In Casualty Connie Beauchamp battles for supremacy of Holby ED… is she fighting a losing battle?
In this week’s Casualty several ED favourites face personal battles. Fragile Connie Beauchamp rediscovers her fighting spirit when arrogant problem solver Ciaran Coulson tries to wrest the ED from her control. Paramedic Jan Jenning is conflicted about her son, Ross. While Jacob struggles to protect his mum – and keep his temper!
Warning: Spoilers!
Connie Vs. Ciaran
Clinical lead Connie Beauchamp is in fighting form when ruthless trouble-shooter Ciaran Coulson turns up to assess the failing emergency department this week. Appointed by hospital CEO Henrik Hanssen, Ciaran (Indian Summers star Rick Warden) has three months to turn the ED around and isn’t interested in making friends along the way…
Ciaran begins his reign by mocking Connie in front of her medical staff before implementing a Rapid Assessment and Treatment System, which involves treating patients from waiting ambulances at the ED entrance. Connie gives Ciaran a cold reception but appears to follow his instructions. Secretly, however, she’s waiting for the perfect moment to strike back!
Can fragile Connie win a war with cut-throat Ciaran?
Will Jacob fight back?
Meanwhile nurse Jacob Masters arrives late to work having asked the police to check up on his mum Omo (Ellen Thomas) and her sinister carer, Jet (Seroca Davis). The police sadly can’t help and Jacob’s left feeling frustrated and dejected. Unfortunately the first person he runs into is Ciaran throwing his weight around at the ED entrance!
When push comes to shove, can Jacob control his temper?
More: Read our interview with Charles Venn for more on Jacob’s shocking story
Also this week
Many of Holby’s employees are confused by Connie’s attitude towards Ciaran’s arrival in the department. Will Ciaran capitalise on this to divide and conquer the ED?
Iain and Ruby are surprised to see Jan at work, as it’s the week of Ross’s trial. Jan is conflicted whether to shun or support her drug dealer son. Either way, Iain puts aside his feeling towards Ross in order to be there for Jan when she needs him most…
After finding a friend in co-worker David, Jacob makes a decision about his mum’s troubling predicament.
Elsewhere, Jade makes a surprising personal revelation while treating a pregnant patient in an unconventional relationship!
And Ethan begins to suspect there’s something between Will and Archie – are his suspicions on the money?
