When is Casualty next on? Here’s our guide to every episode in 2023
When is Casualty next on? Never miss an episode of Casualty with our guide to the iconic medical drama’s 2023 schedule.
Sometimes Casualty bounces around in the schedules so we’ve put together this handy guide to all the drama at Holby ED in 2023!
UPDATE: Please note: The Casualty 2023 guide is now complete. The Guide for Casualty 2024 is now live here.
See below for our entire episode guide, interviews and news stories from 2023.
Every episode of Casualty in 2024
Casualty — January 2023
Start the Fire - Saturday, January 7 2023 at 9pm on BBC One:
In Casualty’s first episode of the year Dylan Keogh confronts a significant figure from his past, while Rash Masum realises something is seriously wrong with his father…
Our spoilers for Start the Fire
Fear Not - Saturday, January 14 2023 at 8.50pm on BBC One:
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Stevie Nash is embroiled in a deadly one-upmanship between Marcus Fidel and Jonty Buchanan. Elsewhere, Dylan Keogh is on the verge of a breakthrough…
Lost in Translation — Saturday, January 21 2023 at 8.50pm on BBC One:
Dylan Keogh inches closer to the devastating truth surrounding Dr Jemima’s sinister death. Elsewhere, Jan Jenning returns to work and Stevie Nash is decimated online…
Our spoilers for Lost in Translation
No Casualty aired on Saturday 28 January 2023:
There was no Casualty on this date due to the FA Cup Live match between Preston North End and Tottenham Hotspur (5.40pm) being added to the schedules. Michael McIntyre's Big Show aired at 8pm and That's My Jam at 9pm.
If you're wondering - the final score was Preston 0 - Tottenham 3.
Casualty — February 2023
Fight or Flight - Saturday, February 4 2023 at 8.50pm on BBC One:
Ethan Hardy suddenly resigns, Jacob Masters is haunted by the past, and Dylan Keogh clashes with Marcus Fidel…
Our spoilers for Fight or Flight
Casualty double-bill: I.O.U and Running on Empty - Saturday, February 11 2023 on BBC One from 8pm:
In I.O.U. Marcus isolates Stevie Nash from Faith Cadogan. In the second outing Running on Empty he schemes to ruin Dylan Keogh’s reputation! Elsewhere Jacob Masters deals with a shocking accident.
Our spoilers for I.O.U. and Running on Empty
Crash Landing - Saturday, February 18 2023 on BBC One at 8.40pm and BBC One Wales at 9.10pm:
Nigel Harman makes his debut as doctor Max Cristie in Casualty episode Crash Landing. Elsewhere, Robyn Miller takes a life-changing risk, and Stevie Nash falls into Marcus Fidel’s love trap…
Our spoilers for Crash Landing
Not Important - Saturday, 25 February 2023 at 8.50pm on BBC One:
Stevie Nash discovers the horrifying truth when Marcus Fidel's evil past is revealed. Elsewhere, Faith Cadogan and Max Cristie clash over a tricky patient, Rash Masum considers taking drastic action, and Jacob Masters tries to help a friend in danger.
Our spoilers for Casualty episode Not Important
Casualty — March 2023
Pushover - Saturday 04 March 2023 on BBC One at 8.40pm:
Jacob Masters pushes the nursing team to punishing limits, Dylan Keogh and Rash Masum discover the traumatic truth about Holby’s care homes when Ashok Masum is involved in a stabbing, there's a shocking new chapter in Stevie Nash and Marcus Fidel's abuse storyline as the pair prepare for a HR hearing, and Max Cristie makes a big revelation about his time at university with Dylan Keogh.
Falling Down - Saturday 11 March 2023 at 8.45pm on BBC One:
Robyn Miller says an angry goodbye to Holby, Faith Cadogan and Iain Dean get up close and personal, Elsie Clegg returns, and Jacob Masters makes a shocking decision that he may live to regret.
Our full spoilers for Falling Down.
The Straw - Saturday 18 March 2023 at 8.50pm on BBC One:
Picking up directly after last Saturday's cliffhanger, Robyn Miller’s life hangs in the balance. Can Holby City's Sacha Levy save her?
Elsewhere, Jacob Masters faces the potentially deadly consequences of his actions, Charlie Fairhead questions his loyalty, while David Hide and Marty Kirkby make a tough call…
No Regrets - Saturday 25 March 2023 at 9.25pm on BBC One:
Disgraced former clinical lead Dylan Keogh fights to bring an abuser to justice, Jacob Masters finally faces his guilt, and is there more to Faith Cadogan’s dishonest patient than meets the eye? Also this week, Liza Goddard guest stars as a visitor to the ED called Christine Robinson.
Casualty — April 2023
Baby, I Don't Care - Saturday 01 April 2023 at 8.25pm on BBC One:
TWO shock arrivals force nurse Faith Cadogan to face her deepest, darkest and most painful secret. Call the Midwife star Jack Ashton returns as dodgy Angus - Faith's thieving one-night stand from last year, and troubled drug addict Kerrel Jones (Eiry Hughes) from last week makes a fraught reappearance.
Full spoilers for Baby, I Don't Care
Welcome to the Warzone - Saturday 08 April 2023 at 8.35pm on BBC One:
The paramedics welcome a surprise new recruit to the team, a new face in the ED turns clinical lead Max Cristie’s world upside down, and Donna Jackson (Holby City's Jaye Jacobs) pops into the ED with four very different newbie nurses.
Full spoilers for Welcome to the Warzone
Pride and Prejudice — Saturday 15 April 2023 at 8.25pm on BBC One:
When Jan Jenning is faced with a difficult patient, it brings back a part of her past that the paramedic boss would rather forget... Elsewhere, the new nurses are on a mission to impress Max Cristie. Well, three of them are, his secret daughter remains unimpressed with the ED clinical lead! Meanwhile, Jacob Masters breaks a few rules - could he be out of a job?
Full spoilers for Pride and Prejudice
With a Bullet — Saturday 22 April 2023 at 8.25pm on BBC One:
Jacob Masters' hero complex gets out of hand and leaves Teddy Gowan fighting for his life. Elsewhere, part of Faith Cadogan’s secret is exposed when her daughter Natalia pays a visit to the hospital, and Jan Jenning discovers the cause of Gethin West’s private pain.
Full spoilers for With a Bullet
Screwdriver — Saturday 29 April 2023 at 8.25pm on BBC One:
Jan Jenning’s relationship is under threat. Will she set some boundaries for the sake of her marriage? Elsewhere, Stevie Nash has a major crisis of confidence and having clinical lead Max Cristie looking over her shoulder doesn't help matters, Paige Allcott confronts Jacob Masters after last week’s shooting, and some surprising new friendships blossom on the wards…
Casualty — May 2023
Keep Breathing — Saturday 06 May 2023 at 8.30pm on BBC One:
Nurse Jodie Whyte faces a terrifying nightmare, while Faith Cadogan takes a dangerous risk, causing Iain Dean to contemplate his future with the nurse... Has her addiction taken a killer turn?
Full spoilers for Casualty episode Keep Breathing
No Casualty aired on Saturday 13 May 2023 due to Eurovision 2023 on BBC One.
Hannah Waddingham, Graham Norton, Julia Sanina and Aleesha Dixon presented the live event, which saw Sweden crowned as winner when pop singer Loreen's song Tattoo took home the most votes.
Believe Me — Saturday 20 May 2023 at 8.25pm on BBC One:
Jodie Whyte faces a living nightmare when a night out takes a deadly turn. Faith Cadogan gets shocking news when the police pay her a visit at Holby ED. Ryan Firth finds himself targeted by clinical lead Max Cristie, and not in a good way. Meanwhile, Teddy Gowan's love life becomes unexpectedly complicated!
Our full Casualty spoilers for Believe Me
Once Bitten — Saturday 27 May 2023 at 8.20pm on BBC One:
Jacob Masters' maverick decisions on shift have devastating, life-altering consequences, Faith Cadogan suffers severe side effects — not helped by the arrival of an unexpected venomous visitor to the ED... snakes alive!
Full spoilers for Once Bitten.
Casualty — June 2023
Armour-Plated — Saturday 03 June 2023 at 8.20pm on BBC One:
Paramedic Iain Dean faces a personal crisis when he faces a terrifying past trauma. He turns to Faith Cadogan, but she's struggling with her attempts to kick her secret addiction. Meanwhile, some of the ED staff see a softer side to Max Cristie. Will his display of compassion make an impact on estranged daughter Jodie Whyte?
Full spoilers for Armour-Plated
Separation — Saturday 10 June 2023 at 8.25pm on BBC One:
Ryan Firth's rumour about Max Cristie and Jodie Whyte escalates to the point of nurse manager Donna Jackson getting involved — making an already bad day for Jodie so much worse. Elsewhere, despairing Gethin West pushes Jan Jenning away, but is the kind-hearted paramedic for turning?
Full spoilers for Casualty episode Separation
Deliverance — Saturday 17 June 2023 at 8.25pm on BBC One:
Iain Dean reaches a somber turning point with Faith Cadogan. Jan Jenning risks everything and (speaking of risks!) Jacob Masters has a VERY revealing shift. Elsewhere, Jodie Whyte has a wild night out with an unexpected partner in crime...
Lose Yourself — Saturday 24 June 2023 at 8.10pm on BBC One:
The truth is out! Iain Dean discovers Faith Cadogan’s drug addiction and deceit... To say he's shocked is a massive understatement...
Elsewhere, Rida Amaan turns detective, but after a mortifying incident realises she should stick to nursing!
Ryan Firth makes a shock revelation, Jacob Masters questions his new relationship, and Sah Brockner receives bad news that leaves them reeling…
Full spoilers for Lose Yourself
Casualty — July 2023
Burning Bridges — Saturday 01 July 2023 at 8.25pm on BBC One:
The escalating rumours and hostility surrounding Max Cristie and Jodie Whyte push the junior staff nurse to breaking point forcing her into considering resignation. And, Jodie being Jodie, that means planning a leaving party in this (literally) explosive episode of the medical drama.
Meanwhile, Iain Dean makes a major decision about Faith Cadogan’s future. Given his mother's past and deep commitment to patient care, it looks like her addiction may not be a secret for much longer…
Elsewhere, Donna Jackson has a crisis of confidence, Dylan Keogh is told a home truth, and two medics become unexpectedly closer! Full spoilers coming soon. Check back for updates.
Full spoilers for Burning Bridges
No Casualty on Saturday 08 July 2023:
Casualty didn't air on this date due to Wimbledon 2023 being broadcast live on BBC One.
How to Save a Life — Saturday 15 July 2023 at 8.25pm on BBC One:
This episode of Casualty is something special — a standalone episode commemorating 75 Years of the NHS. Whether you're a fan of the medical drama, haven't watched in years, or (gasp!) have never tuned in, this is must-see TV.
The story follows the fate of road traffic accident victim, Amartya, from the first call to 999 reporting his critical condition, to the quick reactions of the paramedics on the scene, his transfer to the ED, and life or death surgeries.
It's a chain-of-events piece demonstrating how many people are involved in caring for someone dangerously hurt, amid the trials and tribulations the emergency services face daily.
Shot in a fly-on-the-wall documentary style How to Save a Life includes contributions from real life medics from various fields discussing their profession. A first in Casualty's 36 year history.
Full spoilers for How to Save a Life
Hooke's Law — Saturday 22 July 2023 at 8.25pm on BBC One:
Prior to the stand-alone episode, Casualty viewers were left with MANY questions that need answering after the credits rolled on Burning Bridges.
Is clinical lead Max Cristie back at work? How are confused couple Iain Dean and Faith Cadogan navigating her addiction? Is Ryan Firth feeling the fall out, having been revealed as the source of the rumours regarding Max and Jodie Whyte? And following THAT kiss, what's going on between Paige Allcott and Sah Brockner? Is anyone going to tell Teddy Gowan his girlfriend and bessie mate shared a passionate smooch?
Well in this episode, questions will be answered — but not before disaster strikes for nurse manager Donna Jackson, who's brought to breaking point after back-to-back shifts.
Meanwhile, Faith withdraws from the one person who could actually help her recovery. Will the troubled medic come clean about her struggles?
Little White Lies — Saturday 29 July 2023 at 8.25pm on BBC One:
Picking up after last week's dramatic cliffhanger, Donna Jackson tells a lie that spirals out of control and leaves her with a guilty secret and a big decision... Meanwhile, at the ED, Iain Dean is reeling after being dumped by Faith Cadogan. Rash Masum and Rida Amaan grow closer. Jan Jenning considers quitting. While Sah Brockner has some explaining to do after kissing Teddy Gowan’s girlfriend… Plus Coronation Street star Amy Robbins guest as a difficult patient!
Our full spoilers for Little White Lies
For more spoilers check out Casualty's Summer 2023 trailer. It's a doozy!
Casualty — August 2023
Dog Days — Saturday 05 August 2023 at 8.25pm on BBC One:
At last — Max Cristie returns to Holby ED. But the clinical lead is keeping a shocking secret, which may have major repercussions for both himself and his daughter Jodie Whyte... There's a lot of emotional baggage to unpack and nowhere to store it!
Elsewhere, Paige Allcott also has an emotional shift and her attempts to use work as a distraction only get her so far. Is it time to face her feelings?
Meanwhile, Donna Jackson struggles to move on from her recent trauma and lies. Is it time for the nurse manager to confess about the crash?
Pull Together, Push Apart — Saturday 12 August 2023 at 8.25pm on BBC One:
Faith Cadogan’s secret drug use is in danger of being exposed when clinical lead Max Cristie discovers that someone has been stealing diazepam from the hospital. As Max introduces new prescription rules, how far will Faith go to get her fix and keep her secret?
Meanwhile, trainee nurse Cam Mickelthwaite makes a major prescription mistake that puts him in the frame as far as consultant Stevie Nash is concerned...
Elsewhere, Donna Jackson’s blood runs cold when when a familiar face, who knows about her car crash lies, becomes a patient at the ED. Will Donna sink to new lows to cover her tracks?
Full spoilers for Pull Together, Push Apart
Too Young, Too Soon — Saturday 19 August 2023 at 8.25pm on BBC One:
Donna Jackson grapples with her guilt, as the true repercussions of her car crash lies for mother and son, Kerry and Ash Morgan, come to light. Elsewhere, Jan Jenning's loved ones are keeping a secret from her as the paramedic boss's retirement looms...
Our spoilers for Too Young, Too Soon
Aftermath — Saturday 26 August 2023 at 9.15pm on BBC One:
As the new series kicks off the Holby Hospital medics are faced with a shocking incident and must pull out all the stops to save patients... All while dealing with their complex personal lives, which are brimming with secrets and lies!
Front and centre are Donna Jackson and Max Cristie. He's furious after last week's confession, while she's struggling with his anger towards her. Elsewhere, Rida Amaan rescues Rash Masum in his hour of need, and Teddy Gowan has questions for auntie Jan Jenning.
Our full spoilers for Aftermath
Casualty — September 2023
Casualty double bill — Saturday 02 September 2023 from 8.30pm on BBC One:
The Ostrich Effect
The first visit to Holby ED airs at 8.30pm with The Ostrich Effect, where Max Cristie's secret ill health takes a dramatic turn — yet the stubborn clinical lead remains determined to drown in the waters of denial.
Meanwhile, Faith Cadogan’s cancer lies unravel — has she reached the point of no return? And paramedic Teddy Gowan seeks advice from an unlikely source — his uncle Gethin West!
One Hundred Years
The second episode, One Hundred Years, airs straight afterwards at 9.20pm and sees time running out for Faith Cadogan. Best friend Stevie Nash is keeping tabs, as Faith implodes...
Elsewhere, Teddy struggles with conflicting feelings, leading to an impulsive decision. And nurse Jodie Whyte has an unexpected family reunion — to the dismay of her father, Max!
Spoilers for The Ostrich Effect and One Hundred Years
Hard Pill — Saturday 09 September at 8.10pm on BBC One:
It's a tough shift for Jan Jenning, Faith Cadogan, Donna Jackson and Max Cristie for very different reasons in this tense and emotional episode of Casualty.
Jan agrees to help her ex Gethin West with his final request. But, as they're preparing to leave for Switzerland, the paramedic boss discloses her plans to friend and co-worker Iain Dean. Stunned, Iain can't believe that she's risking everything and warns Jan that her decision could have irreversible consequences for the rest of her life.
Elsewhere, Faith Cadogan's secrets and lies slip out of her control, with a devastating fallout for the drug addicted nurse.
Meanwhile, Donna Jackson and Max Crisite play a dangerous game as the nurse manager's prison sentencing looms and the clock ticks on the clinical lead's health...
Casualty double bill — Saturday 16 September 2023 from 8.20pm on BBC One:
The first visit to Holby airs at 8.20pm with Too Much Too Young and to call it tense is an understatement!
It's a day of reckoning for Donna Jackson, who comes to a painful realisation as her sentencing looms. As we've seen in recent weeks, the nurse manager continues to try and distract herself with work (and, no doubt, a certain someone she works with). But she's forced to face reality when daughters, Mia Barron and Amber Baptiste, confront her and ask what will happen to them if she gets a prison sentence. Elsewhere, Stevie Nash tries and fails to help a friend in need, and Jodie Whyte learns more about Max Cristie's ill health.
The second episode, Switzerland, airs at 9.10pm and follows Jan Jenning and Gethin West.
As they arrive in Switzerland and prepare to explore Gethin's end of life plan, Jan wants to make the most of the time they have together and create some happy memories. She fusses over Gethin and plans a day trip for them, all the while ignoring messages from worried nephew Teddy Gowan.
After Gethin organises a picnic for them the couple realise that, despite their differences and painful past, they can still make each other laugh. Will their plans change?
Casualty — December 2023
Tinderbox — 30th December 2023 at 9.15pm on BBC1:
In 2023's final episode of Casualty Stevie Nash is in the hot seat during an intense life or death shift. Elsewhere, Faith Cadogan is clean after a month in rehab, while Max Cristie and Jodie Whyte face up to difficult home truths…
As an unpredictable situation reaches a volatile crescendo, the ED and hospital staff face a crisis like no other… Will the department and staff ever be the same again?
Tinderbox airs on 30th December 2023 at 9.15pm on BBC1 and marks the beginning of a new 12-parter called A History of Violence.
Our full spoilers for Tinderbox
Casualty interviews and news stories in 2023
Major Casualty news in 2023
First of the year — early spoilers for Casualty 2023.
Dylan Keogh's investigation into abuse in Holby care homes kicks off under tragic circumstances.
Ethan Hardy quits the ED - George Rainsford explains why.
Robyn Miller decides to leave Holby with daughter Charlotte and Paul Pegg.
Revealed: The crux of Dylan Keogh and Max Cristie’s bitter feud. Who's Lucy?
Amanda Henderson — things you didn't know about the Casualty star.
Interview revisit — Amanda Henderson on 10 years of playing Casualty nurse Robyn Miller.
Revealed — Robyn's deadly Casualty crash storyline.
Holby City legend Sacha Barrett returns to save Robyn Miller's life in Casualty.
5 times Robyn Miller escaped death
Robyn's death in Casualty - what happened, who quit and what happens next
Marty Kirkby and David Hide's exit
Cast tributes for Amanda Henderson
Holby City icon Donna Jackson joins Casualty along with four new characters
Call the Midwife star Jack Ashton returns as sinister Angus
Jacob Masters quits, Faith's addiction revealed, and Dylan Keogh steps down
Faith’s assault and addiction are revealed in shocking flashbacks
Meet the new Casualty recruits
Anna Chell on her Casualty debut
Eddie-Joe Robinson on playing nurse Ryan Firth in Casualty
Sarah Seggari on nurse Rida Amaan in Casualty
Barney Walsh on joining Casualty
April 2023 — new Casualty trailer teases shock twists and turns and an exciting Holby City crossover
Exclusive interview with Anna Chell on Casualty's explosive new chapter and trailer reveals
No Casualty due to the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2023
Anna Chell on Jodie Whyte's ‘terrifying’ abduction ordeal in Casualty episode Believe Me
What's next for Jodie Whyte? Well, there are rumours...
Casualty star Charles Venn reveals what’s fueling Jacob Masters downward spiral
Casualty exits and arrivals — all the major cast changes for 2023
Casualty legend Derek Thompson AKA Charlie Fairhead announces he's leaving the BBC drama
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Stevenson reveals Iain Dean’s devastation over Faith
Derek Thompson has played Charlie Fairhead since 1986, but what else is there to know about him?
Casualty's standalone episode celebrates 75 years of the NHS
Max and Jodie's secret is out! Casualty stars Nigel Harman and Anna Chell tell us more...
Davood Ghadami returns as Holby City heart surgeon Eli Ebrahimi in NHS 75 Special
Big reveals in Casualty’s Summer 2023 trailer
Part 1 of a 3-part special: Casualty exclusive: Kirsty Mitchell on Faith Cadogan’s dangerous drug spiral
Part 3 — What's next for Faith Cadogan
Casualty first look - character makeovers and what they mean
Casualty’s BIGGEST trailer reveals — the wait is over!
EastEnders star Kate Williams unveiled as new Casualty character
Family Affairs and EastEnders star Anna Acton guest stars in Casualty
Casualty — 37 years and counting!
Has Nigel Harman confirmed his Casualty exit?
Casualty exclusive — Anna Chell reveals BIG family shocks for Jodie Whyte
Casualty exclusive: Kirsty Mitchell on filming Faith Cadogan's harrowing overdose scenes
Nigel Harman gave us an exclusive on his dancefloor debut on Strictly Come Dancing!
With Casualty announcing its return date, we take a look at where the show left off
Casualty’s new Winter trailer reveals violent attacks and a shocking arrest!
Casualty reveal — shocking new storylines and first look images!
Casualty exclusive: Eddie-Joe Robinson on the dangerously ‘tense’ return of the medical drama
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