Andy Gibson's Informing Britain - Holby City

HOLBY CITY: S21E06: FORCE MAJEURE

5/2/2019

SCOTLAND

ENGLAND / WALES

TX DATE:
TUESDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2019

TX TIME:
22:45

NETWORK:
BBC One (Scotland)

TX DATE:
TUESDAY 5 FEBRUARY 2019

TX TIME:
20:00

NETWORK:
BBC One (England / Wales)

HOLBY CITY
devised by
PAUL UNWIN / JEREMY BROCK
TONY McHALE / MAL YOUNG

WRITER: Johanne McAndrew / Elliot Hope
DIRECTOR: Ruth Carney
SERIES PRODUCER: Jane Wallbank / Vikki Tennant / Ailsa Macaulay
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Simon Harper

Can Ange convince her patient to proceed with a life-saving operation?

A resolute Ric campaigns for change.

Does Nicky have the strength to fight for what she wants?

When a family secret is exposed, the dispute causes a young patient to delay vital surgery, but fearing the consequences of such a decision, a concerned Ange must find a way to make her reconsider.

Keen to highlight the constant pressures Holby City Hospital faces on a daily basis, Ric enlists the help of an influential acquaintance. But when an innocent patient is caught up in his personal crusade will Ric do the right thing?

When the opportunity to attend an overseas conference arises, Nicky and Cameron must battle it out, but with Nicky running on empty does she have the strength to come out on top?

CAST

Amy Lennox as Chloe Godard
Alex Walkinshaw as Adrian 'Fletch' Fletcher
Dawn Steele as Dr. Ange Godard
Marcus Griffiths as Xavier 'Zav' Duval
David Ames as Dominic Copeland
Huge Quarshie as Ric Griffin
Nic Jackman as Cameron Dunn
Catherine Russell as Serena Campbell
Kaye Wragg as Essie Di Lucca
Jaye Jacobs as Donna Jackson
Emma Curtis as Holly Cartwright
Marianne Oldham as Ruth Cooper
David Hunter as Lee Kierney
Felicite Du Jeu as Francoise Durand

ARCHIVE FOOTAGE ONLY

Trevor Michael Georges as Gareth Gannon

HOLBY CITY: S21E05: MAD AS HELL | INFORMING BRITIAN

29/1/2019

SCOTLAND

ENGLAND / WALES

TX DATE:
TUESDAY 29 JANUARY 2019

TX TIME:
22:45

NETWORK:
BBC One (Scotland)

TX DATE:
TUESDAY 29 JANUARY 2019

TX TIME:
20:00

NETWORK:
BBC One (England / Wales)

HOLBY CITY
devised by
PAUL UNWIN / JEREMY BROCK
TONY McHALE / MAL YOUNG

WRITER: Martin Jameson
DIRECTOR: Daikin Marsh
SERIES PRODUCER: Jane Wallbank / Irma Inniss
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Simon Harper

Inaugural appearance of and introducing Amy Lennox as Chloe Godard
Inaugural appearance of and introducing Sophie Wise as Holly Cartwright

Guest starring Philip Whitchurch as Jim Mullins
Guest starring Rebecca Atkinson as Denise Mullins

When Holby is stretched to breaking point, an angry Ric can't take the status quo any longer.

Can Frieda suppress her pain by throwing herself into her work schedule?

When Holby is overwhelmed by a winter crisis, Ric goes above and beyond the call of duty to treat his patients. But as the pressure reaches fever pitch, can he continue to accept Holby surviving on nothing more than good will and the occasional miracle?

To Jac and Fletch's concern, a grief-stricken Frieda immerses herself completely in work, but when she's challenged by a patient's confrontational father, and with her emotions running high, Frieda embarks on a fight she has to win.

When Ange has her work cut out on YAU thanks to an obstinate teenager, it's down to Essie to persuade an unwilling Ange to enlist help from a source who's a bit too close to home.

CAST

Rosie Marcel as Jac Naylor
Olga Fedori as Frieda Petrenko
Dawn Steele as Ange Godard
Alex Walkinshaw as Adrian 'Fletch' Fletcher
Marcus Griffiths as Xavier 'Zav' Duval
Catherine Russell as Serena Campbell
Kaye Wragg as Essie Di Lucca
David Ames as Dominic Copeland
Bob Barrett as Sacha Levy
Jaye Jacobs as Donna Jackson
Belinda Owusu as Nicky McKendrick
Amy Lennox as Chloe Godard
Philip Whitchurch as Jim Mullins
Rebecca Atkinson as Denise Mullins
Sophie Wise as Tavia Milner
Trevor Georges as Gareth Gannon
Emma Curtis as Holly Cartwright

HOLBY CITY: S21E04: A DARING ADVENTURE OR NOTHING AT ALL | INFORMING BRITAIN

22/1/2019

SCOTLAND

ENGLAND / WALES

TX DATE:
TUESDAY 22 JANUARY 2019

TX TIME:
22:45

NETWORK:
BBC One (Scotland)

TX DATE:
TUESDAY 22 JANUARY 2019

TX TIME:
20:00

NETWORK:
BBC One (England / Wales)

HOLBY CITY
devised by
PAUL UNWIN / JEREMY BROCK
TONY McHALE / MAL YOUNG

WRITER: Isla Gray
DIRECTOR: Daikin Marsh
SERIES PRODUCER: Jane Wallbank
SERIES PRODUCER: Irma Inniss
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Simon Harper

Frieda's hard-won contentment is abruptly shattered when Roman reappears.

Xavier strains his relationship with Donna.

Frieda is happy her life is on an even keel, but her contentment is shattered when her ex-boyfriend, Roman, unexpectedly reappears.

Can a wary Frieda open her heart and dare to imagine a future she had thought was gone for good?

With their relationship going well, Xavier is keen to step up and ease the burdens weighing on a stressed Donna. But all does not entirely go to plan when Zav embarks on some impromptu parenting of Mia.

Ange feels the pressure as she works to sell her vision for her Young Adult Unit while treating a difficult and vulnerable patient. But striving to be all things to all people, Ange fails to get to grips with the behaviour of a returning colleague who might really need help.

CAST

Rosie Marcel as Jac Naylor
Jaye Jacobs as Donna Jackson
Olga Fedori as Frieda Petrenko
Dawn Steele as Ange Godard
Belinda Owusu as Nicky McKendrick
Alex Walkinshaw as Adrian 'Fletch' Fletcher
Lee Mead as Ben 'Lofty' Chiltren
Marcus Griffiths as Xavier 'Zav' Duval
Catherine Russell as Serena Campbell
Kaye Wragg as Essie Di Lucca
David Ames as Dominic Copeland
Nic Jackman as Cameron Dunn
Jules Robertson as Jason Haynes
Rose Shalloo as Ellen MacCoubrie
Briana Shann as Mia Barron
Marko Leht as Roman Makarenko
Tony Pritchard as Nigel Dylan

HOLBY CITY: S21E03: THE BURDEN OF PROOF | INFORMING BRITAIN

15/1/2019

SCOTLAND

ENGLAND / WALES

TX DATE:
TUESDAY 15 JANUARY 2019

TX TIME:
22:45

NETWORK:
BBC One (Scotland)

TX DATE:
TUESDAY 15 JANUARY 2019

TX TIME:
20:00

NETWORK:
BBC One (England/Wales)

WRITER: Gerard Sampaio
DIRECTOR: Ian Barnes
SERIES PRODUCER: Jane Wallbank / Yasmin Kalli
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Simon Harper

Dominic desperately tries to inveigle his way into working alongside new consultant Ange Goddard, only to find that she is not that impressed with him.

Ange finally allows Dominic the chance to work on her new unit, after much persistence, but she isn't sure whether he has the chops to be a great doctor. When Dominic is economical with the truth, Ange has to confront him and then feels that he's not trustworthy.

Nicky and Cameron find common ground when they have to co-exist alongside an unforgiving Jac. Struggling to prove that he's worthy, Cameron goes all out to impress her. When things go wrong, will Cameron be forced to confront his own mistakes?

Ric's former wife Lola returns to Holby to work alongside her former flame on AAU. Serena and Zav are highly amused by the tension between them, but Ric soon realises that he actually has residual feelings for his ex. But are they reciprocated?

Cameron bites off more than he can chew when he clashes with Jac.

CAST

Rosie Marcel as Jac Naylor
Alex Walkinshaw as Adrian 'Fletch' Fletcher
David Ames as Dominic Copeland
Lee Mead as Ben 'Lofty' Chiltern
Dawn Steele as Ange Godard
Hugh Quarshie as Ric Griffin
Marcus Griffiths as Xavier 'Zav' Duval
Bob Barrett as Sacha Levy
Guy Henry as Henrik Hanssen
Nic Jackman as Cameron Dunn
Belinda Owusu as Nicky McKendrick
Catherine Russell as Serena Campbell
Sharon D. Clarke as Lola Williams
Kenya Sterling as Harriet Wakefield
John Arthur as Edward Turnbull
Emma Dewhurst as Melanie Simons
Denis Lawson as Tom Campbell-Gore

HOLBY CITY: S21E02: CHINA CRISIS | INFORMING BRITAIN

8/1/2019

SCOTLAND

ENGLAND / WALES

TX DATE:
TUESDAY 8 JANUARY 2019

TX TIME:
22:45

NETWORK:
BBC One (Scotland)

TX DATE:
TUESDAY 8 JANUARY 2019

TX TIME:
20:00

NETWORK:
BBC One (England / Wales)

WRITER: Joe Ainsworth
DIRECTOR: Ian Barnes
SERIES PRODUCER: Jane Wallbank / Yasmin Kalli
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Simon Harper

CAST

Dawn Steele as Ange Godard
Catherine Russell as Serena Campbell
Rosie Marcel as Jac Naylor
David Ames as Dominic Copeland
Kaye Wragg as Essie Di Lucca
Bob Barrett as Sacha Levy
Guy Henry as Henrik Hanssen
Belinda Owusu as Nicky McKendrick
Nic Jackman as Cameron Dunn
Jaye Jacobs as Donna Jackson
Alex Walkinshaw as Adrian 'Fletch' Fletcher
Tim Preston as Duncan McKenzie
Brian Pettifer as Laurie Stocks
Lorraine Chase as Cherie Grimes
Lorenzo Rodriguez as Damien McKenzie

A blast from the distant past continues to wreak havoc when he returns to Holby. Nicky and Cameron compete when Jac offers one of them an opportunity for a promotion.

A surprise blast from the distant past returns to run a Young Adult Unit alongside top consultant Ange Godard. He successfully puts everyone on tenterhooks with his notorious barbs and quips, until things take a surprising turn, much to everyone's surprise.

Nicky competes with Cameron for the junior doctor lead position only to realise that high accolades aren't everything when it to come to surgery.

Serena steps in to protect her ward when an old face from the past turns up and offends them. Serena fails to see the funny side and takes control.

CHRISTMAS BREAK

25/12/2018

Holby City will return to Informing Britain in the New Year.

Holby City: S20E51: Family Ties

18/12/2018

SCOTLAND

ENGLAND / WALES

TX DATE:
TUESDAY 18 DECEMBER 2018

TX TIME:
22:45

NETWORK:
BBC One (Scotland)

TX DATE:
TUESDAY 18 DECEMBER 2018

TX TIME:
20:00

NETWORK:
BBC One (England / Wales)

WRITER: Jane Pearson
DIRECTOR: Nigel Douglas
SERIES PRODUCER: Kate Hall / Sophia Rashid
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Simon Harper

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.

Nicky's ethics are tested when an acquaintance from the past puts her in a difficult position, but with a patient's life at risk will Nicky do the right thing?

With a little nudge from Hanssen, a struggling Sacha finally opens up to a loved one.

Meanwhile, Dom and Lofty's trip does not get off to the best start.

Elsewhere, with Christmas looming, Serena is forced to acknowledge what is really troubling her.

And it is Leah's last day at Holby?

Holby City: S20E49: The Right Sort Of Animal

11/12/2018

SCOTLAND

ENGLAND / WALES

TX DATE:
TUESDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2018

TX TIME:
22:45

NETWORK:
BBC One (Scotland)

TX DATE:
TUESDAY 11 NOVEMBER 2018

TX TIME:
20:00

NETWORK:
BBC One (England / Wales)

WRITER: Ed Sellek
DIRECTOR: Tracey Larcombe
SERIES PRODUCER: Kate Hall / Ailsa Macaulay
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Simon Harper

CAST

Gemma Oaten reprises her role as Sydney Somers
Amanda Henderson from Casualty appears as Robyn Miller

Marcus Griffiths as Xavier 'Zav' Duval
Alex Walkinshaw as Adrian 'Fletch' Fletcher
Jaye Jacobs as Donna Jackson
Gemma Oaten as Sydney Somers
Catherine Russell as Serena Campbell
David Ames as Dominic Copeland
Guy Henry as Henrik Hanssen
Lee Mead as Ben 'Lofty' Chiltern
Belinda Owusu as Nicky McKendrick
Bob Barrett as Sacha Levy
Kaye Wragg as Essie Di Lucca
Hannah Daniel as Leah Faulkner
Chizzy Akudolu as Mo Effanga
Amanda Henderson as Robyn Miller
Jules Robertson as Jason Haynes
Zoe Croft as Greta Allinson
Jemma Redgrave as Bernie Wolf
Jenny Howe as Alexandra ‘Lexy’ Dunblane

Special guest star: Rev. Richard Coles

Love is in the air, but can Serena and Bernie overcome their issues?

Dom fights for his relationship. Mo pushes Nicky to reach her full potential.

Meanwhile, when Jason and Greta's plans are thrown into chaos, Jason enlists Xavier's help.

A despondent Dominic realises he must fight for his relationship, but will a grand gesture be enough to win Lofty back?

When Mo pushes Nicky to reach her full potential, Nicky feels the pressure and questions if she's up to the challenge.

Holby City: S20E49: Love Is

4/12/2018

SCOTLAND

ENGLAND / WALES

TX DATE:
TUESDAY 4 DECEMBER 2018

TX TIME:
22:45

NETWORK:
BBC One (Scotland)

TX DATE:
TUESDAY 4 DECEMBER 2018

TX TIME:
20:00

NETWORK:
BBC One (England/Wales)

WRITER: Michelle Lipton
DIRECTOR: Tracey Larcombe
SERIES PRODUCER: Kate Hall / Ailsa Macaulay
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Simon Harper

CAST

Olga Fedori as Frieda Petrenko
Jaye Jacobs as Donna Jackson
Catherine Russell as Serena Campbell
David Ames as Dominic Copeland
Lee Mead as Ben 'Lofty' Chiltern
Marcus Griffiths as Xavier 'Zav' Duval
Bob Barrett as Sacha Levy
Alex Walkinshaw as Adrian 'Fletch' Fletcher
Kaye Wragg as Essie Di Lucca
Guy Henry as Henrik Hanssen
Hannah Daniel as Leah Faulkner
Jules Robertson as Jason Haynes
Chizzy Akudolu as Mo Effanga
Jemma Redgrave as Bernie Wolf
Stephen Frost as Peter Mosley
Lily Frazer as Debra Furnish

A much-loved face from the past forces Serena to think about her future.

Dom fears the worst after Lofty goes missing.

Frieda finds an unlikely companion.

A much-loved face from the past forces a guilty Serena to think about her future. Will she be able to keep her terrible secret?

Dom and Lofty find themselves at a crossroads when a game highlights the cracks in their relationship.

When Frieda and a difficult patient reach a place of understanding, she finds herself taking in an unlikely companion.

Holby City: S20E48: Hold My Hand

27/11/2018

SCOTLAND

ENGLAND / WALES

TX DATE:
TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2018

TX TIME:
22:45

NETWORK:
BBC One (Scotland)

TX DATE:
TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 2018

TX TIME:
20:00

NETWORK:
BBC One (England / Wales)

WRITER: Robert Goldsbrough
DIRECTOR: Samantha Harrie
SERIES PRODUCER: Kate Hall / Irma Inniss
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER: Simon Harper

EPISODIC CAST

Guy Henry as Henrik Hanssen
Rosie Marcel as Dr. Jac Naylor
Salma Hoque as Meena Chowdhury
Olga Fedori as Frieda Petrenko
Kaye Wragg as Essie Di Lucca
Jaye Jacobs as Donna Jackson
Marcus Griffiths as Xavier 'Zav' Duval
Catherine Russell as Serena Campbell
Belinda Owusu as Nicky McKendrick
David Ames as Dominic Copeland
Chizzy Akudolu as Mo Effanga
Hannah Daniel as Leah Faulkner
Erin Shanagher as Tara Doyle
Ruby Snape as Vanessa Vernon
Martin Marquez as Saul Vernon
Fred Fergus as Ezra Khachaturian

Serena fights chaos on the ward during a hospital inspection as Meena wrestles with conflict.

Nicky goes all out to impress Mo.

It's a race against time for Serena and Leah to put a patient back together on the same day as Holby faces a CQC inspection.

Meanwhile, Meena confronts a crisis of her own and has to make a momentous life decision.

Nicky gives her all to impress Mo, jumping straight into a tricky diagnosis that will either help her pitch to stay on Darwin - or prove it's time she moved on.

With Holby still reeling from recent events, Hanssen struggles to recover from his personal trauma.

Serena fights chaos on the ward during a hospital inspection.

Meanwhile, Meena confronts an impasse crisis of her own.

Guest Starring: Erin Shanagher as Tara Doyle portraying the same character from her Casualty episode, on Saturday 20 October 2018 during Episode 10 of its 33rd Series.