Casualty (series 18)
| Casualty (series 18) | |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| No. of episodes | 46 |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC One |
| Original release | 13 September 2003 – 28 August 2004 |
The eighteenth series of the British medical drama television series Casualty commenced airing in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 13 September 2003 and finished on 28 August 2004.[1] It saw another increase, this time to 46 episodes.
Cast
Main characters
- Harry Harper, consultant in emergency medicine - Simon MacCorkindale
- Jim Brodie, consultant paediatrician - Maxwell Caulfield (from episode 2)
- Simon Kaminski, specialist registrar, emergency medicine - Christopher Colquhoun (until episode 46)
- Lara Stone, senior house officer - Christine Stephen-Daly (until episode 46)
- Charlie Fairhead, clinical nurse manager - Derek Thompson (until episode 40)
- Tess Bateman, emergency nurse practitioner - Suzanne Packer (from episode 1)
- John "Abs" Denham, senior staff nurse - James Redmond (from episode 5)
- Anna Paul, staff nurse - Zita Sattar (until episode 3)
- Roxanne "Roxy" Bird, staff nurse - Loo Brealey
- Claire Guildford, staff nurse - Leanne Wilson (from episode 3)
- Rebecca "Bex" Reynolds, receptionist - Sarah Manners
- Natalya "Tally" Harper, administrative assistant - Holly Davidson (episodes 3-34)
- Josh Griffiths, paramedic, operational duty manager - Ian Bleasdale
- Finlay "Fin" Newton, paramedic - Kwame Kwei-Armah
- Comfort Jones/Newton, paramedic - Martina Laird
- Luke Warren, paramedic - Matthew Wait
- Nikki Marshall, ambulance technician - Kelly Harrison (until episode 40)
- Nina Farr, ambulance technician - Rebekah Gibbs (from episode 41)
Recurring characters
- Merlin Jameson, pre-registration house officer - Sebastian Dunn (until episode 3)
- Caroline Miller, receptionist (orthopaedics) - Julia Hills (episodes 40-42)
- Colin Evans, security guard - Peter Silverleaf (episode 18, from episode 45)
- Mike Bateman, chief fire officer/cleaner - Louis Emerick (episodes 1-11, episode 24)
- Keith Jowell, Claire's ex-boyfriend - Peter Ash (episodes 3-9)
- Andy Brodie, Jim's son - Kristian Wilkin (episodes 8-22)
- Kenneth Samuels, Baz's father - Frank Windsor (episodes 12-25)
- Louis Fairhead, Charlie's son - Liam Hess (episodes 12-25)
- Dan Wilder, Baz's husband - Nigel Witmey (episodes 12-25)
Guest character returns
- Barbara "Baz" Wilder - Julia Watson (episodes 12-19)
Holby City crossovers
- Helen Grant, executive, Holby City NHS Trust - Susannah York (episodes 35-36)
Notable guest stars
- Patrick Lichfield as himself (episode 9)
- Tracie Bennett as Gina Driscoll (episodes 31-32)
- Josie D'Arby as Stevie Bishop (episode 33)
Episodes
Main article: List of Casualty episodes
| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | 1 | "End of the Line - Part One" | Euros Lyn | Ann Marie Di Mambro | 13 September 2003 | 9.17 |
| The opening episode of the series sees the department dealing with a major incident as a train is derailed. This episode sees the arrival of Tess Bateman and Mike Bateman | ||||||
| 402 | 2 | "End of the Line - Part Two" | Ian White | Danny McCahon | 14 September 2003 | 9.05 |
| This episode sees the arrival of Consultant Paediatrician Jim Brodie | ||||||
| 403 | 3 | "Breathe Deeply" | Peter Cregeen | Chris Ould | 20 September 2003 | 9.50 |
| This episode sees the arrival of Claire Guildford, the final appearance of Merlin Jameson and the death of Staff Nurse Anna Paul. This episode also sees the suspension of Mike Bateman | ||||||
| 404 | 4 | "Perks of the Job" | Gwennan Sage | Emma Frost | 27 September 2003 | 9.51 |
| 405 | 5 | "Flash in the Pan" | Roberto Bangura | Jason Sutton | 4 October 2003 | 9.33 |
| This episode sees the arrival of Psychiatric Liaison Nurse John "Abs" Denham | ||||||
| 406 | 6 | "Against Protocol" | Dominic Santana | Edel Brosnan | 11 October 2003 | 8.89 |
| 407 | 7 | "Can't Let Go" | Shani Grewal | Danny McCahon | 18 October 2003 | 9.02 |
| This episode sees the resignation of Mike Bateman | ||||||
| 408 | 8 | "Truth or Dare" | Karen Stowe | Marc Starbuck | 25 October 2003 | 9.06 |
| 409 | 9 | "In the Frame" | Declan O'Dwyer | Catherine Tregenna | 1 November 2003 | 9.05 |
| 410 | 10 | "Black Dog Day" | Jeremy Webb | Robert Scott-Fraser | 8 November 2003 | 8.37 |
| 411 | 11 | "Falling for a Friend" | Ian White | Joe Turner | 15 November 2003 | 9.49 |
| 412 | 12 | "Second Best" | Marc Jobst | Gregory Evans and Julie Gearey | 22 November 2003 | 9.62 |
| This episode sees the returns of Baz Wilder and Louis Fairhead | ||||||
| 413 | 13 | "First Impressions" | Chris Lovett | Jo O'Keefe | 29 November 2003 | 9.44 |
| 414 | 14 | "Christmas Spirit" | S.J. Clarkson | Emma Frost | 6 December 2003 | 8.95 |
| 415 | 15 | "Never Judge a Book" | Euros Lyn | Robert Scott-Fraser | 13 December 2003 | 9.20 |
| 416 | 16 | "Eat, Drink and Be Merry" | Ian White | Jason Sutton | 20 December 2003 | 7.71 |
| 417 | 17 | "I Got It Bad and Ain't That Good" | Nic Phillips | Robert Scott-Fraser | 27 December 2003 | 8.50 |
| 418 | 18 | "Ahead of the Game" | Tania Diez | Chris Ould | 3 January 2004 | 9.43 |
| 419 | 19 | "Where There's Life" | Jane Powell | Ginne Hole | 10 January 2004 | 9.77 |
| This episode sees the death of Baz Wilder | ||||||
| 420 | 20 | "No Weddings and a Funeral" | John Greening | Richard Vincent | 17 January 2004 | 10.11 |
| 421 | 21 | "Emotional Rescue - Part One" | Ian White | Ginnie Hole | 24 January 2004 | 9.53 |
| 422 | 22 | "Emotional Rescue - Part Two" | Gwennan Sage | Stephen McAteer | 31 January 2004 | 9.62 |
| 423 | 23 | "Passions and Convictions" | Keith Washington | Jim O'Hanlon | 7 February 2004 | 9.26 |
| 424 | 24 | "Fallen Hero" | Peter Butler | David Lane | 14 February 2004 | 9.13 |
| 425 | 25 | "Taking Care" | Michael Buffong | Maurice Beesman & Danny McCahon | 21 February 2004 | 9.61 |
| 426 | 26 | "What Parents Do" | Graeme Harper | Danny McCahon | 28 February 2004 | 9.59 |
| 427 | 27 | "Love and Loathing" | Nic Phillips | Jason Sutton | 6 March 2004 | 8.94 |
| 428 | 28 | "Finding Faith" | Jeremy Webb | Catherine Tregenna | 13 March 2004 | 9.25 |
| 429 | 29 | "Parenthood" | S.J. Clarkson | Paul Marx | 27 March 2004 | 6.48 |
| This episode sees the hiatus of Paramedic, Comfort Jones | ||||||
| 430 | 30 | "Another Perfect Day" | Declan O'Dwyer | Chris Ould | 3 April 2004 | 8.87 |
| 431 | 31 | "I Love You, I Hate You" | Gwennan Sage | Stephen McAteer | 10 April 2004 | 7.27 |
| 432 | 32 | "Forget Me Not" | Dominic Lees | Peter Mills | 17 April 2004 | 8.59 |
| This episode sees the suspension of Paramedic, Luke Warren | ||||||
| 433 | 33 | "Lock Down" | Marc Jobst | Gregory Evans | 24 April 2004 | 7.61 |
| 434 | 34 | "Much Wants More" | Jane Powell | Linda Thompson | 1 May 2004 | 7.55 |
| This episode sees the departure of Tally Harper and the hiatus of Consultant, Harry Harper | ||||||
| 435 | 35 | "Breaking Point" | Terry Iland | Jackie Pavlenko | 8 May 2004 | 8.62 |
| This episode sees the arrival of Executive Director, Helen Grant | ||||||
| 436 | 36 | "Don't Go There" | Robert Del Maestro | Danny McCahon | 23 May 2004 | 6.40 |
| This episode sees the departure of Executive Director, Helen Grant | ||||||
| 437 | 37 | "World Gone Wrong - Part One" | Gwennan Sage | Jason Sutton | 29 May 2004 | 7.95 |
| This episode sees the return of Consultant, Harry Harper & the return of Paramedic, Comfort Jones | ||||||
| 438 | 38 | "World Gone Wrong - Part Two" | Gwennan Sage | Jason Sutton | 30 May 2004 | 7.59 |
| 439 | 39 | "The Good Father" | Sean Geoghegan | Catherine Tregenna | 5 June 2004 | 7.78 |
| This episode sees the return of Paramedic, Luke Warren | ||||||
| 440 | 40 | "Dreams and Disappointments" | Marc Jobst | Jo O'Keefe | 17 July 2004 | 7.83 |
| This episode sees the departures of Nikki Marshall and Charlie Fairhead | ||||||
| 441 | 41 | "And the Bride Wore Red" | S.J. Clarkson | Stephen McAteer | 24 July 2004 | 7.69 |
| This episode sees the arrival of Paramedic Nina Farr | ||||||
| 442 | 42 | "A Dangerous Initiative" | Shani Grewal | Paul Marx | 31 July 2004 | 7.26 |
| 443 | 43 | "Inside Out" | Dominic Lees | Paul Ebbs | 7 August 2004 | 7.00 |
| 444 | 44 | "Who Cares?" | Nic Phillips | David Lloyd | 14 August 2004 | 6.78 |
| 445 | 45 | "Love, Honour & Betray" | Declan O'Dwyer | Gregory Evans | 21 August 2004 | 6.78 |
| 446 | 46 | "Ring of Truth" | Ian White | Danny McCahon | 28 August 2004 | 7.75 |
| This episode sees the departure of Registrar Lara Stone and the death of Registrar Simon Kaminski | ||||||
Documentaries
Main article: List of Casualty episodes
| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date | Viewers (millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18x?? | Doc 1 | "Making it at Holby" | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
| 18x?? | Doc 2 | "Casualty Saved My Life" | TBA | TBA | TBA | TBA |
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