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Casualty
Season 31
No. of episodes45
Release
Original networkBBC One
BBC One HD
Original release27 August 2016 (2016-08-27) –
29 July 2017 (2017-07-29)
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The thirty-first series of the British medical drama television series Casualty commenced airing on BBC One in the United Kingdom on 27 August 2016, and concluded on 29 July 2017. The series consisted of 45 episodes, including the show's feature-length thirtieth anniversary special episode, "Too Old for This Shift". Erika Hossington continued her role as series producer, while Oliver Kent continued his role as the show's executive producer until late 2016, following a promotion, with series 31 being his final series as executive producer. Seventeen cast members reprised their roles from the previous series with original character Lisa "Duffy" Duffin returning to the series as part of the show's thirtieth anniversary celebrations. Rik Makarem appeared in the series between October 2016 and January 2017 as F1 Sebastian Grayling. This series also featured the death of a regular character, which was revealed at the time of broadcast as Caleb Knight (Richard Winsor).

The opening episode of the series was a special feature-length episode, celebrating the thirtieth anniversary of the medical drama. The episode featured main character crossovers from Holby City, with Rosie Marcel, who plays Jac Naylor, Guy Henry, who plays Henrik Hanssen, and Alex Walkinshaw, who plays Adrian Fletcher, all making guest appearances. Various former characters who have appeared in previous series throughout the thirty years of broadcast also made guest appearances during the episode. The episode featured the hospital, and main characters lives, in danger when an air ambulance crashed in the emergency department car park. The episode was watched by 7.20 million viewers. A special soundtrack was recorded for the episode, by the BBC National Orchestra of Wales. Fans "demanded the show won an award" after the episode had aired, while Daily Mirror reporter Sharon Marshall described the anniversary as a "pitch-perfect episode mixing gore, heartache, drama and nostalgia". Despite this, the episode did receive criticism from Midlands Air Ambulance charity, who branded the plot as "insensitive".

On 25 January 2017, Casualty was awarded Best Drama at the National Television Awards. On 11 April 2017, the show was nominated for Best Soap & Continuing Drama at the BAFTAs, but was unsuccessful. In August 2017, the helicopter crash, Charlie and Duffy's wedding, and Cal's murder, were all longlisted for Best Drama Storyline at the Inside Soap Awards. The series concluded on 29 July 2017 with a special episode, "One", filmed in one take, using a single camera, forty microphones and five boom operators. Show creator Paul Unwin returned to the show to write the episode.

Cast

Overview

The thirty-first 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, whilst Jaye Griffiths and William Beck appear as consultants Elle Gardner, who also briefly acted as clinical lead, and Dylan Keogh. George Rainsford, Richard Winsor and Crystal Yu portray specialty registrars Ethan Hardy, Caleb "Cal" Knight and Lily Chao. Chelsea Halfpenny appears as Alicia Munroe, a doctor undergoing the second year of foundation training. Charles Venn portrays clinical nurse manager Jacob Masters, whilst Derek Thompson stars as senior charge nurse Charlie Fairhead, who has appeared in the show since its conception. Amanda Henderson, Azuka Oforka and Jason Durr play staff nurses Robyn Miller, Louise Tyler and David Hide. Michael Stevenson and Lloyd Everitt star as paramedics Iain Dean and Jez Andrews. Tony Marshall and Jamie Davis appear as receptionist and porter Noel Garcia and Max Walker respectively. Emily Carey and Owain Arthur appear as Grace Beauchamp-Strachan and Glen Thomas in a recurring capacity.[2][3]

It was announced on 7 June 2016 that, following three guest appearances in the previous series, Cathy Shipton had returned to the show as a regular cast member.[4] Her character, Lisa "Duffy" Duffin, who appeared in the show on-off since its inception, returned in the opening episode of the series.[5] Of Shipton's return, Kent said, "All of us at Casualty are incredibly excited that the fabulous Cathy Shipton has agreed to bring Duffy back to the Emergency Department."[4] Arthur made his final appearance in episode 10.[6] Tom Chambers guest appeared in episode 4 as Sam Strachan, Grace's father, following two appearances in the previous series.[7] Chambers was a regular cast member in the show's spin-off show, Holby City, between 2006 and 2008.[8] Hossington announced that Sam would be reintroduced to the series "for a little while" after receiving a job as the hospital's medical director.[9] Sam returned in episode 23.[10] Chambers later revealed that he would be leaving at the end of his contract due to a prior commitment, but would return after its conclusion.[11] It was announced on 7 February 2017 that the show had filmed a funeral for a regular character.[12] Episode 34 featured the death of Cal Knight (Winsor) after he was stabbed by a white supremacist who blamed Ethan for his father's death.[13] Winsor decided to leave the series of his own accord, but was initially surprised to discover his character would be killed off, before coming round to the idea.[13]

Clive Mantle reprised his role as Mike Barrett for a cameo appearance.

Several former regular cast members reprised their roles and made a cameo appearance within the show's feature-length opening episode,[14] which included: Mackenzie "Big Mac" Chalker (Charles Dale), who departed the show in the previous series;[15] Tess Bateman (Suzanne Packer), who appeared in the show for twelve years;[2] Jay Faldren (Ben Turner), who appeared between 2008 and 2011;[14] John "Abs" Denham (James Redmond), who departed from the show in 2008;[2] Alice Chantrey (Sam Grey), who appeared in the show for over four years;[2] Mike Barrett (Clive Mantle), who appeared in the show between 1993 and 1998;[2] Comfort Jones (Martina Laird), who left the show in 2006;[2] and Lenny Lyons (Steven Miller) who appeared in the show for three years.[16] Ian Bleasdale also reprised the role of Josh Griffiths, one of the show's longest-serving characters, but for the entirety of the episode.[17] Bleasdale made a further three appearances in the series as Josh in episodes 21, 22 and 37.[18][19][20] Russell Boulter reprised his role as Ryan Johnson for two episodes to resolve a storyline about his estranged marriage to Duffy.[21]

During the feature-length special, three characters from Holby City made guest appearances: hospital chief executive officer (CEO) Henrik Hanssen (Guy Henry), cardiothoracic surgeon and clinical lead of Darwin ward Jac Naylor (Rosie Marcel), and ward manager of AAU ward Adrian "Fletch" Fletcher (Alex Walkinshaw). Walkinshaw had previously appeared in Casualty between 2012 and 2014.[22] Mealing, Stevenson, Everitt and Tonicha Lawrence, who plays patient Stephanie Sims, appeared in the episode of Holby City that followed the feature-length special, "Protect and Serve".[23] Kent promised "several" more crossovers between the two shows following this.[24] Marcel also appeared in episode 4, alongside John Michie, who played consultant neurosurgeon Guy Self on Holby City.[7] Michie previously appeared in Casualty in 2014 when his character was the hospital's CEO.[25] Hugh Quarshie guest appeared as acting CEO Ric Griffin in episodes 18 and 19.[26][27] Chizzy Akudolu confirmed that she would make a guest appearance in the series, portraying her Holby City character, consultant cardiothoracic surgeon Mo Effanga.[28] The character appeared in episode 31.[29] Lee Mead filmed a guest appearance as staff nurse Lofty Chiltern, a former Casualty character and current Holby City character, which was broadcast in episode 39.[30][31]

Pam St. Clement guest starred in this series as Sally Hodge.

On 31 August 2016, it was confirmed that Rik Makarem had joined the cast as Sebastian Grayling.[32] Makarem made his first on-screen appearance in episode 11, on 29 October 2016.[33] Makarem left the series after appearing in eight episodes, marking his departure in episode 18, broadcast on 7 January 2017.[34] Sebastian's father, Archie Grayling, a consultant surgeon, was introduced for the storyline. James Wilby was cast in the role of Archie and also left in episode 18.[35][26] Iain's sister, Gemma Dean (Rebecca Ryan), joined the series in episode 20,[36] and departed in episode 34.[37]

The series featured several recurring characters, and numerous guest stars. Following the cliffhanger at end of the previous series, Lawrence (Stephanie Sims) appeared in the feature-length episode.[2] The show's winter 2016 trailer confirmed Lawrence had reprised her role, and Steph made another appearance in episode 24.[38][39] EastEnders "legend" Pam St. Clement was cast as "surly" patient Sally Hodge who appeared in the feature-length episode.[40] St. Clement's return to the role was announced on 12 December 2016,[38] with Hossington later confirming she would return for a guest appearance in March.[41] St. Clement appeared in episode 27.[42] Poppy Jhakra was also cast as agency nurse Amira Zafar for the feature-length episode.[2] Jhakra reprised the role for an appearance in episode 23.[10] David's family was introduced in episode 6, with the appearance of his son and former wife, Oliver Hide (Harry Collett) and Rosa Hide (Lorraine Pilkington).[43] Collett reprised the role in episodes 18, 19 and 26.[26][27][44] Hossington revealed in February 2017 that the show would reintroduce a family who guest appeared in the previous series.[9] On 16 March 2017, it was announced that Roy Ellisson (John Killoran) and Denise Ellisson (Lucy Benjamin) would be reintroduced in April, alongside their sons Scott Ellisson (Will Austin) and Mickey Ellisson (Mitch Hewer). Hewer said, "I'm very excited for people to meet Mickey and for them to feel the difficulties that he endures in his life". Harper commented, "We met Mickey's parents in 2015, but don't judge a book by its cover. Mickey isn't necessarily cut from the same cloth in his dealings with the Casualty regulars and there will be absolutely explosive consequences."[45] Killoran appeared in two episodes, before his character was killed off, whereas the rest of the family began making recurring appearances.[46][37] Episode 44 marked the death of Hewer's character.[47]

Production

Oliver Kent continued his role as executive producer,[22] while Erika Hossington remained as the series producer.[41] Kent was appointed Head of Continuing Drama Series for BBC Scripted Studios in late 2016,[48] with Simon Harper, series producer of Holby City at the time, subsequently being appointed acting executive producer of both shows.[41] Harper was later promoted to the show's official executive producer on 8 June 2017,[49] although Kent was credited in the role of executive producer until the end of the series.[50] Mark Catley, the show's story consultant, was credited as co-executive producer for the first episode only.[51] The thirty-first series consisted of 45 episodes.[52]

The feature-length anniversary episode that began the series, aired for 99-minutes on 27 August 2016, and featured a storyline event that connected Casualty with its sister show Holby City. The BBC National Orchestra of Wales recorded a special soundtrack for the episode at BBC Hoddinott Hall in Cardiff Bay. Plans for the special were teased back in August 2014, when Hossington hinted that the show would do something "no other show had done before".[53] In an interview with What's on TV, Chucky Venn revealed that his character, Jacob Masters, would play "an integral part" in the anniversary special, before further stating that both cast and crew members had nicknamed the anniversary episode as Casualty: The Movie while it was being filmed.[54] Kent later stated that the episode would make the audience "gasp, laugh and cry buckets".[22][55]

Hossington teased the series finale in an interview with Sophie Dainty of Digital Spy, promising to give viewers "a live experience" without making a live episode. She described the episode as "very, very special and unique" and said it would be "something that the show has never, ever done before."[41] Hossington also promised several stunts, including a "really big falling stunt within the hospital" in the latter half of the series.[41] Further details on the series finale were revealed on 5 April 2017, where it was announced that the episode will be shot in "one take", using a single camera and "forty radio microphones and five boom operators". The finale was one hour long and was written by Paul Unwin. She commented on the one shot episode, saying the special episode would "give the audience a unique insight into an hour in A&E". She added that the episode would be "intense" and "emotional".[56] On 7 February 2017, Digital Spy revealed that a regular character would be killed off in a "shock storyline twist".[57]

Reception

The thirtieth anniversary episode received an overnight rating of 5.10 million viewers, a 26% share of the total audience.[58] BBC Media Centre later revealed the episode was watched by an audience of 7.20 million viewers.[59]

The anniversary episode received strong praise from fans, who "demanded the show won an award".[60] Radio Times reported that viewers were left "stunned" by the episode,[61] while Digital Spy stated that fans were left in "shock and awe" over the episode.[62] The Daily Mirror reporter Sharon Marshall praised the episode, branding it as a "pitch-perfect episode mixing gore, heartache, drama and nostalgia".[63] Marshall added that the episode "showcased what Casualty does best – beautiful writing and a stellar cast who grab your heartstrings,"[63] before concluding her review by praising the episode as being able to make the show "look as fresh and exciting as the day it was born."[63] However, the show also received criticism, with the episode being branded "insensitive" by the Midlands Air Ambulance Charity.[64][65]

On 25 January 2017, Casualty was awarded Best Drama at the annual National Television Awards.[66] Commenting on the win, series creator Kathleen Hutchison said: "Thank you, this is absolutely wonderful, we are completely overwhelmed - it was a very strong category. A wonderful way to celebrate our 30th anniversary. And thank you all for keeping us there, thank you."[66] The show was shortlisted against Cold Feet, Game of Thrones, Happy Valley and The Night Manager.[66][67] Hossington said the reaction to the win was "electric" and it had "a huge impact on everybody". She added that the show's team were "so chuffed that the sheer love and hard work that they put into the show has been appreciated by the audience and the fans".[41]

It was announced on 11 April 2017 that Casualty had been nominated for a BAFTA under the Soap & Continuing Drama category. Other nominations in the category include EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks.[68] Casualty missed out on the award, with Emmerdale winning instead.[69] In August 2017, the helicopter crash, Charlie and Duffy's wedding and Cal's murder were longlisted for Best Drama Storyline at the Inside Soap Awards.[70] All three nominations made the viewer-voted shortlist.[71] On 6 November 2017, the helicopter crash won the "Best Drama Storyline" accolade.[72] Casualty was shortlisted in the "Best Soap/Continuing Drama" category at the 2018 Broadcast Awards, but lost out to Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks.[73] Judges praised the "truth and sensitivity" involved in Robyn's premature birth storyline and found the use of puppets as Robyn's baby "amazing".[73]

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
series		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateUK viewers
(millions) [74]
10051−2"Too Old for This Shift"[16]Steve HughesMatthew Barry & Andy Bayliss27 August 2016 (2016-08-27)7.20
10073"Fall on Me"[75]Seán GleesonMark Stevenson3 September 2016 (2016-09-03)6.45
10084"Strike Three"[7]Seán GleesonClaire Miller10 September 2016 (2016-09-10)5.34
10095"Pride Comes Before a Fall"[76]Rick PlattSuzanne Cowie17 September 2016 (2016-09-17)5.57
10106"Schoolboy Crush"[77]Rick PlattKayleigh Llewellyn24 September 2016 (2016-09-24)5.64
10117"Party Pooper"[78]Diarmuid GogginsRachel Aird1 October 2016 (2016-10-01)5.78
10128"Too Much Love Will Kill You"[79]Diarmuid GogginsTony Higgins8 October 2016 (2016-10-08)5.56
10139"The Big Day"[80]Julie EdwardsTom Higgins & Mark Catley15 October 2016 (2016-10-15)5.65
101410"Night of the Loving Dead"[6]Amanda MealingJeff Povey22 October 2016 (2016-10-22)5.72
101511"Shock to the System"[33]Tracey LarcombeJon Sen29 October 2016 (2016-10-29)5.76
101612"Thirty Years"[35]Paul RiordanKelly Jones5 November 2016 (2016-11-05)5.79
101713"About My Mother"[81]Paul RiordanKim Millar19 November 2016 (2016-11-19)5.89
101814"Not in Holby Anymore"[82]Matthew EvansSimon Norman26 November 2016 (2016-11-26)5.80
101915"All I Want for Christmas Is You"[21]Matthew EvansRebecca Wojciechowski3 December 2016 (2016-12-03)5.75
102016"Bah Humbug"[83]David BeauchampDominique Moloney10 December 2016 (2016-12-10)5.73
102117"New Me, New Year, New You"[84]David BeauchampSarah Beeson31 December 2016 (2016-12-31)5.26
102218"What Lurks in the Heart"[26]Jamie AnnettRachel Smith7 January 2017 (2017-01-07)5.97
102319"Back to School"[27]Jamie AnnettLaura Poliakoff14 January 2017 (2017-01-14)5.93
102420"Little Sister"[85]Fiona WaltonJoseph Wilde & Jeff Povey21 January 2017 (2017-01-21)5.98
102521"Crazy Little Thing Called Love"[18]Fiona WaltonMark Stevenson28 January 2017 (2017-01-28)5.61
102622"The Stag, the Dog and the Sheep"[19]Seán GleesonJeff Povey4 February 2017 (2017-02-04)5.99
102723"You Are Your Only Limit"[10]Seán GleesonDana Fainaru11 February 2017 (2017-02-11)5.72
102824"Binge Britain"[86]Paul RiordanLaura Poliakoff18 February 2017 (2017-02-18)5.99
102925"Slipping Under"[39]Paul RiordanJason Sutton25 February 2017 (2017-02-25)5.88
103026"It Starts with the Shoes"[44]Jo JohnsonKim Millar4 March 2017 (2017-03-04)5.29
103127"The Good Samaritan"[42]Jo JohnsonMark Catley11 March 2017 (2017-03-11)5.43
103228"Mobile"[87]Alex JacobMark Catley18 March 2017 (2017-03-18)5.52
103329"Five Days"[88]Julie EdwardsBarbara Machin25 March 2017 (2017-03-25)5.65
103430"Sleeping with the Enemy"[89]Simon MasseySteve Bailie1 April 2017 (2017-04-01)5.45
103531"Child of Mine"[29]Simon MasseyJessica Ruston8 April 2017 (2017-04-08)5.57
103632"When the Whistle Blows"[90]Tracey LarcombeJohn Yorke15 April 2017 (2017-04-15)4.73
103733"Reap the Whirlwind – Part One"[46]Steve BrettJon Sen22 April 2017 (2017-04-22)4.98
103834"Reap the Whirlwind – Part Two"[37]Steve BrettDominique Moloney29 April 2017 (2017-04-29)5.37
103935"Break Point"[91]David Innes EdwardsSimon Norman6 May 2017 (2017-05-06)5.38
104036"End of the Road"[92]Lynsey MillerJoe Williams & Kelly Jones20 May 2017 (2017-05-20)5.21
104137"Roadman"[20]Alex JacobMark Catley3 June 2017 (2017-06-03)4.88
104238"Swift Vengeance Waits"[93]Judith DineRachel Smith10 June 2017 (2017-06-10)5.17
104339"Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep"[30]Judith DineDana Fainaru17 June 2017 (2017-06-17)5.04
104440"It Had to Be You"[94]Graham SherringtonMatthew Barry & Mark Stevenson24 June 2017 (2017-06-24)5.30
104541"War of the Roses"[95]Graham SherringtonRachel Aird1 July 2017 (2017-07-01)5.21
104642"Man Up"[96]Shaun EvansSuzanne Cowie8 July 2017 (2017-07-08)5.09
104743"Somewhere Between Silences − Part One"[97]Fiona WaltonPaul Matthew Thompson15 July 2017 (2017-07-15)5.43
104844"Somewhere Between Silences − Part Two"[47]Fiona WaltonJeff Povey22 July 2017 (2017-07-22)5.67
104945"One"[50]Jon SenPaul Unwin29 July 2017 (2017-07-29)6.57

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