Casualty series 39

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Casualty
Series 39
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No. of episodes16
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Original release10 August 2024 (2024-08-10) –
present (present)
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The thirty-ninth series of the British medical drama television series Casualty began airing on BBC One in the United Kingdom on 10 August 2024. 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. Liza Mellody continued as series producer, with Roxanne Harvey taking over as executive producer following the departure of Jon Sen. Series 39 begins with the second half of the miniseries Storm Damage, continuing from the previous series, and continues with the miniseries Public Property and Internal Affairs.

Production

Series 39 is primarily filmed at Roath Lock Studios, located in Cardiff, where the serial has been produced since 2011. Roath Lock BBC studios - Geograph-2901332.jpg
Series 39 is primarily filmed at Roath Lock Studios, located in Cardiff, where the serial has been produced since 2011.

The series began airing in the United Kingdom on 10 August 2024 on BBC One, a week after the conclusion to the previous series. [1] [2] [3] Series 39 is set to continue following a three month break in late 2024. At the end of the Storm Damage miniseries, a trailer for the Christmas special was shown. [4] A subsequent press release stated that "the Christmas special will celebrate the gift of giving and will be told in an innovative, format-breaking way". [5] In November it was confirmed that the episode would revolve around "the miracle of blood" and incorporate real-life testimonies. [6] The subsequent miniseries, entitled Public Property, commenced the week after the Christmas special and is expected to consist of eleven episodes. [7] On 30 January 2025, the following miniseries was announced to be titled Internal Affairs. [8]

Roxanne Harvey was announced as the series' new executive producer in November 2023, taking over from Jon Sen. [9] Harvey looked forward to creating "distinctive, addictive characters alongside ambitious, emotionally epic stories that reflect our modern day NHS". [9] Harvey assumes the role from the Christmas special; no executive producer is credited throughout Storm Damage.

Cast

The thirty-ninth series of Casualty features a cast of characters working for the NHS within the emergency department of Holby City Hospital and the Holby Ambulance Service. [10] Sixteen cast members reprised their roles from the previous series, with this series the first not to feature Derek Thompson as Charlie Fairhead.

The first episode of Public Property introduces Naomi Wakszlak as trainee paramedic Indie Jankowski. Prior to the third episode of the miniseries it was confirmed that Wakszlak had joined the cast in a regular capacity, with Indie pursuing her third-year placement at Holby. The character is Casualty's first student paramedic. Harvey commented that "Naomi is an emerging talent who brings depth and authenticity to the role, seamlessly capturing Indie’s determination and drive to prove herself in a demanding environment." [11]

From Internal Affairs, Robert Bathurst joins the cast as surgeon Russell Whitelaw. Russell is described as "a man who has commanded the operating room for years with his unmatched skill and domineering personality". [8] Olly Rix also joined the cast in the same mini-series as Flynn Byron, a former military doctor and clinical lead. [12] [13]

Main characters

Episodes

No.
overall		No. in
series		TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release dateUK viewers
(millions)  [14]
Storm Damage
13361"All for Love" [15] Conor MorrisseyRebekah Harrison and Claire Miller10 August 2024 (2024-08-10)2.41
13372"Downfall" [16] Conor MorrisseyClaire Miller17 August 2024 (2024-08-17)2.68
13383"Absolution" [17] Steve HughesToby Walton24 August 2024 (2024-08-24)2.75
13394"The Right Amount" [18] Steve HughesEd Sellek and Poz Watson31 August 2024 (2024-08-31)2.59
13405"The Truth Will Set You Free" [19] Cóilín Ó ScolaíIsla Gray7 September 2024 (2024-09-07)2.35
13416"Freedom" [20] Cóilín Ó ScolaíPoz Watson7 September 2024 (2024-09-07)2.36
Special
13427"All I Want for Christmas" [6] Steve HughesErin Kubicki21 December 2024 (2024-12-21)3.14
Public Property
13438"Off Duty" [7] Suri KrishnammaLindsey Alford and Hilary Frankland28 December 2024 (2024-12-28)3.12
13449"On Trial" [21] Suri KrishnammaLindsey Alford and Hilary Frankland4 January 2025 (2025-01-04)<3.10
134510"Bite the Bullet" [22] Paul MurphyRachel Harper11 January 2025 (2025-01-11)2.99
134611"Defamation" [23] Paul MurphyErin Kubicki18 January 2025 (2025-01-18)<2.77
134712"Precipice" [24] Jamie AnnettMark Catley25 January 2025 (2025-01-25)2.98
134813"Freefall" [25] Jamie AnnettIsla Gray1 February 2025 (2025-02-01)3.07
134914"Out of Time" [26] Jordan HoggErin Kubicki8 February 2025 (2025-02-08)2.90
135015"Jodie" [27] Jordan HoggClaire Miller15 February 2025 (2025-02-15)2.99
135116"Brace, Brace, Brace" [28] Matthew EvansSimon Norman22 February 2025 (2025-02-22)TBD
135217"Unearthed" [29] Matthew EvansMatthew McDevitt1 March 2025 (2025-03-01)TBD

References

  1. ↑ "Casualty: Season 39". Radio Times . Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  2. ↑ "Casualty: "Downfall"". TVGuide.co.uk . Retrieved 12 August 2024.
  3. ↑ "Casualty: Season 39". Amazon.com . Retrieved 18 August 2024.
  4. ↑ Cremona, Patrick (7 September 2024). "Casualty confirms Christmas special with "format-breaking" episode". Radio Times . Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  5. ↑ Cremona, Patrick (7 September 2024). "Casualty confirms Christmas special with "format-breaking" episode". Radio Times . Retrieved 8 September 2024.
  6. 1 2 "BBC reveals first look pictures for Casualty's emotionally epic Christmas special". BBC . Retrieved 26 November 2022.
  7. 1 2 Hilary Frankland (writer); Lindsey Alford (writer); Suri Krishnamma (director); Debbie Shewell (producer) (28 December 2024). "Off Duty". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  8. 1 2 Anderton, Joe (30 January 2025). "Casualty casts Cold Feet star for new boxset". Digital Spy . Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  9. 1 2 "BBC Studios Drama Productions announces two new hires" (Press release). BBC. 14 November 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2023.
  10. ↑ "Casualty - 6 September 1986". History of the BBC. BBC. Retrieved 28 August 2023.
  11. ↑ Warner, Sam (9 January 2025). "Casualty introduces brand new paramedic in show first". Digital Spy . Retrieved 31 January 2025.
  12. ↑ "Call the Midwife favourite Olly Rix lands role as new Casualty regular". Radio Times . Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  13. ↑ "Casualty shares first look at Call the Midwife star in new series". Digital Spy . Retrieved 10 February 2025.
  14. ↑ "Most viewed programmes". Broadcasters' Audience Research Board . Retrieved 17 August 2022.
  15. ↑ Rebekah Harrison (writer); Claire Miller (writer); Conor Morrissey (director); Jenny Thompson (producer) (10 August 2024). "All for Love". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  16. ↑ Claire Miller (writer); Conor Morrissey (director); Jenny Thompson (producer) (17 August 2024). "Downfall". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  17. ↑ Toby Walton (writer); Steve Hughes (director); Nest Gwenllian Roberts (producer) (24 August 2024). "Absolution". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  18. ↑ Ed Sellek & Poz Watson (writer); Steve Hughes (director); Nest Gwenllian Roberts (producer) (31 August 2024). "The Right Amount". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  19. ↑ Isla Gray (writer); Cóilín Ó Scolaí (director); Mat McHale (producer) (7 September 2024). "The Truth Will Set You Free". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  20. ↑ Poz Watson (writer); Cóilín Ó Scolaí (director); Mat McHale (producer) (7 September 2024). "Freedom". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  21. ↑ Hilary Frankland (writer); Lindsey Alford (writer); Suri Krishnamma (director); Debbie Shewell (producer) (4 January 2025). "On Trial". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  22. ↑ Rachel Harper (writer); Paul Murphy (director); Claire Burgess (producer) (11 January 2025). "Bite the Bullet". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  23. ↑ Erin Kubicki (writer); Paul Murphy (director); Claire Burgess (producer) (18 January 2025). "Defamation". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  24. ↑ Mark Catley (writer); Jamie Annett (director); Jenny Thompson (producer) (25 January 2025). "Precipice". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  25. ↑ Isla Gray (writer); Jamie Annett (director); Jenny Thompson (producer) (1 February 2025). "Freefall". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  26. ↑ Erin Kubicki (writer); Jordan Hogg (director); Mat McHale (producer) (8 February 2025). "Out of Time". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  27. ↑ Claire Miller (writer); Jordan Hogg (director); Mat McHale (producer) (15 February 2025). "Jodie". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  28. ↑ Simon Norman (writer); Matthew Evans (director); Nest Gwenllian Roberts (producer) (22 February 2025). "Brace, Brace, Brace". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
  29. ↑ Matthew McDevitt (writer); Matthew Evans (director); Nest Gwenllian Roberts (producer) (1 March 2025). "Unearthed". Casualty. BBC. BBC One.
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