Holby City (series 20)

Holby City (series 20)
Country of origin United Kingdom
No. of episodes 52
Release
Original network BBC One
BBC One HD
Original release 2 January 2018 (2018-01-02) – present
Series chronology

The twentieth series of the British medical drama television series Holby City began on BBC One on 2 January 2018 in the United Kingdom. The series consists of 52 episodes; a decrease from the previous series. Kate Hall is the series producer and Simon Harper is the executive producer. Camilla Arfwedson and Jemma Redgrave returned as former regulars character Zosia March and Bernie Wolfe in guest roles and Catherine Russell reprised her role as Serena Campbell from episode six. James Anderson (Oliver Valentine) departed the series in episode 13.

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
series		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions) [nb 1]
9041"The Prisoner"[1]Jennie DarnellEd Sellek2 January 2018 (2018-01-02)4.65
Ric arrives in prison to begin his remand sentence for the assault of Jeremy. He meets popular prisoner Dillon, who tells Ric that he will look after him, but when Ric befriends Danny, a fellow prisoner who let another prisoner die, Dillon warns Ric to stay away from Danny. Danny is found injured and requiring urgent medical care; Ric secretly treats Danny, and when Dillon finds out that Ric has befriended and treated Danny, he warns Ric that his family is in danger. Back at the hospital, Ollie regains consciousness. Zosia returns to support Ollie, but he rejects her. Roxanna informs Ollie that they need to operate on him to remove the bullet in his brain. The operation goes wrong and the bullet is not removed. Zosia ponders leaving Yale to look after Ollie, but she soon realises that he is better off without her, and leaves again.
9052"Ready or Not"[2]Francis AnnanRobert Goldsbrough9 January 2018 (2018-01-09)4.88
Jac insists she is ready to return to work, and is determined to prove her injuries are not affecting her. John requests Jac's help operating on a patient of his and she agrees to help him. At the same time, Professor Cornell arrives on Darwin to discuss former surgeon Connie Beauchamp's post-operative care plan with Jac. When Professor Cornell begins to intervene with Jac and John's patient, Jac is unimpressed. As she prepares to operate on her patient, Jac's stitches undo, so she orders Frieda to stitch her back up, before successfully completing the operation. Donna and Sacha are concerned when Ric's prison inmate, Danny, is admitted to AAU after being beaten up. Danny tells Sacha that Ric wants him to visit him in prison. Sacha attends the visit and promises to help Ric get out of jail. Essie learns Raf has left a share of his inheritance money for her. She donates the money to John's research project.
9063"There by the Grace of..."[3]Francis AnnanJohanne McAndrew and Elliot Hope16 January 2018 (2018-01-16)4.70
John asks Essie to join him in the search for a candidate for his research project. Sacha questions Essie about investing in John, making her wonder whether she has made the right decision. Essie works alongside John on a young patient - the experience helps her realise she is fully committed to the project. Donna learns Ric is in the prison infirmary, and worries for his safety. She phones Ric, who tells her that he has a virus and does not want to see any more visitors until further notice. Fletch ramps the hospital's security up another level by preparing for the installation of a knife arch. When a delivery of Raf's vinyl records arrive on Darwin for Fletch, he becomes distracted. Essie tells Jac that she secretly sent them to Fletch, and when Fletch tells Jac he is planning to finish the collection and sell them off, she takes one of the records and leaves with it.
9074"Hanssen Is as Hanssen Does"[4]James LarkinJoe Ainsworth23 January 2018 (2018-01-23)4.12
Sara returns to Holby on the day of Raf's memorial reveal. Hanssen has flashbacks to the day Fredrik Johansson (Billy Postlethwaite) rampaged; he struggles to stabilise his emotions when he sees Sara. Sara tells Hanssen she is moving back to Sweden - Hanssen asks Sara to give his grandson a coin in memory of Fredrik, but Sara refuses to take it. At the memorial, Hanssen walks off the stage whilst giving a talk, as he begins to emotionally breakdown. Jac is determined to maintain her high status on Darwin, but her leg gives way in theatre. Jac's patient reveals that he has to use a walking stick because after suffering a dislocated hip he did not attend his physiotherapy sessions, this helps Jac realise she needs to allow herself time to heal. Lofty's gran, Sheilagh, is admitted to AAU, and is treated by Dom. Sheilagh notices an obvious chemistry between Dom and Lofty. Meena joins John's research project as a student representative.
9085"One Day at a Time"[5]James LarkinIsla Gray30 January 2018 (2018-01-30)4.53
John braces himself as the day of his clinical trial arrives. Knowing that both his and the hospital's reputation could potentially be ruined, John confidently greets his paraplegic patient, and prepares her for surgery, which he hopes will see her be able to walk again. The surgery is a success and his patient regains sensation in her legs. With Meena involved in John's trial, Nicky is jealous. Sacha treats a patient with suspected gastroenteritis, and when the patient's condition worsens, Nicky get involved, suspecting the patient is actually suffering a tumour. Her suspicions are quickly confirmed by Sacha, who commends Nicky for her successful diagnosis and trust gained from her patient. Jac and Frieda treat a patient reluctant to have major surgery to prolong his life. The pair work together and eventually manage to persuade their patient to have surgery. Jac is impressed by Frieda and her involvement in the patient. Fletch sets up martial art classes as he continues to ensure the security of the staff at the hospital is of top priority.
9096"Not Your Home Now"[6]Baff AkotoPatrick Homes7 February 2018 (2018-02-07)4.02
Serena returns to Holby and agrees to temporarily take over as the hospital's CEO after Hanssen steps down; she later decides to remain at the hospital indefinitely when Jac questions Serena's dedication to the hospital and Serena witnesses the effects recent events have had on staff. Ric is admitted to AAU with a stab wound, leaving Donna distressed. Serena learns that Ric was absent from the hospital at the time Elaine Warren died; he was calming Jason down at her house after Jason attacked his ex-girlfriend, who was trying to steal Elinor's belongings. Oliver becomes increasingly frustrated at the speed of his recovery and pushes himself too far during a physiotherapy session. He begins vomiting but does not tell Roxanna. Fletch searches for the last rare vinyl in order to complete Raf's collection. Jac looks for the vinyl she took from Raf's collection in hopes that she can impress Fletch by finding it and giving it to him, but when she locates the vinyl, it has been vandalised by Emma.
9107"Precipice"[7]Baff AkotoTony Higgins13 February 2018 (2018-02-13)4.50
Roxanna has the bullet in Ollie's brain compared to the bullets used in Fredrik's rampage and discovers that there were traces of manganese on the bullet. Roxanna learns Ollie is being poisoned by the bullet in his brain, so she attempts to persuade Ollie to remove it. Ollie grows frustrated at Roxanna and begins insulting her, telling her she should have been shot. John steps in and encourages Ollie to have the operation under Roxanna's supervision; Ollie agrees to the operation. Jason and Serena are both shocked to learn that Jason's girlfriend, Greta, is pregnant. Fletch treats a patient with OCD while keeping an eye on Evie, who he has brought into work to prevent her going on a date. Jac buys Raf's missing rare vinyl for Fletch. Dom gets drunk at the pub and kisses Lofty.
9118"Hard Day's Night"[8]Daikin MarshMichelle Lipton20 February 2018 (2018-02-20)4.28
Nicky wakes up in the on-call room. She is hungover, handcuffed to the bed and unprepared for her first night shift. Meena helps free Nicky from the bed, but tells her they are not friends after how Nicky treated her whilst on their drinking spree. Nicky finds a way to rebuild her friendship with Meena. She also has to deal with new registrar Zav, who she met while partying. Zav works alongside Nicky to help an overweight patient come to terms with the revelation that she is nine months pregnant. As Zav goes to perform an emergency caesarean on the patient, Nicky calls Serena, failing to believe that Zav is capable of performing the procedure. Zav performs the procedure successfully and Serena is unimpressed with Nicky. Donna confesses to Serena that she attempted to forge Ric's signature on patient notes to get him out of jail, but was caught by John. Fletch learns Jac was planning to leave Holby before she was shot. He tries to talk to Jac but she pushes him away.
9129"Ache"[9]Daikin MarshMartin Jameson28 February 2018 (2018-02-28)4.29
Jac's pain reaches an all-time high. Frieda steps in and offers Jac a temporary solution with some strong medication, but tells Jac she has to be honest with her staff about her condition. When Jac makes a mistake with a patient's file, she tells Frieda she may lead a big operation if she gives her a dose of the medication and keeps quiet about it. Frieda gives Jac the medication, but Jac dupes her and performs the operation herself instead. Frieda is deeply unimpressed and warns Jac no one will be there for her when the medication wears off. Roxanna believes that experimental treatment could help Ollie's recovery. John is sceptical the treatment will work, and Serena is reluctant to dedicate funding to Roxanna's proposal, so she consults Hanssen. Dom is determined to help make Sheilagh as comfortable as possible after receiving her diagnosis.
91310"Square One"[10]Toby FrowKathrine Smith6 March 2018 (2018-03-06)4.30
John and Essie are thrown by the return of former paraplegic patient Fiona, who was John's patient for his clinical trial. Fiona cannot walk anymore and is showing signs of an infection; she then dies. John learns that Fiona died as a result of the clinical trial, but lies to Essie, telling her it was the infection that killed Fiona. John is frustrated by Fiona's death, and with Roxanna's help he gains a seat on the Trust board as director of medicine. Serena is determined to help Ric after visiting him in prison and realising he is beginning to lose hope. She meets with Fletch and Donna as they try to track down any external staff who worked on the ward on the day Elaine Warren died. Jac returns to work, with her cheery attitude confusing staff. Frieda reminds Jac the medication will wear off, but Jac ignores Frieda, ensuring their secret is kept.
91411"The L Word"[11]Toby FrowKatie Douglas13 March 2018 (2018-03-13)4.36
Donna and Fletch desperately seek down Amira Zafar as they attempt to piece together the events of the day Elaine Warren died. They find Amira, but learn she is not a nurse anymore and does not wish to have any involvement in Ric's case. Her mind is soon changed by Donna who encourages Amira to stand up in court and give her account of what happened. Ollie begins his new therapy treatment with Roxanna and it proves to be a success in helping Ollie recover. Roxanna also grieves for David as she truly accepts his death. Dom's loyalties to Lofty are tested when he is drawn into Sheilagh's care plan. Lofty soon realises that Dom only has good intentions for Sheilagh, and the pair continue to strengthen their relationship.
91512"No Matter Where You Go, There You Are – Part One"[12]David Innes EdwardsPatrick Homes20 March 2018 (2018-03-20)4.56
Ric takes the stand as his court hearing arrives. With the events on the day of Elaine Warren's death revisited, Amira and Donna stand up in court to give their account of the events on the day of Ric's death. A series of flashbacks expose the reality of what happened, with Ric leaving the ward to help Jason, and Amira misunderstanding what Ric had asked her to do. As the evidence builds Ric takes to the stand to give his events of the day. The jury reach a decision and prepare to announce Ric's fate. Ollie discharges himself, but soon returns to the hospital after falling over at home and hitting his head. Jac is offered four weeks holiday by the Trust; Serena encourages Jac to take time off, but she is reluctant. With her pain affecting her work performance again, Frieda decides to tell Fletch about Jac's condition, so Jac takes the holiday and leaves.
91613"No Matter Where You Go, There You Are – Part Two"[13]David Innes EdwardsAndy Bayliss27 March 2018 (2018-03-27)4.18
Essie is dissatisfied with the circumstances surrounding the death of John's trial patient, Fiona, and decides to investigate her death deeper. She finds John's dictaphone and listens to most, but not all, of the recording. As a result, Essie blames herself for Fiona's death, and is under the impression that either herself or Meena must leave the trial, so leaves after concluding it is safer for her to go than Meena. Hanssen returns to the hospital to assist with a major operation. Ollie torments Hanssen, which results in Hanssen breaking down and snapping at Ollie, telling him he can never be a doctor again. After realising he will never be the same again, Ollie leaves Holby, while Hanssen acknowledges he still needs to come to terms with Fredrik's death. With Jac gone, Frieda and Fletch work together to treat her patients during a night shift. Ric is acquitted.
91714"Tete a Tate"[14]Julie EdwardsJoe Ainsworth3 April 2018 (2018-04-03)4.41
Abigail Tate, the hospital's new CEO, arrives for her first shift. She heads to Darwin ward to help Fletch out on a patient he is treating, but Fletch is unimpressed with the treatment plan that Abigail has prepared for their patient, and sets her the challenge of proving she is as competent as Jac is. Ric is annoyed to learn that the hospital's Trust board only want him treat patients with minor injuries to ease him back into his job. John takes on a new controversial case with a patient, but Roxanna is not convinced that his reasons to take the patient on are genuine, as she believes he is using the patient to try and rebuild his reputation.
91815"Tate Gallery"[15]Samantha HarrieJoe Ainsworth10 April 2018 (2018-04-10)4.05
Roxanna is excited to begin working with John on his stem cell project. However, she learns that John has been keeping vital information behind former patient Fiona's death from the public, and figures that he let Essie take the blame when it could have been the stem cell implant which caused her death. Despite her knowledge of the situation, Roxanna continues to work alongside John, and he places her at the forefront of their new stem cell project. Ric's gym partner, Kit McNeil, returns to the hospital with stage four sarcoma involving the right kidney. Serena intends to perform surgery on Kit, but Ric is soon called into the theatre and assist with the successful operation, despite being told he is still not allowed to perform surgery. Abigail finds out and is less than impressed. Fletch suspects that Abigail is not giving a patient the attention they deserve, and her negligence towards her patient comes at a cost when she later collapses outside the hospital.
91916"New Ain't All It's Cracked Up to Be"[16]Steve BrettNick Fisher17 April 2018 (2018-04-17)4.40
Nicky begins her new rotation on Darwin ward, and Frieda is assigned as her mentor. Keen to impress Frieda, Nicky helps her with the complicated diagnosis of a patient. John is impressed by Nicky and invites her to watch him perform an operation in theatre. Meena is jealous of the opportunity that John has given Nicky, having felt ignored by John all day, so when Nicky asks Meena to tell John that she won't be watching his work in theatre, Meena decides to not tell him. John invites Meena to watch his operation instead, and when Nicky realises that Meena decided not to tell John she would not be attending his procedure, the pair fall out, though later reconcile. Zav is placed in charge of Sheilagh's care by Serena, who teaches him a lesson in humility.
92017"The Way We Were"[17]Steve BrettBecky Prestwich24 April 2018 (2018-04-24)4.27
Frieda's former boyfriend, Roman, arrives at her flat unexpectedly, surprising her. Roman is injured and requires medical attention. Frieda is left having to choose between helping Roman or her patient, so she makes Nicky go to the flat to treat Roman. Nicky successfully stitches Roman's wound together, impressing Frieda. Roman leaves and Frieda is grateful to Nicky, offering her tips on how to improve her suturing skills. Dom is horrified when the patient he is treating, who has hepatitis C, is using Isaac for her new novel on domestic abuse. Dom performs surgery on his patient, but as he loses focus in theatre, he ends up stabbing himself with a needle. A blood sample is taken from Dom afterwards.
92118"Headstrong"[18]Christiana Ebohon-GreenJohanne McAndrew and Elliot Hope1 May 2018 (2018-05-01)4.07
Fletch is thrown by the unexpected arrival of Mikey at the hospital during a busy shift, who tries to make Fletch realise whether his priorities lie with his family or his job. Abigail is unimpressed by Mikey's lurking on the hospital and confronts Fletch over it, which forces the pair to discuss their working relationship. Nicky is determined to prove herself to Abigail by assisting her with a patient's complicated case, but with her financial situation getting worse, Nicky is forced to get the issue sorted, causing her to miss the start of the patient's operation and Abigail to become annoyed by Nicky's lack of commitment to the patient. Hanssen helps Zav talk about his emotions when his past career in show-business becomes knowledge.
92219"Bubble Wrap"[19]Sean GlynnEd Sellek8 May 2018 (2018-05-08)3.92
John faces a race against time to find a cure for his secret new trial patient in Portugal when they begin deteriorating. With Abigail hounding him, John decides that he must take a big risk if he is to save himself once again. Dom learns that he has hepatitis C, which makes him question whether he can continue to become a surgeon, and whether he should stay in his relationship with Lofty. He later realises that he is best off with his friends being there to help him. Fletch is forced to find a way to continue to managing the nurses as well as spending more time with his family.
92320"Blind Spot"[20]Daikin MarshKatie Douglas15 May 2018 (2018-05-15)3.81
Fletch faces a difficult shift when whilst facing a reality check from Serena and Donna about bank nurses, Mikey arrives on the wards with another student who has broken their wrist. Fletch learns that Mikey pushed the fellow student from the bus through peer pressure, and is unimpressed when he learns that Mikey has been getting involved with a bullying gang. Abigail and Fletch kiss after their shift, which leads to them spending the night together. Hanssen returns to work but Roxanna is convinced he is not in good health. She helps Hanssen realise that he needs to attend therapy in order to improve his wellbeing and the safety of his patients. Sacha tries to win Nicky over on his newly planned, yet unfunded, project. Nicky is sceptical that his project is feasible, but is later won round after some wise words from Sacha.
92421"Belonging"[21]Daikin MarshKatie Douglas22 May 2018 (2018-05-22)3.85
Nicky and Meena are tasked with treating the same patient, but their friendship is tested as Meena is determined to prove her worth as a doctor. Nicky grows annoyed at Meena's selfish and competitive attitude, though the two soon realise that they are better off working together, that against each other. Greta arrives at the hospital but is soon stressed out when Serena provides her with much unwanted attention and advice about how to look after her baby once it has been born. Serena soon realises she needs to allow Greta and Jason to make informed decisions for themselves, and allows Jason to move in Greta. Frieda is surprised by the return to Roman, who is determined to make things work between them. Frieda is reluctant to leave the hospital behind to be with Roman, but she later accepts she still loves him. Her hopes of a reunion with Roman are quickly dashed though, when he leaves without her, and her text messages will not send through to him.
92522"Only a Word"[22]Thomas HescottNick Fisher29 May 2018 (2018-05-29)3.47
Frieda keeps up her guard following Roman's abrupt departure. When she goes to open her flat door, Roman re-appears without any warning, bringing with him Joy, his new girlfriend. Joy is kept in Frieda's flat and Frieda notices she is bleeding. As Frieda and Roman argue about their past, Joy collapses and falls unconscious. Roman begs Frieda to help her and tells her that her injuries are the result of a gangmaster. Frieda is furious at Roman but helps Joy anyway. Joy is admitted to the hospital and Frieda and Roman talk outside. Frieda kisses Roman and offers to give them another try, but Roman runs away from her again. Dom's hepatitis C diagnosis continues to play on his mind. After his shift he rejects Lofty's attempts to create fun night for them. On his way home he comes across a young lady whose leg is entrapped in barbed wire and he helps her. He ends up at the hospital again, and so meets up with Lofty again. Sacha stays behind after his shift to befriend a cleaner.
92623"None but the Brave"[23]Thomas HescottGerard Sampaio5 June 2018 (2018-06-05)3.66
Jac returns to Holby following her extended leave, but she is not back in a working capacity, as she discusses with Abigail about becoming John's newest patient for his medical trial and having him operate on her gunshot wound. Despite his recent success in Morocco with a patient he successfully treated under his trial, John is sceptical about operating on Jac. Fletch and Abigail's relationship remains a secret, but Fletch is surprised by Jac's return, and when she asks him out for a drink, he agrees. Lofty notices Dom and Sheilagh behaving recklessly on the hospital wards, putting him in a difficult situation when he attempts to talk to the pair about their behaviour, without offending either of them.
92724"Primum Non Nocere − Part One"[24]Jennie DarnellPatrick Homes12 June 2018 (2018-06-12)3.92
Serena is delighted by the unexpected return of Bernie. Bernie wants Serena to go over to Nairobi with her, now that her trauma ward is ready to open, but Serena tells Bernie that she cannot leave Holby whilst Greta is pregnant and the hospital is still recovering from the shooting in December 2017. Meena is desperate to prove herself to John, so she devises a care plan for John's next patient. However, as she looks through John's deceased patient notes, she makes a realisation: it is John's aftercare plan that is killing his patient. Abigail invites Fletch on a weekend away with her, which makes Fletch wonder if she is taking their relationship a step further.
92825"Primum Non Nocere − Part Two"[25]Jennie DarnellPatrick Homes20 June 2018 (2018-06-20)N/A
Jac's operation day has arrived, and it is up to John to decide whether he continues with Jac's surgery as originally planned, or abandon it. With all eyes on John, he decides to operate on Jac. John is initially uncertain as to whether he has managed to help Jac or not, but he is soon relieved to see that Jac is recovering. Greta goes into labour and gives birth. Serena is thrilled by this, but Bernie fears that Serena's priorities could damage their relationship. Despite this, the pair soon have a heart-to-heart, and with their relationship strengthening, Bernie flies back to Nairobi. Fletch and Abigail are forced to confront their feelings for each other.
92926"Fallen Idol"[26]Dermot BoydKathrine Smith27 June 2018 (2018-06-27)3.68
Nicky, hungover and tired, is shocked when she is told she will be having a surprise assessment. When Nicky goes into a store room to get some equipment, Zav follows her. Nicky and Zav begin arguing, which results in a bottle of culture which Sacha has been hiding in the room being dropped and smashing, resulting in the pair being quarantined in the store room. Roxanna is left questioning herself and where her loyalties lie when John is nowhere to be found and she makes a discovery. Dom's relationship commitments to Lofty are tested when he is offered a job opportunity elsewhere, which would mean having to break his promise to Lofty.
93027"The Anniversary Waltz"[27]Dermot BoydJoe Ainsworth4 July 2018 (2018-07-04)N/A
A celebratory party of 70 years of the NHS is placed on hold when a major incident results in an influx of patients to the hospital. Serena is greeted by a patient who she saved the life of many years ago, and when he introduces her to his daughter, who he named in her honour, Serena is determined to give him the best treatment once again with the help of Ric. Sheilagh reflects on the importance of the NHS and everything it has done for her. Jac and Abigail clash over a patient who is requiring a heart transplant, but Jac is convinced that Abigail's concerns are to do with her, not the patient.
93128"Into the Light"[28]Jamie AnnettBecky Prestwich and Nick Fisher11 July 2018 (2018-07-11)3.92
Roxanna and John return to Holby ecstatic following their recent successes in their patient trials. Their delight is quickly cut short when Roxanna receives a phone call informing her their most recent patient trials has died unexpectedly. Roxanna's trust in John is tested following the death, as she begins to fear for Jac's health. Ethan also arrives on the wards, asking Roxanna to consider him as their next trial patient and treat him for his Huntington's disease. Hanssen is surprised by the return of Essie, who is admitted as a patient. Essie is devastated to be diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and when Hanssen suggests they operate on her and begin her treatment immediately, she panics and begs Raf's father, Enzo, to take her back to Scotland. Donna hopes for her family to reach out to her, and when Zav helps Donna, she realises she may have misjudged him.
93229"The Friend Zone"[29]Jamie AnnettKatie Douglas17 July 2018 (2018-07-17)3.73
Nicky is determined to get her friendship with Meena back on track once and for all, but with Meena working on Darwin ward and the both of them desperate to impress Jac, Nicky realises that the competitive element between them is still there, testing her loyalties as a friend. Sacha's cleaner friend, Patricia, is admitted with abdominal pains. With his feelings for Patricia developing, Sacha does all he can to save her. He then asks her out for a drink, but is rejected, as Patricia admits she is seeing someone. Donna prepares to launch a new business venture, and Zav is determined to get involved, prompting him to prove himself to her.
93330"Two for Joy"[30]Toby FrowEd Sellek24 July 2018 (2018-07-24)3.85
Jac is fully recovered and back on Darwin ward for her shift, but John is not convinced she should be at work. Jac and John work together to treat a patient, but clash over who has priority operating on the patient. Jac gains priority over John, and John notices Jac will not ease herself back into her job. He commends Jac on her dedication to the job, but when alone, reflects on Jac's difficulty to hold and manipulate objects, and worries of a potential defect in her recovery, as he braces himself for the worst. Dom plans a holiday for Lofty, while Lofty plans a different surprise for Dom. As Carole gets caught up in the middle of the pair's surprises for each other, she inadvertently makes Dom question his relationship. Dom's doubts are quickly forgotten however, when Lofty proposes. Essie connects with a patient who helps her see Holby in a different way.
93431"Child in Your Shadow"[31]Toby FrowJohanne McAndrew and Elliot Hope31 July 2018 (2018-07-31)3.83
Fletch faces a day from hell when his son Theo is injured and admitted to the hospital, and his estranged father, Steven, unexpectedly walks back into his life. Fletch's already fractured relationship with Steven is tested further when Evie arrives at the hospital as well. Essie encourages Hanssen to try and ask Roxanna out on a date, but when he goes to give Roxanna a badge as a kind gesture, she cries, and later explains that her mother gave her a similar badge when she was younger. Hanssen invites Roxanna out for a drink, but Roxanna rejects him. Meena and Nicky successfully complete their first foundation year, but Ric and Serena feel they need reminding of what they are letting themselves in for.
93532"Bygones"[32]Paulette RandallJon Barton8 August 2018 (2018-08-08)3.42
Fletch struggles to accept Steven's presence as he continues to come to terms with his father's return. As Fletch is trying to help a secretive patient get the care they need, he is distracted by Evie, who demands that she sees her grandfather. Fletch is reluctant to allow Evie to see him, but when Evie gets upset and tells Fletch they need another adult figure in their lives, he tells Steven to apply to be a hospital porter, and stick around. He then goes to visit Jac in her office, but finds her unconscious. She is rushed into an intensive care suite. Essie learns she is clear of cancer, and becomes determined to help Julie and Josh. She turns to John for answers.
93633"Bargaining"[33]Paulette RandallKatie Douglas14 August 2018 (2018-08-14)3.63
Jac remains stable but initially shows no signs of improvement. John and Roxanna clash over her treatment, leading Roxanna to question whether she has made the right decision in working with John. As Jac deteriorates, Roxanna operates on her, and saves her life. Following the operation, Roxanna questions John as to whether they should end their patient trials, but ultimately decides to distance herself from being a part of the trial instead. Steven is successful in his interview for hospital porter. He tries to make Fletch see that he has changed, but with Fletch distracted by Jac's health, he snaps at Steven. At the same time, Fletch loses focus on a vulnerable patient, placing her life in danger.
93734"All Business"[34]Tracey RooneyNick Fisher21 August 2018 (2018-08-21)3.82
Essie is placed in a quandary when John refuses to operate on trial patient Josh due to the nature of his condition. She attempts to convince John to try a risky and unapproved procedure he suggests, and he agrees to consider it. Roxanna warns Essie to be careful around John, and she later backtracks on allowing the procedure to go ahead. Josh is disappointed and collapses, forcing John to operate on Josh. The operation is successful. Donna is stressed over her failing beauty business, but with help from Zav, Donna realises her true potential. Meena faces a difficult shift and is moved to another ward by John when he suspects her of spying on his trials.
93835"Man Down"[35]Tracey RooneyMichelle Lipton28 August 2018 (2018-08-28)3.65
93936"Keep Your Friends Close"[36]Michael LaceyIsla Gray4 September 2018 (2018-09-04)3.76[nb 2]
94037"All Lies Lead to the Truth"[37]Michael LaceyRobert Goldsbrough11 September 2018 (2018-09-11)3.37[nb 2]
94138"One Man and His God"[38]Jan BauerAndy Bayliss18 September 2018 (2018-09-18)TBD
94239"Undoing"[39]Sean GlynnNick Fisher25 September 2018 (2018-09-25)TBD
94340"Inscrutable"[40]Sean GlynnTony Higgins2 October 2018 (2018-10-02)TBD
94441"The Three Musketeers"[41]Daikin MarshJoe Ainsworth9 October 2018 (2018-10-09)TBD
94542"Stains"[42]Daikin MarshPatrick Homes16 October 2018 (2018-10-16)TBD
94643"Too Good to be True"[43]Jamie AnnettGerard Sampaio23 October 2018 (2018-10-23)TBD

Production

The series began airing on Tuesday nights on BBC One from 2 January 2018.[1][44] Simon Harper continues his role as the executive producer of the show,[45] while Kate Hall serves as the series producer.[46] The series consists of 52 episodes, a decrease since the previous series.[1]

Cast

Overview

The twentieth series of Holby City began with 15 roles receiving star billing, including Guy Henry as chief executive officer and consultant general surgeon Henrik Hanssen, Paul McGann as director of surgical innovations and medicine and consultant neurosurgeon John Gaskell,[47] Bob Barrett as Sacha Levy, a clinical skills tutor, consultant general surgeon and the clinical lead of Keller ward,[47] Hugh Quarshie as consultant general surgeon Ric Griffin,[1] and Rosie Marcel as director of cardiothoracic surgery, consultant cardiothoracic surgeon and clinical lead of Darwin ward Jac Naylor. Hermione Gulliford, meanwhile, portrays consultant neurosurgeon Roxanna MacMillan,[1] James Anderson and Olga Fedori appear as cardiothoracic specialist registrars Oliver Valentine[1] and Frieda Petrenko,[2] David Ames continues his role as Dominic Copeland, a specialist registrar in general surgery.[1] Belinda Owusu and Salma Hoque portray F1 doctors, later F2 doctors, Nicky McKendrick and Meena Chowdhury,[47] and Alex Walkinshaw stars as director of nursing services Adrian "Fletch" Fletcher.[47] Jaye Jacobs appears as staff nurse, and later senior staff nurse, Donna Jackson[47] and Kaye Wragg and Lee Mead feature as staff nurses Essie Di Lucca and Ben "Lofty" Chiltern respectively.[1][47] Additionally, Jules Robertson continues his semi-regular role as porter Jason Haynes.[6]

Anderson departed his role as Oliver Valentine in episode 13. He confirmed his departure on Twitter after the episode's broadcast, commenting, "It's with a full, heavy heart that I now move on to adventures new."[48] Essie also left the series in episode 13. Sasha Morris of Daily Star reported that Wragg had left the cast,[49] but Wragg confirmed on Twitter that it was a break.[50] Essie will return in episode 28, which will be broadcast on 10 July 2018.[28] Marcel confirmed in an interview with Laura-Jayne Tyler of Inside Soap that a main character would be killed off during the series.[51] In episode 39, Roxanna was killed off; the exit was embargoed until transmission to surprise the audience. Producers informed Gulliford when she joined the series that she would be killed off as part of her storyline.[52]

Camilla Arfwedson reprised her role as Zosia March for only episode one.[53] After taking a break from the serial in the previous series, Catherine Russell returned to her role as consultant general surgeon and clinical lead of AAU Serena Campbell.[54][55] Serena returns in episode 6.[6] Marcus Griffiths joins the cast as registrar Xavier "Zav" Duval in episode 8.[8] Jemma Redgrave also left her role as Bernie Wolfe during the previous series, although producer Hall confirmed that she would return when she decided to end her break.[46] Russell confirmed on 6 February 2018 that Redgrave would film several episodes in March.[56] She will return in episode 24.[57] Olivia Poulet joins the semi-regular cast as chief executive officer and consultant cardiothoracic surgeon Abigail Tate in episode 14.[58]

The series features several recurring characters, and numerous guest stars. Gruffudd Glyn stars in the two opening episodes as prisoner Danny Fincher.[1] Actress Sara Stewart appears in episode 2 as cardiothoracic surgeon Professor Arianne Cornell,[2] following her appearance in episode 1067 of Casualty.[59] Dana Smit reprises her guest role as Sara Johannsen, the wife of Fredrik Johansson (Billy Postlethwaite), in episode 4.[4] Wanda Ventham stars as Shelaigh Chiltern, the grandmother of Lofty, from episode four.[60] Macey Chipping features in episode 7 as Fletch's daughter, Evie Fletcher, having last appeared in March 2017.[7] Poppy Jharka reprises her guest role as Amira Zafar in episodes 11 and 12.[11][12] Kai O'Loughlin returns to his role as Mikey Fletcher, Fletch's son, in the series. He appears in episode 18 and 20.[18][20] On 1 February 2018, it was announced that actress Gemma Oaten would reprise her role as nurse Sydney Somers for one episode, having previously appeared in two episodes in the previous series.[61] Sydney stars in episode 20.[62]

Hall announced that this series would continue to crossover with Casualty.[46] A trailer teasing the show's summer storylines revealed that Casualty character Ethan Hardy, portrayed by George Rainsford, would be guest appearing in an episode in the near future.[63]

Notes

  1. ↑ Viewing figures represent the BBC One audience. Although the series is simulcast in HD, the Broadcasters' Audience Research Board only archive viewing figures for the top thirty rated programmes on BBC HD each week. As such, data for Holby City's simulcast audience is not consistently available.
  2. 1 2 7 day data until 28 day data is available

References

General

  • Final viewing figures: "Weekly Top 30 Programmes". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board. Retrieved 26 September 2015.
Specific
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Writer: Ed Sellek; Director: Jennie Darnell; Producer: Sholla Coker (2 January 2018). "The Prisoner". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  2. 1 2 3 Writer: Robert Goldsbrough; Director: Francis Annan; Producer: Irma Inniss (9 January 2018). "Ready or Not". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  3. ↑ Writers: Johanne McAndrew and Elliot Hope; Director: Francis Annan; Producer: Irma Inniss (16 January 2018). "There by the Grace of...". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  4. 1 2 Writer: Joe Ainsworth; Director: James Larkin; Producer: Sarah Creasey (23 January 2018). "Hanssen Is as Hanssen Does". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  5. ↑ Writer: Isla Gray; Director: James Larkin; Producer: Sarah Creasey (30 January 2018). "One Day at a Time". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  6. 1 2 3 Writer: Patrick Homes; Director: Baff Akoto; Producer: Yasmin Kalli (7 February 2018). "Not Your Home Now". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  7. 1 2 Writer: Tony Higgins; Director: Baff Akoto; Producer: Yasmin Kalli (13 February 2018). "Precipice". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  8. 1 2 Writer: Michelle Lipton; Director: Daikin Marsh; Producer; Irma Inniss (20 February 2018). "Hard Day's Night". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  9. ↑ Writer: Martin Jameson; Director: Daikin Marsh; Producer; Irma Inniss (28 February 2018). "Ache". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  10. ↑ Writer: Kathrine Smith; Director: Toby Frow; Producer; Sarah Creasey (6 March 2018). "Square One". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  11. 1 2 Writer: Katie Douglas; Director: Toby Frow; Producer; Sarah Creasey (13 March 2018). "The L Word". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  12. 1 2 Writer: Patrick Homes; Director: David Innes Edwards; Producer; Yasmin Kalli (20 March 2018). "No Matter Where You Go, There You Are – Part One". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  13. ↑ Writer: Andy Bayliss; Director: David Innes Edwards; Producer; Yasmin Kalli (27 March 2018). "No Matter Where You Go, There You Are – Part Two". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  14. ↑ Writer: Joe Ainsworth; Director; Julie Edwards; Producer; Irma Inniss (3 April 2018). "Tete a Tate". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  15. ↑ Writer: Nick Fisher; Director: Steve Brett; Producer: Sarah Creasey (17 April 2018). "New Ain't All It's Cracked Up to Be". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  16. ↑ Writer: Becky Prestwich; Director: Steve Brett; Producer: Sarah Creasey (24 April 2018). "The Way We Were". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  17. 1 2 Writers: Johanne McAndrew and Elliot Hope; Director: Christiana Ebohon-Green; Producer: Yasmin Kalli (1 May 2018). "Headstrong". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  18. ↑ Writer: Ed Sellek; Director: Sean Glynn; Producer: Yasmin Kalli (8 May 2018). "Bubble Wrap". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  19. 1 2 Writer: Katie Douglas; Director: Daikin Marsh; Producer: Sophia Rashid (15 May 2018). "Blind Spot". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  20. ↑ Writer: Katie Douglas; Director: Daikin Marsh; Producer: Sophia Rashid (22 May 2018). "Belonging". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  21. ↑ Writer: Nick Fisher; Director: Thomas Hescott; Producer: Irma Inniss (29 May 2018). "Only a Word". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  22. ↑ Writer: Gerard Sampaio; Director: Thomas Hescott; Producer: Irma Inniss (5 June 2018). "None but the Brave". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  23. ↑ Writer: Patrick Homes; Director: Jennie Darnell; Producer: Sarah Creasey (12 June 2018). "Primum Non Nocere, Part One". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  24. ↑ Writer: Patrick Homes; Director: Jennie Darnell; Producer: Sarah Creasey (20 June 2018). "Primum Non Nocere, Part Two". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  25. ↑ Writer: Kathrine Smith; Director: Dermot Boyd; Producer: Yasmin Kalli (27 June 2018). "Fallen Idol". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  26. ↑ Writer: Joe Ainsworth; Director: Dermot Boyd; Producer: Yasmin Kalli (4 July 2018). "The Anniversary Waltz". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  27. 1 2 Writers: Becky Prestwich and Nick Fisher; Director: Jamie Annett; Producer: Irma Inniss (11 July 2018). "Into the Light". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  28. ↑ Writer: Katie Douglas; Director: Jamie Annett; Producer: Irma Inniss (17 July 2018). "The Friend Zone". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  29. ↑ Writer: Ed Sellek; Director: Toby Frow; Producer: Sarah Creasey (24 July 2018). "Two for Joy". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  30. ↑ Writers: Johanne McAndrew and Elliot Hope; Director: Toby Frow; Producer: Sarah Creasey (31 July 2018). "Child in Your Shadow". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  31. ↑ Writer: Jon Barton; Director: Paulette Randall; Producer: Yasmin Kalli (8 August 2018). "Bygones". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  32. ↑ Writer: Katie Douglas; Director: Paulette Randall; Producer: Yasmin Kalli (14 August 2018). "Bargaining". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  33. ↑ Writer: Nick Fisher; Director: Tracey Rooney; Producer: Irma Inness (21 August 2018). "All Business". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  34. ↑ Writer: Michelle Lipton; Director: Tracey Rooney; Producer: Irma Inness (28 August 2018). "Man Down". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  35. ↑ Writer: Isla Gray; Director: Michael Lacey; Producer: Ailsa Macaulay (4 September 2018). "Keep Your Friends Close". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  36. ↑ Writer: Robert Goldsbrough; Director: Michael Lacey; Producer: Ailsa Macaulay (2018). "All Lies Lead to the Truth". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  37. ↑ Writer: Andy Bayliss; Director: Jan Bauer; Producer: Kate Hall (18 September 2018). "One Man and His God". Holby City. BBC. BBC One.
  38. ↑ "Series 20 – Episode 39 Undoing". Radio Times. 13 September 2018. Retrieved 13 September 2018.
  39. ↑ "Series 20 – Episode 40 Inscrutable". Radio Times. 20 September 2018. Retrieved 20 September 2018.
  40. ↑ "Series 20 – Episode 41 The Three Musketeers". Radio Times. 27 September 2018. Retrieved 27 September 2018.
  41. ↑ "Series 20 – Episode 42 Stains". Radio Times. 5 October 2018. Retrieved 5 October 2018.
  42. ↑ "Series 20 – Episode 43 Too Good to be True". Radio Times. 10 October 2018. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
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  44. ↑ "BBC Studios appoints new Executive Producer for BBC One's Casualty and Holby City". BBC Media Centre. 8 June 2017. Retrieved 17 June 2017.
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  46. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Who's Who?". Inside Soap (51): 93. 23 December 2017 – 5 January 2018.
  47. ↑ James Anderson [@jimeroo] (27 March 2018). "This dear old hospital of mine has been a school, a playground, and a family to me for over seven years. I've loved every minute and it's with a full, heavy heart that I now move on to adventures new. Thank you so much for having me. James x" (Tweet). Retrieved 27 March 2018 – via Twitter.
  48. ↑ Morris, Sasha (27 March 2018). "Holby City spoilers: Major character makes shock exit — and fans are devastated". Daily Star. Retrieved 28 March 2018.
  49. ↑ Ellis, Sarah (12–18 May 2018). "Essie gone?". Inside Soap. 2018 (19): 36.
  50. ↑ Tyler, Laura-Jayne (2–8 June 2018). "It's time Jac won Best Bitch at the Inside Soap Awards!". Inside Soap. 2018 (22): 38–40.
  51. ↑ Brown, David (25 September 2018). "Holby City: Roxanna is murdered by Gaskell – It was always the plan to kill her off, reveals show boss". Radio Times. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
  52. ↑ Tyler, Laura-Jayne (23 December 2017 – 5 January 2018). "Ollie wakes up!". Inside Soap (51): 39.
  53. ↑ Tyler, Laura-Jayne (1–7 April 2017). "See ya, Serena!". Inside Soap (13): 46–47.
  54. ↑ Russell, Catherine [@catherinerusse2] (8 September 2017). "Just heard that I will definitely be back filming #HolbyCity next month. So Ms Campbell will be back on your box in February" (Tweet). Retrieved 8 September 2017 – via Twitter.
  55. ↑ Kilkelly, Daniel (6 February 2018). "Holby City star Catherine Russell confirms Bernie Wolfe WILL be back". Digital Spy. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  56. ↑ "Reunited!". Inside Soap (22): 97. 2–8 June 2018. Serena and Bernie back together!
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  58. ↑ "Dying Connie makes a final attempt to save her life..." What's on TV. Retrieved 12 January 2018.
  59. ↑ "Holby City". What's on TV. 20–26 January 2018.
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  61. ↑ "Mystery woman!". Inside Soap. 2018 (19): 31. 12–18 May 2018.
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