Holby City (series 3)

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Holby City
Series 3
No. of episodes30
Release
Original network BBC One
Original release5 October 2000 (2000-10-05) 
5 June 2001 (2001-06-05)
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The third series of the British medical drama television series Holby City commenced airing in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 5 October 2000, and concluded on 5 June 2001.

Contents

Production

Following its second series run of 16 episodes, the third series of Holby City ran for an extended 30 hour-long episodes. The series initially aired on Thursday nights on BBC One, before moving back to its original Tuesday night timeslot. [1] The show's scope was expanded with the addition of a children's ward, allowing for greater diversification in patient storylines. [2] While the series was in production, creator Mal Young deemed Holby City "the first successful new BBC1 one-hour drama format", in contrast to the failed programmes Harbour Lights and Sunburn . Although Young had once favoured soap opera stars in his casting, he reversed his position, explaining: "We're all guilty of grabbing a face, but it's a short-term gimmick. Viewers see right through it. It's the scripts that count. On the other hand, the soaps are so prevalent it's hard to find someone who hasn't been in one." [2]

Reception

Matt Wells and Maggie Brown of The Guardian opined in September 2000, while the series was in production: "Series such as Holby are what the BBC really needs, the fresh but reliable mid-week regular drama that ITV is best at." [2]

Cast

Main characters

Recurring and guest characters

Episodes

No.
overall
No. in
series
TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal air date Viewers
(millions) [3]
261"The Deep End"Julie Edwards Peter Jukes 5 October 2000 (2000-10-05)7.79
A traffic accident swamps A&E with patients. A man with an aneurysm tells his wife he was with his gay lover when it happened. He is dying and together they work out their differences to decide whether to pull the plug on him or not. A new nurse Sandy starts today.
272"Too Much, Too Young"Jim GoddardMichael Jenner12 October 2000 (2000-10-12)5.95

A young girl comes in with liver failure. Her father is a donor, but his liver is damaged due to alcohol abuse. He puts pressure on his son to donate to save her life. Victoria Merrick has been transferred to paediatrics.

First Appearance of Otter Ward
283"The Right Thing" [4] Jim GoddardJenny Lecoat19 October 2000 (2000-10-19)7.40
Barratt has to make a critical decision when the largest donor to the hospital insists on surgery. To operate may kill him and not to operate may leave him with a poor quality of life. Danny is sent to pediatrics and gets attached to a bratty little girl and turns her into a nice girl.
294"First Impressions"Brett FallisSteve Lawson9 November 2000 (2000-11-09)6.47
It's Julie's last day on trial as ward sister. A man dies as his wife is giving birth. Temp nurse Brenda is not what she seems. When Sandy applies for nurse's residence, she accidentally mentions that Julie has a daughter, and gets her evicted.
305"Against All Odds"Jim ShieldsMaurice Bessman16 November 2000 (2000-11-16)6.47
Kirsty goes behind Meyer's back and treats a dying patient with experimental drugs. Danny gets mugged in the parking lot. Barratt sings Karaoke at the staff party.
316"Moving On"Jim ShieldsLynne Dallow23 November 2000 (2000-11-23)5.65

Kirsty saves a man having a heart attack on a scaffold. A runaway with possible tuberculosis goes missing from the hospital. Danny gets frustrated with an overbearing mother in pediatrics.

Final Appearance from Kirsty Colins
327"The Trouble with the Truth"Brett FallisColin Bytheway30 November 2000 (2000-11-30)5.96
Jasmine spends far too much time with a dying patient and his wife and staff notice it. When a patient tells Mike a secret, Mike has to make a difficult decision, A heart patient who is going to miss her wedding is surprised by her fiance.
338"A Christmas Carol: Part 1"Adrian BeanPeter Pallister14 December 2000 (2000-12-14)7.17
Meyer has to operate on his mentor, but finds out that he himself has a debilitating illness. Julie's daughter becomes seriously ill and is admitted. One misbehaving boy in the children's ward is stealing Santa's chocolates.
349"A Christmas Carol: Part 2"Adrian BeanAndrew Rattenbury21 December 2000 (2000-12-21)7.93
Julie begs Meyer to operate on her daughter Rosie, but he refuses as he needs time off due to his illness. A fireman comes in with smoke inhalation, only to find out he has lung cancer. Danny and Stan bring Santa to the hospital.
3510"Anyone Who Had a Heart"Julie Edwards Al Hunter Ashton 28 December 2000 (2000-12-28)9.09
A young boy dies in a traffic accident, while another child needs a heart transplant, but the father of the deceased boy does not want to donate his son's heart.
3611"Extra Time"Indra BhoseRobert Fraser16 January 2001 (2001-01-16)8.33
A teenage girl refuses treatment, and Janice gets in serious trouble over it.
3712"Runaway"Colin BuckseyKate Wood23 January 2001 (2001-01-23)8.09
Ranjet's gerbil escapes during his birthday party. Jamie sets fire to his house to get the insurance money for his father. Unfortunately. his father is in the house and gets injured. Jamie runs away and Steve and Jasmine look for him.
3813"Choices"Colin BuckseyTony Lindsay30 January 2001 (2001-01-30)7.94
A 37 year old man dies of a heart attack while he is having a gall bladder operation. His wife demands an inquest and Doctor Barratt is held responsible for his actions.
3914"Night Shift"Indra BhoseLeslie Stewart6 February 2001 (2001-02-06)8.51
Stan stands vigil over a dying Battle of Britain veteran. A girl Sophie gets a nurses costume and goes around the Otter ward in the night dispensing drugs and adjusting their monitors, almost killing two of the children.
4015"Winner Takes All" Brian Kelly Chris Webb13 February 2001 (2001-02-13)8.26
Owen's mum dies of a heart attack. His real father shows up and does not want him. Dr. Taylor wants to foster him. A 14 year old girl comes in with Amnesia and Dr. Merrick tells her parents she may have been assaulted. The girl is afraid to tell her parents the truth about what happened to her, and Dr. Merrick should not have expressed her opinion. It was wrong.
4116"For Better, For Worse"Brian KellySteve Lawson20 February 2001 (2001-02-20)7.85
Liam is leaving to get married. Linda has liver problems caused by a transfusion. A recovering alcoholic is accused of drinking when a nurse finds his brother's bottle of whiskey under his bed.
4217"Tip of the Iceberg" Susanna White Colin Bytheway27 February 2001 (2001-02-27)8.18
Liam is back at work after being jilted at the altar. Tash tells her father she is a lesbian. A figure skater's career is over after bowel surgery.
4318"Borrowed Time"Kim FlitcroftTony Lindsay6 March 2001 (2001-03-06)8.38
Jerome has cancer and his parents don't want him to know. He pressures Danny into telling him his test results. A girl has HIV and Kerry advises her to tell her boyfriend the truth. Danny decides to train to be a pediatric nurse.
4419"Private Lives, Public Faces"Kim Flitcroft and Susanna WhiteAl Hunter Ashton20 March 2001 (2001-03-20)8.74
Alex goes into surgery to assist, only to be met by the woman he slept with last night. A young man who finds out he is dying of organ rejection, takes an overdose.
4520"Family Ties"Susanna WhiteJeremy Front27 March 2001 (2001-03-27)7.75
An acquaintance from Nicky's past puts her in a difficult position, but will she do the right thing? A struggling Sacha finally opens up to a loved one.
4621"Snakes and Ladders"Mike CockerColin Bytheway3 April 2001 (2001-04-03)7.90
Danny has his interview for the pediatric nurse job. A patient with cancer is told she is pregnant which will halt her cancer treatment. She has to make a tough decision. Jasmine and Steve have a disagreement at Danny's birthday party.
4722"A Change is Gonna Come"Mike CockerLillie Ferrari10 April 2001 (2001-04-10)7.60
A mother sees Steve hugging her daughter, but when she asks her about it, she claims that Steve kissed her. Steve is charged with misconduct and suspended until an inquiry is held. Danny's first day as student nurse.
4823"Going Gently"Beryl RichardsDan Sefton17 April 2001 (2001-04-17)8.25
Steve is back, the little girl confessed that she lied about him kissing her. A meth addicted patient refuses to take a HIV test. New locum Professor Fletcher starts today and the staff find that he is very laid back. Julie's husband is making an effort to be in Rosie's life. Victoria finds Guy taking painkillers.
4924"Release"Beryl RichardsDan Sefton24 April 2001 (2001-04-24)7.86
Victoria sees Guy taking pills just before surgery. His patient dies on the table, and Victoria has to decide whether to report him or not. She breaks up with him. Jasmine and Steve have a date. Danny plans to move out of Kath's and Liam offers him a room in his flat.
5025"I'm Not in Love"Jim ShieldsLeslie Stewart1 May 2001 (2001-05-01)8.14

A patient, Miranda becomes obsessed with Victoria. She is being discharged and does not want to go home. Miranda steals Victoria's scarf and wallet. Victoria and Alex go for a drink and go back to her place. Guy drives over to Victoria's place, but can't get her on the phone. He drives away and we see Miranda standing across the street from the flat.

Guest appearance from Sheridan Smith.
5126"Getting Even"Jim ShieldsAndrew Holden8 May 2001 (2001-05-08)7.14

There are two children with meningitis in the ward and Victoria did not show up for work. Guy had been around to her flat that morning and had a fight with her on the doorstep. When no one can locate her, Alex goes around after work. Her door is open, the water running, and Victoria is lying in a pool of blood.

Death of Victoria Merrick!
5227"The Mourning After"Brett FallisColin Wyatt15 May 2001 (2001-05-15)8.17
The staff are trying to handle the grief of the murder of Victoria. The police are all over the hospital questioning everyone. Alex points the finger at Guy, and he points it back at Alex.
5328"New Beginnings"Brett FallisAnn Marie di Mambo22 May 2001 (2001-05-22)6.84
Miranda is admitted with self harming wounds. The police take an interest in her. Alex and Guy are forced to work together. Jasmine has words with Julie. Sandy discovers what is wrong with a patient with severe symptoms.
5429"Hearts and Flowers" Paul Wroblewski Colin Bytheway29 May 2001 (2001-05-29)7.79

Julie and Martin are getting married today. Steve's wife Emma is in a road accident and is admitted. Steve is torn between her and Jasmine. After questioning, Miranda Locke seems to know more about Victoria's death than she is letting on.

Final Appearance Of Julie Fitzjohn
5530"The Road Less Travelled"Paul WroblewskiAndrew Rattenbury5 June 2001 (2001-06-05)8.85

Dr. Mike Barratt is offered a job in New Zealand. New ward sister Chrissie starts today. Stan accidentally creates a power failure and Meyer and James Campbell get stuck in the lift. The murderer of Dr. Victoria Merrick is revealed.

First Appearance of Chrissie Williams

Final Appearance of Mike Barrett

Final Appearance of Jasmine Hopkins

Notes

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