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
Where to watch
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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
Season 1 · 15 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Gas Sep 6, 1986
- E2 Hide and Seek Sep 13, 1986
- E3 Night Runners Sep 20, 1986
- E4 Jump Start Sep 27, 1986
- E5 Blood Brothers Oct 4, 1986
- E6 High Noon Oct 11, 1986
- E7 Professionals Oct 18, 1986
- E8 Crazies Oct 25, 1986
- E9 Moonlight Becomes You... Nov 8, 1986
- E10 Teeny Poppers Nov 15, 1986
- E11 Drunk Nov 22, 1986
- E12 Quiet Dec 6, 1986
- E13 No Future Dec 13, 1986
- E14 Survival Dec 20, 1986
- E15 Closure Dec 27, 1986
Season 2 · 15 episodes
- E1 A Little Lobbying Sep 12, 1987
- E2 A Drop of the Hard Stuff Sep 19, 1987
- E3 Shades of Love Sep 26, 1987
- E4 Cry for Help Oct 3, 1987
- E5 Anaconda Oct 10, 1987
- E6 Lifelines Oct 17, 1987
- E7 The Raid Oct 24, 1987
- E8 Cross Fingers Oct 31, 1987
- E9 Seeking Heat Nov 7, 1987
- E10 Rock a Bye Baby Nov 14, 1987
- E11 Hooked Nov 21, 1987
- E12 Fun Night Nov 28, 1987
- E13 Peace, Brother Dec 5, 1987
- E14 Burning Cases Dec 12, 1987
- E15 These Things Happen Dec 19, 1987
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Welcome to Casualty Sep 9, 1988
- E2 Desperate Odds Sep 16, 1988
- E3 Drake's Drum Sep 23, 1988
- E4 Absolution Sep 30, 1988
- E5 Burn-Out Oct 7, 1988
- E6 A Quiet Night Oct 14, 1988
- E7 A Wing and a Prayer Oct 19, 1988
- E8 Living Memories Oct 21, 1988
- E9 Inferno Oct 28, 1988
- E10 Caring Nov 4, 1988
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 Chain Reaction Sep 8, 1989
- E2 Accidents Happen Sep 15, 1989
- E3 A Grand in the Hand Sep 22, 1989
- E4 Day Off Sep 29, 1989
- E5 Vital Spark Oct 6, 1989
- E6 Charity Oct 13, 1989
- E7 Victim of Circumstances Oct 20, 1989
- E8 Deluge Oct 27, 1989
- E9 Union Nov 3, 1989
- E10 Taking Stock Nov 10, 1989
- E11 Banking for Beginners Nov 24, 1989
- E12 Hanging On Dec 1, 1989
Season 5 · 13 episodes
- E1 Penalty Sep 7, 1990
- E2 Results Sep 14, 1990
- E3 Close to Home Sep 21, 1990
- E4 Street Life Sep 28, 1990
- E5 Hiding Place Oct 5, 1990
- E6 Salvation Oct 12, 1990
- E7 Say it with Flowers Oct 19, 1990
- E8 Love's a Pain Oct 26, 1990
- E9 A Will to Die Nov 2, 1990
- E10 Big Boys Don't Cry Nov 9, 1990
- E11 Remembrance Nov 16, 1990
- E12 All's Fair Nov 30, 1990
- E13 A Reasonable Man 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.