Series 8 (Casualty)

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Series 8 was the eighth series of Casualty and aired between 18 September 1993 and 26 February 1994.

Episodes

Episode #	Series #	Episode	Director	Writer(s)	Original Airdate
105	1	Cat In Hell	Charles Beeson	Ginnie Hole	18 September 1993
The team battle to treat victims of a train crash caused when a group of young boys steal a Cortina and, fleeing from police, allow it to stall on a level crossing. The car is pushed along the track and finally crushed at the mouth of a tunnel, while the train itself is derailed, part of it jack-knifing and causing deaths, injuries and panic amongst trapped passengers.
106	2	Riders On The Storm	Matthew Evans	Susan Wilkins	25 September 1993
Enthusiastic student Helen Chatsworth joins the staff, armed with textbooks and lots of questions. A violent storm sweeps through Holby and a baby is orphaned when her parents are killed in a car crash. Mark Calder is giving Mike and Charlie a hard time as they fight the cut backs. Mie replaces Norma after she is caught drinking on duty. Other casualties include a policeman hit by flying debris, a father stab by his young son, and two cowboy builders who fell off a roof.
107	3	The Final Word	Matthew Evans	Peter Bowker	2 October 1993
The funfair's in town and there's trouble looming. Jackie Walsh, a pregnant woman, is apparently a victim of muggers but when her brother Kevin turns up, it becomes clear that he is the mugger and she isn't the only victim of his twisted rage. The other problems appear to be in administration, where Mark's feeling the pressure Helen's settling in well and impresses both Charlie and Duffy. Ash finds it hard to accept Ken's appointment and Duffy doesn't know whether to tell Charlie that Ken is gay!
108	4	No Place To Hide	George Case	Scott Cherry	9 October 1993
Painful secrets are revealed when a woman insists a car crash victim is not her husband. Clinical nurse Ken Hodges finds that his job, and his personal life, are under review. And he discovers that Duffy can't keep a secret when she tells Charlie his. Mark's brought in Mrs Kingston to monitor staffing levels and clashes with Charlie and Mike. Norma's first day back ends with suspension and Ken gives an old war hero a reason to live. Two kids get trapped in a lift and the emergency services are called to get them out.
109	5	Sunday, Bloody Sunday	Richard Bramall	Andrew Holden	16 October 1993
Misunderstandings and deceit propel a group of friends towards a distressing climax in Holby's Casualty. The staff have to deal with a daughter, who's been raped and the rapist, who was attacked by a vengeful father. A traffic accident involving the selling of illegal guns ends in tragedy and Mark tells Charlie and Mike that Ken's job is being replaced by a Line Manager.
110	6	Good Friends	Laura Sims	Stephen Wyatt	23 October 1993
111	7	Kill Or Cure	Laura Sims	Greg Snow	30 October 1993
112	8	Born Losers	George Case	Kevin Scouler	6 November 1993
113	9	High Rollers	Charles Beeson	Sam Snape	13 November 1993
114	10	Deceptions	Paul Harrison	Neil McKay	20 November 1993
115	11	Give Us This Day	Philip Casson	David Richard-Fox	27 November 1993
116	12	Wild Card	Richard Bramall	Unknown	4 December 1993
117	13	The Good Life	Diana Patrick	Susan Wilkins	11 December 1993
118	14	Out To Lunch	Charles Beeson	Sam Snape	18 December 1993
119	15	Comfort And Joy	Richard Bramall	Barbara Machin	26 December 1993
120	16	Family Ties	John Darnell	Neil McKay	1 January 1994
121	17	United We Fall	Richard Bramall	Andrew Holden	8 January 1994
122	18	Tippers	Philip Casson	Nick McCarty	15 January 1994
123	19	Value For Money	Diana Patrick	Allan Swift	22 January 1994
124	20	Care In The Community	Matthew Evans	Andrew Holden	29 January 1994
125	21	Signed, Sealed, Delivered	John Darnell	David Richard-Fox	5 February 1994
126	22	Relations	Philip Casson	Nick McCarty	12 February 1994
127	23	Grand Rational	Paul Harrison	Sam Snape	19 February 1994
128	24	Hidden Agendas	Matthew Evans	Andrew Holden	26 February 1994

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