This article covers a real-world subject which should not be taken as part of the Holby universe.
Series 1 (Casualty) is the first series of Casualty and aired between 6 September and 27 December 1986.
Episodes
Episode # | Series # | Episode | Director | Writer(s) | Original airdate |
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1 | 1 | Gas | Frank Smith | Paul Unwin and Jeremy Brock | 6 September 1986 |
A gas explosion at the docks causes a rush of casualties choking on the fumes, but can an antidote be found in time? | |||||
2 | 2 | Hide And Seek | Frank Smith | Paul Unwin and Jeremy Brock | 13 September 1986 |
An hysterical woman who threatens to kill a baby tests Baz's patience and ability to the limit. | |||||
3 | 3 | Night Runners | Antonia Bird | Matthew Bardsley | 20 September 1986 |
A policeman is stabbed at a local football fixture, but is the situation as simple as it seems? A Christian scientist's beliefs puts her life at a risk. | |||||
4 | 4 | Jump Start |
Antonia Bird |
Susan Wilkins | 27 September 1986 |
The night-shift are faced with a motorway pile-up, bleeding Madonna wanna-bees, and a drunk Fleet Street journalist. | |||||
5 | 5 | Blood Brothers | Antonia Bird | Wally Daly | 4 October 1986 |
A desperate runaway is in need of help, and prejudices are challenged when a gay haemophiliac arrives with a cut hand. Baz's long term future at Holby looks doubtful. | |||||
6 | 6 | High Noon | Frank Smith | Ray Brennan | 11 October 1986 |
A law student refuses to accept a diagnosis of Epilepsy, whilst Duffy organises a protest against the planned cuts. | |||||
7 | 7 | Professionals |
Frank Smith |
Susan Wilkins | 18 October 1986 |
A terrified woman is brought in who has been raped and badly beaten. It does not take the staff very long to discover who the culprit is, but confronting him is fraught with difficulties. | |||||
8 | 8 | Crazies | Renny Rye | Matthew Bardsley | 25 October 1986 |
When Holby's taxi drivers are attacked, Megan worries for the safety of her driver husband. Ewart grows concerned about the safety of his staff. | |||||
9 | 9 | Moonlight Becomes You | Renny Rye | Ray Brennan | 8 November 1986 |
When a patient comes into Holby from an old people's home, a chain of events begins which culminates in a kidnapping. | |||||
10 | 10 | Teeny Poppers | Renny Rye | Janey Pregar | 15 November 1986 |
Trouble is afoot for Ewart when a young Asian youth dies and his family threaten the unit with legal action. Megan is brought in for treatment. | |||||
11 | 11 | Drunk | Jan Sargent | Lise Mayer | 22 November 1986 |
Rumours of a Royal Visit to Holby cause havoc. Baz and Charlie fight for the life of a half-drowned boy, but their joy at saving him is overshadowed when one of their own is brought in by ambulance. | |||||
12 | 12 | Quiet | Michael Brayshaw | Roy Mitchell | 6 December 1986 |
Holby is besieged by all manners of cases, including the victor of a boxing match and an addict who has taken an overdose. A recouperating Megan proves a valuable confidant for Duffy. | |||||
13 | 13 | No Future | Jan Sargent | Paul Unwin and Jeremy Brock | 13 December 1986 |
A dramatic siege on Megan's estate threatens the life of a child, but the perpetrator is found to be neither terrorist nor madman. | |||||
14 | 14 | Survival | Michael Brayshaw | Wally Daly | 20 December 1986 |
The staff is sympathetic when Arthur, who suffers from a heart condition, expresses a desire to end his misery. Baz makes a decision about her pregnancy. | |||||
15 | 15 | Closure | Jan Sargent | Paul Unwin and Jeremy Brock | 27 December 1986 |
There is little in the way of Christmas cheer, as the department faces the threat of imminent closure. Morale plummets, inspiring Charlie to organise an impromptu pantomime. |