Casualty is 30. It’s a truly impressive achievement whichever way you look at it and of course the show decided to celebrate this milestone in the sort of style you could only expect from the world’s longest running medical-drama. Originally devised by Jeremy Brock and Paul Unwin in 1986, Casualty has evolved significantly over the … >
BBC Store is marking the 30th anniversary of Casualty with a look back at some of the long-running medical drama’s A-list guest stars. Famous faces who appeared in Casualty early in their careers include Tom Hiddleston, Daisy Ridley, Kate Winslet, Martin Freeman, Orlando Bloom and Christopher Eccleston. Featuring 14 classic episodes, the Casualty: Spot The Star collection is available to … >
On 6 September 1986, the first episode of Casualty transmitted on BBC One. Since then the show has produced more than 1,000 episodes, featured many future stars – including Kate Winslet, Tom Hiddleston and Daisy Ridley – and boasted a staggering array of incredible and defining moments. Buy the complete first season of Casualty on DVD … >
ITV has announced the cast for The Good Karma Hospital, a new medical drama created by Death in Paradise writer Dan Sefton. Set in a coastal town in tropical South India, the six-part series started filming in Sri Lanka this month and is described as “life-affirming, contemporary drama full of extraordinary characters from all walks of life.” The cast will be … >
The creator of Sky1’s Critical has discussed the broadcaster’s decision not to renew the show for a second season. Starring Lennie James (Line of Duty), Catherine Walker (Strike Back), Claire Skinner (Outnumbered) and Kimberley Nixon (Fresh Meat), the 13-part real-time medical drama launched in February 2015. Sky1 announced last July that Critical had been axed due to low … >
BBC One has released a new trailer to promote Jemma Redgrave’s arrival in Holby City. The actress is best known as UNIT’s Kate Stewart in Doctor Who, a role she’s played in six episodes since her debut in 2012. Redgrave began filming her Holby City role in September and will appear on screen as Bernie … >
ITV has announced the commission of a new six-part medical series created by Death in Paradise writer Dan Sefton. The Good Karma Hospital is set in the tropical paradise of Goa and is described as “a drama with heart” and “vibrant and colourful”. The modern-day series will follow a team of British and Indian medics … >
BBC One has announced that Doctor Foster will be back for a second season. Starring Suranne Jones (Scott & Bailey) and Bertie Carvel (Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell), Season 1 concluded with a consolidated audience of 10.1m viewers last month. > Buy Doctor Foster on DVD on Amazon. Creator and writer Mike Bartlett commented: “I’ve … >
Sponsored by The 7th Chamber: High-octane new US medical drama Code Black is now airing in the UK at 9pm on Thursday nights on Watch. Set in the busiest ER in the US, LA County Hospital, and inspired by Ryan McGarry’s award-winning documentary, the 13-part series stars Spooks actor Raza Jaffrey, alongside Marcia Gay Harden … >
Martin Clunes reprises his role as Dr. Martin Ellingham this autumn on ITV for a seventh season of Doc Martin. Clunes will be back for eight new episodes of the drama as the grumpy medic with a phobia of blood, alongside Caroline Catz as Doc Martin’s wife, Louisa. Also returning are Dame Eileen Atkins as … >