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Casualty
Season 33
No. of episodes17
Release
Original network
BBC One
Original release11 August 2018 (2018-08-11) –
present
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The thirty-third series of the British medical drama television series Casualty began airing on BBC One in the United Kingdom on 11 August 2018, one week after the end of the previous series. The series will consist of 47 episodes. Lucy Raffety continues her role as series producer, while Simon Harper continues his role as the show's executive producer. Sixteen regular cast members reprised their roles from the previous series. The series, which is billed as "The Year of the Paramedic", began with a motorway collision stunt sequence. Charlotte Salt departed her role as Sam Nicholls at the beginning of the series, while actors Gabriella Leon and Shaheen Jafargholi joined the cast as student nurses Jade Lovell and Marty Kirkby in episode 12 and 13 respectively.

Cast

Overview

The thirty-third series of Casualty features a cast of characters working in the emergency department of Holby City Hospital.[1] The majority of the cast from the previous series continue to appear in this series. Amanda Mealing appears as clinical lead and consultant in emergency medicine Connie Beauchamp, while William Beck, George Rainsford and Jaye Griffiths portray consultants Dylan Keogh, Ethan Hardy, and Elle Gardner respectively. Chelsea Halfpenny portrays specialty registrar Alicia Munroe, who later specialises in pediatric emergency medicine. Neet Mohan appears as F1 doctor Rash Masum, while Derek Thompson stars as Charlie Fairhead, the clinical nurse manager, senior charge nurse and emergency nurse practitioner. Cathy Shipton appears as Lisa "Duffy" Duffin, a sister and midwife. Charles Venn portrays senior staff nurse Jacob Masters, while Azuka Oforka features as staff nurse Louise Tyler, who is later promoted to senior staff nurse. Amanda Henderson and Jason Durr play staff nurses Robyn Miller and David Hide. Charlotte Salt, Michael Stevenson and Maddy Hill portray paramedics Sam Nicholls, Iain Dean, and Ruby Spark respectively. Tony Marshall stars as receptionist Noel Garcia. Additionally, four cast members feature on the series in a recurring capacity: Rebecca Ryan features as porter Gemma Dean; Kai Thorne portrays Blake Gardner; Joe Gaminara appears as F1 doctor Eddie McAllister; and Di Botcher plays operational duty manager and paramedic Jan Jenning.[2][3][4]

Shaheen Jafargholi joined the cast as student nurse Marty Kirkby in episode 13.

In the opening episode of the series, Sam is killed off after succumbing to injuries sustained in a motorway collision. Salt, who had returned during the previous series, decided to leave again, but was shocked to discover her character would die. She was glad that her departure was kept hidden and felt it had a greater impact.[5] Gaminara makes his last appearance in episode 3 after pleading guilty to attacking Alicia.[6]

On 1 August 2018, Sophie Dainty of Digital Spy reported that former EastEnders actor Shaheen Jafargholi had joined the cast as new nurse, Marty Kirkby.[7] Series producer Lucy Raffety revealed on 15 August 2018 that actress Gabriella Leon would join the show alongside Jafargholi, playing student nurse Jade Lovell.[8] Jade first appears in episode 12, originally broadcast on 3 November 2018, while Marty first appears in episode 13, originally broadcast on 17 November 2018.[9]

The series features several recurring characters and multiple guest stars. It was announced on 21 June 2018 that actress Sharon Gless would reprise her guest role as neurosurgeon Zsa Zsa Harper-Jenkinson in the series.[10] Zsa Zsa appears in episode 9.[11] In August, it was confirmed that Ellen Thomas would be playing Jacob's mother Omo Masters from September 2018.[12] Thomas appears in episodes 6 and 8 respectively.[13][14] Episode one features the first appearance of Max Parker as Alasdair "Base" Newman, a drug addict who Iain befriends.[2] Parker reappears from episode five as part of the recurring cast.[15] Belinda Stewart-Wilson rejoins the recurring cast as Ciara Cassidy, Dylan's alcoholic friend, in episode 2, following her appearance in the previous series.[16] Gyuri Sarossy is later introduced as Ciara's husband, Joel Dunns, in episode 5.[17] Both characters depart in episode 14.[18] Accredited actor Clive Wood makes his first appearance as Duffy's "childhood sweetheart", Bill Crowthers, in episode 3.[19] Dainty confirmed that Wood would feature prominently in Duffy's new storyline.[20] Bill's daughter, Rachael Crowthers (Jennifer Hulman), was later introduced, appearing in episodes 7 and 16.[21][22] Rash's childhood friend, Jamila Vani (Sujaya Dasgupta), appears between episode 7 and episode 11.[21][23] Dylan's father, Brian Carroll (Matthew Marsh), appears in episode 9, having last featured in series 30.[20] Gareth David-Lloyd appears as Jade's boss, Joshua Bowers, in episode 12.[24] The character, billed as a "dishy doctor", returns from episode 15 as a love interest for Marty.[25][26]

Production

The thirty-third series will consist of 47 episodes.[2] Lucy Raffety continues her role as series producer,[27] while Simon Harper remains as the executive producer.[28] Kate Oates became the show's senior executive producer from October 2018.[29] Raffety confirmed that there would be a series 33 in an interview with TVTimes, where she billed the series as the "Year of the Paramedic".[30] In preparation for the series, two new paramedic characters were introduced to the series.[30]

It was announced on 24 July 2018 that the series would begin on 11 August 2018 with an episode described as "one of [the] biggest episodes in the show's history."[31] It was previously revealed, in May 2018, that the show was filming scenes which would feature a motorway crash and a petrol tanker turning on its side.[32] Sophie Dainty of entertainment website Digital Spy reported that there would be an explosion, which would leave one main character's life "hanging in the balance".[31] An official statement from the show stated that the ED's paramedic crew would "face their darkest day" in the episode.[31] Charlotte Salt, who portrays Sam Nicholls, told Elaine Reilly of What's on TV that the episodes were filmed at night over two weeks with night shoots lasting over 13 hours. On the atmosphere on-set while filming, she commented, "there's a certain buzz in the air..."[33] The episode sees Sam die after suffering a fatal bleed from the crash, which sparks a new story for Iain as he struggles to cope with his grief.[5] A show trailer, released on 12 August, teased "a new era" for the hospital following Sam's death. The trailer previewed Iain's guilt, the appearances of Zsa Zsa and Omo, Eddie facing trial for Alicia's rape, and upsetting scenes for Charlie and Duffy.[4] On 16 November 2018, it was revealed via Casualty's official Instagram page that the show would be receiving a new set of titles.[34] The revamp came into effect from episode 13, which aired on 17 November 2018,[35] replacing the show's former titles, which were introduced back in series 31.[34]

Reception

The drama was nominated in the "Best Soap (Evening)" category at the 2018 Digital Spy Reader Awards; it came in last place with 3.8% of the total votes.[36]

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
series		EpisodeDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateUK viewers
(millions) [37]
10941Episode 1[2]Steve BrettSimon Norman11 August 2018 (2018-08-11)5.83
10952Episode 2[3]Steve BrettPatrick Homes18 August 2018 (2018-08-18)5.30
10963Episode 3[19]Thomas HescottMarissa Lestrade & Steve Bailie25 August 2018 (2018-08-25)5.37
10974Episode 4[38]Thomas HescottJeff Povey1 September 2018 (2018-09-01)5.07
10985Episode 5[39]Judith DineJerome Bucchan-Nelson & Dana Fainaru15 September 2018 (2018-09-15)4.67
10996Episode 6[13]Judith DineChris Murray22 September 2018 (2018-09-22)5.83
11007Episode 7[21]Alex JacobJon Sen29 September 2018 (2018-09-29)5.28
11018Episode 8[40]Alex JacobRachel Paterson6 October 2018 (2018-10-06)5.80
11029Episode 9[41]Jordan HoggDana Fainaru13 October 2018 (2018-10-13)5.76
110310Episode 10[42]Jordan HoggOliver Frampton20 October 2018 (2018-10-20)5.57
110411Episode 11[23]James BryceJason Sutton27 October 2018 (2018-10-27)5.89
110512Episode 12[24]James BryceRob Gittins3 November 2018 (2018-11-03)5.55
110613Episode 13[35]Julie EdwardsDana Fainaru17 November 2018 (2018-11-17)5.22
110714Episode 14[18]Julie EdwardsSteve Bailie24 November 2018 (2018-11-24)4.75[a]
110815Episode 15[43]Eric StylesDana Fainaru1 December 2018 (2018-12-01)4.65[a]
110916Episode 16[22]Eric StylesKatie Douglas8 December 2018 (2018-12-08)N/A[b]
111017Episode 17[44]Paul RiordanOliver Frampton22 December 2018 (2018-12-22)N/A
111118Episode 18[45]Matthew EvansKatie Douglas5 January 2019 (2019-01-05)N/A
111219Episode 19[46]Matthew EvansJulie Dixon12 January 2019 (2019-01-12)N/A

Footnotes

  1. ^ a b 7-day figure until 28-day figure is available
  2. ^ This episode is not in the top 15 of BBC1 programmes for the week so no data is available

References

  1. ^ Pryer, Emma (25 June 2016). "Casualty celebrates 1,000 episodes, 30 years and 2,500 gallons of fake blood". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 11 August 2016.
  2. ^ a b c d Writer: Simon Norman; Director: Steve Brett; Producer: Carol Harding (11 August 2018). "Episode 1". Casualty. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ a b Writer: Patrick Homes; Director: Steve Brett; Producer: Carol Harding (18 August 2018). "Episode 2". Casualty. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ a b Alexander, Susannah (12 August 2018). "Casualty teases a new era in stunning new trailer after shock death changes everything". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
  5. ^ a b Dainty, Sophie (11 August 2018). "Casualty star Charlotte Salt reacts to Sam Nicholls's shock exit". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 12 August 2018.
  6. ^ Haasler, Sue (25 August 2018). "Casualty review with spoilers: Alicia in at the deep end". Metro. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
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  10. ^ @BBCCasualty (21 June 2018). "EXCITING NEWS! Zsa Zsa is back! @SharonGless will return as the sharp-witted Brain Surgeon later in the year. #Casualty" (Tweet). Retrieved 21 June 2018 – via Twitter.
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  13. ^ a b Writer: Chris Murray; Director: Judith Dine; Producer: Rebecca Hedderley (22 September 2018). "Episode 6". Casualty. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
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  18. ^ a b Writer: Steve Bailie; Director: Julie Edwards; Producer: Carol Harding (24 November 2018). "Episode 14". Casualty. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  19. ^ a b Writers: Marissa Lestrade & Steve Bailie; Director: Thomas Hescott; Producer: Dafydd Llewelyn (25 August 2018). "Episode 3". Casualty. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  20. ^ a b Dainty, Sophie (29 September 2018). "Casualty autumn spoilers: 7 big storylines hitting your screens very soon". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 14 October 2018.
  21. ^ a b c Writer: Jon Sen; Director: Alex Jacob; Producer: Carol Harding (29 September 2018). "Episode 7". Casualty. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  22. ^ a b Writer: Katie Douglas; Director: Eric Styles; Producer: Dafydd Llewelyn (8 December 2018). "Episode 16". Casualty. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  23. ^ a b Writer: Jason Sutton; Director: James Bryce; Producer: Jayne Chard (27 October 2018). "Episode 11". Casualty. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  24. ^ a b Writer: Rob Gittins; Director: James Bryce; Producer: Jayne Chard (3 November 2018). "Episode 12". Casualty. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
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  32. ^ Dainty, Sophie (9 May 2018). "Casualty is lining up a shocking explosion stunt later this year". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  33. ^ Reilly, Elaine (21 May 2018). "Charlotte Salt: 'Jan is the third point to Sam and Iain's triangle'". What's on TV. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
  34. ^ a b Dainty, Sophie (19 November 2018). "Casualty is getting an exciting new look and opening titles – and you can preview it here". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 16 November 2018.
  35. ^ a b Writer: Dana Fainaru; Director: Julie Edwards; Producer: Carol Harding (17 November 2018). "Episode 13". Casualty. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  36. ^ Robinson, Abby (28 December 2018). "Emmerdale wins big at the Digital Spy Reader Awards 2018". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines UK. Retrieved 31 December 2018.
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  38. ^ Writer: Jeff Povey; Director: Thomas Hescott; Producer: Dafydd Llewelyn (1 September 2018). "Episode 4". Casualty. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  39. ^ Writers: Jerome Bucchan-Nelson & Dana Fainaru; Director: Judith Dine; Producer: Rebecca Hedderley (15 September 2018). "Episode 5". Casualty. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  40. ^ Writer: Rachel Paterson; Director: Alex Jacob; Producer: Carol Harding (6 October 2018). "Episode 8". Casualty. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  41. ^ Writer: Dana Fainaru; Director: Jordan Hogg; Producer: Dafydd Llewelyn (13 October 2018). "Episode 9". Casualty. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  42. ^ Writer: Oliver Frampton; Director: Jordan Hogg; Producer: Dafydd Llewelyn (20 October 2018). "Episode 10". Casualty. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  43. ^ Writer: Dana Fainaru; Director: Eric Styles; Producer: Dafydd Llewelyn (1 December 2018). "Episode 15". Casualty. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  44. ^ Writer: Oliver Frampton; Director: Paul Riordan; Producer: Carol Harding (22 December 2018). "Episode 17". Casualty. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  45. ^ Writer: Katie Douglas; Director: Matthew Evans; Producer: Jayne Chard (5 January 2019). "Episode 18". Casualty. BBC. BBC One. {{cite episode}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  46. ^ "Series 33 – Episode 19". Radio Times. 2 January 2019. Retrieved 2 January 2019.
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