Series 18 is the eighteenth series of Casualty. It aired from 13 September 2003 until 28 August 2004. The series sees the arrival of Jim Brodie and Tess Bateman in episode one, and on their first day they're faced with the chaos of the train crash. Episode three of the series sees the arrival of Claire Guildford, with John "Abs" Denham arriving in episode 5.
In total, the series features five exits of main characters. First is Anna Paul, who dies in episode three following the injuries she sustains in the train crash. Death also occurs in episode 19, with fan-favourite Baz Wilder dying after a car crash. Towards the end of the series in episode 40, paramedic Nikki Marshall leaves, and then in the series finale Lara Stone leaves while Simon Kaminski dies.
Memorable events of the series include the train crash, Anna's death, Nikki and Jim's wedding, Baz's death, the caves expedition, Luke's inquest, Fin and Comfort's wedding, Lara and Nikki held hostage, Lara and Simon's wedding and Simon's death.
Cast[]
- Charlie Fairhead (until episode 40)
- Harry Harper
- Jim Brodie (from episode 2)
- Lara Stone (until episode 46)
- Simon Kaminski (until episode 46)
- Josh Griffiths
- Finlay Newton
- Comfort Jones
- Luke Warren
- Nikki Marshall (until episode 40)
- Tess Bateman
- Roxanne Bird
- Claire Guildford (from episode 3)
- Rebecca "Bex" Reynolds
- John "Abs" Denham (from episode 5)
- Nina Farr (from episode 41)
- Anna Paul (until episode 3)
- Baz Wilder (episodes 12-19)
- Merlin Jameson (until episode 3)
- Tally Harper (episodes 1–34)
Episodes[]
Episode | Series | Episode | Centric character | Original airdate |
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401 | 1 | "End of the Line - Part One" | Comfort | 13 September 2003 |
Note: First appearance of Tess Bateman (Suzanne Packer). | ||||
402 | 2 | "End of the Line - Part Two" | Comfort | 14 September 2003 |
Note: First appearance of Jim Brodie. | ||||
403 | 3 | "Breathe Deeply..." | Anna | 20 September 2003 |
Note: First appearance of Claire Guildford and death of Anna Paul. | ||||
404 | 4 | "Perks of the Job" | Simon | 27 September 2003 |
405 | 5 | "Flash in the Pan" | Lara | 4 October 2003 |
Note: First appearance of John "Abs" Denham (James Redmond). | ||||
406 | 6 | "Against Protocol" | Charlie | 11 October 2003 |
407 | 7 | "Can't Let Go" | Harry | 18 October 2003 |
Mike Bateman resigns from the fire services due to his suspension over the train crash. | ||||
408 | 8 | "Truth or Dare" | Nikki | 25 October 2003 |
409 | 9 | "In the Frame" | Harry | 1 November 2003 |
410 | 10 | "Black Dog Day" | Harry | 8 November 2003 |
411 | 11 | "Falling For a Friend" | Comfort | 15 November 2003 |
412 | 12 | "Second Best" | Charlie | 22 November 2003 |
Note: Return of Baz Wilder (Julia Watson). | ||||
413 | 13 | "First Impressions" | Harry | 29 November 2003 |
414 | 14 | "Christmas Spirit" | Charlie | 6 December 2003 |
415 | 15 | "Never Judge a Book" | Nikki | 13 December 2003 |
416 | 16 | "Eat, Drink and Be Merry" | Charlie | 20 December 2003 |
417 | 17 | "I Got It Bad and Ain't That Good" | Charlie | 27 December 2003 |
418 | 18 | "Ahead of the Game" | Charlie | 3 January 2004 |
419 | 19 | "Where There's Life" | Charlie | 10 January 2004 |
Note: Death of Baz Wilder (Julia Watson). | ||||
420 | 20 | "No Weddings and a Funeral" | Charlie | 17 January 2004 |
421 | 21 | "Emotional Rescue - Part One" | Lara | 24 January 2004 |
422 | 22 | "Emotional Rescue - Part Two" | Harry | 31 January 2004 |
423 | 23 | "Passions and Convictions" | Comfort | 7 February 2004 |
424 | 24 | "Fallen Hero" | Comfort | 14 February 2004 |
425 | 25 | "Taking Care" | Charlie | 21 February 2004 |
426 | 26 | "What Parents Do" | Jim | 28 February 2004 |
427 | 27 | "Love and Loathing" | Luke | 6 March 2004 |
428 | 28 | "Finding Faith" | Comfort | 13 March 2004 |
429 | 29 | "Parenthood" | Roxy | 27 March 2004 |
Note: Temporary departure of Comfort Jones (Martina Laird). | ||||
430 | 30 | "Another Perfect Day" | Comfort | 3 April 2004 |
431 | 31 | "I Love You, I Hate You" | Luke | 10 April 2004 |
432 | 32 | "Forget Me Not" | Roxy | 17 April 2004 |
Note: Temporary departure of Luke Warren. | ||||
433 | 33 | "Lock Down" | Abs | 24 April 2004 |
434 | 34 | "Much Wants More" | Abs | 1 May 2004 |
Note: Temporary departure of Harry Harper (Simon MacCorkindale). | ||||
435 | 35 | "Breaking Point" | Jim | 8 May 2004 |
Helen Grant, the hospital's Executive Director, bursts into the ED with an attitude. | ||||
436 | 36 | "Don't Go There" | Charlie | 23 May 2004 |
Helen leaves the ED satisfied. | ||||
437 | 37 | "World Gone Wrong - Part One" | Nikki | 29 May 2004 |
Note: Return of Harry Harper (Simon MacCorkindale) and Comofrt Jones (Martina Laird). | ||||
438 | 38 | "World Gone Wrong - Part Two" | Lara | 30 May 2004 |
439 | 39 | "The Good Father" | Harry | 5 June 2004 |
Note: Return of Luke Warren. | ||||
440 | 40 | "Dreams and Disappointments" | Lara | 17 July 2004 |
Note: Departure of Nikki Marshall and temporary departure of Charlie Fairhead (Derek Thompson). | ||||
441 | 41 | "And the Bride Wore Red" | Nina | 24 July 2004 |
Note: First appearance of Nina Farr (Rebekah Gibbs). | ||||
442 | 42 | "A Dangerous Initiative" | Comfort | 31 July 2004 |
443 | 43 | "Inside Out" | Simon | 7 August 2004 |
444 | 44 | "Who Cares?" | Lara | 14 August 2004 |
445 | 45 | "Love, Honour and Betray" | Simon | 21 August 2004 |
446 | 46 | "Ring of Truth" | Lara | 28 August 2004 |
Note: Departure of Lara Stone and death of Simon Kaminski. |
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