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Welcome to the Warzone
Series 39
No. of episodes13
Release
Original network
Original release8 April (2023-04-08) –
15 July 2023 (2023-07-15)
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The thirty-ninth series of the British medical drama television series Casualty, titled Welcome to the Warzone, began airing on BBC One in the United Kingdom on 8 April 2023. The series focuses on the professional and personal lives of medical and ancillary staff at the emergency department (ED) of the fictional Holby City Hospital. Jon Sen continues his role as the executive producer and Liza Mellody continues as series producer. Welcome to the Warzone is the second series of the shorter narrative arcs introduced by Sen, and focuses on the arrival of four new nurses to the ED.

Production[edit]

Series 39 is primarily filmed at Roath Lock Studios, located in Cardiff, where the serial has been produced since 2011.

The series commenced in the United Kingdom on 8 April 2023 on BBC One, a week after the conclusion of the thirty-eighth series. It is produced by BBC Studios.[1] Jon Sen continues his role as executive producer. Filming for Casualty primarily takes place in a purpose-built studio at the BBC Roath Lock Studios in Cardiff, although the nature of the show means that filming also takes place on-location. On-location filming often occurs in Cardiff and other areas of southern Wales.[1]

Cast[edit]

On 23 March 2023, it was announced that Jaye Jacobs would reprise her role as nurse Donna Jackson, joining the regular cast as a senior sister/clinical nurse manager. Jacobs had previously portrayed the character for 13 years on spin-off series Holby City until its cancellation, and had also previously guest starred on Casualty on multiple occasions.[2] The actress expressed her joy at joining the drama.[2] Donna returns in the first episode of the series.[3] Davood Ghadami also reprised his Holby City role as surgeon Eli Ebrahimi in episode 13.

As part of the mini-series, four new nurses were introduced. This concept was first mentioned in November 2022.[4] The characters and their casting details were announced on 23 March 2023.[2] Barney Walsh was cast as "accident prone" Cameron who is billed as "a perpetually terrified fish out of water".[2] Walsh expressed his joy at working on the drama.[2] Anna Chell joins the cast as "quick-witted and outgoing" Jodie, whose backstory will be explored.[2] Chell described Jodie as a "joy to play" and looked forward to her exploring her further.[2] Sarah Seggari was introduced as "straight-talking and confident" Rida, who is the first hijab-wearing Muslim on the drama.[2] Seggari noted that although Rida appears "abrasive", she is a carer "at her core".[2] Eddie-Joe Robinson debuted as "ambitious and glory-hungry" Ryan, who struggles with the difference between school and working in the ED.[2] Robinson called his casting "a fantastic experience" and dubbed Ryan a "cocky" nurse who is "a little misunderstood".[2] Sen called the new nursing characters "a breath of fresh air" and hoped the audience would like them.[2] The characters make their debut in the first episode of the series.[3]

Episodes[edit]

No.
overall		No. in
series		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air dateUK viewers
(millions) [5]
12821"Welcome to the Warzone"[6]Jamie AnnettRachel Harper8 April 2023 (2023-04-08)2.84
12832"Pride and Prejudice"[7]Jamie AnnettMichelle Lipton15 April 2023 (2023-04-15)2.59
12843"With a Bullet"[8]Thomas HescottRebekah Harrison22 April 2023 (2023-04-22)2.72
12854"Screwdriver"[9]Thomas HescottEd Sellek29 April 2023 (2023-04-29)2.70
12865"Keep Breathing"[10]Sean HealyToby Walton6 May 2023 (2023-05-06)2.07
12876"Believe Me"[11]Sean HealyRebekah Harrison20 May 2023 (2023-05-20)2.59
12887"Once Bitten"[12]Duncan FosterRachel Harper27 May 2023 (2023-05-27)2.56
12898"Armour-Plated"[13]Duncan FosterBecky Prestwich3 June 2023 (2023-06-03)2.76
12909"Separation"[14]Enda HughesJamie Davis10 June 2023 (2023-06-10)2.59
129110"Deliverance"[15]Enda HughesErin Kubicki17 June 2023 (2023-06-17)2.72
129211"Lose Yourself"[16]Conor MorrisseyCiara Conway24 June 2023 (2023-06-24)2.46
129312"Burning Bridges"[17]Conor MorrisseyHilary Frankland1 July 2023 (2023-07-01)2.62
129413"How to Save a Life"[18]Steve HughesJay Kumar15 July 2023 (2023-07-15)2.60

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Casualty". BBC Studios. Retrieved 11 August 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Casualty announces new cast members as Barney Walsh, Anna Chell, Sarah Seggari and Eddie-Joe Robinson join as new nursing recruits" (Press release). BBC Media Centre. 23 March 2023. Retrieved 23 March 2023.
  3. ^ a b Dainty, Sophie (1 April 2023). "8 huge Casualty spoilers for next week". Digital Spy. Hearst Communications. Retrieved 2 April 2023.
  4. ^ Daly, Helen; Knight, Lewis (10 December 2022). "Casualty boss teases big storyline for Dylan Keogh". Radio Times. Retrieved 18 December 2022.
  5. ^ "Most viewed programmes". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
  6. ^ Rachel Harper (writer); Jamie Annett (director); Jenny Thompson (producer) (8 April 2023). "Welcome to the Warzone". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  7. ^ Michelle Lipton (writer); Jamie Annett (director); Jenny Thompson (producer) (15 April 2023). "Pride and Prejudice". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  8. ^ Rebekah Harrison (writer); Thomas Hescott (director); Ian Warren (producer) (22 April 2023). "With a Bullet". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  9. ^ Ed Sellek (writer); Thomas Hescott (director); Ian Warren (producer) (29 April 2023). "Screwdriver". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  10. ^ Toby Walton (writer); Sean Healy (director); Nest Gwenllian Roberts (producer) (6 May 2023). "Keep Breathing". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  11. ^ Sean Healy (director); Nest Gwenllian Roberts (producer) (20 May 2023). "Believe Me". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  12. ^ Duncan Foster (director); Mat McHale (producer) (27 May 2023). "Once Bitten". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  13. ^ Duncan Foster (director); Mat McHale (producer) (3 June 2023). "Armour-Plated". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  14. ^ Enda Hughes (director); Jenny Thompson (producer) (10 June 2023). "Separation". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  15. ^ Enda Hughes (director); Jenny Thompson (producer) (17 June 2023). "Deliverance". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  16. ^ Conor Morrissey (director); Ian Warren (producer) (24 June 2023). "Lose Yourself". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  17. ^ Conor Morrissey (director); Ian Warren (producer) (1 July 2023). "Burning Bridges". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  18. ^ Steve Hughes (director); Mat McHale (producer) (15 July 2023). "How to Save a Life". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.

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