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The nineteenth series of the British medical drama television series Holby City commenced airing in the United Kingdom on 11 October 2016, and concluded on 19 December 2017. The series consists of 64 episodes. Oliver Kent continues his position as the show's executive producer and Simon Harper serves as the series producer until late 2016 when Kent was promoted, Harper became executive producer and Kate Hall was appointed the series producer. Fifteen regular cast members reprised their roles from the previous series, while several recurring characters, and numerous guest stars feature in the series. Following the departures of seven actors during the series, seven new characters were introduced, although new cast members David Ajao, Ayesha Dharker and Christian Vit depart before the series finale. Olga Fedori, Hermione Gulliford, Jaye Jacobs and Jemma Redgrave reprised their respective roles during the series, although Redgrave later departed the show.
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| Season 19 | |
| No. of episodes | 64 |
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| Original network | BBC One BBC One HD |
| Original release | 11 October 2016 – 19 December 2017 |
Episodes
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| 840 | 1 | "Into the Abyss"[2] | Steve Brett | Ailsa Macaulay | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.45 | |
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Hungover F1 doctor Jasmine Burrows (Lucinda Dryzek) treats a patient with consultant general surgeons Ric Griffin (Hugh Quarshie) and Sacha Levy (Bob Barrett), but when she starts getting personally involved with the patient, Ric reassigns her to another patient. Chairman of the hospital board Tristan Wood (Jonathan McGuiness) returns to Keller ward to evaluate the running of the ward. Jasmine speaks with Tristan and tells him that she feels that Ric is intimidating. Tristan reports Jasmine's claims to chief executive officer (CEO) Henrik Hanssen (Guy Henry) and Ric is suspended. CT1 doctor Zosia March (Camilla Arfwedson) initially struggles to connect emotionally with Michael Malone (Andy Lucas), a terminally ill patient who reminds her of her dead friend Arthur Digby (Rob Ostlere). Registrar general surgeon Raf di Lucca (Joe McFadden) is shortlisted for a surgeons scheme and his superior, consultant general surgeon Serena Campbell (Catherine Russell), encourages him to progress with his career, but his patient, Kim Whitfield (Louisa Clein), makes him question whether he should put his life before his job. | |||||||
| 841 | 2 | "Rocket Man"[3] | Steve Brett | Peter Mattessi | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.86 | |
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Zosia becomes determined to save a theatre on Darwin ward when Tristan voices his plans to remove one of the theatres from the ward. She works with consultant cardiothoracic surgeon Jac Naylor (Rosie Marcel) to treat a young girl, Caitlin Callahan (Katy Reece), but blood test results reveal that she is not related to her father, Casimir Callahan (Chris Coghill). Zosia accidentally reveals this to Caitlin and later puts her career in danger when she defies Jac during the operation. Jac soon realises that Zosia has not been treating her bipolar disorder correctly. Staff nurse and transplant coordinator Essie Harrison (Kaye Wragg) becomes suspicious over Kim, after she is readmitted following another fall. F2 doctor Morven Digby (Eleanor Fanyinka) bonds with flirtatious patient Aiden Hammond (Clifford Samuel). | |||||||
| 842 | 3 | "Black Dog"[4] | James Bryce | Patrick Homes | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.79 | |
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Hanssen receives a phone call from someone in Sweden, his homeland, who ask him to return home as the CEO of the local hospital has died. He initially refuses to return to Sweden and asks Jac to attend the funeral on his behalf; when Jac reminds him that the CEO of the Swedish hospital raised his son, Hanssen decides to return to Sweden. On the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU), Imelda Cousins (Tessa Peake-Jones) returns to assess Serena's ability to run the unit as clinical lead. After Imelda suffers an absence seizure, Serena realises that she has epilepsy. Jac warns cardiothoracic surgical registrar Oliver "Ollie" Valentine (James Anderson) that Zosia is planning on moving hospitals, forcing Ollie to realise that he wants to reunite with Zosia following their separation (see "Running Out") and him beginning a relationship with Jasmine (see "Say a Little Prayer"). Jasmine's lies about Ric create further trouble, but she faces the possibility of losing her job if she tells the truth, ultimately leading to Hanssen covering for her. | |||||||
| 843 | 4 | "Somebody to Love"[5] | James Bryce | Ed Sellek | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.55 | |
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Consultant neurosurgeon Guy Self (John Michie) helps Tristan when his partner, Jemima Chase (Laura Rogers), is admitted after suffering a head injury. Zosia believes that Tristan is abusing Jemima when she notices that Jemima has been admitted under a different name, she has bruises on her arm and her previous medical records show she has been admitted several times with similar injuries. Guy realises the truth and confronts Tristan, but he tells Guy that he does not abuse Jemima. Morven becomes overconfident after saving a patient in a trauma case, and when Aiden is readmitted, Raf questions whether Morven is treating him for the right reasons. Registrar general surgeon Isaac Mayfield (Marc Elliott) becomes annoyed with the living habits of his partner, CT1 doctor Dominic "Dom" Copeland (David Ames). When he learns that a letter informing him that he has a surgeon's scheme interview got mixed up in Dom's post, Isaac and Dom's relationship becomes strained. | |||||||
| 844 | 5 | "Song of Self – Part One"[6] | Paulette Randall | Kate Verghese | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.72 | |
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A confident Guy prepares for the construction of his new neurosurgical ward, but he soon finds himself distracted by Jemima, who is readmitted onto Darwin ward after being hit by a car outside the hospital. When Jasmine tells Guy that Jemima told the driver of the car to let her die, Guy asks Jemima why she is still in her abusive relationship with Tristan, but then it becomes apparent that Tristan raped Jemima and she is now pregnant with his baby. Guy is shocked when Jemima agrees to marry Tristan. Zosia learns that Jemima was raped and prepares to help Jemima flee the country, until Tristan finds Zosia trying to take Jemima's passport. Tristan begins strangling Zosia until she grabs a glass block and hits him over the head with it. A paranoid Jasmine impresses Ric when she diagnoses a patient with dementia pugilistica. | |||||||
| 845 | 6 | "Song of Self – Part Two"[7] | Paulette Randall | Kate Verghese | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.42 | |
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Zosia remains in shock following the night's events. Ollie returns to the hospital and finds her in the staff room; he prompts her to call the police about the incident. At the same time, Guy is asked to operate on Tristan; he does, unaware Tristan attempted to rape Zosia. After the operation, Guy learns what Tristan did to Zosia and prepares to take him to the police. However, Tristan threatens him and explains that he knows about Guy's past, including his suicide attempt years ago. Jac calls the police and they arrive, but Tristan dies from a bleed on the brain shortly before he is interviewed. Zosia has the charges against her dropped after Jemima tells the police about her ordeal. Following the night's events, Guy resigns and leaves to start a new career and to seek help for his mental health. | |||||||
| 846 | 7 | "The Kill List"[8] | Toby Frow | Jeff Povey | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.81 | |
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Isaac is given a research grant by Ric and is told that he needs to pick an assistant to help him with his research. A competitive Dom and Jasmine go head-to-head to win the assistant post; Dom sabotages the other participants' opportunity, while Jasmine composes a file with her ideas for the research grant. When Dom realises that the post will go to either him or Jasmine, he sabotages Jasmine's file. Jasmine realises Dom's intentions and is irritated by his actions, until she is given the role of research assistant. Isaac later tells Dom he wants them to be together again. Consultant general/trauma surgeon Bernie Wolfe (Jemma Redgrave) returns from Ukraine, unnverving Serena, her former partner. Serena's nephew, clinical audit assistant Jason Haynes (Jules Robertson), misinterprets Serena and tells Bernie that Serena has moved on. As the pair's relationship remains strained, Jason and the AAU ward manager Adrian "Fletch" Fletcher (Alex Walkinshaw) lock the pair in Serena's office and they reconcile. Bank nurse Inga Olsen (Kaisa Hammarlund) becomes paranoid over the friendship between her partner, consultant obstetrician gynaecologist Derwood "Mr T" Thompson (Ben Hull), and consultant cardiothoracic surgeon Mo Effanga (Chizzy Akudolu). Inga lies to Mr T, claiming that she is pregnant. | |||||||
| 847 | 8 | "Parasite"[9] | Toby Frow | Simon Norman | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.30 | |
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Jac is unimpressed by the late arrival of new locum cardiothoracic surgical consultant Matteo Rossini (Christian Vit), who arrives at the hospital on a horse with a patient. Frustrated by Matteo's enthusiasm and artificial charm, Jac begins putting Matteo in his place, until he tells her that he is not threatened by her. Jac discovers that Matteo is part of the team who were sold her project, the Digby stent, by Guy and passed the device as their own, resulting in the Digby stent's downfall. Bernie is surprised by the return of her son, Cameron Dunn (Nic Jackman), who reveals that he is restarting his first year as a foundation doctor. Serena and Bernie are impressed by Cameron's ability when he diagnoses a patient with a rare condition. Dom exposes a patient's lies to his friend. Isaac hides Arthur's medal from Dom, who has been keeping the medals since Arthur's death. | |||||||
| 848 | 9 | "Glass Houses"[10] | Jan Bauer | Johanne McAndrew and Elliot Hope | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.77 | |
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Jac learns she has an ovarian cyst and Mr T is concerned. He advises that she has an operation to remove the cyst, but Jac refuses surgery, and instead focuses on her patient Alister Maconie (Andrew Rothney), the uncle of Jac's daughter, Emma Naylor-Maconie (Darcey Burke). Jac realises that Alister needs an operation if he does not want to be at risk of a heart-lung transplant, but before she is able to perform surgery, she collapses and is rushed into theatre. Jac survives surgery and begins her recovery. Raf spends the day on Keller ward treating Kim's son, Parker Whitfield (Louis Davison), who has been admitted after vomiting blood. He discovers that Kim's medical condition has affected him and suggests that Parker spends some time away from his mother, leading to Essie suggesting that he moves in with her temporarily. Fletch befriends Artem Chernik (Nicholas Woodeson), a vulnerable and lonely patient, but soon discovers he is a gambler. | |||||||
| 849 | 10 | "Hallelujah"[11] | Jan Bauer | Becky Prestwich and Nick Fisher | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.40 | |
| 850 | 11 | "The Nightmare Before Christmas"[12] | David Tucker | Katie Douglas | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.66 | |
| 851 | 12 | "Just Get on with It"[13] | David Tucker | Simon Norman | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.55 | |
| 852 | 13 | "I Do, I Do, I Do"[14] | Dermot Boyd | Michelle Lipton | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 5.16 | |
| 853 | 14 | "Aces High"[15] | Jennie Darnell | Joe Ainsworth | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.73 | |
| 854 | 15 | "Stick or Twist"[16] | Jennie Darnell | Joe Ainsworth | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.27 | |
| 855 | 16 | "Daylight"[17] | Karl Neilson | Gareth Sargeant and Patrick Homes | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.89 | |
| 856 | 17 | "Of Lions and Lambs"[18] | Karl Neilson | Patrick Homes | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.85 | |
| 857 | 18 | "Losing Game"[19] | Steve Brett | Kate Verghese, Patrick Homes and Andy Bayliss | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.78 | |
| 858 | 19 | "Four Letter Word"[20] | Steve Brett | Tony Higgins and Andy Bayliss | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.98 | |
| 859 | 20 | "What We Pretend to Be"[21] | Jamie Annett | Owen Lloyd−Fox | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 5.03 | |
| 860 | 21 | "The Price We Pay"[22] | Jamie Annett | Chris Murray | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 5.34 | |
| 861 | 22 | "Other People's Dreams"[23] | Ian Barnes | Patrick Homes | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.88 | |
| 862 | 23 | "The Hangover"[24] | Ian Barnes | Simon Norman | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.99 | |
| 863 | 24 | "Growing Pains"[25] | Jermain Julien | Wendy Granditer | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 5.01 | |
| 864 | 25 | "Unbreakable"[26] | Jermain Julien | Johanne McAndrew and Elliot Hope | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 5.02 | |
| 865 | 26 | "It's Only Love If It Hurts"[27] | Karl Neilson | Nick Fisher | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.31 | |
| 866 | 27 | "Someone to Look after Me"[28] | Karl Neilson | Patrick Homes | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 5.02 | |
| 867 | 28 | "Past Imperfect"[29] | James Larkin | Becky Prestwich | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 5.02 | |
| 868 | 29 | "Two Hearts"[30] | James Larkin | Katie Douglas | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.74 | |
| 869 | 30 | "Gold Star"[31] | Lisa Mulcahy | Ed Sellek | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.90 | |
| 870 | 31 | "The Heart Is a Small Thing"[32] | Lisa Mulcahy | Sian Evans | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.55 | |
| 871 | 32 | "Project Aurous"[33] | Jermain Julien | Claire Miller | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.74 | |
| 872 | 33 | "Enigma"[34] | Jermain Julien | Peter Mattessi | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.58 | |
| 873 | 34 | "Twist of the Knife"[35] | Tracey Rooney | Jon Sen | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 3.73 | |
| 874 | 35 | "The Hard Way Home"[36] | Tracey Rooney | Martin Jameson and Nick Fisher | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.26 | |
| 875 | 36 | "For the Love of Maureen"[37] | Jamie Annett | Joe Ainsworth | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.10 | |
| 876 | 37 | "For You May Be the Next to Die..."[38] | Jamie Annett | Patrick Homes | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.18 | |
| 877 | 38 | "Paper Wishes"[39] | Richard Platt | Patrick Homes and Ailsa Macaulay | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.62 | |
| 878 | 39 | "Keeping the Faith"[40] | Baff Akoto | Jeff Povey | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.18 | |
| 879 | 40 | "Sleep Well"[41] | Sean Glynn | Johanne McAndrew and Elliot Hope | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.60 | |
| 880 | 41 | "Going the Distance"[42] | Sean Glynn | Chris Murray | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.29 | |
| 881 | 42 | "Baggage"[43] | Tracey Rooney | Patrick Homes | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.24 | |
| 882 | 43 | "The Evolution of Woman"[44] | Tracey Rooney | Simon Norman | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.26 | |
| 883 | 44 | "Go Ugly Early"[45] | Dominic Keavey | Nick Fisher | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.04 | |
| 884 | 45 | "Calm Before the Storm"[46] | Dominic Keavey | Katie Douglas | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.13 | |
| 885 | 46 | "Wildest Dreams"[47] | Paulette Randall | Angela Holden | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.25 | |
| 886 | 47 | "Keep on Running"[48] | Paulette Randall | Michelle Lipton | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 3.84 | |
| 887 | 48 | "How Loud It Is"[49] | Jamie Annett | Andy Bayliss | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.07 | |
| 888 | 49 | "The Man Who Sold the World"[50] | Jamie Annett | Joe Ainsworth | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.55 | |
| 889 | 50 | "Veil of Tears – Part One"[51] | Jan Bauer | Joe Ainsworth | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.52 | |
| 890 | 51 | "Veil of Tears – Part Two"[52] | Nigel Douglas | Michelle Lipton | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.32 | |
| 891 | 52 | "Left Behind"[53] | Nigel Douglas | Wendy Granditer | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.40 | |
| 892 | 53 | "The Coming Storm"[54] | Daikin Marsh | Patrick Homes | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.28 | |
| 893 | 54 | "Thicker Than Water"[55] | Daikin Marsh | Peter Mattessi | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.19 | |
| 894 | 55 | "Things Left Unsaid"[56] | Steve Brett | Robert Goldsbrough | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.12 | |
| 895 | 56 | "Know Yourself, Know Your Enemy"[57] | Steve Brett | Johanne McAndrew and Elliot Hope | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.02 | |
| 896 | 57 | "Kingdom Come"[58] | Jermain Julien | Ed Sellek | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.17 | |
| 897 | 58 | "It Has to Be Now"[59] | Jermain Julien | Becky Prestwich | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.26 | |
| 898 | 59 | "Hungry Heart"[60] | Thomas Hescott | Sian Evans | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.15 | |
| 899 | 60 | "Hiding Places"[61] | Thomas Hescott | Gerard Sampaio | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.37 | |
| 900 | 61 | "Group Animal – Part One"[62] | Paulette Randall | Andy Bayliss | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.92 | |
| 901 | 62 | "Group Animal – Part Two"[63] | Paulette Randall | Andy Bayliss | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 5.19 | |
| 902 | 63 | "We Need to Talk About Fredrik"[64] | Toby Frow | Patrick Homes | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.71 | |
| 903 | 64 | "Always Forever"[65] | Toby Frow | Simon Norman | Error: All values must be integers (help) | 4.39 | |
Cast
Overview
The nineteenth series of Holby City began with 15 roles receiving star billing, a similar amount to the previous series. Guy Henry appears as chief executive officer and consultant general surgeon Henrik Hanssen. Hugh Quarshie stars as consultant general surgeon Ric Griffin, who is the clinical lead of general surgical ward, Keller ward, and later, the Acute Assessment Unit (AAU), as well as briefly the acting CEO. Catherine Russell portrays as Serena Campbell, the clinical lead of the AAU and a consultant general surgeon. Rosie Marcel acts as Jac Naylor, the clinical lead of the cardiothoracic surgery ward, Darwin, and a consultant cardiothoracic surgeon. John Michie plays consultant neurosurgeon Guy Self and Chizzy Akudolu appears as consultant cardiothoracic surgeon Mo Effanga. Bob Barrett stars as Sacha Levy, a consultant general surgeon and clinical skills teacher, who is later promoted to the clinical lead of Keller ward. James Anderson portrays Oliver Valentine, a cardiothoracic surgical registrar and later, a registrar general surgeon. Joe McFadden acts as registrar general surgeon Raf di Lucca. Camilla Arfwedson and David Ames play CT1 doctors and later, CT2 doctors, Zosia March and Dominic Copeland respectively. Eleanor Fanyinka appears as Morven Digby, a F2 doctor and the foundation doctor representative, who is later promoted to a CT1 doctor. Lucinda Dryzek stars as F1 doctor Jasmine Burrows. Alex Walkinshaw portrays Adrian "Fletch" Fletcher, the ward manager of the AAU and later, the directing of nursing services. Kaye Wragg acts as staff nurse and transplant co-ordinator Essie Harrison. Additionally, Ben Hull, Jules Robertson and Marc Elliott continue their semi-regular roles as consultant obstetrician-gynecologist Derwood "Mr T" Thompson, clinical audit assistant (and later, porter) Jason Haynes and registrar general surgeon Issac Mayfield respectively.[66]
Hanssen departs in episode 3, although producers confirmed that the break is temporary and Henry would return.[67] After appearing in episode 13,[14] Hanssen returns in episode 18.[68] In episode 6, Michie departs the series,[69] although in June 2017, it was confirmed that he had reprised the role.[70] Guy returns in episode 43,[71] and departs again in episode 51.[52] Russell decided to take a break from the drama in 2017 to travel and star in a production of What The Butler Saw. Serena departs in episode 26 after deciding to take a leave of absence to grieve for her daughter.[72] At the conclusion of his domestic abuse storyline, Elliot left the show and Issac departs in episode 27.[73] On 12 May 2017, it emerged that Akudolu was leaving the drama,[74] and a month later, Akudolu revealed that Hull would also leave Holby City. Both characters depart the series together in episode 36 after moving to London.[75] However, Akudolu suggested a possible return in the future, confirming that producers had left the door open.[75] Dryzek opted to leave the series after a year and Jasmine is killed-off in episode 37 when she is stabbed by a scalpel. Dryzek told Victoria Wilson of What's on TV that she liked her exit, describing it as an "almighty way for Jasmine to bow out".[76] On 10 September 2017, Arfwedson announced that she would be leaving the series.[77] Zosia departs in episode 51 after deciding to move to America to further her career.[78] In November 2017, McFadden hinted that he may leave the drama after appearing in Strictly Come Dancing had inspired him to try new roles.[79] Raf departs in episode 62; his exit was kept out of spoilers for "maximum impact".[80] Fanyinka also left the show during this series. Morven departs in episode 64 after deciding to volunteer in Jamaica.[81]
On 13 September 2016, it was announced that Jemma Redgrave would return to her role as consultant general/trauma surgeon Bernie Wolfe.[82] She returns in episode 7.[83] On 25 July 2017, it was revealed that Redgrave would depart the series and Bernie would leave in episode 44.[84] It was announced on 10 February 2017 that Jaye Jacobs would reprise her role as staff nurse Donna Jackson, having last appeared in the show's thirteenth series.[85] Donna returns in episode 38.[86] Former Casualty cast member Lee Mead was also confirmed to be joining Holby City as his character, staff nurse Ben "Lofty" Chiltern.[85] Lofty arrives in episode 32.[87] On 7 March 2017, it was revealed that Carli Norris had reprised her role as recurring character Fran Reynolds, an agency nurse who shares a backstory with Jac. She returns in episode 32.[87] Having appeared in three episodes of series 15, Hermione Gulliford, who portrays consultant neurosurgeon Roxanna MacMillan, became a regular cast member in 2017. Roxanna returns in episode 55.[88] On 4 October 2017, it was announced that Olga Fedori would reprise her role as cardiothoracic surgical registrar Frieda Petrenko. Harper warned viewers to "expect fireworks from these two huge personalities" when Frieda returns.[89] Frieda returns in episode 63.[64] Rob Ostlere reprised his role as Arthur Digby in episode 64, appearing as a hallucination during Morven's departure.[65]
Christian Vit joined the cast as consultant cardiothoracic surgeon Matteo Rossini in 2016. Matteo arrives in episode 8.[90] The castings of Ayesha Dharker and David Ajao as Nina Karnik and Damon Ford, respectively, were announced on 10 February 2017. Nina is a consultant general surgeon and the medical director, who is married to Matteo. Damon is a F1 doctor.[85] Nina first appears in episode 31[91] and Damon joins in episode 36.[92] Vit, Dharker and Ajao made unannounced departures from the drama in 2017: Damon departs in episode 59,[93] and Matteo and Nina depart in episode 60.[61] Billy Postlethwaite appears in episode 18 as Hanssen's son, Fredrik Johansson.[68] Fredrik returns in episode 48 for 12 episodes, departing in episode 59.[49][94] Fredrik also appears in episode 62, where he is killed-off after embarking on a mass shooting in the hospital.[95] On 4 April 2017, it was announced that Paul McGann would join the cast as surgeon Professor John Gaskell in December. John is billed as a "surgical star with irrepressible charm".[96] John debuts in episode 61.[97] In August 2017, Hall told Daniel Kilkelly of entertainment website Digital Spy that the show was in the process of casting actresses in the roles of two F1 doctors.[98] Belinda Owusu and Salma Hoque were cast as Nicky McKendrick and Meena Chowdhury respectively. Nicky and Meena are friends from school, although their friendship is tested by the hospital experience. Hall said that the doctors would "fight to survive" in the hospital as they come under scrutiny from Jac.[99] Nicky and Meena first appear in episode 63.[100]
Series 19 of Holby City features several former cast members reprising their roles for guest stints. Kaisa Hammarlund continues her role as bank nurse Inga Olsen, the fiancée of Mr T, until episode 13.[14] Jonathan McGuiness, who portrays chairman of the board Tristan Wood, features in the series until episode 6, when he is killed-off.[101] Recurring character Emma Naylor-Maconie, the daughter of Jac and Jonny Maconie (Michael Thomson), appears in three episodes across the series.[10][48][61] Tessa Peake-Jones reprised her role as Imelda Cousins in episode 3, having last appeared in series 15.[102] Peake-Jones compared returning to Holby City to "returning home".[102] Caroline Lee-Johnson, who portrays Patsy Brassvine, appears in episode 4, having previously appeared in series 18.[5] On 13 September 2016, it was revealed that Mark Healy had filmed another appearance as Robbie Medcalf, Serena's former partner.[82] He appears in episode 5.[103] Nic Jackman reprises his role as Bernie's son Cameron Dunn, who is an F1 doctor. He appears between episode 8 and 14,[104][105] before returning in episodes 31 and 64.[91][81] Jamie Nicholls appears in episode 11 as Lee Cannon, Dom's former boyfriend.[106] Amy McCallum reprised her role as Elinor Campbell, Serena's daughter, in episode 12.[107] Elinor is killed-off in episode 13.[14] Dom's parents, Carole Copeland (Julia Deakin) and Barry Copeland (Nicholas Ball), were reintroduced in episode 14 for Dom's domestic abuse storyline.[105] On 5 June 2017, it was revealed that Deakin would appear in the series again;[108] Carole appears in episode 42.[109] Fletch's eldest daughter, Evie Fletcher (Macey Chipping), reappears in episode 24.[110] On 7 March 2017, it was revealed that Alan Morrissey would guest star in the series as Kyle Greenham, Dom's former boyfriend, having last appeared in the show's seventeenth series.[111] Kyle appears in episode 27 for the conclusion of Dom's domestic abuse storyline.[112] Following Jacobs' return to the drama, Donna's niece, Mia Barron, is reintroduced in episode 42, with Briana Shann recast in the role.[43]
This series features multiple recurring characters and numerous guest stars. Louisa Clein joined the guest cast as Kim Whitfield, a love interest for Raf, in episode 1.[2] Kim's son, Parker Whitfield (Louis Davison), was introduced in episode 2.[113] They left in episode 10,[114] although Clein reprised the role in episode 19 for three episodes.[115][22] Davison returned in episode 22, joining the semi-regular cast.[116] Parker continues appearing in the series until episode 53, which also features another appearance for Kim.[54] Laura Rogers stars in episodes 4 to 6 as Tristan's partner, Jemima Chase.[117][103][7] Susan Brown was cast as Birdie Thompson, the mother of Mr T, and she appears in episode 13.[118] The character is reintroduced for one episode; Brown appears in episode 30.[31] It was reported on 13 December 2016 that actress Gemma Oaten had joined the cast in a guest capacity.[119] Oaten appears in episodes 27 and 28 as "bullish" agency nurse Sydney Summers, who clashes with Fletch.[112][120] Fletch's youngest children, Ella Fletcher (Bo London) and Theo Fletcher (Stanley Rabbetts), appear in episode 47.[48] Nick Rhys joins the cast in episode 56 as Jeremy Warren, the son of a patient who died under Ric's care. Jeremy arrives to find answers about his mother's death. Rhys filmed "seven or eight episodes" for the show.[121] He departs in episode 64.[65] Imogen Stubbs guest stars in episode 58 as Evelyn Chapman, the estranged mother of Morven.[122]
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