixie. Ethan is distraught as he failed to notice the signs that Olivia was being abused. Cal treats a pregnant woman with cancer and helps her tell her husband the truth. Lofty ruins his chances of getting a promotion.
98019"Black Alert"[27]David BeauchampMatthew Barry16 January 2016 (2016-01-16)5.94
Lofty's Band Six Nursing interview is cut short when the Emergency Department is placed under a Black Alert along with St. James due to an overwhelming number of patients. At the same time, Ethan is forced to discharge a suicidal man to create space for patients, but he accidentally causes a car incident resulting in a young couple's car being shunted under a truck. Iain and Dixie arrive at the scene and they meet a familiar face − Jess. The trio work together to save the couple before the truck explodes. Back at the ED, struggling with the pressure Ethan tries to accommodate an octogenarian who just hours away from dying. Lofty and Louise try to calm a furious patient, but Lofty feels the wrath as he is pushed through a pane of glass. He later opens up a field hospital outside the ED to help ease the pressure, before receiving the good news he has the job. Back at the Ambulance Bay Dixie and Jess share a kiss, but Dixie is forced to show her instinct and backs down. Cal reaches breaking point and prepares to come clean to Ethan.
98120"Shame"[34]David BeauchampAsher Pirie23 January 2016 (2016-01-23)6.19
Noel and Big Mac walk home from work together through the park - but as Big Mac is in the toilets, Noel is mugged and tries to fight the mugger off himself. Desperate for help after realising he isn't strong enough, Noel shouts for Big Mac, who hides away in the toilet as his friends is beaten across the stomach with a plank of wood. On the way to the ED, Noel is told by Dixie that it was Big Mac who fought off the mugger. The mugger soon arrives at the ED herself and Mac uncovers her name, Mercedes Christie. She blackmails him and as the pressure mounts and Noel soon suffers a collapsed collarbone, he pays Mercedes and warns her to leave. Prankster Murray, an office worker plays a prank on Claire and places a fake scratchcard in her bag. Thinking she's won £100,000 she quits her job, but she trips and falls into a cabinet which then collapses on her. Once in hospital, she soon learns that Murray faked the scratchcard and gets her own justice back on him. Max and Zoe work briefly together to sort a woman Max had a one-night stand with. Dixie receives a letter about her disciplinary hearing. Ethan struggles to come to terms with last week's events, and at a mortality meeting raises his concerns.
98221"The Good Life"[39]Jo JohnsonPatrick Homes30 January 2016 (2016-01-30)6.13
Dixie prepares herself for her disciplinary hearing, and is surprised when Jess arrives at the ambulance bay and explains that she plans on telling the board that it was her fault a child was at risk and that she's planning on speaking on Dixie's behalf at the hearing. Jess then drops a bombshell on Dixie when she tells her that she is moving to Cornwall with Olivia after the hearing. With Dixie's feelings for Jess still strong, she is forced to choose between her heart and her head. Dixie is then caught up in a farmyard accident as a man is struck across the chest with a flying piece of wood and his father is struck with a circular saw. Dixie's day becomes even harder when she has to break the news to the father that his wife has died peacefully in their home. She then takes her disciplinary hearing and learns that she has been given a written warning. After a difficult day, Dixie arrives at Jess's house and tells her she's handed in her resignation and that she wants to move down to Cornwall with her and Olivia. They then pack their bags and Dixie says her goodbyes to all at Holby City, as they wave her off wishing her the best. Ethan hands in his resignation at the same time and vows to see the back of the hospital, but with persuasion from Connie and Lily, he realises his potential and stays in the hospital. Connie is full of guilt as she missed Jacob's birthday, and so makes it up to him by agreeing to stay at his house.
98322"Step Right Up"[95]Jo JohnsonRobert Butler6 February 2016 (2016-02-06)6.33
Ethan throws himself back into work having decided to remain at the hospital, and he works alongside Lily when an autistic teenage girl and her grandfather are admitted after an accident on a fairground ride. Cal is stunned when Emilie is admitted to the ED after a domestic accident at home, and as he desperately attempts to conceal his secret from Ethan that their biological mother is in cubicles - the truth is eventually told and Ethan is left speechless. Following Dixie's departure, Rocker is called in as a cover paramedic for the day, but Iain becomes protective when he flirts heavily with Rita. Noel returns to work following his mugging and is determined to get Big Mac the recognition he deserves, and so calls on the media to see if they're interested in his recent event. Lofty begins to feel the pressure as he struggles to act as a friend and a boss to Robyn.
98423"Hearts and Flowers"[29]David Innes EdwardsDominique Maloney13 February 2016 (2016-02-13)6.24
Connie is shocked to learn Grace is back in the UK with Sam and his girlfriend, Emma, on a cardiothoracics conference. Emma is admitted after complaining of severe abdominal pains, but Sam is not happy she's been admitted to Holby and demands she be taken elsewhere. Jac Naylor soon arrives in the ED after hearing the news Sam has returned, and as Emma's condition worsens, Jac and Connie are forced to operate on Emma in order to save her life. A young lady is admitted after falling from her balcony, and as her ex-husband follows her into the hospital events soon get out of hand. Ethan and Cal's feud reaches breaking point resulting in a violent fight. Zoe and Max share a Valentine's Day kiss, while Big Mac's guilt overwhelms him as he becomes more and more popular since being regarded a hero by the press.
98524"Just Do It"[30]David Innes EdwardsDana Fainaru20 February 2016 (2016-02-20)6.17
Connie is surprised to learn Sam and Grace are planning to return to the US at the end of the day and struggles to hold back her emotions. She treats a depressed father and his daughter when they are admitted after an accident involving a bus, and when a brain scan shows the daughter needs life-saving surgery immediately, Connie is forced to make the father realise he isn't ready to look after her just yet. As the day draws to a close Connie realises she isn't ready to leave Grace and her and Jacob speed all the way down to the airport, where she apologises to Grace for letting her go. Mercedes returns to the hospital after she is involved in a drugs bust-up, and as PC Wilkinson makes connections between her and Big Mac she discovers Mercedes was Noel's mugger. The news soon gets out and Noel turns against Mac after learning of his deception before declaring he's moving out.
98625"Fatal Error – Part One"[96]Steve BrettMatt Cooke, Vincent Lund & Mark Catley27 February 2016 (2016-02-27)5.99
Lofty decides it is time to step up to the plate and take charge during a hectic shift in the Emergency Department. Zoe treats a young adult male who's been impaled in the chest with the wing of a toy aeroplane and at the same time she manages to reunite the male with his younger brother who suffers ADHD. As the number of patients being admitted intensifies, the team ask for an agency nurse to help cover the day, and she arrives – Diana Stuart. When a homeless couple are admitted after staging a mugging, Dylan discovers the girl is in need of immediate medical attention, but the first almost fatal error occurs when Diana inserts a line of potassium instead of saline. Furious, Dylan demands Lofty puts her straight. Lofty gives her a second chance - but then as Dylan, Lofty and Diana take the young girl up for surgery in the lift, she flatlines, and just as Lofty delivers a defibrillator shock Diana leaves her hand on the patient and as a result also receives a shock. Diana dies and Lofty can't help but blame himself. Dylan assures Lofty that it was just an accident, but warns Lofty to be careful what he says at his interview.
98726"Fatal Error – Part Two"[97]Steve BrettEmily Groves5 March 2016 (2016-03-05)6.32
Lofty struggles to come to terms with the day's events in the aftermath of the Diana incident, and as Rita, Connie and Hanssen prepare to begin a formal investigation, it's down to Dylan to set his mind straight. As Rita interviews Lofty, he reassures her he commanded both Dylan and Diana to stay clear upon delivering the defibrillator shock, however when Mr Hall, a deputy health officer for unscheduled incidents, interviews Lofty he changes his statement and explains he doesn't know if he really commanded Dylan and Diana to stay clear before shocking or not – potentially jeopardising his career at Holby. Cal and Emilie are admitted after a fall, and as Ethan breaks the news to Cal Emilie has pneumonia and is dying, the pair decide to pull together. Lily and Iain admit a transgender teenager after part of the staging collapses at a gay pride festival, but his best friend struggles to accept change.
98827"High Tide"[10]Julie EdwardsKelly Jones12 March 2016 (2016-03-12)5.93
Lofty prepares himself for the day of his hearing, but when Lana - Diana's daughter, is admitted intoxicated and struggling to come to terms with her mother's untimely death, he misses his hearing to help her grieve for her mother's loss. He then learns his fate - he's not being fired but he will have to retake his defibrillator assessments. As Rita breaks the news to him, he hands in his resignation, before saying his final goodbyes to the staff at Holby. Jez Andrews, a new paramedic arrives for his first shift. Along with Iain he takes Cal, Ethan and Emilie to the hospice, but when Cal asks if they can stop by the roadside for a moment he hijacks the ambulance and leaves Jez and Iain by the side of the road. It is then Ethan and Cal travel down to the seaside, and as events take a turn for the worse Ethan breaks the heartbreaking news to Cal that Emilie has less than a day to live. At the seaside, Cal shocks Ethan as he presents him with the Huntington Disease test results. It is there Emilie passes away, before Ethan reveals some more devastating news; he has the Huntington's Disease gene.
98928"Sweet Child of Mine"[43]Julie EdwardsMark Stevenson26 March 2016 (2016-03-26)5.51
Connie alerts the team when a high-risk prisoner is admitted the ED after being beaten up. At the same time a female prison officer, Paula, arrives at the department - and it later becomes evident she is his lover. Paula receives a bag of cash and a needle containing HIV infected blood. Connie then discovers he has a needle abscess and needs immediate treatment. After she has treated him the pair prepare to escape, but Connie walks in on them and is taken hostage. She is taken down to the basement where things soon escalate and Jacob finds himself embroiled in the situation. Connie and Jacob are tied to a gas pipe, but when Paula discovers her ill daughter has been admitted as well she aborts their plan to escape. The prisoner prepares to flee, however his abscess bursts and, as Connie and Jacob struggle to break free in time to treat him, he dies. After a traumatic day, Connie finds herself seeking comfort in Jacob, but Grace walks in on the pair kissing. Furious at Connie, Grace gives her an ultimatum - break up with Jacob or lose her again. Noel and Big Mac resolve their differences when they are locked in a store cupboard. Mercedes is admitted again after drug overdosing. Her son, Connor, follows closely behind, where Max takes him on for the day. Ethan and Cal's relationship reaches breaking point as Ethan struggles to accept he has the Huntington's Disease gene.
99029"Buried Alive"[98]David BeauchampMatthew Barry2 April 2016 (2016-04-02)5.96
Jacob is left shocked when Connie tells him she can't be with him as she has to focus on her relationship with Grace. Upset by the break-up, Jacob asks Rita if he can go out with the paramedics for the day. After Rita accepts his offer of going out with the paramedics, he, Iain and Jez are called out to an insecure building which is partly collapsed. Inside is an ex-soldier who has been trapped under a steel beam. Connie is called out to the scene where she then amputates the arm before the paramedics take the man out of the building. As tensions grow between Connie and Jacob they go in for a kiss – but then part of the building collapses and Jacob and Connie are trapped in the basement. As sand pours into the basement from above, Jacob begins to be buried alive. Connie convinces Jacob neither of them will die but she is then hit on the head by falling rubble and is knocked unconscious. The pair lie in the basement, trapped under sand, and as it continues to pour they are eventually buried alive. Iain and Jez manage to get to the basement wall and break it down, and as they do sand pours out and the pair are found, barely conscious. When they arrive back at the hospital, Connie realises just how much Grace means to her – is this the end for Connie and Jacob? Robyn bonds with a dying eleven year-old boy. Cal and Ethan go back to the beach where Emilie died. Connor and Max spend the day together at the hospital.
99130"Hopelessly Addicted"[99]David BeauchampKayleigh Llewellyn9 April 2016 (2016-04-09)6.14
When three schoolgirls head off to a quarry, before two of the girls take an unknown drug, disaster strikes when the quarry begins to collapse and two of the girls are left stranded on the ledge of the quarry. One of the girls on the ledge falls to the floor, while Jez manages to save the other before the quarry face falls. Once in the ED, Jacob learns that there's a dodgy batch of pills being distributed around Holby. He works together with one of the girls to uncover what's really going on. Connie avoids Jacob for the day, but Jacob can't help but tell her how he feels. Connor falls into a bin and calls upon Max to help him. Mercedes mistakes him for a paedophile, but Zoe steps in to break the tension. Ethan attempts to 'be more Cal', and manages to get Lily involved. Big Mac becomes more and more dependent on his painkillers, and ends up stealing a batch from the medicine tray.
99231"Survivors"[44]Lee Haven−JonesClaire Miller16 April 2016 (2016-04-16)5.03
Rita is horrified when Mark Ritchie is admitted after he and his eighteen year-old girlfriend, Fiona are involved in a car crash. Realising that Fiona is the same girl Mark groomed when she was thirteen, Rita allows her emotions to overwhelm her. Lily discovers that Fiona is pregnant, however, she has had an ectopic pregnancy and refuses to accept that their child is not going to make it. Eventually, Rita gets through to Fiona and makes her realise she isn't truly in love with Mark. When Mark discovers he is single, he loses his temper with Rita. Eight cases of gastroenteritis cause havoc in the ED. Dylan deals with a young woman who he thinks is suffering cyanide poisoning as a result of consuming natural cyanide-containing fruit seed kernels. Zoe reveals to Connie that she wants to broaden her horizons - by leaving Holby City for good, however she asks Connie that she doesn't tell anyone.
99332"A Clear Conscience"[7]Lee Haven−JonesJoe Williams23 April 2016 (2016-04-23)5.13
Rita is left fearing for her safety when unusual events occur during her night shift. She receives complaints from non-existent patients, before returning home from her shift to discover her bedroom has been trashed and her mirror defaced with the words 'You will suffer' in red lipstick. A gas explosion at a construction site leads to Cal and Dylan performing a REBOA on a former gangster, but when later complications occur he dies. His best friend struggles to accept his friend's death and a gun hostage situation unfolds outside Resus. Big Mac's drug addiction get on top of him and after Mercedes threatens him, he admits he's been stealing tramadol to Noel. Noel helps Big Mac by referring him to a narcotics anonymous meeting, but as Big Mac arrives outside the meeting hall, his nerves get the better of him and he flees the meeting. Jack decides medicine isn't his speciality and quits his job to pursue a new life in the travel industry.
99433"Tangled Webs We Weave"[11]Steve HughesMark Catley30 April 2016 (2016-04-30)5.08
New nurse David Hide starts his first shift at Holby City, and is paired up with Dylan to treat a female alcoholic named Cider Anne, who's not only got cirrhosis of the liver but is also has varicose veins in the abdomen and throat. David doesn't talk much, and when Anne heads off outside the Emergency Department to have a cigarette, a truck reverses and knocks a large concrete block against her, crushing her against a wall. Connie realises the crush injuries are too severe and that Anne is going to die. As the team make Anne comfortable against the wall, they learn two poisonous tarantulas are on the loose. Mark returns to Holby, where Iain threatens him. Connor is abducted by Shelle when Mercedes is beaten up and admitted once again. Max goes on a mission to get Connor to safety, but when he falls through a ceiling Max and Zoe find themselves working as a team to save him. Back at the ED after an eventful day, Zoe and Max end up sharing another kiss.
99534"Hello, I Must Be Going"[12]Steve HughesJeff Povey7 May 2016 (2016-05-07)5.03
Consultant Elle Gardner prepares herself for her first day at Holby City, although things don't go to plan when she accidentally runs Vince over. Late for her first shift, Elle goes in the ambulance to the ED, however once they are there, Vince flees the hospital to meet Shelle. At the same time a woman arrives Holby with her partner who she thinks is suffering a stroke. Elle runs off to find Vince, with Zoe following closely behind. They find Vince and Shelle in a pub, where things get out of hand as Vince is slashed across the arm with a knife before smashing his head on a slot machine. Shelle holds Zoe and Elle hostage in the basement of the pub. As Max goes searching for Zoe he discovers the hostage situation, where Shelle then stabs Zoe in the hand before Elle pins Shelle against a wall. After the hostage ordeal, Zoe reveals to Dylan she is leaving Holby City and flying out to the US to start a new career with Nick Jordan. Max tells Zoe he's going to the US with her, but she flees before he is ready to go. After discovering she's left without him, Max races to the airport where Zoe is preparing to leave. In the airport he declares his love for Zoe, however Zoe tells him she has to let him go – and it is there Zoe and Max say their final goodbyes, sharing one final kiss before Zoe walks away one last time from a heartbroken Max.
99635"Chain Reaction"[28]Jermain JulienJon Sen21 May 2016 (2016-05-21)5.44
Dylan learns that his father is back at the emergency department with a laceration to the hand after he accidentally locks baby Rihanna in his car and has to break into it. As the pair come face-to-face once again, it is clear the bond between Dylan and Brian is still strained, and as Brian asks for Dylan's forgiveness Dylan refuses to accept. An ailing factory's reactor is tampered with, resulting in a major explosion. When one of the casualties suffers a broken femur, Jez is forced to call for a doctor. Elle persuades Jacob to go out and attend the scene of the accident with him, but without consent, Elle manages to land herself in trouble with Connie. Connie is left jealous when it appears Jacob and Elle have a past together. Big Mac receives a badge from his narcotics anonymous meeting, with Noel supporting him for attending the meetings. David continues to keep quiet, and as Charlie encourages him to become more confident, David only becomes more silent.
99736"This Life"[46]Jermain JulienKim Millar28 May 2016 (2016-05-28)4.14
Big Mac's painkiller addiction overwhelms him as he steals tramadol from a relative's bag in the hospital. When Charlie learns Big Mac was behind the stealing he threatens to report the incident to Rita. Big Mac realises he has no choice but to accept support from Charlie, and together the pair return to the narcotics anonymous meeting, where Big Mac finally introduces himself. Connie takes the day off work to attend Sports Day at Grace's school, although things begin to get competitive as Connie goes head-to-head with Grace's friend's mother. Robyn encourages David to speak up as they work together on a patient who believes that she has lung cancer. When their patient discovers that she is not dying, they pair become inspired as they learn she runs a mortality café, which encourages Robyn to set up a mortality café in the ED. Max continues to struggle without Zoe.
99837"The Best Day of My Life"[50]Julie EdwardsBen Ayrton & Jeff Povey4 June 2016 (2016-06-04)4.95
Hanssen tells Connie that a dissatisfied patient has taken a missing drugs case at the hospital to the press. Determined to not let the newspapers destroy the ED's reputation, Hanssen asks Connie to find out who's been stealing the drugs. Connie ignores Hanssen's request, whereas Elle turns detective to discover who is really stealing the missing drugs. Elle is left horrified when Charlie leaves his locker unlocked and she discovers missing tramadol in it. She reports him to Rita and Connie, who warn her not to tell anyone. As Hanssen leaves the hospital, Elle tells him Charlie stole the drugs – which leads to Charlie being suspended. Big Mac allows the guilt to overwhelm him as he watches Charlie walks away from the ED. Ethan finds himself in an awkward situation when a patient he's treating tries it on with him. Robyn meets a grieving man, Glen, at her and David's new Mortality Café meeting.
99938"You Make Me Sick"[18]Julie EdwardsJohn Yorke11 June 2016 (2016-06-11)4.54
Big Mac continues to keep his drug addiction and stealing a secret from the department. However, when a young girl is admitted to the ED after she is involved in a car crash, she confides in Mac that her step-father has been having sex with her. As Big Mac helps the young girl speak up about her abuse he realises that he needs to come clean to Rita and his colleagues and own up to stealing the patient's medication, and that the culprit was not Charlie. At the confession, Mac decides to hand in his resignation and leave Holby City. Dylan is caught up in a case of mistaken patient identity when two young boys are admitted after being involved in the car crash – but give each other's names. The department ignore Elle following her intervention in suspending Charlie. Jez is caught out stealing food in the Staff Room. Robyn and Glen go on a date during her second Mortality Café meeting, although things don't quite go to plan.
100039"History Repeating"[100]Sean GlynnRebecca Wojciechowski25 June 2016 (2016-06-25)4.81
Elle prepares for a night shift with her colleagues, but they still haven't forgiven her for getting Charlie suspended. When a pregnant lady tries to leave the emergency department with a sore arm, Elle manages to convince her to return to be seen. It is there Elle discovers that her patient has a pulmonary embolism. As Elle attempts to convince her patient to have a scan to determine how bad her emoblism is, she finds herself having to use her power of trust to encourage her patient to have the same scan which resulted in her having a stillbirth last time. She has the scan, but the size of the embolism results in Elle having to perform a caesarian. The baby is born successfully however Elle's patient dies. With support from her colleagues, Elle realises she isn't as alone as she thought she was. Iain calls things off with Rita. Duffy returns to the emergency department as a midwife, and is impressed by Elle's courage and attitude. Hazel admits Rihanna when she suffers breathing difficulties, and when Brian is also admitted Dylan is less than impressed.
100140"What Lies Beneath"[101]Sean GlynnDominique Moloney3 July 2016 (2016-07-03)4.62
It's the day of Jacob's gun-shot wound policy presentation to the public, but before he is able to leave the ED Connie tells him she is coming with him for moral support. The pair head off together, but when they are caught up in traffic a father begs for their help after the man who got his daughter addicted to heroin becomes stranded in a storm drain. Jacob heads off to rescue the man, but the man is taken away by rapid-flowing water. Then, Jacob is swept off his feet and taken down the storm drain too. The pair find themselves fighting for their lives as they head towards a waterfall. Connie watches on helplessly, and as Jacob and the man edge closer to the waterfall, they fight the water to get to safety. Jacob manages to find a rock to grab hold of, and he manages to save the man too. Jacob and Connie reach the conference centre in time and Jacob gives his presentation. Afterwards they get separate hotel rooms for the night, but Connie and Jacob find themselves falling for each other once again and they share a passionate kiss. Rita hits her eye on a wing-mirror and receives a black eye, but blames it on Mark. When her lies are finally exposed in front of her colleagues, an angry Iain promises to expose her true self to the whole department.
100241"Where the Truth Lies"[45]David Innes EdwardsHenrietta Hardy & Jeff Povey9 July 2016 (2016-07-09)5.08
As Hazel returns home from a morning walk with Rihanna, Brian is forced to get rid of his cigarette. He goes to throw the cigarette out the window but it rebounds and the floor catches fire. Brian stamps the flames out but they then reignite – whilst Hazel and Rihanna are left alone in the flat. The fire spreads and Hazel shouts for help from the top floor of her flat. She is then thrown forward by an explosion and drops baby Rihanna from the window, where Jez manages to catch her. Dylan learns of what happens, and unaware Brian started the fire, supports his family. When Dylan later discovers Brian's cigarette started the fire he loses his temper again. Brian then comes to a decision and decides to leave Dylan, Hazel and Rihanna for good. David discovers Glen has been lying to Robyn about his dead wife, and exposes his lies in front of her. Charlies catches on to Connie and Jacob restarting their relationship, but Connie tells him to keep it to himself.
100342"The Fear"[20]Louise HooperAsher Pirie & Jon Sen16 July 2016 (2016-07-16)5.15
Rita returns to work but is isolated by her colleagues. When two men are admitted after being impaled on the same spike Rita works with Elle, Louise and Dylan to find a way to free the two men without killing them – but when one of the men pulls themselves off the spike and dies, Rita is left devastated. Connie and Jacob plan on spending the night together until Grace runs away from her Summer camp. Elle is pleased to learn she has a permanent role as a consultant in Holby. Jez and Iain are on the way back to the ED with a young girl until the ambulance runs out of diesel. An infuriated Iain takes his anger out on Jez, but when Iain later tells Jez he will not be reporting the incident Jez tells Iain he is being too harsh on Rita and needs to apologise. Iain apologises to Rita. She gives Iain one final kiss before meeting Charlie outside the pub to tell him she is leaving.
100443"Sticks and Stones"[102]David Innes EdwardsClaire Miller30 July 2016 (2016-07-30)5.20
When Grace's friend Carmel injures herself on her trampoline, Grace runs home to find Connie and Jacob together. Annoyed at Connie for keeping their relationship a secret, Grace tells Connie she hates her. Alicia returns for a locum shift and works alongside Lily treating Glen. They later discover Glen has stage four brain cancer. In the ED, Connie uncovers self-inflicted injuries on Carmel's stomach, but Grace tells Connie she inflicted the injuries on Carmel. Jacob realises Grace bites her nails and Connie realises Carmel is self-harming. Connie then discovers Carmel is malnourished and starving herself. She overhears Steph telling Carmel she is worthless and hated and Connie informs social service. Steph is furious at Connie, and when Connie and Grace leave the department to go out for the evening, Steph follows them. Steph begins recklessly driving in an attempt to try and talk to Connie and Grace. She overtakes Connie's car but brakes on a bend causing Connie and Grace to drive through a road barrier and plummet off a cliff.

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