Starting Out

This article covers a real-world subject which should not be taken as part of the Holby universe.

"Starting Out"
Episode Information
Series	26
Episode #	779
Airdate	20 August 2011
Director	Declan O'Dwyer
Producer	Nicola Larder
Writer	Tim Baker
Previous	"Partners"
Next	"Common Vector"

"Starting Out" was the second episode of Series 26, and the 779th episode of Casualty overall. The episode sees the arrival of nurses Lloyd Asike and Scarlett Conway.

Plot

Charlie launches into his spiel about the "importance of caring", as he welcomes Scarlett and Lloyd to Holby ED. Lloyd is confident and gets off to a racing start – saving the life of his first patient in resus – but Scarlett is nervous and seems convinced that her skills lie more in flirting with consultants than in patient care.

Across town, Harry has also got first day nerves. He is immediately involved in an altercation with problem student Lee. When a more experienced teacher also gets it wrong and lashes out, Harry is forced to choose between the student and his colleague.

Chronology

• The episode takes place on or after Thursday, 18 August 2011.

Cast

Main Characters Derek Thompson as Charlie Fairhead Michael Obiora as Lloyd Asike Madeleine Mantock as Scarlett Conway Georgia Taylor as Ruth Winters William Beck as Dylan Keogh Christine Tremarco as Linda Andrews Ben Turner as Jay Faldren Steven Miller as Lenny Lyons Suzanne Packer as Tess Bateman Michael French as Nick Jordan Jane Hazlegrove as Kathleen Dixon Matt Bardock as Jeff Collier
	Other Characters Lee Mead as Harry Timms Daniel Anthony as Lee Stark Pooky Quesnel as Emma Davies April Pearson as Grace Fitch Duncan Duff as Professor Michael Fitch George Murphy as Anaesthetist