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Casualty 1986

Status
Returning Series
First Aired
September 6, 1986
Last Aired
June 27, 2026
Format
46 seasons · 1,395 eps
Highest Rated Episode
S26E15 "Next of Kin (1)" (★ 10/10)
Created By
Jeremy Brock, Paul Unwin
Network
BBC One
Where to Stream
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★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 from 88 votes TV-PG DramaSoap 46 seasons · 1395 eps Returning Series
Community & Your Rating
★ 6.2/10
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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
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★ TMDB users: 6.2/10 from 88 votes
Format
46 seasons · 1,395 episodes
Status
Returning Series
Network
BBC One
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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.

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“A long-running medical drama exploring life in a busy hospital emergency department.”

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  • Longevity and consistent quality make it a reliable drama
  • Strong ensemble cast with deep character development
  • Realistic portrayal of hospital life and medical emergencies
Keep in mind
  • 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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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.

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