Series 18 is the eighteenth series of Casualty 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 [ ] Episodes [ ]
Episode
Series
Episode
Centric character
Original airdate
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 .
