Casualty fans, brace yourselves—there’s a slight delay in your usual Saturday night fix! Next week, the medical drama will be taking a short break, and the reason for this? A summer schedule shake-up due to major sports events. With Wimbledon and the Women’s Euros taking center stage, both BBC One and BBC Two are packed with sporting coverage, and sadly, that means no Casualty on the schedule.
Sports Takeover: What This Means for Casualty
The sports-packed weekend, starting on Saturday, July 5, will see BBC One and BBC Two dedicating their entire day to Wimbledon and the Women’s Euros. While this is a treat for sports fans, it also means a disruption for soap lovers—Casualty, along with EastEnders, Emmerdale, and Coronation Street, will not be airing in its regular slot. Unfortunately, you won’t be able to catch up on Casualty’s latest episode on BBC iPlayer either.
How Long Will the Break Last?
Don’t worry, this is just a short hiatus! The good news is that Casualty will be back on Saturday, July 12, so you won’t have to wait long for your next dose of drama.
What’s Been Happening in Casualty?
Before the break, Casualty’s latest storyline, ‘Supply and Demand,’ has been ramping up the tension. The ED in Holby is under immense pressure due to a rise in drug overdoses, and the personal struggles of the staff are hitting hard.
This week’s episode (June 28) saw Ngozi battling her alcoholism, which led her to make a heartbreaking mistake with a patient. After a difficult shift, she finally reached out for help from Dylan, leading to an emotional moment when they confided in Siobhan about Ngozi’s struggles. The episode ended with a ray of hope as Ngozi found the courage to attend an AA meeting.
Meanwhile, Iain and Teddy took part in an intense assessment day with HART (Hazardous Area Response Team), but Iain’s emotional turmoil after learning his alcoholic mother had been admitted to a hospice caused him to fail the final test. However, in true Casualty fashion, he managed to persuade team leader Tim to give him another chance—leaving fans on the edge of their seats!
So much more still hidden…
Even though Casualty’s on a short break, you can bet there’s more drama to come! The gripping twists in Holby’s ED will continue when the show returns on July 12. Keep checking spoilerverse.info for the latest updates, and don’t miss a second of the action when Casualty is back!