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The eighth series of ''Casualty'' features a cast of characters working in the fictious of emergency department of [[Holby City Hospital]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/casualty-celebrates-1000-episodes-30-8280563|title=Casualty celebrates 1,000 episodes, 30 years and 2,500 gallons of fake blood|last=Pryer|first=Emma|date=25 June 2016|publisher=Daily Mirror|accessdate=12 September 2016}}</ref> The majority of the cast from the [[Casualty (series 7)|previous series]] continue to appear in this series. [[Clive Mantle]] starred as [[emergency medicine]] [[Consultant (medicine)|consultant]] [[Mike Barrett (Casualty)|Mike Barrett]]. [[Derek Thompson (actor)|Derek Thompson]] continued his role as [[charge nurse]] [[Charlie Fairhead]]. [[Cathy Shipton]] and [[Patrick Robinson (actor)|Patrick Robinson]] appeared as [[staff nurse |
The eighth series of ''Casualty'' features a cast of characters working in the fictious of emergency department of [[Holby City Hospital]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mirror.co.uk/tv/tv-news/casualty-celebrates-1000-episodes-30-8280563|title=Casualty celebrates 1,000 episodes, 30 years and 2,500 gallons of fake blood|last=Pryer|first=Emma|date=25 June 2016|publisher=Daily Mirror|accessdate=12 September 2016}}</ref> The majority of the cast from the [[Casualty (series 7)|previous series]] continue to appear in this series. [[Clive Mantle]] starred as [[emergency medicine]] [[Consultant (medicine)|consultant]] [[Mike Barrett (Casualty)|Mike Barrett]]. [[Derek Thompson (actor)|Derek Thompson]] continued his role as [[charge nurse]] [[Charlie Fairhead]]. [[Cathy Shipton]] and [[Patrick Robinson (actor)|Patrick Robinson]] appeared as [[staff nurse]]s [[Lisa "Duffy" Duffin]] and [[Martin "Ash" Ashford]]. [[Ian Bleasdale]] portrayed [[paramedic]] [[Josh Griffiths]] while [[Caroline Webster]] starred as paramedic and later, general manager Jane Scott. [[Anne Kristen]] continued to appear as [[receptionist]] Norma Sullivan.<ref name="Series 8">{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/drama/casualty/pastseries/series8.shtml|title=Series 8 (1993-94)|publisher=[[BBC]]|accessdate=21 July 2016}}</ref> Jo Unwin appeared in two episodes as paramedic Lucy Cooper, before joining the recurring cast in episode twenty. [[Brian Miller (actor)|Brian Miller]] appeared in two episodes as Norma's husband, Chris Sullivan. [[David Ryall]] also appeared in four episodes as locum emergency medicine consultant Tom Harley.<ref name="Series 8"/> |
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This series saw several new cast members join the series. [[Oliver Parker]], [[Suzanna Hamilton]], [[Doña Croll]] and [[Christopher Guard]] were introduced in the first episode as surgical manager Mark Calder, [[senior house officer]] Karen Goodliffe, staff nurse Adele Beckford and clinical nurse specialist Ken Hodges. Parker departed in episode eighteen; Hamilton left in episode seventeen; Croll departed at the conclusion of the series; and Guard left in episode seven.<ref name="Series 8"/> Samantha Edwards, [[Naoko Mori]] and [[Steven O'Donnell (actor)|Steven O'Donnell]] joined the cast in the second episode as project 2000 nurse Helen Chatsworth, receptionist Mie Nishi-Kawa and [[Porter (carrier)|porter]] Frankie Drummer. Edwards left the series in episode ten and Mori and O'Donnell departed in episode twenty-four.<ref name="Series 8"/> Brendan O'Hea first appeared in episode nine as paramedic Brian Crawford. He departed in episode nineteen.<ref name="Series 8"/> [[Tara Moran]] was introduced in episode twelve as trainee staff nurse Mary Skillett and departed at the conclusion of the series.<ref name="Series 8"/> [[Martin Ball]] joined the cast in episode fifteen as senior house officer Dave Masters and departed in episode twenty-four.<ref name="Series 8"/> [[Jane Gurnett]] made her debut in episode sixteen as staff nurse Rachel Longworth.<ref name="Series 8"/> |
This series saw several new cast members join the series. [[Oliver Parker]], [[Suzanna Hamilton]], [[Doña Croll]] and [[Christopher Guard]] were introduced in the first episode as surgical manager Mark Calder, [[senior house officer]] Karen Goodliffe, staff nurse Adele Beckford and clinical nurse specialist Ken Hodges. Parker departed in episode eighteen; Hamilton left in episode seventeen; Croll departed at the conclusion of the series; and Guard left in episode seven.<ref name="Series 8"/> Samantha Edwards, [[Naoko Mori]] and [[Steven O'Donnell (actor)|Steven O'Donnell]] joined the cast in the second episode as project 2000 nurse Helen Chatsworth, receptionist Mie Nishi-Kawa and [[Porter (carrier)|porter]] Frankie Drummer. Edwards left the series in episode ten and Mori and O'Donnell departed in episode twenty-four.<ref name="Series 8"/> Brendan O'Hea first appeared in episode nine as paramedic Brian Crawford. He departed in episode nineteen.<ref name="Series 8"/> [[Tara Moran]] was introduced in episode twelve as trainee staff nurse Mary Skillett and departed at the conclusion of the series.<ref name="Series 8"/> [[Martin Ball]] joined the cast in episode fifteen as senior house officer Dave Masters and departed in episode twenty-four.<ref name="Series 8"/> [[Jane Gurnett]] made her debut in episode sixteen as staff nurse Rachel Longworth.<ref name="Series 8"/> |
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|ShortSummary=A man dressed as an elf witnesses a house exploding. He needs treatment because his ears are stuck on and Charlie and Jane realise he is a thief. A fireman rescues the house's elderly occupant but she dies in hospital. The fireman later collapses from smoke inhalation; his wife, who hasn't left the house in over a year, manages to visit him in hospital. A girl who has suddenly gone blind is brought in; she quickly regains her sight but turns out to have a brain tumour. Josh and Lucy nearly run over the new hospital chaplain. Charlie is missing Duffy, causing him to be bad-tempered, but softens when Frankie saves him from choking with the [[Heimlich manoeuvre]]. |
|ShortSummary=A man dressed as an elf witnesses a house exploding. He needs treatment because his ears are stuck on and Charlie and Jane realise he is a thief. A fireman rescues the house's elderly occupant but she dies in hospital. The fireman later collapses from smoke inhalation; his wife, who hasn't left the house in over a year, manages to visit him in hospital. A girl who has suddenly gone blind is brought in; she quickly regains her sight but turns out to have a brain tumour. Josh and Lucy nearly run over the new hospital chaplain. Charlie is missing Duffy, causing him to be bad-tempered, but softens when Frankie saves him from choking with the [[Heimlich manoeuvre]]. |
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'''Guest starring [[Stuart Laing]], [[Mark Williams (actor)|Mark Williams]] and [[Billy Hartman]]''' |
'''Guest starring [[Stuart Laing (actor)|Stuart Laing]], [[Mark Williams (actor)|Mark Williams]] and [[Billy Hartman]]''' |
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Dave Masters is introduced. |
Dave Masters is introduced. |
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| Casualty | |
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| Season 8 | |
| No. of episodes | 24 |
| Release | |
| Original network | BBC One |
| Original release | 18 September 1993 – 26 February 1994 |
| Series chronology | |
The eighth series of the British medical drama television series Casualty commenced airing in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 18 September 1993 and finished on 26 February 1994.[1]
Cast
Overview
The eighth series of Casualty features a cast of characters working in the fictious of emergency department of Holby City Hospital.[2] The majority of the cast from the previous series continue to appear in this series. Clive Mantle starred as emergency medicine consultant Mike Barrett. Derek Thompson continued his role as charge nurse Charlie Fairhead. Cathy Shipton and Patrick Robinson appeared as staff nurses Lisa "Duffy" Duffin and Martin "Ash" Ashford. Ian Bleasdale portrayed paramedic Josh Griffiths while Caroline Webster starred as paramedic and later, general manager Jane Scott. Anne Kristen continued to appear as receptionist Norma Sullivan.[3] Jo Unwin appeared in two episodes as paramedic Lucy Cooper, before joining the recurring cast in episode twenty. Brian Miller appeared in two episodes as Norma's husband, Chris Sullivan. David Ryall also appeared in four episodes as locum emergency medicine consultant Tom Harley.[3]
This series saw several new cast members join the series. Oliver Parker, Suzanna Hamilton, Doña Croll and Christopher Guard were introduced in the first episode as surgical manager Mark Calder, senior house officer Karen Goodliffe, staff nurse Adele Beckford and clinical nurse specialist Ken Hodges. Parker departed in episode eighteen; Hamilton left in episode seventeen; Croll departed at the conclusion of the series; and Guard left in episode seven.[3] Samantha Edwards, Naoko Mori and Steven O'Donnell joined the cast in the second episode as project 2000 nurse Helen Chatsworth, receptionist Mie Nishi-Kawa and porter Frankie Drummer. Edwards left the series in episode ten and Mori and O'Donnell departed in episode twenty-four.[3] Brendan O'Hea first appeared in episode nine as paramedic Brian Crawford. He departed in episode nineteen.[3] Tara Moran was introduced in episode twelve as trainee staff nurse Mary Skillett and departed at the conclusion of the series.[3] Martin Ball joined the cast in episode fifteen as senior house officer Dave Masters and departed in episode twenty-four.[3] Jane Gurnett made her debut in episode sixteen as staff nurse Rachel Longworth.[3]
William Gaminara reprised his role as Andrew Bower in episodes nine and eleven, now appearing as Duffy's husband.[3] Kristen departed the series in episode five and Webster departed at the conclusion of the series.[3] Shipton, who had appeared on the show since its creation, chose to leave the show and departed in episode thirteen.[3]
Main cast
- Mike Barrett, consultant in emergency medicine − Clive Mantle
- Karen Goodliffe, senior house officer − Suzanna Hamilton (episodes 1−17)
- Dave Masters, senior house officer − Martin Ball (episodes 15−24)
- Mark Calder, surgical manager − Oliver Parker (episodes 1−18)
- Ken Hodges, clinical nurse specialist − Christopher Guard (episodes 1−7)
- Charlie Fairhead, charge nurse – Derek Thompson
- Lisa "Duffy" Duffin, staff nurse – Cathy Shipton (until episode 13)
- Martin "Ash" Ashford, staff nurse − Patrick Robinson
- Adele Beckford, staff nurse − Doña Croll (until episode 24)
- Rachel Longworth, staff nurse − Jane Gurnett (from episode 16)
- Helen Chatsworth, project 2000 nurse − Samantha Edwards (episodes 2−10)
- Mary Skillett, trainee staff nurse − Tara Moran (episodes 12−24)
- Josh Griffiths, paramedic − Ian Bleasdale
- Jane Scott, paramedic / general manager − Caroline Webster (until episode 24)
- Brian Crawford, paramedic − Brendan O'Hea (episodes 9−19)
- Norma Sullivan, receptionist − Anne Kristen (until episode 5)
- Mie Nishi-Kawa, receptionist − Naoko Mori (episodes 2−24)
- Frankie Drummer, porter − Steven O'Donnell (episodes 2−24)
Recurring cast
- Lucy Cooper, paramedic − Jo Unwin (episodes 1, 15, 20−24)
- Chris Sullivan, partner − Brian Miller (episodes 3 and 6)
- Andrew Bower, partner – William Gaminara (episodes 9 and 11)
- Tom Harley, locum consultant in emergency medicine − David Ryall (episodes 10−13)
Episodes
| No. overall | No. in series | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original air date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 105 | 1 | "Cat in Hell" | Charles Beeson | Ginnie Hole | 18 September 1993 |
| 106 | 2 | "Riders on the Storm" | Matthew Evans | Susan Wilkins | 25 September 1993 |
| 107 | 3 | "The Final Word" | Matthew Evans | Peter Bowker | 2 October 1993 |
| 108 | 4 | "No Place to Hide" | George Case | Scott Cherry | 9 October 1993 |
| 109 | 5 | "Sunday, Bloody Sunday" | Richard Bramall | Andrew Holden | 16 October 1993 |
| 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 | – | 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 | – | 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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