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Holby City 1999

Status
Ended
First Aired
January 12, 1999
Last Aired
March 29, 2022
Format
23 seasons · 1,102 eps
Total Runtime
~1102 hours (60 min/ep)
Highest Rated Episode
S18E11 "Blue Christmas" (★ 9/10)
Created By
Tony McHale, Mal Young
Network
BBC One
Where to Stream
UKTV Play
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★ TMDB users: 5.8/10 from 48 votes SoapDrama 23 seasons · 1102 eps Ended
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★ 5.8/10
Where to watch: UKTV Play
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What is Holby City?

Holby City is a British medical drama television series that aired weekly on BBC One. Created by Tony McHale and Mal Young, the program served as a spin-off from the established medical drama Casualty.

Type
TV series
Year
1999
Status
Ended
Episodes
1,102
Runtime
60 minutes
First aired
Jan 12, 1999
Last aired
Mar 29, 2022
Original language
EN
Origin
GB
Networks
BBC One
Genres
Soap, Drama
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 5.8/10 from 48 votes
Format
23 seasons · 1,102 episodes
Episode runtime
~60 minutes
Status
Ended
Network
BBC One
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Holby City is a British medical drama television series that aired weekly on BBC One. Created by Tony McHale and Mal Young, the program served as a spin-off from the established medical drama Casualty. The series ran from 12 January 1999 until 29 March 2022. On-screen, the title is stylized as HOLBY CI+Y. The show follows the lives of the staff and patients within the wards of the fictional Holby City General Hospital. Much of the narrative focus is placed on the frenetic cardiac unit, where doctors and nurses navigate the highs and lows of their professional and personal experiences. The cast has included actors such as Hugh Quarshie, Rosie Marcel, Jaye Jacobs, and Bob Barrett. The drama examines the everyday lives of those who find themselves in the hospital for various reasons. As a long-running production, the series maintained a consistent focus on the medical environment and the interpersonal dynamics of the hospital staff throughout its twenty-three-year tenure on television.

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“This long-running drama follows the professional and personal lives of staff and patients at Holby City Hospital.”

Reasons to watch
  • explores hospital staff dynamics
  • focuses on patient stories
Keep in mind
  • features intense medical environments

Watch it if you enjoy character-focused dramas centered in a hospital setting.

The series depicts the highs and lows of life within a hospital environment.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of the show?

The show follows the lives of staff and patients at Holby City Hospital.

What kind of series is this?

It is a drama series.

Does the show focus on medical cases?

The series focuses on the lives of both staff and patients on the hospital wards.

What is the setting of the program?

The show is set at Holby City Hospital.

Who are the main characters?

The series follows the staff and patients of the hospital.

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