Casualty is set to return to screens on BBC One with a realistic Covid-19 episode in the new year, the broadcaster has confirmed.
The long-running BBC show will return on January 2 for the most powerful episode in its 35-year history, detailing the Covid-19 crisis and its devastating impact on hospitals.
A first look at the episode sees Holby City Hospital staff kitted out in PPE, including face shields and blue overalls, as they prepare to tackle the coronavirus pandemic.
It s back: Casualty is set to return to screens on January 2 with a Covid-19 episode (L-R: Actors William Beck, Jason Durr, George Rainsford, Charles Venn, Amanda Mealing, Derek Thompson, and Amanda Henderson)
Casualty is set for a massive comeback in 2021 Credit: BBC
Casualty hasn t been on air for months
Casualty has finally confirmed when the show will be returning to our screens. When does Casualty return?
Well, after being off our screens since September due to the lockdown stopping filming, Casualty will now be back on Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 at 7.35pm.
The show released a first look image of the new episode, which sees the cast all wearing protective gear.
The medics in the picture are Dr Dylan Keogh (William Beck), David Hide (Jason Durr), Ethan Hardy (George Rainsford), Jacob Masters (Charles Venn), Connie Beauchamp (Amanda Mealing), Charlie Fairhead (Derek Thompson) and Robyn Miller (Amanda Henderson).
AN online festive advert featuring a TV star has been released to help support traders in the town. Starring Casualty actor Jason Durr, the ad showcases the whole town encouraging residents to shop local this Christmas. The video is available to watch on Malmesbury Town Council’s Facebook page. During the ad Jason Durr, who also appeared in Heartbeat, says: “This festive season, more than ever before, our local traders here in Malmesbury need your support. “With so many fantastic indepedent stores in our town, it’s easy to find presents for everyone. “It’s no trouble to shop locally and help our amazing community to have a very merry Christmas.”