Casualty 1986
What is Casualty?
Casualty is a British medical drama series that has been broadcast on BBC One. The series was created by Jeremy Brock and Paul Unwin and it first aired in the United Kingdom on 6 September 1986.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1986
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 1,395
- First aired
- Sep 6, 1986
- Last aired
- Jun 27, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC One
- Genres
- Drama, Soap
- Updated
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Overview
Casualty is a British medical drama series that has been broadcast on BBC One. The series was created by Jeremy Brock and Paul Unwin and it first aired in the United Kingdom on 6 September 1986. It is set in the emergency department of Holby City Hospital and follows the personal and professional lives of the staff and patients. The series is recognised as the longest-running primetime medical drama and it has been a staple of British television for many years. The show depicts the working and private lives of the hospital staff, paramedics, and patients attending the hospital. Casualty has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 on IMDb, based on over 4,000 user reviews. The series has been produced for many years and has become a well-established part of British television programming.
Should you watch it?
“A long-running medical drama exploring life in a busy hospital emergency department.”
- Longevity and consistent quality make it a reliable drama
- Strong ensemble cast with deep character development
- Realistic portrayal of hospital life and medical emergencies
- Episode-of-the-week format can feel repetitive
- Some storylines may be predictable for genre fans
You enjoy British medical dramas with strong character arcs and realistic hospital settings.
Suitable for most adults; contains medical scenarios and emotional themes.
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Episode guide
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Season 1 · 15 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Gas Mytharc Sep 6, 1986
- E2 Hide and Seek Core Sep 13, 1986
- E3 Night Runners Core Sep 20, 1986
- E4 Jump Start Core Sep 27, 1986
- E5 Blood Brothers Core Oct 4, 1986
- E6 High Noon Core Oct 11, 1986
- E7 Professionals Core Oct 18, 1986
- E8 Crazies Core Oct 25, 1986
- E9 Moonlight Becomes You... Core Nov 8, 1986
- E10 Teeny Poppers Mytharc Nov 15, 1986
- E11 Drunk Core Nov 22, 1986
- E12 Quiet Core Dec 6, 1986
- E13 No Future Core Dec 13, 1986
- E14 Survival Mytharc Dec 20, 1986
- E15 Closure Mytharc Dec 27, 1986
Season 2 · 15 episodes
- E1 A Little Lobbying Mytharc Sep 12, 1987
- E2 A Drop of the Hard Stuff Core Sep 19, 1987
- E3 Shades of Love Core Sep 26, 1987
- E4 Cry for Help Core Oct 3, 1987
- E5 Anaconda Core Oct 10, 1987
- E6 Lifelines Core Oct 17, 1987
- E7 The Raid Core Oct 24, 1987
- E8 Cross Fingers Core Oct 31, 1987
- E9 Seeking Heat Core Nov 7, 1987
- E10 Rock a Bye Baby Core Nov 14, 1987
- E11 Hooked Core Nov 21, 1987
- E12 Fun Night Core Nov 28, 1987
- E13 Peace, Brother Core Dec 5, 1987
- E14 Burning Cases Mytharc Dec 12, 1987
- E15 These Things Happen Mytharc Dec 19, 1987
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Welcome to Casualty Mytharc Sep 9, 1988
- E2 Desperate Odds Core Sep 16, 1988
- E3 Drake's Drum Core Sep 23, 1988
- E4 Absolution Core Sep 30, 1988
- E5 Burn-Out Core Oct 7, 1988
- E6 A Quiet Night Core Oct 14, 1988
- E7 A Wing and a Prayer Core Oct 19, 1988
- E8 Living Memories Core Oct 21, 1988
- E9 Inferno Mytharc Oct 28, 1988
- E10 Caring Mytharc Nov 4, 1988
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 Chain Reaction Mytharc Sep 8, 1989
- E2 Accidents Happen Core Sep 15, 1989
- E3 A Grand in the Hand Core Sep 22, 1989
- E4 Day Off Core Sep 29, 1989
- E5 Vital Spark Core Oct 6, 1989
- E6 Charity Core Oct 13, 1989
- E7 Victim of Circumstances Core Oct 20, 1989
- E8 Deluge Core Oct 27, 1989
- E9 Union Core Nov 3, 1989
- E10 Taking Stock Core Nov 10, 1989
- E11 Banking for Beginners Mytharc Nov 24, 1989
- E12 Hanging On Mytharc Dec 1, 1989
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Penalty Mytharc Sep 7, 1990
- E2 Results Core Sep 14, 1990
- E3 Close to Home Core Sep 21, 1990
- E4 Street Life Core Sep 28, 1990
- E5 Hiding Place Core Oct 5, 1990
- E6 Salvation Core Oct 12, 1990
- E7 Say it with Flowers Core Oct 19, 1990
- E8 Love's a Pain Core Oct 26, 1990
- E9 A Will to Die Core Nov 2, 1990
- E10 Big Boys Don't Cry Core Nov 9, 1990
- E11 Remembrance Core Nov 16, 1990
- E12 All's Fair Mytharc Nov 30, 1990
- E13 A Reasonable Man Mytharc Dec 7, 1990
Frequently asked questions
Is Casualty based on a true story?
No, it is a fictional drama set in the fictional Holby City Hospital.
Where can I watch Casualty?
It originally aired on BBC One and may be available on streaming platforms or BBC iPlayer.
How long has Casualty been on TV?
It first aired in 1986 and is one of the longest-running medical dramas.
Are the characters doctors or nurses?
The show features both doctors and nurses, along with other hospital staff and patients.
Is Casualty connected to any other shows?
It is set in the same universe as the show Holby City, which focuses on the same hospital.