The Spirit of Christmas

Derek Thompson

Radio Holby - Part One

Scars and Nightmares

Rushing to attend the birth of his child, a fuel tanker driver crashes into Holby General's Acute Assessment Unit. Immediate evacuation of the hospital has begun as the tanker leaks petrol into the hospital basement. The driver's wife delivers a mixed-race son who is identifiably the result of an extra-marital affair. The driver dies unaware of his wife's infidelity, and as the baby begins to experience breathing difficulties, his mother rejects him. Connie Beauchamp and Alistair Taylor are forced to complete open heart surgery on a child as the evacuation continues, held hostage by the child's father. Paramedic Luke Warren fails to spot the deadly symptoms of a student with Lassa fever, and receptionist Bex Reynolds is lured up to Nightingale Wing pharmacy by a fake pharmaceutical representative. As the generator is switched off in the basement, the petrol explodes and the Nightingale building bursts into flames, trapping numerous staff members inside.

Casualty@Holby City: Part One

As firefighters struggle to contain the aftermath of the explosion, Connie is joined in theatre by Harry as they continue the transplant by torchlight. Rosie and Jim manage to get the baby to safety, but as debris falls, Rosie is impaled on a piece of metal. Bex is discovered by firemen and carried to safety. Alistair abandons the transplant and jumps from a fifth floor window. Critically injured, he talks nurse Donna Jackson through a life saving procedure on another patient before dying. From outside, Ric Griffin guides Connie to a maintenance corridor and bridge which will lead those trapped to a point where firefighters are waiting for them. Suddenly, the fake pharmaceutical representative rushes across behind them, damaging the bridge further and falling to his death. Jim and Rosie are left hanging from the broken bridge holding on to one of Harry's arms each. Knowing Harry will be unable to hold both their weight for much longer, Jim saves Rosie's life by letting go.

Casualty@Holby City: Part Two

Casualty and Holby City join forces for a special, interactive episode in which viewers vote to determine the outcome of an organ donation storyline.

Something We Can Do (DoNation Special)

Alistair's world comes crashing down around him.

The Parting of the Ways

Children in Need 2009

EastEnders 25th Anniversary

Dr Mickey Webb, a new doctor, is pranked by Charlie Fairhead and Jay Faldren using the ED starter pack.

Blue Peter Special

Andrew Brookfield takes delivery of a bizarre gift from a patient and attempts to establish a rapport with Ruth Winters. Will he be able to keep the psychiatric ward in order and give Ruth what she so badly craves?

Short Story 1

Ruth continues to struggle being institutionalised and encounters a mysterious stranger on the Psychiatric Ward. What will she make of the odd guest and who will win their battle of wills?

Short Story 2

Under Fire

The Kids Aren't Alright

It's Christmas Eve and the nurses from Holby ED head out to party. Fletch dreads all the stress that the big day brings, so he busies himself sorting out everybody else's problems.

Mistletoe and Rum

Three of the four new student nurses interview each other about their new job at the ED.

Nurse Factor

Paramedic Jeff arrives at the scene of a school coach crash.

Gone in Sixty Seconds

The exclusive episode begins with Iain agreeing to visit a fellow former soldier, who he served with in Afghanistan. Persuading Sam to accompany him to the hospital where Kenny is being treated, they are surprised to discover it’s not a veterans’ hospital, but a rehabilitation centre for soldiers suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Inside the centre, Kenny welcomes Sam and assumes she and Iain are now together. He reminds her of all the letters Iain used to write to her, much to Sam’s confusion as she never received any. As Iain struggles to confront his own past the bond between him and Sam deepens. And when Sam has to make a call to Tom, will she tell the truth about where she is and who she is with?

Radio Holby - Part Two

On the night before their wedding, Zoe and Max head out to celebrate their final night of freedom… but will Greta’s unexpected appearance reawaken Zoe’s doubts? Meanwhile, Max and Lofty’s night takes a surprising turn when they end up back in the ED… but will Max’s mishap prevent him from getting to the registry office on time?

Mrs Walker-to-Be

Cal gets more than he bargained for when Taylor presents him with a surprise. How will he react? Will Taylor stick around to find out?

On Call

Relive the stunts, explosions, emotional storylines and Hollywood guest stars as Derek Thompson and Cathy Shipton (Charlie and Duffy) celebrate their 30 years in Casualty.

Back to Ours

Noel is forced to work late and miss the Christmas party. Until a magical guest appears in the Emergency Dept.

The First Noel

It's Christmas in the ED, and the team face an emergency blood shortage. Whilst Stevie fights to save a family man’s life, Iain takes a big risk to secure the hospital’s supply.

All I Want for Christmas

Lives hang in the balance as a huge firebomb lights up the skies of Holby.

40th Anniversary (1)

As the team look to Dylan for guidance in their hour of need, does he have the strength to keep fighting?

40th Anniversary (2)

Drama series about the staff and patients at Holby City Hospital's emergency department, charting the ups and downs in their personal and professional lives.

The Spirit of Christmas

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