Holby City

Series 17

Drama series depicting the frenetic daily lives of the doctors, nurses and patients in the hectic cardiac unit of Holby City General Hospital. The unit is run by the autocratic Consultant Surgeon Anton Meyer (George Irving) assisted by arrogant sidekick Registrar Nick (Michael French) who find themselves in a continuous running battle with Consultant Muriel McKendrick (Phyllis Logan) over beds with the rest of the staff caught in the cross-fire.

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52 Episodes

  • Not Waving but Drowning
    E1
    Not Waving but DrowningNew consultant Fleur Fanshawe shakes things up on Keller.
  • Bounce Back
    E2
    Bounce BackA misunderstanding leads to Dom calling Kyle's loyalty towards him into question.
  • The Science of Imaginary Solutions
    E3
    The Science of Imaginary SolutionsMo is determined to prove she can swim with the sharks, but is she in over her head?
  • Chaos in Her Wings
    E4
    Chaos in Her WingsColette's struggle to help Zosia pushes her relationship with Guy to breaking point.
  • 'We Must Remember This'
    E5
    'We Must Remember This'Fleur and Michael race to diagnose a patient who keeps arresting. However it becomes evident at the end of the day the surgeons are competing more than professionally. A soldier helps cool the strained relationship between Adrienne and Serena.
  • Severed
    E6
    SeveredSerena is overwhelmed by Adrienne's situation. Adele struggles with her workload.
  • Flesh and Blood
    E7
    Flesh and BloodZosia returns to the wards of Holby City, but her intensive behaviour forces Guy to ask for another psyche assessment on his daughter. Serena opens up to Raf about her feelings regarding her mother's death. Jac agrees to fund Elliot's protoype for the Herzig.
  • I Am What I Am Not
    E8
    I Am What I Am NotZosia's friend, Lisa, encourages Zosia to stop taking her lithium tablets. Afterwards, Zosia treats a male patient, but ends up misdiagnosing him. Then, Lisa pretends to fake her illness to be discharged from hospital, but Jesse is unaware of her unstable condition. Serena argues with the chairman of Holby City.
  • Estel
    E9
    EstelRaf and Harry's working relationships improves, so Raf asks Amy for a divorce. However, when Amy later goes into labour she gives birth via cesarean. A confident Dominic asks Fleur to go on the Los Angeles list. Jac kisses Guy, while Mo struggles to hide her feelings from Jesse.
  • Star of Wonder
    E10
    Star of WonderZosia's creepy behaviour endangers her when she is insistent that a dying elderly female patient is her mother. Adele kisses Jesse, causing an awkward tension for Mo when she rejects Mr. T. Amy announces her plans to move back to Singapore.
  • I Will Honour Christmas in My Heart
    E11
    I Will Honour Christmas in My HeartOliver Valentine is attacked by thugs outside the ED as he mysteriously returns. When he is rushed up to Darwin Jac discovers he has Chagas disease. Further problems occur as Oliver is also suffering from cirrhosis of the liver, making Elliot's hopeful heart operation tricky. He continues however, using his heart device he's been working on. Ellipt calls the device 'Kibo'.
  • Should Auld Acquaintance Be Forgot
    E12
    Should Auld Acquaintance Be ForgotDom returns from LA, but when Fleur informs Serena and Ric of his childish behaviour the young doctor begins to question his role on the wards. However, whilst taking a Malick's fiancé back up to the wards from X-ray Dom finds himself trapped in the lift. He manages to perform life-saving surgery in the lift, saving the day. Mary-Claire and Harry spend New Year's Eve together.
  • Brand New You
    E13
    Brand New YouMo prepares for Celia's wedding day, but nothing can prepare her for the secrets that are about to be revealed. Guy is horrified when Lisa returns to Holby after falling from a bridge, and finally accepts his daughter's medical condition.
  • Wages of Sin
    E14
    Wages of SinJac considers the possibility of starting a new life with Emma in the USA. Sacha is knocked for six when his daughter, Rachel, is admitted with amphetamines in her blood. Mo completes her first solo Herzig operation successfully.
  • Sucker Punch
    E15
    Sucker PunchFletch's ex-wife, Natalie and her friend are admitted after a drunken night out ends in disaster. However the day ends in tragedy as Natalie dies from a bleed to the brain. Rachel sits her physics A-level mock, but when she throws up Arthur conducts more tests - only to reveal she's pregnant.
  • Good Girls Don't Lie
    E16
    Good Girls Don't LieSacha has the rug pulled from under him when he discovers Mr Kerrigan is the father of Rachel's baby. As he makes a professional attempt to call the police, his plans are severed by Rachel's threat to cut him out of her life forever. Mary-Claire realises she's developed feelings for Harry. Adele learns her and Mo are not sisters.
  • The Beat Goes On
    E17
    The Beat Goes OnMary-Claire is promoted by Fletch for one day. She treats homeless man Pat, who later dies. When Harry states no one will miss Pat she questions their relationship status. A 19 year-old boy dies from a crash, so when a male is admitted requiring a heart and liver transplant the father agrees to use his stepson's organs, much to the disapproval of the mother.
  • Love Divided by Three
    E18
    Love Divided by ThreeSacha suffers yet another crisis as daughter Rachel leaves the wards to meet up with Mr Kerrigan in the woods, however she collapses whilst riding her bike. She miscarries during surgery. Harry is upset after realising how strong his feelings are for Mary-Claire, but learns she's dating another man.
  • Be Bold, Be Bold
    E19
    Be Bold, Be BoldSacha is understandably emotionally drained from the previous weeks of hassle, and when Mr Kerrigan arrives he punches him. Jonny starts a petition against Guy after schedule changes are made to the operating theatre, but he gets more than bargained for when a patient makes his campaign go viral. Mr Kerrigan hands himself in to the police.
  • Domino Effect
    E20
    Domino EffectElliot is excited as the day arrives to officially test his Kibo device on a patient. However Julie Kale dies after the Kibo operation, causing Elliot to question himself. Jonny told Guy just hours before she died that a patient needed to die to make Guy realise the damage he's caused.
  • Trust in Me
    E21
    Trust in MeHarry finally tells Marie-Claire that he loves her and the disaster strikes as he goes to save a patient and in doing this he takes a tragic fall. The fall leaves him fighting for his life Meanwhile Johnny tries to come to terms with the loss of a patient. Guy tries to find a reason for this death. Zosia fears she is being sidelined so she takes matters into her own hands.
  • Blindside
    E22
    BlindsideJonny is arrested. Arthur frets over choosing a specialism.
  • We Have Technology
    E23
    We Have TechnologyJonny awakes from a nightmare in a prison cell, and befriends his terrified prison cell mate. However as Mo and Adele visit Jonny is involved in a fight and he and his cell mate are stabbed. Guy is furious that Jonny is back and demands to get him back in prison as soon as possible. Fletch's daughter Evie helps Harry stop pushing everyone he needs away.
  • Rock and a Hard Place
    E24
    Rock and a Hard PlaceRaf is horrified to learn his mother has died as the day of Harry's facial reconstruction arrives. Despite all the news Raf continues and his operation is a success. Arthur treats a mountain climber but is adamant he cut the rope of his friend trying to kill him. Serena is furious over his actions, reminding him he's a doctor, not a detective.
  • The Last Time I Saw You
    E25
    The Last Time I Saw YouElliot and Mo fight to save Jonny from being returned to prison by a vindictive Guy.
  • Squeeze the Pips
    E26
    Squeeze the PipsJonny is released from prison but struggles with the betrayal of Guy. When former cell mate Archie is admitted because of an overdose it pushes Jonny over the edge, so he blames the people he loves. After an incredibly stressful day for both Jac and Jonny - they leave hand in hand for a new life. Sacha is stunned by Essie's return, especially when she's harbouring a secret.
  • Go the Distance
    E27
    Go the DistanceGuy prepares himself for the launch of the Supercentre - but with Jac missing and his day crumbling the CEO makes a life-changing decision. Mary-Claire celebrates her last day, but Harry ruins it for her. They end up in the back of an ambulance and he proposes, but will Mary-Claire say yes?
  • All About Evie
    E28
    All About EvieFletch is optimistic about Evie's first day at her new school, but his happiness is soon dashed when her school bus and a van crash. Evie claims she hit her head on the window, so Fletch calls on a CT, worried she may suffer what her mother did. Annabelle Cooper, a new neurosurgeon arrives on the wards and causes a stir.
  • Small Disappointments
    E29
    Small DisappointmentsGuy, Zosia and Annabelle treat a 21-year-old, but when they discover he has a brain tumour which will kill him in a year memories come flooding back for Guy and Zosia. Serena treats Anges when he dislocates his shoulder, and when he asks her on a date she accepts. A new CEO arrives - but it's a blast from the past when the face is revealed to be none other than Henrik Hanssen.
  • Homecoming
    E30
    HomecomingHenrik returns as CEO of Holby City, and without any hesitation assigns all doctors their roles for an influx of casualties after a May Day march turns into a riot. Furthermore, Henrik cuts Guy's funding for neurosurgery. Oliver Valentine returns, but Jesse isn't impressed by his attitude to patients. Zosia discovers Annabelle has a fatal brain tumour.
  • Lifelines
    E31
    LifelinesZosia learns Annabelle's tumour has grown, exerting more pressure on Annabelle to find a life-saving cure. Raf shares his enthusiasm and inspiration of Hanssen to Serena, so she gives him a chance to impress him, however his plans are scuppered. Adele attempts to build bridges between Mo and her father.
  • The Ides of March
    E32
    The Ides of MarchZosia steps out from behind her father's shadow and proves her worth as a surgeon.
  • All Coming Back to Me Now
    E33
    All Coming Back to Me NowOliver makes a fatal mistake in theatre, forcing him to impress Jesse, Henrik and Elliot if he's to keep his place in Holby. Sacha asks Essie to meet his children, making Essie question the speed of their relationship, while Raf discovers Lucy is being abused.
  • Tug of Love
    E34
    Tug of LoveAfter a tough day, Jesse and Adele are brought closer together than ever.
  • When a Man Loves a Woman
    E35
    When a Man Loves a WomanA fiery Essie clashes with Sacha. With increasing money pressures, Fletch crosses a line.
  • The Children of Lovers
    E36
    The Children of LoversRaf's patient, Lucy, returns for surgery, but Cara has her doubts about the procedure. Zosia irritates Ollie when she arrives late for her first shift on Darwin. Adele tells Jesse she has failed her nursing degree course.
  • Spiral Staircases
    E37
    Spiral StaircasesZosia and Ollie fear for a patient who has a heart condition but believes she has a fictional disease. They call upon psychiatrist Seb, who later asks Zosia out on a date. Guy works on a risky procedure, but defies Hanssen's orders and removes more of a tumour than he should.
  • Losing Control of the Wheel
    E38
    Losing Control of the WheelA new F1 arrives on AAU, Morven, and she is instantly paired with Arthur on her first day, but when a patient dies during surgery, Arthur has a panic attack. Mr T and Clifford clash over Mo. Dom is left stunned when his mother arrives unexpectedly.
  • Beneath a Mask
    E39
    Beneath a MaskFletch finds himself at breaking point as his family are kicked out on the street.
  • U-Turn
    E40
    U-TurnFletch realises he's in too deep with the pharmaceutical robbery, and he cannot pull, what will he do? Essie messes up her interview for Transplant Coordinator, but an inspirational speech soon gets her the job.
  • Family Fortunes
    E41
    Family FortunesEssie shocks Sacha by announcing she wants to have a baby.
  • Return to Innocence
    E42
    Return to InnocenceA devastated Mo tries to keep her head above water while waiting for Adele to come round.
  • A Good Man
    E43
    A Good ManAn uncompromising Mo decides Fletch's fate. Oliver oversteps the mark with Zosia.
  • Speak True
    E44
    Speak TrueHaving told Sasha she wants a baby, Essie has no idea that he does not want one. Dr Nye uses her friendship with Elliot to manipulate getting surgery for two TB patients from India, and thus ending the friendship.
  • Beautiful
    E45
    BeautifulDom takes a group of girls on a tour of the ward. They bully one girl constantly. He turns his anger towards one girl who used to be the victim's friend, and makes her see how wrong it is. Elliot is offered the head of research position.
  • Infallible
    E46
    InfallibleGuy attempts to rectify the past through an old friend of his deceased wife.
  • Man of Conscience
    E47
    Man of ConscienceJesse and Guy's increasingly fractious relationship hits the rocks.
  • An Eye for an Eye
    E48
    An Eye for an EyeGuy is held hostage by a grieving widower looking for revenge.
  • Shockwaves
    E49
    ShockwavesSacha's world is thrown into uncertainty when an old nursing friend of Essie's turns up.
  • At First I Was Afraid
    E50
    At First I Was AfraidDr Brigette Nye is back with a patient from Pakistan, a former doctor at Holby working abroad. Hanson has given Digby two weeks to get over his drug addiction, so Dom takes him to his parents place by the sea.
  • Cover Story
    E51
    Cover StoryCara is shell-shocked when her undercover cop husband arrives at the hospital.
  • Ever After
    E52
    Ever AfterIt's the day of the wedding. Adele's world is rocked when she makes a startling discovery.

Cast of Series 17

  • Rob OstlereArthur Digby
  • Joseph McFaddenRaffaello Di Lucca
  • Simona ZivkovskaCarlie Ryland
  • Lynn GrantProducer

 

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