Season 19 Episode 1
The Ties That Bind Us - Part One Part one of two. Abs is consumed by guilt as news of Simon's death begins to spread. Two children go missing after visiting a relative at the hospital, and suspicion soon falls on a local convicted paedophile. When one of the youngsters is found trapped in an underground drain, Nina ignores Luke's pleas to wait for the fire brigade. Former EastEnder Lucy Benjamin guest stars

 
Season 19 Episode 8
The Ties That Bind Us - Part Two Part two of two. Harry tells Nina her daring rescue may have devastating consequences, while Abs notices that youngster Adam and rape victim Mel have suffered similar injuries. As frantic mother Gina's frustration mounts, she gets the dreadful news that her daughter's body has been found. Lucy Benjamin guest stars

 
Season 19 Episode 9
Out with a Bang The Holby staff bid an emotional farewell to Roxy who decides she's had enough. Fin puts his life in danger to save his daughter from a burning building. Praised for his heroic rescue bid, Fin is soon brought down to earth when a woman he refused to treat at the scene later dies. Away from the hospital, a traumatised Nina appears to be falling for Abs. Prunella Scales and Christopher Timothy guest star

 
Season 19 Episode 10
Love's Labours - Lost Fin is branded a killer at a press conference celebrating his heroism when grieving husband Karl disrupts the proceedings. New doctor Selena causes a stir and puts Bex in an awkward spot, and there's little love lost between Nina and her stepsister when the pair find themselves working together. Drama, guest starring Christopher Timothy, with Elizabeth Carling and Kwame Kwei-Armah

 
Season 19 Episode 11
Facing Up Comfort discovers she's pregnant and plans a romantic dinner for Fin, but his ambulance is involved in an accident while attending a bogus call. Kate is admitted to hospital after being beaten up by her boyfriend again, only to spurn Luke's offer of assistance, claiming he killed her husband. Meanwhile, Tess urges Sam to keep quiet about being her son when he applies for the receptionist's job, and Ellen turns up unexpectedly to ruin Nina's night in with Abs

 
Season 19 Episode 12
A Life Lost Comfort calls the police when she realises Fin has not been home and no one at work has heard from him. Luke turns up at Kate's house to check if she's all right and a furious Selena bins a bunch of flowers delivered in person by Will, warning him to stay away. Meanwhile, Sam spends his first day on reception chatting to the friend of a patient and spills the beans about Tess being his mother when she reprimands him in front of Bex

 
Season 19 Episode 13
When the Devil Drives Comfort turns to Tess for support as news of Fin's disappearance hits the local media headlines. Josh breaks up a clash between Luke and Kate's angry boyfriend, and a night out bowling ends badly for Nina after she walks in on Ellen kissing Abs

 
Season 19 Episode 14
Love Bites Comfort discovers Ruth has been receiving monthly payments from Fin, but the news is only the beginning of further heartache. Selena is reprimanded by Harry for not thoroughly examining a suspect at the police station when he is later admitted with internal bleeding, and a man trapped in a sauna turns out to be new paramedic Woody. Meanwhile, Abs tells Claire the real reason he is marrying Ellen

 
Season 19 Episode 15
Little White Lies Comfort is asked to identify a body, and desperately hopes it won't be Fin. Abs is startled when Ellen suggests how he could help her stay in the country, while Bex's concern for Luke prompts her to pay him a visit - only to discover he's allowed Kate to move in

 
Season 19 Episode 16
Forsaking All Others Abs and Ellen tie the knot in a no-frills ceremony at the register office, but are later picked up in a horse and carriage when Jim and Selena decide to throw a surprise reception for them. However, Abs is uneasy with the situation, struggling to make the relationship look genuine, and ends up making a pass at Nina

 
Season 19 Episode 17
Secrets That We Keep Harry tries to raise morale on the ward following Jim's death and Abs manages to break down Nina's defences when they are forced to treat a patient together. Ellen receives unwelcome news about her visa, Bex struggles to deal with Selena's constant bullying and Claire comes up with a solution to Comfort's legal woes. With Simon MacCorkindale, James Redmond and Georgina Bouzova

 
Season 19 Episode 18
Past Imperfect Abs has second thoughts about refusing to marry Ellen as he urges her to corroborate his version of events when questioned about the cardiac arrest case. Comfort discharges herself from hospital following her pregnancy scare, determined to keep her condition secret, but on returning to work her world is rocked by a shocking revelation

 
Season 19 Episode 20
Thrown Out Abs continues to give Nina the cold shoulder at work and loses his cool when Ellen tries to worm her way back into his good books. Meanwhile, Tess gives Comfort the doctor's verdict on the cause of her baby's death as she prepares to take compassionate leave. Woody and Luke try a spot of matchmaking for Charlie and Harry, and Bex thinks she's found `the one' after a night with Pete

 
Season 19 Episode 21
The Cost of Honesty Abs gives Ellen her marching orders when she puts a woman's life in jeopardy by lying to save her own skin and Tess realises there is something seriously wrong after catching Sam in the process of burning patients' records. New registrar Maggie finds herself tending a patient before she even arrives at the hospital, while Bex's world comes crashing down and Charlie receives a mysterious e-mail

 
Season 19 Episode 23
Truth Will Out Abs threatens to report Ellen to immigration services, with near-fatal repercussions, and Nina lays her feelings bare as she begs him to change his mind. Guppy plucks up courage to take a stand against his father, while a distraught Tess returns home to find Sam cowering on the bedroom floor, and a practical joke backfires on Harry and Selena

 
Season 19 Episode 24
Hoping, Wishing, Longing An inebriated Bex pesters Pete all night after she sees him with another woman at the Valentine's Ball, but the evening soon takes a horrific turn when he decides to walk her home. Guppy refuses to bow to his father's persistent bullying and Tess remains in denial over Sam's increasingly delusional behaviour. Meanwhile, the net closes in on Ellen as Harry demands a full investigation

 
Season 19 Episode 25
Naming Names A dishevelled Bex calls the police, only to find Selena in charge of the medical examination, but when the true impact of her ordeal hits home, her colleague proves an unexpected source of comfort. Ellen learns that because she neglected a patient, she could be charged with murder, and as Tess struggles to come to terms with Sam's condition, her husband returns home from the oil rig

 
Season 19 Episode 26
Family Day Harry advises Tess to withdraw Mike's treatment and let him die. Bex frets that no one will believe she was raped, while Luke does his best to allay her fears. Nina has to administer drugs to a critically ill woman when the pair become trapped inside a building, with Josh giving instructions from outside, and a rescue operation to save a drowning boy places Woody's life in jeopardy

 
Season 19 Episode 28
Animals Bex returns to work, only to be reduced to tears by an antagonistic Claire and sent home again before the end of her shift. Drowning her sorrows in vodka, she passes out on the bathroom floor and fails to answer the door when Selena and Charlie call round. Abs and Nina can no longer hide their feelings for each other, and Tess confides in Harry that she will not be able to cope

 
Season 19 Episode 29
Forbidden Love Charlie insists Claire takes some time off after Bex is brought into hospital - and she makes matters worse by interfering in a patient's personal business. Tess considers whether to tell Sam the truth about his father, while Abs receives a visit from a stranger who claims Ellen owes him money

 
Season 19 Episode 30
Running Out of Kisses Bex sees a figure outside her flat and is convinced it is Pete. She calls Luke in a panic and decides there's no way she can proceed with the court case. Tess resolves to bring Sam home from the psychiatric unit, despite the reservations of the staff, and Abs feels the pressure of the loan sharks. Medical drama, starring Sarah Manners, Suzanne Packer and James Redmond

 
Season 19 Episode 31
In the Dark Luke takes a shaken Bex to work, but his promise to support her as she brings Pete to justice leads to a row with a frustrated Claire, creating tension and rifts all round. Abs and Nina return home to discover the loan shark has helped himself to their belongings

 
Season 19 Episode 33
Cops and Robbers As the trial looms, Bex is frightened by the prospect of reliving her ordeal in court and wonders whether she is strong enough to cope. Abs is beaten up after failing to raise the money for the loan sharks, Sam feels out of his depth on his first day back at work and Maggie turns to Woody and Luke for help

 
Season 19 Episode 34
Sweet Revenge Bex is reduced to tears when Pete's defence lawyer tries to discredit her in the witness box. Loan shark Iain is admitted to the hospital after being ambushed and beaten up, but when his condition deteriorates Abs is reluctant to give him the help he needs. Guest starring Sasha Behar

 
Season 19 Episode 35
Desperate Measures Bex and Charlie turn up to hear Pete's evidence as he enters the witness box. Luke urges Claire to tell the prosecution about her brother's revelation, warning that if she withholds the information their relationship is over. Meanwhile, Abs learns Harry has a new tenant for the house and wants him out straight away - only to discover a familiar face is taking his place

 
Season 19 Episode 36
A Question of Loyalty Claire's relationship with Luke hangs in the balance as she prepares to take the stand, with Pete begging her not to say anything about his revelation before the jury retire. Nina and Abs sneak back into their old flat for an hour of passion - unaware Woody and Harry are working upstairs

 
Season 19 Episode 37
Fat Chance After two days of deliberations, the jury are still considering the evidence, leaving Bex on tenterhooks before the verdict is delivered. Luke is disgusted that Claire lied for her brother, and gives her the cold shoulder, while a motorcyclist is brought in after losing his foot in a hit-and-run

 
Season 19 Episode 38
Truth and Consequences On her return to work, a horrified Bex learns from Luke about Pete's confession, prompting her to fly off in a rage and confront Claire, revealing publicly that she knew her brother was a rapist. Meanwhile, Abs tells a worried Nina immigration want to see him, and Guppy becomes a target for racial abuse

 
Season 19 Episode 39
Baby Love Claire is snubbed by Luke as she tries to clear her brother's name, turning in desperation to his ex-girlfriend Zoe, who breaks down and reveals he also attacked her. Pete turns up at Bex's house and forces his way inside, and Stan is found injured on the street as his condition worsens

 
Season 19 Episode 40
Swallowers Selena's police surgeon shift with Will takes a dangerous turn when she is held hostage by a drug trafficker and forced to treat one of his couriers who has swallowed large amounts of heroin. Luke encourages Claire to talk to Bex, and Guppy fears he may have contracted hepatitis

 
Season 19 Episode 41
The Long Goodbye Selena's ordeal continues as she tries to save the daughter of drug courier Melissa from the clutches of DS Straker and Erika. Bex refuses to accept Claire's apology over the rape case, and announces that she is leaving Holby to make a fresh start elsewhere

 
Season 19 Episode 42
A Father's Love Pete attacks a terrified Bex outside the hospital, but is admitted for treatment himself when Luke knocks him to the ground. He comes clean to Claire about the rape and tells her he needs help, but soon disappears and continues to hound his victim - with dramatic consequences. Will is entertaining another woman when he learns from Harry about Selena's stabbing, and Jamie arrives to tell Maggie he can't cope on his own at home with Stan

 
Season 19 Episode 43
There Are Worse Things I Could Do Harry and the team lose their fight to save Pete's life, prompting Luke and Charlie to cover up for Bex when Will arrives to investigate the death. Meanwhile, Claire tortures herself for refusing to forgive her brother. Ellen arrives back at work, much to the dismay of Abs

 
Season 19 Episode 44
Brief Encounters Luke warns Bex of the police's suspicions as security guard Colin comes under pressure, and the terrified receptionist is eager to listen to his plan. Claire is distraught when her boyfriend leaves during Pete's funeral, and phones Will to update him on the pair's intentions. Guppy plays detective to discover whether his father's claims that Harry is involved in the drugs trial are true

 
Season 19 Episode 45
Aftermath Luke remains tight-lipped over Bex's whereabouts. He visits Claire for the first time since abandoning her at the funeral and tries to convince her Pete's death was an accident. A bewildered Harry is furious to learn Guppy has applied for a transfer to another hospital, and Maggie reaches the end of her tether when her son brings Stan into work

 
Season 19 Episode 46
You Need Friends Maggie's father agrees to move into a care home after a fall leaves him hospitalised. Selena starts her first day back at work following her attack, Guppy accuses Harry of being involved in the medical trial, and Claire puts a present in Luke's car, where she discovers the VHS tape containing CCTV footage of Bex pushing Pete down the stairs

 
Season 19 Episode 47
Smoke and Mirrors Luke tells Charlie he is going to propose to Claire, unaware she has been watching the CCTV footage of Bex and Pete. Selena is assaulted by a patient and later collapses outside the hospital, but when Harry tracks down Will to convey the news, he finds him in a compromising position with Ellen. Meanwhile, Maggie receives support from an unexpected source when arrangements with the care home fall through

 
Season 19 Episode 48
Truth, Lies and Videotape An erratic Claire persuades Charlie and Luke to go with her to scatter Pete's ashes by the sea, but loses her grip on reality and drives them off the harbour into the water below. Harry informs Will that Selena has MRSA, while Sam falls in love with a free-spirited girl - much to Tess's dismay

 
Season 20 Episode 1
Holding On - Part One Part one of two. The staff are put on emergency alert when the flats behind the hospital collapse, leaving numerous people injured or trapped beneath the rubble, one of whom is Maggie's daughter Joanne. The mobile medical team treat patients in the church hall, while Lance and Tess respond to a baby's cry among the debris, but fall into the mineshaft below

 
Season 20 Episode 2
Holding On - Part Two Part two of two. Tess, fireman Lance and asylum seeker Mero fight to stay calm as the team work to free them from the mineshaft, but the trio grow increasingly sure they won't come out alive. After Bruno's secret phone call, Maggie is shocked when her husband turns up on leave from prison, but not as stunned as Jamie, who believed his father was dead

 
Season 20 Episode 3
Deep Water Tess reaches breaking point as Sam becomes increasingly distracted by the wayward influence of Fleur, who persuades him to sell his tablets to her friends and take the afternoon off work. Guppy begs Harry to let Jas resign quietly rather than be reported to the GMC, and Woody finds his past catching up with him when he begins a friendship with a 10-year-old patient. Medical drama, starring Luke Bailey

 
Season 20 Episode 4
That's Amore Woody wonders whether he could be Matt's father as the youngster continues to prey on his mind, and Ellen uses her feminine wiles to win back Will on the day Selena is discharged. Jas turns the tables on Harry by blackmailing him in an attempt to save his own skin, while Tess takes advice from Comfort and adopts a different tactic to curtail Fleur's disruptive influence on Sam. Medical drama, starring Georgina Bouzova

 
Season 20 Episode 5
Paper Moon Nina receives a blast from the past when a familiar face turns up, and Ellen soon realises the woman in question was more than just a friend. An angry Sam refuses to heed Fleur's advice to stay away from Comfort. Selena plots revenge on Will as she returns to work, and Harry encourages a patient to sue when Jas misdiagnoses his condition. Medical drama, starring Rebekah Gibbs

 
Season 20 Episode 6
Sticks and Stones Sam's 19th birthday celebrations turn into a nightmare for Tess when a volatile Fleur takes over the arrangements. Woody grows suspicious of a new paramedic who seems unable to perform a simple procedure and Nina tells Abs about her affair with Army friend Sarah. Jas warns Guppy never to contact his parents again, while Charlie announces he is taking a sabbatical. Medical drama, starring Suzanne Packer

 
Season 20 Episode 7
All's Fair in Love and War Fleur's devious and deranged behaviour reaches crisis point as a worried Abs turns up at Tess's house. The volatile youngster grabs a knife and barricades herself in the bedroom with Sam when Sarah and Nina arrive on the scene. Meanwhile, Woody contacts Susan, who says there is a chance Matt is not his son. Guppy tries to speak to his father and Josh is appalled by conditions at the hospital

 
Season 20 Episode 8
For Better or Worse A shaken Tess returns to work and Woody spends the day with Matt, but lands himself in hot water when he agrees to take the youngster for a spin in an ambulance. Ellen steps in after Harry's au pair quits, and immediately bonds with his children. Meanwhile, Bruno teases Abs about Nina's past and makes unethical money out of a patient's rare illness. Medical drama, starring Will Thorp

 
Season 20 Episode 10
Big Bang Theory A gang of racists use fireworks to attack an Asian family. One of the thugs is burned and admitted to hospital, where Guppy bravely stands up for himself when he becomes the target of racial abuse. Mr O'Brien demands to know why Josh hit his son, and Luke warns Woody not to let Susan take advantage of his generosity. Medical drama, guest starring Kika Mirylees, Shobu Kapoor and Jodi Albert

 
Season 20 Episode 11
Love and Duty The racist thugs return to the hospital after one is injured during an attack on a gay soldier, and Guppy finds himself surrounded by the gang when they spot him in the car park. Abs sees a fracas develop as he walks past, but decides not to get involved. Woody wants to report Josh for hitting an unruly child, and Jas rebuffs his son once again when he makes an effort to break the ice

 
Season 20 Episode 12
Anti-social Behaviour A guilty Abs remains tight-lipped about witnessing Guppy's attack when he accompanies the badly bruised victim to a police interview. Harry is left feeling embarrassed after making a move on Ellen. Meanwhile, a man misreads the situation when his wife hides the fact she has breast cancer from him and confides in his friend instead. Guest starring Bad Girls' Victoria Alcock (Julie Saunders)

 
Season 20 Episode 13
Getting Involved A shocked Nina discovers that Abs did not come forward as a witness to the racist attack. She is further outraged to hear he was rushing to break up her rendezvous with Kelsey. Guppy views the video line-up but is threatened afterwards by Lee and the gang, who tell him to drop the case. Meanwhile, Woody learns the outcome of his DNA test. Bad Girls' Dannielle Brent (Natalie Buxton) guest stars

 
Season 20 Episode 14
Skin Deep Guppy is horrified when Abs comes clean to him about witnessing the attack. A badly beaten Jas is brought to the hospital, a victim of Lee and the gang, and Harry is urged to operate. Bruno takes a backhander from an undertaker for recommending the firm to grieving relatives, then goes on to give an impassioned speech about patient care over bureaucracy. Medical drama, starring Elyes Gabel

 
Season 20 Episode 15
Enough's Enough Abs tells an angry Nina he is going to testify against the racist gang, but this does little to placate her. Guppy is still reeling from the attack on his father and can't face taking the case any further. He decides to look at Jas's hospital records when he realises something is wrong, and is devastated at what he finds. Meanwhile, sparks fly when Harry returns from holiday. Drama, starring Elyes Gabel

 
Season 20 Episode 16
Do They Know It's Christmas Guppy is elated when he visits his father and they begin to settle their differences. However, his world soon crumbles when a shocking request from Jas leaves him in an impossible position. Rumours about Nina being promiscuous ruin her chances of a reconciliation with Abs, and Harry tries to crack the whip with the staff, whose festive spirit leaves him out in the cold

 
Season 20 Episode 18
Out of Your Depth Jas begs Guppy for help as his condition rapidly deteriorates. Tess uncovers Bruno's undertaker racket, and Harry realises Ellen's offer of support isn't all it seems. Nina agrees to get back with Abs provided the pair take things slowly and have some fun - but the nurse's impromptu rendition of the Full Monty backfires when most of the staff witness his raunchy routine

 
Season 20 Episode 19
Poisoned Love Jas desperately tries a different tack and asks his son to steal medicine to help him overdose, but as Guppy attempts to meet his request, a suspicious Abs follows his trail. Harry tries to cool off his relationship with Ellen, but a trip to the opera leads to a change of heart. Meanwhile, Bruno makes some easy cash by offering a patient travel jabs privately. Medical drama, starring Elyes Gabel

 
Season 20 Episode 20
Crossing the Line As Jas becomes increasingly distressed by his condition, Guppy begs Harry to help him. However, the shocking news soon breaks that the invalid has taken matters into his own hands. Bruno's conscience is troubled when he realises his underhand dealings are fuelling a woman's drug dependency. Nina and Ellen help out at the scene of an accident. Medical drama, starring Elyes Gabel

 
Season 20 Episode 21
The Things We Do for Love A visiting journalist watches Harry struggling to attend to Nathan's mother within the allocated time, leading to a mix-up with her treatment. Maggie warns Kelsey not to fall under Bruno's bad influence when he brags about receiving money for a course he didn't attend. Resentful of her meddling, he turns the tables and makes a recording for the roving reporter of her ranting about the four-hour rule

 
Season 20 Episode 22
It's a Man Thing Maggie is left reeling when she is quoted verbatim in the Gazette and accused of speaking to the Press. Selena asks Harry out on a date, but Bruno sees Ellen getting out of his car and wastes no time spreading the news. However, the meddler is caught out himself when observes sees him giving a woman Botox treatment. Medical drama, starring Susan Cookson and Mark Bonnar

 
Season 20 Episode 23
Trust in Me Ellen and Harry receive a call from a boy whose mother has gone into labour following a car crash. They attempt to help him deliver the baby himself - but tragedy strikes. Charlie's words of warning fall on deaf ears when he catches Bruno giving Kelsey her Botox, and an emotional Maggie tries to save a drug addict who has contracted hepatitis B

 
Season 20 Episode 24
Out of the Past Bruno runs scared when a patient returns with an infection following one of his piercings and Charlie quizzes him about the illegal prescriptions. However, he wrestles with his conscience when he sees an ailing Mary being admitted for treatment. Harry refuses to believe Ellen is pregnant and accuses her of attention seeking, while Maggie's protestations of innocence fall on deaf ears

 
Season 20 Episode 25
The Lost Boys Sam shadows Luke and Nina in the ambulance as they head to a railway incident. He suddenly finds himself alone and taking instructions on his mobile phone as he tends a boy with a broken ankle. Nina pursues a dismissive Harry until he accepts the truth about Ellen's pregnancy, and Maggie takes advantage of Nathan's apology to ask if she can open a clinic

 
Season 20 Episode 26
Worlds Apart Harry wants to do the right thing by the baby and decides to propose to Ellen. On the opening day of the hepatitis B clinic, Maggie berates a woman for allowing her daughter to work as a prostitute. Sam is forced to put his dreams of becoming a paramedic on hold, prompting him to consider resigning

 
Season 20 Episode 27
Nobody's Perfect Selena considers resigning as police surgeon after failing to section an unstable woman who goes on to endanger the lives of those around her. Charlie distributes leaflets in the red-light district to help the failing hepatitis B clinic, but is arrested after being set up by a disapproving pimp

 
Season 20 Episode 28
Heroes and Villains A panic-stricken Kelsey allows a patient to discharge herself, fearing she will spill the beans about their shared past. However, Luke becomes privy to her secret when the woman's condition is discovered to be life-threatening. Sam struggles to cope with the demands of the first day in his new job

 
Season 20 Episode 29
Family Matters A distraught Ellen is dealt a double blow when she goes for her scan. Tess tells Sam she doesn't think he can handle his new job when he gets emotionally involved in a patient's plight. Meanwhile, Selena feels frustrated in her relationship with Nathan and contemplates calling it a day

 
Season 20 Episode 30
Walk Before You Run Nina uses her Army training to rescue a marathon runner trapped in a bog, prompting the frustrated technician to set her sights on becoming a paramedic. A first-aider at the race asks Comfort out on a date. Ellen receives further bad news and Selena grows uncomfortable under Nathan's watchful eye

 
Season 20 Episode 31
Going Under An optimistic Nina accompanies Ellen to her appointment with the specialist. Selena confides in Maggie as she becomes increasingly concerned about Nathan's preoccupation with her, and the pair sneak into his office, where they find incriminating CCTV footage. Meanwhile, Sam helps the new receptionist settle in

 
Season 20 Episode 32
Blind Spots Ellen defiantly throws the letter about her chemotherapy session in the bin. She breaks down in front of a sympathetic Nina after lying to everyone about her test results. Luke lends money to a drug addict and takes him under his wing, much to the chagrin of Charlie, whose son Louis has an accident

 
Season 20 Episode 33
First Impressions Two troublemakers fall through the roof of a hall while a charity football match takes place nearby. Referee Luke tends the boys and takes one of them under his wing when he spots his potential as a soccer player. Ellen struggles to hide her cancer, while Maggie receives a romantic email from a stranger

 
Season 20 Episode 34
Lost and Found Charlie's son Louis plays Cupid for his father, but his efforts are thwarted when Maggie's husband turns up with surprising news. Ellen confesses to Nina that her treatment isn't working and she needs a much stronger form of chemotherapy. Meanwhile, Luke's soccer protege lets him down badly

 
Season 20 Episode 35
No Way Back Maggie tries to hide her anguish as she tells her children they have the chance to go to Malaysia for a year with their father. New receptionist Alice packs her bags after the four-week trial, doubtful she will be asked to stay on, and Nina catches Ellen off guard after trying to put on a brave face

 
Season 20 Episode 36
A Problem Halved Ellen begs Abs not to tell anyone the truth after he discovers her secret, while Luke is plagued by a series of hoax calls. Maggie feels upstaged by a rival bidding to win a new consultancy post and a woman who has miscarried continues to let her husband believe she is still pregnant. Former Hollyoaks star Katherine Dow Blyton guests

 
Season 20 Episode 37
Secrets and Lies Ellen collapses in the street, and despite Tess's attempts to keep her hidden, Kelsey and Sam discover her secret. Harry gives Maggie advice on her interview, and warns her to watch her temper, while Luke arranges a football trial with Holby United for Sol

 
Season 20 Episode 38
Target Man Luke and Comfort find themselves in the middle of a dangerous drugs deal after Sol calls begging them for help. Kelsey and Guppy argue when a patient asks for relationship advice, and Nathan annoys Maggie by talking about his preferred candidate for the consultant position

 
Season 20 Episode 40
Abide with Me Maggie finds her colleagues' attitudes frustrating on her first day as a consultant - before Harry delivers bad news. Abs is horrified to learn Ellen has stopped chemo, while a disabled inspector assesses the A&E department. New paramedic Greg (ex-Home and Away star Kip Gamblin) is forced to bring his dog to work

 
Season 20 Episode 41
Silent Ties Selena returns to the hospital, and is annoyed to learn Maggie is no longer a consultant - and an associate specialist position has been advertised. Ellen tells Nina to move back home with Abs, and gives the pair a present to thank them for their support, while Kelsey tells her latest date she is an air stewardess

 
Season 20 Episode 42
Needle Nathan announces Selena's promotion to associate specialist, leaving Maggie unsure how to react. Abs has reason to worry when Adrian comes in to complain about a breach of patient confidentiality, while Greg and Nina find treating a drug-user hard work when he persists in asking for morphine

 
Season 20 Episode 43
Perfect Day Nathan embarks on a hunt to find out who failed to dispose of the needle that pricked him. A patient in the hepatitis B clinic tries to steal drugs, jeopardising Maggie's efforts to keep it open, while Nina and Kelsey make a bet on whether Greg is gay after discovering he wears mascara. Former Coronation Street star Sean Wilson (Martin Platt) guests

 
Season 20 Episode 45
The Truth Game Abs grows increasingly jealous of Greg's relationship with Nina, and is upset when his girlfriend organises a house party without telling him. A patient inspires Guppy to start living his life to the full, while Tess and Sam argue about Mike's return from hospital

 
Season 20 Episode 46
Last Orders Tess hits the bottle after Mike delivers devastating news, while Guppy worries he has lost his virginity when he wakes up with Kelsey after the house party. Nina breaks the rules to help a fisherman fulfil his friend's last wishes, and Ellen receives the results of her HCG test

 
Season 20 Episode 47
Get What You Deserve An overweight patient causes problems for Nathan when Harry learns a Trust directive is to blame for her not getting treatment, so he quits his role as clinical director. Meanwhile, Nina defies her suspension to help at a dangerous call-out, and Kelsey gives Alice a makeover after learning of her crush on Guppy

 
Season 21 Episode 1
Different Worlds - Part One Part one of two. Charlie, Guppy, Abs and Comfort help at the clinic Duffy has set up in Cambodia. However, their skills are tested when a boy falls from a tree and is knocked unconscious, and it takes a call to Harry in England to help them through the operation. Meanwhile, Maggie is impressed by the work of an exchange doctor

 
Season 21 Episode 2
Different Worlds - Part Two Conclusion. The emergency department's staff treat a boy as the casualties of the bus crash are brought in, but the child's drunken mother manages to disrupt their work. Harry and Somnang put their differences behind them as they discover the cause of a girl's injury, and the visiting doctor grows close to Maggie

 
Season 21 Episode 3
Waste of Space Two new paramedics join the team, though it takes a call out to a boxing gym for the pair to convince Josh they have the right attitude. Selena grows closer to Nathan as she persuades him to take an HIV test, and Harry investigates a GP he suspects of malpractice. Meanwhile, Ellen tries to stop the ward staff drinking coffee in a bid to make them healthier

 
Season 21 Episode 4
Heads Together Nathan is persuaded to offer Harry an administrative position again, but the crafty manager has a trick up his sleeve, and offers him a role shared with Selena. Kelsey is left in a bad mood when the staff are banned from smoking at the hospital, until a chance meeting with a patient suffering with throat cancer leaves her to reconsider her habit, and Josh is angry when he finds the paramedics' rota has been changed behind his back

 
Season 21 Episode 5
Sons and Lovers Sean is thrown in at the deep end on his return to the hospital when a mother calls an ambulance after her baby stops breathing. Charlie gets back from Cambodia eager to speak to Maggie, but soon changes his mind about asking her out for a drink when he learns she has been seeing Somnang, while Harry catches Selena and Nathan kissing

 
Season 21 Episode 6
Angels and Demons A child with burns is brought to Holby and Comfort, who suspects the girl has been abused, is accused of drinking by Sean after he smells whisky on her. Meanwhile, Kelsey, Ellen and Alice get into serious trouble, Nathan is left frustrated when he hears his department may be closed down and Tess and Harry treat a boy whose symptoms have been neglected by his parents

 
Season 21 Episode 7
What You See is What You Get Nathan feels the pressure as two Health Authority inspectors visit Holby and an angry Maggie catches him kissing Selena. The tense situation isn't improved when the feuding doctors treat a patient together. Meanwhile, Comfort gets dressed up for a date with Sean, not realising he is taking her on a picnic

 
Season 21 Episode 11
All Through the Night Ellen enlists the help of Kelsey and Alice in a dramatic stunt to protest against the ED's closure - but the exertion of the demonstration proves too much for her. Harry considers taking up the new position at St James', and Josh makes an error while treating a patient. DJ Scott Mills guest stars

 
Season 21 Episode 12
No Place Like A homeless woman walks out of hospital despite being told she will lose her foot if she leaves. Following a car crash, she gets trapped in an internet cafe with a young man, leaving Maggie, Charlie and Josh with the agonising dilemma of amputating her leg at the scene or risking the lives of both patients. Pauline Quirke guest stars. Part of the BBC's No Home series of programmes

 
Season 21 Episode 13
The Edge of Fear Selena is set to fight Holby Emergency Department's closure on TV, despite Nathan's conflicting ideas. However, she is quarantined with a radiation burns victim, leaving Harry to take her place. Meanwhile, Josh and Dixie fall out over the treatment of a patient and Kelsey's financial problems continue

 
Season 21 Episode 14
In Good Faith Holby's MP falls downstairs following a scuffle with a constituent and is rushed to the ED, where his condition deteriorates. Nathan hires an undercover journalist to bring about the hospital's downfall, only for his plans to be foiled by Charlie. Josh's short temper continues to cause problems

 
Season 21 Episode 15
Killing Me Softly In the first of a two-part Christmas special, tensions run high as staff deal with an influx of emergencies on one of the busiest days of the year, and Ellen's nightmare continues as she undergoes an MRI scan to find out whether her cancer has returned. Laura brings in her daughter Rosie, complaining of stomach pains, but when the pair's story fails to add up it becomes apparent all is not what it seems. A dejected Josh comes under fire from Dixie as he puts his life at risk to save a woman trapped in a frozen pond. However, as events spiral out of control back at the hospital, he finds himself staring death in the face for a second time

 
Season 21 Episode 16
Silent Night In the conclusion of the two-part Christmas special, the team battles in earnest to save Josh after he is found lying in a pool of blood in the back of an ambulance. Despite the efforts of the staff, the prognosis looks bleak and his life is left hanging in the balance. Ellen discovers Rosie is missing from the hospital, and as the gravity of the situation hits home she tries desperately to track the girl down before it's too late. The extent of Laura's deceit soon becomes apparent, prompting staff to contact her estranged husband Matthew, who comes into Holby to help them. However, Charlie loses his cool when it transpires he was aware of his wife's illness - and the frantic search for the youngster is stepped up

 
Season 21 Episode 17
The Sunny Side of the Street - Part One Part one of two. A troubled Kelsey is forced to borrow money from Guppy to make ends meet, before a patient advises her to consider another method of raising cash. Harry tends a baby with breathing difficulties and a dangerously low temperature. As the staff try to come to terms with the aftermath of Josh's actions, an accident involving a vanload of prisoners and a crowd of residents protesting against a brothel ensures a chaotic day

 
Season 21 Episode 18
The Sunny Side of the Street - Part Two Conclusion. Prostitutes and punters make a desperate bid to escape as fire rages at the brothel. While staff at the hospital are alerted to the incident, Guppy provides back-up at the scene, treating an injured man inside the burning building by following Maggie's instructions over the phone. Meanwhile, Charlie finds Harry crying in his office - disillusioned with life and devastated by Ellen's departure - and a suicidal Nessa climbs onto the hospital roof, unable to come to terms with her baby's condition

 
Season 21 Episode 19
Fish Out of Water Guppy gets stung while on a surfing trip, and the excursion goes from bad to worse when Greg is reminded of a painful memory-before a boating accident forces the staff into action. Harry vows to save the ED from closure by standing for MP and receives support from an unlikely source, while Nathan asks Selena an important question

 
Season 21 Episode 20
Stormy Weather Kelsey is left homeless after her landlord throws her out, prompting her to consider working as a prostitute in a bid to make ends meet. Greg and Cyd try to coax an agoraphobic out of an unstable caravan, and Nathan catches Harry comforting a distraught Alice on her return to work

 
Season 21 Episode 21
The Personal Touch A homeless Kelsey resorts to desperate measures and agrees to work in a brothel, but is shocked to discover who her client is. Abs becomes emotionally involved with a patient suffering from cancer, while Nathan convinces Alice to lodge a formal complaint against Harry

 
Season 21 Episode 22
Countdown Nathan is blackmailed by Kelsey and stuns the staff by revealing he has suspended Harry for sexual harassment. Selena finally responds to her partner's proposal. Meanwhile, Dixie replaces Josh as duty officer, much to the disappointment of Greg who coveted the job himself

 
Season 21 Episode 23
The Silence of Friends Harry is hounded by the Press while fighting to clear his name and Alice begins to regret reporting him. Dixie and Cyd help a confused burns victim and look for a man who has fallen into a grave after being frightened by a gang of youths. Meanwhile, Kelsey considers revealing Nathan's secret to Selena

 
Season 21 Episode 24
No Return As the election approaches, Harry abandons his campaign to tend the victims of a car crash. Tess tries to persuade Alice not to leave the hospital and Selena confirms the rumours of her split with Nathan. Meanwhile, Dixie falls asleep at the wheel on the way to an accident and Cyd lectures her on the dangers of working back-to-back shifts

 
Season 21 Episode 25
The Miracle on Harry's Last Shift Harry prepares to say goodbye to the hospital and move on to his new career as an MP, but his final shift is marred by the death of a pensioner and a seemingly insincere farewell speech by Nathan. Meanwhile, Dixie bickers with new arrival Jeff, and Abs encourages Greg to pursue a relationship with Cyd

 
Season 21 Episode 26
The Killing Floor Selena is upset when Harry fails to contact her - little realising that Nathan has deleted a message from her phone. Kelsey takes an immediate dislike to abrasive new nurse Nadia, while Dixie is left feeling awkward when Greg openly kisses Cyd in front of other members of staff

 
Season 21 Episode 27
Combat Indicators - Part One Part one of two. New recruit Andrea Peterson - who has a connection to a member of the team - arrives at the hospital and immediately comes into conflict with Selena. Dixie becomes jealous that Cyd is spending so much time with Greg, and Nadia continues to get her way. Elizabeth Carling and Luanne Gordon star

 
Season 21 Episode 28
Combat Indicators - Part Two Part two of two. Cyd is furious when she catches Greg and Andrea sharing an intimate moment in an ambulance, while Selena vents her own anger at the pair's actions. An unexploded World War Two bomb causes problems for a farmer and a local television reporter, and Derek encourages Kelsey to publicly humiliate Nadia. Joanne King stars

 
Season 21 Episode 29
Sweet Charity Comic Relief special, co-written by Notting Hill and Love Actually creator Richard Curtis. Nathan is unimpressed by the staff's attempts to raise money for Red Nose Day, but a visit by former team member Megan Roach provides the grumpy director with a lesson in camaraderie. Sam hatches a plan when TV star Angus Deayton comes in to be treated, while Cyd rejects Greg's attempt to apologise. Brenda Fricker guest stars

 
Season 21 Episode 30
A World Elsewhere Part one of two. Greg's efforts to get back with Cyd leave her unimpressed, while Dixie tries to calm the situation down. Nadia gets tickets to a Kylie Minogue concert that Kelsey is desperate to go to, but she is intent on taking Abs. Jeff's encounter with a psychic leaves him looking foolish, and a grandmother has a nasty accident. Concludes tomorrow

 
Season 21 Episode 31
Stitch Part two of two. Nathan meets a mysterious stranger named Stitch when a croupier is attacked, and soon comes to respect his medical abilities. However, Selena and Guppy are less impressed by the newcomer when he pressures them into following his diagnosis of the patient. Ben Price, Peter O'Brien and Elizabeth Carling star

 
Season 21 Episode 32
Life's Too Short Maverick new consultant Stitch causes a stir during his first shift. He makes a snap decision which causes friction between him and Maggie, but finds Selena's softer side when he comes to her defence. Meanwhile, Sam spends time with the paramedics, and a fireman with a debilitating illness contemplates suicide. Peter O'Brien, Luke Bailey and Susan Cookson star

 
Season 21 Episode 33
Day One Tess vents her fury at Abs when Sam fails to make it home from a night out with his colleagues. Guppy is irritated when he finds Stitch has been up all night gambling on the Internet, and Dixie tries to cause friction between Cyd and Greg. Peter O'Brien, Elyes Gabel and Suzanne Packer star

 
Season 21 Episode 34
Lost in the Rough Nadia tries to hide how upset she is by Stitch's reaction to their intimate encounter, before a tryst between the pair leads to tragedy. Maggie pesters Selena to take a pregnancy test, and a patient's mother is forced to face an upsetting truth about her son. Peter O'Brien and Daphne Alexander star

 
Season 21 Episode 35
Lush An anxious Selena learns the identity of her baby's father after Maggie persuades her to have a scan, while Charlie worries Stitch is a bad influence on Guppy. The team and the fire brigade are forced to act when the negligence of two drug addicts puts their child's life at risk. A woman rushes to confront her husband who is having an affair, but gets trapped and has to be rescued by Jeff and Dixie

 
Season 21 Episode 36
Aliens Paramedic Josh is on a plane to Holby when he is forced back into action by an emergency involving a suspected suicide bomber. Selena informs Nathan she is pregnant and the pair make a decision, while Sam notices Tess and Abs are behaving in an unusual manner. Medical drama, starring Ian Bleasdale

 
Season 21 Episode 37
Close Encounters Sam fails to show up for work, and Tess becomes distressed and angry that she is the last person to know he has gone missing. Selena treats a mother with a spinal injury and argues with Nathan over whether she should keep the baby. Medical drama, starring Suzanne Packer and Elizabeth Carling

 
Season 21 Episode 38
A Long Way from Home An accident victim matching Sam's description is found trapped at a crash site, prompting Greg to put his position at Holby on the line by mounting a daring rescue attempt against Dixie's orders. Selena and Maggie tend to an obnoxious lorry driver, while Tess treats a Salvation Army officer who is due to get married in a week's time but has been hiding a secret from his fiancee. Suzanne Packer and Kip Gamblin star

 
Season 21 Episode 39
The Apostate Dixie is upset when Cyd confronts her about recommending Greg for a transfer and considers resigning herself. Nathan's attempts to talk Selena out of having an abortion are thwarted by a leaking sluice pipe and his day takes a turn for the worse when he makes a shocking discovery about Stitch. Jane Hazlegrove and Ben Price star

 
Season 21 Episode 40
Communion Nathan is furious to learn Stitch fabricated his employment history and redoubles his efforts to get the consultant out of Holby, but his machinations backfire. A window cleaner's life hangs in the balance after an accident. The staff plans a party to celebrate Tess's 20 years in nursing, and Josh suffers flashbacks when he treats a stabbing victim

 
Season 21 Episode 41
Brass in Pocket Tess and Nadia reluctantly make their way to the party together, only to be confronted by the sight of a burning man in the road. Old demons resurface when Nadia tries to comfort the victim's traumatised son, while a prank on Nathan takes a dramatic turn as the celebration gets under way. Geoffrey Hughes guest stars

 
Season 21 Episode 42
Entropy A binman is crushed by his lorry after rescuing a baby discarded with the rubbish, and a teenager is admitted with a post-partum haemorrhage - much to her mother's disbelief. Selena's past catches up with her and begins to affect her work as she and Nathan find themselves the subject of gossip, while Stitch plays Cupid for Guppy. Former Emmerdale star Emma Atkins guests

 
Season 21 Episode 44
Lie to Me Cyd is bitten by a venomous snake inadvertently transported from Peru, prompting Dixie to finally declare her true feelings as the team fight to save their colleague's life. Stitch is furious to discover Guppy stole his drugs and performed an operation while under the influence, and an escaped prisoner is confronted by his daughter

 
Season 21 Episode 45
The Fires Within Nadia catches Stitch gambling on the Internet and the maverick consultant's distraction from his duties puts a patient's life at risk. Dixie's confession of love for Cyd leads to a tense atmosphere between them, while Josh grows concerned Maggie wants more than friendship. Tess tells Abs she feels too old to enter the dance contest

 
Season 22 Episode 1
My First Day Part one of two. Doctors Ruth Winters and Toby De Silva join the emergency department and have very different experiences during their first day on the job. While the former gets off to a confident and stress-free start, the latter has an explosive introduction to his new duties when he treats people following a major incident. Matthew Needham and Georgia Taylor join the cast

 
Season 22 Episode 2
Charlie's Anniversary Part two of two. The aftermath of the explosion is seen from Charlie's perspective as he struggles to stop the body count rising even further. When the veteran nurse makes a simple mistake it is left to Connie Beauchamp to take charge and whip the overstretched team into shape. To make matters worse, the Emergency Department is then evacuated due to an unattended bag. Guest starring Holby City's Amanda Mealing

 
Season 22 Episode 3
Meltdown New consultant Dr Adam Trueman's unethical behaviour raises a few eyebrows among the staff during his first day at work. Nathan is told his premature daughter has little chance of survival, forcing him to make a traumatic decision. Guppy contemplates turning to drugs to help him cope in the aftermath of the explosion. Tristan Gemmill joins the cast

 
Season 22 Episode 4
No End of Blame Holby ED comes under investigation for its handling of the bombing, with Tess, Charlie and Nathan's roles scrutinised. Matters worsen after the hospital receives unflattering headlines, and rumours circulate when it becomes clear the papers have got their information from an inside source. Guppy tries to bring Harry back from Westminster, while the team struggles to find a bed for an elderly patient

 
Season 22 Episode 5
Sliding Doors Guppy saves the life of a boy whose arm is trapped, but the praise he receives is not enough to convince him to stay at the ED. Meanwhile, Toby experiences a death in his care and Nathan is left reeling by Harry's return to Holby as his new boss. Medical drama, starring Simon MacCorkindale and Elyes Gabel

 
Season 22 Episode 6
Core Values Harry's new boss Marilyn tells him to make firing Nathan his first job as consultant manager. Meanwhile, Ruth makes an enemy by blaming Nadia after misdiagnosing a musician. An army corporal believes his senior officer has shot a fellow corporal from his unit and the police become involved. Jack Deam and Abdul Salis guest star alongside Ben Price, Simon MacCorkindale and Caroline Langrishe

 
Season 22 Episode 7
Inappropriate Adults Harry introduces a policy aimed at reducing the number of patients who unnecessarily visit the ED, but Abs and Tess have their doubts. A woman is raped by an unbooked minicab driver who is then involved in an accident. Gaynor Faye, Marshall Lancaster and James Quinn guest star

 
Season 22 Episode 8
My Aim Is True Abs continues to voice his disapproval at Harry's `no inappropriate attenders' policy and its flaws become all too evident when a recently discharged patient is rushed back to the ED after being beaten up by her husband. Adam tutors Toby using a dead body, but the ethics of his methods split the department. A bride-to-be is poisoned by her sister who had been having an affair with the groom

 
Season 22 Episode 9
As One Door Closes Toby is forced to use an unproven treatment suggested by Harry on two injured youths who took part in a filmed knife fight. Josh breaks down after receiving news that his attacker is not fit to stand trial and his misery is compounded when Devika turns down his second proposal of marriage

 
Season 22 Episode 10
Finding the Words Josh bids a painful farewell to Devika and Sajani, but has second thoughts about his life in Holby. Toby is sent out on a paramedic shift after laughing in front of a patient's family as Adam gives them bad news. Meanwhile, tragedy strikes for a father and daughter out on a walk when a car hurtles over a hedge, trapping one of them against a tractor and knocking the other unconscious

 
Season 22 Episode 11
A House Divided Charlie and Tess are furious at being asked to take redundancy - and even more so when Harry reveals they have a month to decide, otherwise he will choose which one of them to get rid of. This leads to divisions among the staff and Maggie voices her objections. Meanwhile, Toby sedates an aggressive crystal meth addict who checked in after a gas cylinder exploded at his grandmother's house. Anthony Flanagan, Jean Heywood and Lexi Strauss guest star

 
Season 22 Episode 12
Strangers When We Meet Although determined to prove his worth, Greg has a difficult first day on the rapid-response team when he visits an elderly woman who cannot remember calling 999 and deals with a youth who injured himself jumping on his car. He is later joined by Ruth, who has been impressing Adam with her work, but she shows little tolerance for the patients she treats and makes an error when administering medicine. Medical drama, starring Kip Gamblin and Georgia Taylor

 
Season 22 Episode 13
How Soon Is Now? Ruth, Jeff and Dixie treat the victim of an assault and are stunned when a man claiming to be his brother pulls the wires from his life support machine. Charlie cancels plans with Louis to attend an important meeting with Harry - but ends up regretting it when his son goes missing after a school fire

 
Season 22 Episode 14
Inheritance TC is sacked following the revelation he was the writer of the derogatory blog, although Charlie believes he should be given another chance. Greg treats a security guard who has been assaulted and it transpires the victim knows the attacker's identity. Toby feels under pressure when a professor arrives to observe procedures and a man reacts badly to the news that his wife is HIV positive. Guest starring Bill Treacher, Cherie Lunghi, Kate Buffery and Michael Brandon

 
Season 22 Episode 16
Snowball Greg is assaulted after nearly colliding with a driver on his way to tend a heart attack victim, on a road that has been blocked. As Charlie waits to hear whether he or Tess will be made redundant, he is called to Louis's school and told his son has been suspended for smoking cannabis. Meanwhile, Ruth and Toby wake up in the on-call room together and Kelsey begins gossip-mongering

 
Season 22 Episode 17
What's So Funny 'bout Peace, Love and Understanding? Charlie witnesses a woman being dragged beneath a car in a hit-and-run. He also discovers Louis may have joined a gang of thugs responsible for beating up a shopping centre Santa and tries to reunite a mother with the newborn baby she abandoned just hours previously - prompting a confrontation that could have far-reaching consequences for Holby's longest-serving nurse. Derek Thompson stars

 
Season 22 Episode 18
Take a Cup of Kindness In the first of a two-part special, Harry agrees to let his daughter Kizzy see in the New Year at a local nightclub when he learns Kelsey and Abs will be there too. However, a troubled teenager heads to the same place after causing a car crash. Nadia decides to sacrifice her own career rather than let Ruth take the blame for a misdiagnosis, and new doctor Zoe impresses the staff by arriving a day early

 
Season 22 Episode 19
For Auld Lang Syne Part two of two. Dean's actions at the nightclub put the party-goers' lives in danger, but Abs and Kelsey appear to be safe - until the mental-health nurse decides to negotiate with the troubled teen. Back at the hospital, Tess misses Charlie as she struggles to run the department in the aftermath of the Paradice incident, while Alice and a claustrophobic Adam get trapped in a broken lift with a pregnant woman. However, there is some light relief courtesy of a bagpiper who refuses to let a chronic wind problem get in the way of performing Auld Lang Syne at midnight

 
Season 22 Episode 20
Broken Homes Abs manages to gain support for strike action in protest against Charlie's redundancy, but it transpires the union will not back him up. Angered by the decision, he proposes a work-to-rule policy among the nurses, despite Tess's reservations. The militant nurse refuses to work on a site where he is not fully insured and in his absence Ruth wrongly orders paramedics not to give fluids to an injured woman. Mikyla Dodd guest stars

 
Season 22 Episode 21
Adrenaline Rush Tess endures a difficult day due to Abs and his workmates continuing with their work to rule action, so Harry drafts in an agency nurse to help. However, his inexperience proves costly when he injects a woman who is due to have her leg amputated following a suspicious incident and gives another patient drugs that seemingly make his condition deteriorate. Even worse is to come when the rookie loses his cool in a spectacular manner when questioned

 
Season 22 Episode 22
Take It Back Adam wakes up in bed with a woman he spent the night with and is surprised when he later discovers she is a new agency nurse. Tess is at first disappointed to have only received one member of staff, but is soon impressed by the newcomer's aptitude. Ruth struggles to deal with a difficult suicide case and Maggie learns she is to be a grandmother. Medical drama, starring Gillian Kearney

 
Season 22 Episode 23
Where's the Art in Heartache Tess struggles to run a department of work-to-rule nurses as football hooligans injure one of her staff and Abs tells Kelsey to finish on time. A graffiti artist falls from a bridge, causing a car crash that results in fatalities and serious injuries - and while the number of casualties leaves Tess with no option but to close the department because they are so busy, Greg feels so helpless at the scene of the accident he decides he wants to leave Holby altogether. Medical drama, starring Suzanne Packer, Kip Gamblin and Janine Mellor

 
Season 22 Episode 24
Before a Fall Abs informs the staff they are calling off the work-to-rule policy and two children are hurt following an accident in a play area. The injuries were caused after an autistic boy pushed a slide over and in a separate incident, his father is taken into hospital. The man later dies after Ruth misdiagnoses him, prompting her to take an unequivocal course of action. Raquel Cassidy guest stars

 
Season 22 Episode 25
Sex and Death Ruth lies in a coma following her attempted suicide, while the staff tries to come to terms with what has happened and Harry reflects on what could have been done differently. He finds Ruth's diary and reads back over her months in the emergency department, discovering some terrible truths

 
Season 22 Episode 26
Say Say My Playmate Harry confronts Marilyn over Ruth's suicide attempt, claiming she was under too much pressure, and considers making the comatose junior doctor's scathing diary public. New paramedic Snezana joins the team, and although Dixie does not immediately take to her, she is impressed by her ability when she delivers Joanne's baby in a pub. Medical drama, starring Simon MacCorkindale, Caroline Lagrishe and newcomer Ivana Basic

 
Season 22 Episode 27
Silent All These Years Harry worries Toby may suffer the same fate as Ruth and decides to release her diary despite Marilyn's threats. The team treats a pregnant woman who has been involved in a car crash with her daughter, and it transpires her husband has been physically abusing both of them. A patient accuses Jeff of being racist

 
Season 22 Episode 28
To Serve and Protect Marilyn announces Harry has been asked to leave at a press conference, while Adam is reluctant to take over his role. Toby is angered by what he reads in Ruth's diary and visits her in ITU. At the private ED where Charlie's working, the former Holby employee receives a tempting job offer

 
Season 22 Episode 29
Diamond Dogs Charlie returns to Holby, but Marilyn is unhappy to see him. Ruth discharges herself from hospital and moves in with Maggie after Toby questions her about what she wrote in her diary. Abs is told his brother has died and Zoe is given Harry's old job, despite Maggie looking the stronger candidate

 
Season 22 Episode 30
Face the World Abs attends his brother's funeral, but most people do not want him there, including his mother. The only one pleased to see him is an old friend, who turns out to have a drink problem. A woman is rushed to hospital after a car crash and proves to be involved in an insurance racket. Comedian Boothby Graffoe guest stars

 
Season 22 Episode 31
To Thine Own Self Be True Zoe has a difficult first day as clinical lead when first a woman blames her for the death of her mother and a missed diagnosis has potentially fatal consequences. Toby treats a man with head injuries and Big Mac continues his online charade

 
Season 22 Episode 32
Bricks and Daughters Ruth is welcomed back to the ED, but is dismayed to learn she will be working on a non-clinical basis and monitored by Abs. Toby treats a squatter with a fractured pelvis, only for Maggie to question his ability, and a fire alarm causes chaos at the hospital. Liz May Brice guest stars

 
Season 22 Episode 33
Someone's Lucky Night A secret is revealed that explains why Jessica can't commit herself to Adam. A man is raped on his stag night and a young girl attends ED twice on the same night, suffering from fractures to different parts of her body, but Ruth is not convinced she has been abused. Meanwhile, a virus causes Tess and Kelsey to be sick. Emma Cunniffe guest stars

 
Season 22 Episode 34
Walk the Line Zoe tries to turn over a new leaf, but ends up feeling stressed and reveals she cannot have children. Adam continues his attempts to impress Jessica, unaware she is married, and Abs confronts his friend Stacey over his drinking habits. Andy Newton-Lee and Sarah-Jane Potts guest star

 
Season 22 Episode 35
The Great Pretenders Ruth begins the morning in a good mood, but her confidence is knocked when Toby completes a medical procedure that eluded her, and she struggles to deal with her feelings. Curtis is troubled while tending a boy he appears to know and later lays flowers on a grave. Ian Lavender guest stars

 
Season 22 Episode 36
Love Is Ruth feels suicidal again, but her spirits are raised after helping save a life following a motorbike accident. Adam is hurt to discover Jessica is married and Toby receives an ultimatum from an angry Sean, but a kiss from Joanne leaves him elated. Alexander Morton guest stars

 
Season 22 Episode 37
Saturday Night Fever Stacey and his son arrive in the ED with a broken ankle and a needle injury respectively, prompting Abs to confront his friend over his alcoholism once more. Meanwhile, Adam begins to regret ignoring Jessica. Starring recurring cast member Andy Newton-Lee alongside guests Julian Sims and Alexandra Gilbreath

 
Season 22 Episode 38
When Love Came to Town Marilyn and Zoe try to persuade Charlie of the benefits of opening a private clinic for minor injuries within the department. Ruth finds herself relaxing as she has a good day, but Toby's mind is elsewhere and he is slow to spot that his stethoscope is missing. Adam and Jessica snipe at each other

 
Season 22 Episode 39
Opposing Forces Charlie is unhappy when the new minor injuries unit opens and accuses its manager of `canvassing for customers'. The additional filing causes problems for Noel, but Ruth comes to his aid when he makes a mistake that could have devastating consequences. Jessica and Adam spend the day flirting

 
Season 22 Episode 40
Have a Go, Hero Charlie suspects Simon has been bribed by an equipment supplier, increasing the tension between the two to dangerous levels. A girl is brought in after being found wandering alone wearing only a nightie, and her confused comments lead to a desperate search by Dixie and Maggie, placing the latter's life in danger. Derek Thompson stars

 
Season 22 Episode 41
Is She Really Going Out with Him? A barbecue ends in a fight, leaving a man suffering a stroke and a pregnant woman with burns - but the violence does not stop there, and Maggie finds herself dragged into the conflict. Kelsey is thrilled at the prospect of seeing her soldier suitor James, Dixie shares her suspicions about Zana, and Toby is caught in bed with Joanne. Keith Barron, Richard Hawley and Madeline Fairley guest star

 
Season 22 Episode 42
They May Not Mean to But They Do Zana is visibly upset when she is unable to save a man and Jeff worries she may be on drugs, prompting him to persuade Curtis to give her a blood test. Kelsey is devastated when Big Mac ends his charade with an e-mail informing her the soldier has died. The man who attacked Jo is brought into the MIU

 
Season 22 Episode 43
I Can Hear the Grass Grow An inquest is convened to decide whether Maggie's actions caused Kris Kemp's death, and with no evidence to support her claim that it was Simon's fault, it looks like she will face a criminal prosecution. Stacey suffers paranoid hallucinations after going cold turkey and is involved in a car accident

 
Season 22 Episode 44
Salt and Sugar Toby ignores Sean's advice and operates on a woman's broken leg without help, only to realise later he has made a dreadful mistake. Kelsey is devastated to learn the truth about Internet boyfriend James, and Adam bonds with Jessica's children, and Alice acts out of character at her party

 
Season 22 Episode 45
Paradise Lost Jessica and Sean's son is involved in a car accident and rushed to hospital while both his parents are with their secret lovers. Charlie puts his job on the line to protect Maggie, and Jeff finds evidence that Snezana is the department's medicine thief when her friend's daughter has an asthma attack

 
Season 22 Episode 46
The Things We Do For Marilyn coerces Zoe into lying under oath in court, first by offering to help her career, then by threatening to expose her affair with Sean. Jeff is shocked to learn Snezana has been treating a community of Serbian illegal immigrants. He agrees to keep a secret she has revealed to him - as long as she destroys the medical supplies she's using

 
Season 22 Episode 47
The Mess We're In - Part One Part one of two. Maggie's career hangs in the balance as the court case begins, with Marilyn forcing both Simon and Zoe to lie under oath - but Charlie spots a weakness in their case. Big Mac impresses Kelsey with a surprising skill, and Toby's mother visits the department with a journalist in tow

 
Season 22 Episode 48
The Mess We're In - Part Two Part two of two. Marilyn bribes Zoe to lie on the stand with the offer of a new job, but before she can perjure herself the staff are called back to the hospital to deal with the victims from the quarry. Maggie's dedication impresses her colleagues as she realises the extent of Mina's suffering. Last in series

 
Season 23 Episode 1
The Farmead Menace - Part One New series kicking off with a two-part story concluding tomorrow. Dixie and Jeff show off to a TV documentary crew, but their bravado leads to recklessness when they are called to a tough estate amid increasing tension between residents. Tess allows her personal feelings to affect her work, making an enemy of a disturbed teenager, and Adam's preoccupation with Jessica does not diminish the impression of arrogance - nor prevent an act of extreme heroism

 
Season 23 Episode 2
The Farmead Menace - Part Two Part two of two. As the situation on the Farmead Estate escalates into a riot, Charlie leads a team hunting for Tess. Dixie is in shock after the accident and leaves Jeff to answer the police's questions, while Adam puts on a confident front as he tries to get over his disappointment at Jessica's decision to stay with Sean

 
Season 23 Episode 3
Interventions Michael French joins the cast as former Holby surgeon Nick Jordan, who returns to his old hospital as the new clinical lead - and wastes no time exerting his authority over a bickering Zoe and Adam. Meanwhile, a girl is injured while helping a stranger in an underpass on the Farmead Estate, but Abs seems more concerned with the health of the woman who brought her in

 
Season 23 Episode 4
Guilt Complex Adam continues to treat Nick Jordan with suspicion, whereas Ruth appears to be enjoying the heart surgeon's new leadership. A fight in a garage leads to a serious accident, Zoe receives her test results, and an elderly lady is brought in after a suspected overdose, which may have been assisted by one of her daughters. Michael French and Tristan Gemmill star

 
Season 23 Episode 5
Face Up Dixie faces her first day back at work after the accident, but struggles to cope when a call to a council estate ends in violence. Zoe deals with the results of her fertility tests by going out and getting drunk, before knocking herself out in the toilets of a club, while Alice learns more about Curtis

 
Season 23 Episode 6
Hurt Dixie appears to be her old self again when she stands up to a mob, but is inwardly still struggling to rebuild her confidence. Abs refuses to go to Stacey's funeral, and his emotional state leads him to jump to conclusions about a patient. Adam spreads a rumour about Jordan, and an unwelcome face returns

 
Season 23 Episode 7
There and Back Again Jeff tries to shield Dixie from the abuse she faces, clearly worried about his colleague. Abs spends his last day in a terrible mood, which is lifted only by a visit from Tess, while Adam is led astray by the woman he woke up in bed with and makes a mistake - for which Toby takes the blame

 
Season 23 Episode 8
The Evil That Men Do Dixie has a brick thrown through her window - and worse is to follow. After the patient overdose last week, Jordan launches an investigation, but it only reveals how highly the team thinks of Adam. Charlie surprises Tess with his preferred choice to replace Abs

 
Season 23 Episode 9
The Line of Fire Tess is unhappy when Jordan allows Ruth to perform a tricky procedure. Dixie confronts the Malone family at their home, where she finds Sammy seriously ill - with what appear to be injection marks on her arm. Big Mac prepares for his date with Kelsey, but it becomes clear her attention is elsewhere

 
Season 23 Episode 10
Impact A road accident uncovers an affair between a woman and her stepfather, and spurs Ruth and Toby to prove themselves to Jordan. Dixie discovers Jeff has split up with his wife, Jay frustrates Tess during his first day and Jess is caught with a pregnancy test. Aden Gillett guest stars

 
Season 23 Episode 11
Own Personal Jesus Jordan tries to assert his authority over the department, but is not helped by chaotic building work, and is forced to break the rules to perform a risky operation. Jessica fears Zoe is getting too deeply involved with Sharice and Abby, while Curtis opens up to Alice about his past. Despite his disregard for the rules, Jay starts to fit in

 
Season 23 Episode 12
Reality Bites Ruth and Jordan agree to keep things professional after spending the night together, but her new positive attitude leads to confrontation with Toby. Dixie braces herself for the broadcast of the documentary, certain it is going to show she is to blame for the accident. Zoe takes Sharice home after finding her wandering the hospital

 
Season 23 Episode 13
A Slip in Time Adam experiences flashbacks to his childhood when he attends a car crash which has left two boys trapped. Jordan takes his frustrations out on Ruth, who lets Toby know what she witnessed the night before. Big Mac becomes the butt of Jay and Kelsey's jokes. With Dudley Sutton and Mark Eden

 
Season 23 Episode 14
Happiness A stressed Jessica collapses, leading Tess to ask if she is pregnant. Ruth and Ben try to make Toby face up to his feelings, but he seems to be in a downward spiral. Meanwhile, a woman who feels insecure about her restricted growth causes an accident, but the relationship she forges with the injured man helps to restore her confidence

 
Season 23 Episode 15
Doing the Right Thing Sean tells the entire department that Jessica is pregnant, while Toby is desperate nobody finds out he is the reason for Ben's suspension - but refuses to face up to Ruth's allegations. Adam introduces his brother Alex to his colleagues, and Jeff realises he is unable to live and work with Dixie

 
Season 23 Episode 16
This Will Be Our Year Joe Absolom and Andrew Sachs guest star in the first of a two-part seasonal special. Jessica grows frustrated with controlling husband Sean when he announces he has a new job and that they are moving to Saudi. He hands in her notice at the hospital, puts their house on the market and fusses over her following a minor car accident - forcing her to take desperate measures. Ruth challenges Jordan over her unsuccessful interview and Toby's sexuality comes into question. Away from the hospital a small-time loan shark goes about his business, taking a family's Christmas savings and interrogating a priest who owes him money. Before the day is out, it seems he - or someone he comes into contact with - will be paying a visit to hospital

 
Season 23 Episode 17
Took a Long Time to Come Part two of two. Sean discovers Jessica after her fall and rushes her into resus, where she is anxious that she is unable to feel the baby move. As Adam reassures her, he learns she is five months pregnant, not 12 weeks as he thought, and immediately realises he could be the father. Jordan and his team are baffled by the lack of injuries sustained by Annie, the sister of loan shark Benny, despite her falling three floors onto concrete. She believes her brother's touch brought her round, but Benny refuses to believe in Christmas miracles. However, it does give him food for thought and he decides to pay another visit to his debtors. Joe Absolom, Andrew Sachs and Frances Barber guest star

 
Season 23 Episode 18
My Last Day - Part One Part one of two. Jessica is stunned when Sean confronts her about the affair with Adam. She confesses all and tells him the baby is definitely his, and is relieved when he forgives her - or so she thinks. At the hospital, a journalist arrives to talk about an old man found badly beaten in the street, but soon takes more of an interest in Toby's apparent incompetence in treating the patient, forcing the medic to consider his future. Meanwhile, Zoe gets to the bottom of the hit-and-run and Ruth refuses to treat a patient because he has bought a mail-order bride from Thailand. Guest starring Jonathan Ryland

 
Season 23 Episode 19
My Last Day - Part Two Part two of two. As the department reels from Toby's resignation, Ruth considers her own future following her role in his decision. An influx of patients from a train crash interrupts Jay's moment of triumph following his heroics on the river, and Zoe discovers who was responsible for the hit-and-run

 
Season 23 Episode 20
Crush Zoe races to locate a missing Sharice when the child's parents are brought into the department with serious injuries. Jessica finds herself homeless and alone as a result of Sean's scheming, and Alex is unsure he wants to go through with his operation. Jordan has concerns over Ruth's priorities

 
Season 23 Episode 21
No Going Back Jessica's hopes of a reunion with her children are undermined by the reality of her situation. Zoe breaks the news to Sharice that her parents are dead, Alex's grim prognosis after his operation leads to Jordan making a confession about his own health, and Jay admits his insecurities to a patient

 
Season 23 Episode 22
Price of Life Zoe tries to persuade social services to let her foster Sharice, but knows how tough she will find getting through to the girl. Curtis's date with Alice is ruined by an urgent phone call from the Farmead Estate, and Adam struggles to deal with the ramifications of Alex's condition

 
Season 23 Episode 23
Midday Sun Zoe nervously prepares to tell Sharice she plans to foster her. Alex conspires to get Adam out of the way when he comes to a momentous decision that tests the department's entire staff, while Curtis and Alice's romantic picnic is interrupted by a frantic father whose son has been injured

 
Season 23 Episode 24
Watershed A message from beyond the grave leads a grief-stricken Adam to finally speak with Jordan about his boss's decision not to resuscitate Alex. Sharice is discharged from hospital and reunited with Zoe, while Jessica is offered a house on the notorious Farmead Estate. A brain-damaged woman is brought in after injuring herself and her husband

 
Season 23 Episode 25
Stand by Me The threats against Curtis and Alice get more serious and the paramedic feels his only option is to cancel their date. Adam and Jordan begin to bond as they prepare to scatter Alex's ashes, and a man suffers severe injuries while trying to put some excitement back into his relationship

 
Season 23 Episode 26
Blood Curtis hopes that distancing himself from Alice will protect her from Tony's thugs, only to find himself on the wrong side of Tess as a result. Zoe tells Sharice she has taken a week off work while she settles into her new surroundings, but ends up coming into the ED bored after a morning at home. Dixie and Jeff bicker about their domestic arrangements

 
Season 23 Episode 27
Could We Be Heroes? Adam is furious when Jordan suggests he is too emotionally unstable to work in a high-pressure environment, and retaliates by telling Henry about his boss freezing while treating a patient. Kelsey thinks she has won £50,000 on a scratchcard and delivers a few home truths to her colleagues as she hands in her notice - little realising she has been tricked by Jay. When Zana's daughter visits Holby, the paramedic is forced to reveal the sacrifices she has made

 
Season 23 Episode 28
Before a Fall Kelsey's colleagues snub her efforts to make amends and she has difficulty retracting her resignation, but a patient's story inspires her to make a decision about the future. Adam is forced to re-evaluate his treatment methods when a drug addict in his care threatens to throw herself from the hospital roof, and Jay hopes his skill for connecting with people will ensure he keeps his job. Alice discovers there may be a sinister reason for Curtis's behaviour

 
Season 23 Episode 29
Shields Jessica receives DVD footage of her children, but it is bittersweet because she still has no evidence of their location. Ruth tries in vain to improve her social skills, Alice attempts to understand Curtis's reasons for shutting her out, while Dixie and Jeff are bemused by a new colleague's enthusiasm

 
Season 23 Episode 30
Lie Low Flashbacks reveal the events preceding Big Mac's arrest, as violence and intimidation on the Farmead Estate entangled the porter in gang warfare. When the threats against him escalate, Mac realises his friendship with Jessica puts the nurse at risk and his past returns to haunt him

 
Season 23 Episode 31
All You Need Is Love Sharice's grandparents pay a visit and voice their displeasure with Zoe's care for the child. The girls struggle to keep Kelsey sober ahead of her surprise leaving party, and Adam breaks Jordan's ban on entering resus and sneaks in to treat a patient. Meanwhile, Snezana makes a major decision

 
Season 23 Episode 32
True Lies Jordan finds it increasingly difficult to hide his condition, causing him to launch into an uncharacteristic tirade against a stroppy patient. Tess senses the change in Alice and Curtis's relationship as the couple agree to meet in secret, and Adam remains frustrated that he is restricted to working in cubicles

 
Season 23 Episode 33
Someone to Watch Over Me Despite being in shock after finally receiving a diagnosis of his illness, Jordan fights to maintain his grip on the department. Ruth asks Jay to be her date at a formal dinner, while trouble with Sharice's childminder highlights Zoe's problems as a working mum - not least to the girl's grandmother

 
Season 23 Episode 34
Alone on a Wide, Wide Sea Adam hits rock bottom on what would have been Harry's first birthday, and he shuts out everybody until he learns what Vince plans to do with a rifle. A fully recovered Charlie returns to work, but is unhappy to be placed on light duties, Lenny masks his fears about Yuki's disappearance, and Zoe takes the brunt of Jordan's frustrations over Kieron's DNA results. Guest starring Philip Lowrie (who played Dennis Tanner in Coronation Street when it began in 1960) and the voice of Radio 2 presenter Chris Evans

 
Season 23 Episode 35
New Beginnings Adam offers to die with his hostage-taker Vince in the gas-filled farmhouse so long as he agrees to release an injured Lyn, but Billy's arrival renews his zest for life and he instead vows to save everyone. Zoe finally gives Matt a response to his proposal, Alice tells Charlie a secret, and Jordan is furious to discover the trainees have broken a vital piece of equipment

 
Season 23 Episode 36
The Price We Pay Adam's world is rocked when Jordan finally admits the truth about his condition and Jessica confesses baby Harry might be his son. Tess's indiscretion puts Alice and Curtis in danger as the news that they have resumed their relationship reaches Tony, while Jeff asks Zoe if he can move into her spare room. As politician Margaret's health deteriorates journalist John Sergeant arrives to cover the story. Anthony Valentine guest stars

 
Season 23 Episode 37
Hostile Takeover Jordan is unable to stick to the terms of his secret arrangement with Adam when Henry brings a group of students into the department. Alice makes plans to join Curtis in fleeing Tony's wrath, but is unaware a patient threatens their happiness, and Dixie tries to help Jeff reconcile with his wife

 
Season 23 Episode 38
With This Ring A badly beaten Alice is rushed into the department - but when the police admit they cannot link Tony to the assault, Curtis takes the law into his own hands and confronts her attacker himself. Adam is so busy treating his colleague, he is unable to join Jessica at the registration of Harry's birth, while Zoe asks Jordan for more responsibility in a bid to prove her commitment

 
Season 23 Episode 39
Who Do You Think You Are? Alice returns to work to find Tony lying in wait for her, prompting Curtis to take action to end her attacker's campaign of intimidation once and for all. With Adam unwilling to take on Jordan's administrative duties, his boss continues to overwork. However, despite her bad mood Zoe may be on hand to help - in more ways than one

 
Season 23 Episode 40
Palimpsest When Jeff learns his estranged wife plans to remarry and move away with his children, his bad mood is made worse by paramedic staffing shortages. As he and Polly respond to a variety of hoax calls and genuine emergencies - including a heart attack and an explosion - he takes it out on his young colleague

 
Season 23 Episode 41
Fight or Flight Ruth tries to impress a surgeon who is shadowing her, but she remains awkward and unable to relax - even at a social event with Jay. Jordan considers sharing his secret with Zoe in an attempt to quell Adam's fears about his blossoming relationship with her, Jessica's desperation to be reunited with her children clouds her judgement, and Big Mac rescues an injured pigeon fancier

 
Season 23 Episode 42
Parent Trap Jeff decides to fight his estranged wife for custody of their children, but his plans may not be realistic. Ruth starts seeing the benefits of Jay's advice about connecting with patients, and Alice is annoyed by her mother and Tess's interference in her wedding plans. Gillian Taylforth guest stars as an alcoholic struggling to keep her family together after her sons have been taken into care, who is injured when a building collapses

 
Season 23 Episode 43
Not Over Til the Fat Lady Sings Jordan is no longer able to hide his illness from his colleagues when he has a fit, but Zoe is hurt to discover he has known about his condition for weeks and not told her. Adam tries to persuade a resolute Jessica not to go to Saudi Arabia and meet up with Sean, but she is desperate to be reunited with her children, while Ruth tries to resist her feelings for Jay. Guest starring The Royal actor Kate Robbins

 
Season 23 Episode 44
Ask Me No Questions Ruth panics when she learns her surgical rotation depends on her relationship with Jay. Jordan agrees to have treatment but worries about the effect of his absence, while Big Mac is shaken after receiving a threatening letter, and it is clear his actions on the Farmead Estate have upset the wrong people. Former EastEnders actress Anita Dobson guest stars as a clairvoyant

 
Season 23 Episode 45
Ashes Jordan is offered potentially life-saving surgery as his deteriorating health starts to become a distraction for his colleagues. Jessica's return from Saudi Arabia presents Adam with a decision about their future as a family, Curtis's plea that Jeff be his best man gets an unenthusiastic response, and Dixie tries to take Polly's mind off her blood tests. Jean Boht guest stars

 
Season 23 Episode 46
Great Expectations Jordan is suspended after taking the blame for Zoe's mistake, but Adam realises the truth and threatens to inform the board. Jay reassures Ruth when she is called to her first accident scene and has to amputate a man's leg, Polly receives her blood test results, and Curtis's preparations for his stag night are unsettled by thoughts of Tony

 
Season 23 Episode 47
No Fjords in Finland - Part One Part one of two. Tony's body is discovered on Alice and Curtis's wedding day - and police soon find a witness who saw the groom fleeing the scene. Jessica gets a shock when Sean returns from Saudi Arabia, while Jordan accidentally reveals to Henry that Adam knew his secret diagnosis all along after tending to victims of a car accident involving a student and his fiancee. Hustle actor Matt Di Angelo guest stars

 
Season 23 Episode 48
No Fjords in Finland - Part Two Part two of two. As her wedding day descends into chaos, Alice grows increasingly certain Curtis is innocent of Tony's murder. Tess's realisation that the Malones were involved with the crime leads to a riot in the department, which provides Adam with an opportunity to demonstrate his leadership skills

 
Season 24 Episode 14
As Others See Us Ruth is shocked when her estranged brother appears in the department after spending two years in prison, and he is not the only person showing a keen interest in the medic. Polly's guilt following Alistair's suicide affects her treatment of a homeless patient, Sean toys with Adam and Jessica, while the trainees are eager to impress. With guest star Lynda Baron

 
Season 24 Episode 15
No More Heroes With Adam at Lucas's nativity play, Jordan seizes his chance to treat the victims of a bus crash, but his renewed confidence cannot hide the after-effects of his illness. The emotion of Alistair's funeral proves too much for Polly, who snaps at his friend Abe, while Zoe sets Yuki a challenge - to ask May out on a date. Joe McGann and former EastEnders actress Melanie Clark Pullen guest star

 
Season 24 Episode 16
All I Want for Christmas Ruth's dreams of a happy Christmas with her brother Jonathan are dashed when she realises he has been stealing from her to fund his drug addiction. May is adjudged the least promising trainee, and allows her frustrations to get the better of her by playing a trick on Lenny that threatens to have far-reaching consequences for them both. Jordan faces up to the future after matters finally come to a head with Adam, Zoe continues to escape the stresses of life by drinking, and a spate of disappearances mystifies the staff. Keith Barron guest stars

 
Season 24 Episode 17
Tidings of Comfort and Joy The trainees are hailed as heroes and May finally feels like a doctor after saving the victims of a car accident, but one loose comment could well cost her the support of her friends. Noel is distraught when his father appears not to recognise him during a festive visit to his old people's home, and his concern mounts when several residents show symptoms of serious illness. Adam loses his cool when a jealous Sean goes too far with Jessica, while Ruth faces up to her loneliness after sending Jonathan away and finally lets her guard down with Jay. Ram John Holder (Desmond's) guest stars as Noel's dad, alongside comedian Sean Hughes

 
Season 24 Episode 20
Dark Places An old friend of Lenny tries to embroil him in a plot to burn down the children's home where they spent their youth. Adam is terrified of Jessica regaining consciousness because he will have to tell her the truth about Harry, Jordan is reappointed as acting clinical lead following the recent traumatic events, Louis returns demanding money from Charlie, and Polly faces the inquiry into Alistair's death. Guest starring Barry Sloane (Hollyoaks)

 
Season 24 Episode 21
Leave Me Alone A comatose Jessica dreams about her past while Adam and an old friend spend time at her hospital bedside. As she remembers how her carefree younger self came to be dominated by husband Sean, Sarah Evans operates in the hope of returning her to consciousness - but Adam starts to believe she is refusing to wake so she can avoid facing the truth about Harry. Guest starring Christine Tremarco, who plays Davina in Waterloo Road

 
Season 24 Episode 22
Last Roll of the Dice Polly plans to resign as a paramedic in spite of the Trust's judgement following Alistair's suicide, while Ruth pushes May too far, causing the trainee to launch into an angry tirade in resus. With his colleagues apparently dropping out, Lenny's confidence that he will win the fellowship increases, and Charlie receives shocking news after a day trying to track down Louis

 
Season 24 Episode 23
The Cradle Will Fall May's father offers her the chance to cheat in an exam, but she is determined to prove she can do well without him. However, her confidence takes a dive when she finds herself treating surgeon Sarah Evans, who has collapsed in theatre. Yuki tries to impress Henry while tending to a teenager who is facing up to his own mortality, Adam and Jessica bury their son, and Ruth finally plucks up the courage to tell Jay she loves him. With guest stars Ron Moody (Fagin in Oliver!) and Chris Fountain (Hollyoaks)

 
Season 24 Episode 24
An Ugly Truth Charlie tries to make Louis face up to his responsibilities toward a pregnant Shona, while the return of Jessica's friend Linda leads the bereaved nurse to finally make a decision about her future with Adam, the trainees are desperate to learn their results in the recent exams, and Dixie gets a surprise visitor while chasing a series of prank calls with Jeff. Sylvia Syms (The Queen) and Gary Beadle (EastEnders' Paul Trueman) guest star

 
Season 24 Episode 25
Love Is a Battlefield Charlie feels the effects of stress and overwork as he receives news from Louis that Shona has broken into his house, but he fails to heed Tess's warning that he should see a doctor. Adam returns to work, but it becomes apparent to everyone that it is too soon. Jordan is annoyed by Zoe's attitude, Dixie refuses to tell her father the truth about her sexuality, and May tries to persuade Lenny and Yuki to share her flat. With guest star Jesse Birdsall (Bugs). The story continues in Holby City on Monday at 9pm

 
Season 24 Episode 26
Past Lives Adam's first counselling session following the loss of his family ends with him punching Ben. With Nick preoccupied by the hunt for his lost luggage on his return from a conference abroad and fending off a doctor hoping to compete for the fellowship, Zoe tries to erase a series of drunken messages she left on his phone. Hotel Babylon star Raymond Coulthard joins the cast

 
Season 24 Episode 27
Life Sentence Adam puts his life on the line at an accident scene reminiscent of the tragedy that killed Harry. Jordan encourages Ruth to pursue her ambitions and help with an eminent surgeon's clinical trial, Jeff makes a shocking announcement, and new trainee Kieron impresses with his treatment of an injured girl who is refusing to accept medication that has been tested on animals. Michael Maloney joins the cast, with guest star Steve Jackson (Coronation Street's Trevor Dean) and former EastEnders actor Raji James (Ash Ferreira)

 
Season 24 Episode 28
Angel Kieron schemes to spend time alone with Jordan, who is concerned for Adam after being offered his job permanently. Lenny encourages Yuki to tell May how he feels about her, but the besotted trainee discovers more than he bargained for when tries to slip a note into her locker, and Ruth clashes with Jay over the clinical trial

 
Season 24 Episode 29
English Beauty Alice tries to comfort a bereaved Adam and opts out of Dixie's hen night to invite him for dinner. Though Kieron changes his story, Jordan realises there may be truth in the trainee's claims about his parentage, Jay fears taking the blame when another patient in the clinical trial dies and his notes go missing, while May insists Yuki keep their relationship secret

 
Season 24 Episode 30
Just Like a Woman Adam tries to avoid Alice after their night together, but his attitude catches the attention of their colleagues. May allows over-confidence to get the better of her after receiving praise for her work, but quickly finds an unwitting fall-guy in Yuki, and Dixie is shocked as she prepares to marry Jeff when she discovers the identity of her mystery lover - but it is nothing to the surprise her father gets after the ceremony. Gabrielle Glaister (Brookside) guest stars

 
Season 24 Episode 31
Love of a Good Man May's guilt over Yuki taking the blame for the botched intubation starts to eat away at her, and she confesses to her stunned lover. Fairfax persuades Ruth to lie about the missing notes, claiming they prove Jay's negligence, and Dixie is distraught when she is disowned by Arthur for deceiving him over her sexuality. With guest star Stephanie Beacham (most recently seen in Celebrity Big Brother)

 
Season 24 Episode 32
Loves Me, Loves Me Not A DVD showing Jordan's student days brings up more questions about his relationship to Kieron, and an accident inspires the beginning of paternal affection for the trainee. Zoe feels Matt is rushing their relationship when he proposes marriage, and Adam craves a return to family life and invites himself to a patient's home after work. Guest starring Liz May Brice (Torchwood - Children of Earth)

 
Season 24 Episode 33
Clean Slate Jordan begins to bond with Kieron as he awaits his DNA test results and acknowledges that he may be the trainee's father. Ruth's suspicions about the clinical trial grow, but she remains shocked by a discovery she makes in Fairfax's office, and Adam is unable to find what he is looking for with Lyn's family and fails to heed the advice he gives an elderly patient. With guest star Margaret John (Doris in Gavin & Stacey)

 
Season 24 Episode 36
A Better Past The department is quarantined in an anthrax alert following the delivery of an envelope containing mystery white powder. Adam and Jessica finally discuss their emotions at Harry's death and decide whether they have a future together, May realises the effect of her lies when Yuki is admitted to the hospital in a disoriented state, and Shona returns - still pregnant with what she says is Charlie's grandchild. Guest starring Tessa Peake-Jones (Raquel in Only Fools and Horses)

 
Season 24 Episode 37
Russian Endings Charlie gets tough with Shona when he finds a bottle of vodka in her bag and a patient makes him realise he has got to put himself first. New nurse Kirsty fails to impress Tess by confronting a potentially violent man, and Jay takes bets on why she left her last job. Jordan suffers a blackout, while Yuki struggles to cope on his first day back. Lucy Gaskell (Being Human) joins the cast, and Jonny Dixon (Darryl Morton in Coronation Street) guest stars

 
Season 24 Episode 38
Mum's the Word Zoe learns just how unlikely it is she will be able to have children, but avoids sharing the diagnosis with Nick, who is determined to become a father. Lenny's over-confidence is shaken by a situation Yuki finds disturbingly familiar and Ruth challenges a senior surgeon who she believes has too easily dismissed a cancer sufferer's chances of survival. With guest star Jon Lee (formerly of S Club 7)

 
Season 24 Episode 39
In Your Debt Zoe is uncertain about secretly starting fertility treatment to keep Nick happy, and his heavy-handed approach to her smoking only adds to her doubts. Shona hits rock bottom and pleads with Charlie for a termination, Ruth's big presentation goes terribly, and Yuki's confidence takes another hit when he is forced to give a patient bad news

 
Season 24 Episode 40
Inconvenient Truths Charlie shows his faith in Shona by getting the workshy teen a job doing admin in the department, but her attitude fails to impress Kirsty. Lenny's determined efforts to find the source of the Crypto virus threaten disaster for the hospital and a dilemma for Jordan, while a mother realises the terrible effect her agoraphobia is having on her bullied daughter. There is even more trouble in the Emergency Department when a local goth girl puts a curse on the building. With guest star Louisa Lytton (The Bill)

 
Season 24 Episode 41
The Lesser Good Jordan prepares to report Robert's drug trial to the authorities for causing the spate of deaths, but faces losing vital funding if he does so. Adam teeters on the brink of meltdown as he is goaded by a prisoner who murdered his family and refuses treatment until the doctor opens up about his loss of Harry. With guest stars Philip Jackson (Inspector Japp in Poirot) and Maurice Roeves (The Damned United)

 
Season 24 Episode 42
Die and Let Live Jay is terrified by Jordan's news about the drug trial and his fear makes him realise just how much he loves Ruth - but it may be too late to win her back. Charlie again threatens to wash his hands of the irresponsible Shona when he finds her drinking at an arcade, and Kirsty lies to Tess to protect a prostitute accused of stealing from a client. Guest starring Rita May (Coronation Street's Connie Rathbone)

 
Season 24 Episode 43
Going Solo Lenny is determined to locate the last of the drug trial patients - troubled teenager Johnny, whose long-suffering mother Louise (Birds of a Feather star Linda Robson) wants to get to the bottom of his behavioural problems. A middle-aged man is admitted into the ED following seizures brought on by a fall, Charlie takes a tough approach with Shona, and Jordan jumps to the wrong conclusion when Zoe suffers from sickness. Also guest starring John McArdle (Waterloo Road). Postponed from July 3

 
Season 24 Episode 44
I Am Mine Lenny and Yuki go to extreme measures to acquire evidence of the drug trial cover-up, while Zoe's attempts to end her relationship with Jordan prompt him to ask an unexpected question. Shona thanks Charlie for his intervention, which seems to have transformed the teenager, but a surprise reunion later leaves him devastated. Brenda Fricker reprises her role as Megan Roach, while Clive Francis (May to December) and Keeley Forsyth (Criminal Justice) guest star

 
Season 24 Episode 45
Making Other Plans Adam finally forgives himself for Harry's death following a tense encounter with psychopathic prisoner Jackson, who escapes from the Emergency Department and implicates the doctor as an accomplice. Tess tries to stop former Holby nurse Megan from taking drastic action, and Kirsty becomes emotionally involved when she suspects a patient's partner of abuse. With guest stars Maurice Roeves (The Damned United), Beth Cordingly (Dead Set) and Nathan Stewart-Jarrett (Misfits), with Brenda Fricker

 
Season 24 Episode 46
The Enemy Within Zoe realises she cannot keep up the pretence of her pregnancy much longer, and a patient who resorts to excessive sunbed use to disguise his skin condition only adds to her worries. Robert informs Lenny he can win the Jafa fellowship, but only if he relinquishes proof of the drug trial cover-up, while Charlie learns that Megan is ill. Guest starring former Emmerdale actress Roxanne Pallett

 
Season 24 Episode 47
Nice and Easy Does It As Megan's condition worsens, the revelation of her healthcare assistant's personal problems allows the former nurse to offer her support and feel needed again. Charlie steals drugs from the hospital as he prepares to honour his old friend's wishes and end her suffering, but when Tess discovers what he has done, they consider other options. Guest starring Jennie Jacques (Desperate Romantics)

 
Season 24 Episode 48
What Tonight Means to Me - Part One Part one of two. A massive power cut plunges Holby into darkness just as Lenny prepares to accept the Jafa fellowship. When Ludlow's daughter is admitted following a fall down the stairs, Jordan discovers the reason for the drug trial, and is later shocked to find evidence of fertility treatment in Zoe's handbag. Meanwhile, Tess struggles to come to terms with her and Charlie's actions

 
Season 24 Episode 49
What Tonight Means to Me - Part Two Part two of two. Lenny and Yuki's fight for the Jafa fellowship comes to a head in the middle of the Holby power cut, but the pair later put aside their personal differences to deliver Shona's baby when she is discovered collapsed on the floor. Zoe finally confesses to Jordan that she is not pregnant, Adam celebrates his 40th birthday at a surprise party thrown by his colleagues, and Charlie finds a way to deal with his grief. Last in the series

 
Season 25 Episode 1
Entry Wounds New series. Feature-length episode. Hasina Haque joins the cast as nurse Mads, who struggles to understand the stronger regional accents of her colleagues in her first job since leaving Pakistan, with serious repercussions. Two patients are admitted separately after being shot with ball bearings fired from an air rifle, but Noel's discovery of sinister footage on the internet suggests the two cases may be linked and more attacks are imminent. The incident comes to a head at Holby College, bringing terror into the heart of the fully stretched ED. Guest starring Michelle Collins (Rock Rivals), and featuring an appearance by Holby City actress Jaye Jacobs

 
Season 25 Episode 2
The Blame Game The ED is under attack from the Press and public following the college shooting, and Jordan bears the brunt of it. A war veteran and a boy are admitted with wounds caused by an explosion, but their actions lead to the hospital being evacuated, and Ruth eagerly awaits news regarding her application for a surgical job