Template:EpisodeBoxNew "Too Old for This Shift" is the 1005th episode of Casualty and the 1st episode of the 31st series.[1][2] It was preceded by "Sticks and Stones" and will be followed by "The Heaven's Lieutenant". The episode was directed by Steve Hughes and written by Matthew Barry and Andy Bayliss. It will be 110 minutes long.
The episode will see the permanent return of Lisa "Duffy" Duffin, portrayed by Cathy Shipton, who hasn't been part of the main cast since series 17. Additionally, it will feature the temporary departure of Connie Beauchamp, portrayed by Amanda Mealing.
Plot
Following Connie and Grace's crash, Charlie's celebrations go ahead as word hasn't reached the ED yet. When disaster falls upon the celebrations, Jacob is first to the scene to help Connie and Grace.
Production
Filming of the 30th anniversary feature length episode took place over 5 weeks in April and May 2016. Filming took place on location near Tintern in southern Wales where the car accident was filmed for the 30th series' finale.
After the 1000th episode aired towards the end of June, further details were released about the 30th anniversary episode. It was announced that Holby City's Jac Naylor, Henrik Hanssen and Adrian "Fletch" Fletcher would all play a central part in the episode. Additionally, Oliver Kent revealed that several old faces would return for the episode. Over the following months, several former cast members were revealed to be guest starring in the episode.
Gallery
The following images are episode stills or promotionals which have been released.
References
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