Holby City

Sahira is adamant that her father is innocent, Louis discovers Vicky is trapped in a toxic relationship, and Lucky isn't sure if Kian is really clean. 

Dominic pushes Sacha to make an illicit choice, Kian and Chloe make a shocking discovery in theatre, and are the McGerrys at breaking point?

Louis is trapped as Vicky's blackmailing escalates, a desperate Dom tries to convince Ange to take his case on, and Kian leads Lucky on a merry dance as he tries to dodge a drugs test.

A conflicted Hanssen worries that the upcoming court case will cause more harm than good. Does his abuser still hold power over him? Ange's hopes of a quiet night shift are shattered when Dom and Sacha behave suspiciously and Fletch is daunted as he gets to grip with the hospital's disastrous finances.

The cause of Reyhan's death comes into question, putting Hanssen and Sahira's relationship at breaking point. Dominic's new found optimism might be too much too soon. Kian continues to lie to Lucky, but is she about to work out what's really going on?

Donna leads the Holby nursing staff in a protest, but will Hanssen be moved by the nurses' cause or are things about to get much worse for them? Lucky realises that Kian lied to her about where Andrei was staying, and an accidental encounter between Josh and Hanssen threatens to spill both their secrets.

When a majax strikes Holby, will self-harming Hanssen be heroic enough to ask for help? Secret addict Kian must choose between a young patient and Andrei. Can he keep both safe? Thrust into the limelight, Jeong must diagnose a mystery condition, but will Dom help or hinder?

How far is wannabe consultant Dom willing to go to ensure his path to power? Burying her head in the sand over her BRCA1 diagnosis, can anyone get through to Max? Reeling from Andrei's sacrifice, is Kian willing to betray Fletch's trust to get what he wants?

It's the day of Max's operation, and Ange and Josh's relationship deepens. Kian convinces Andrei to return to the hospital to have his surgery, but is it enough to keep Andrei from leaving again?

Kian faces losing Andrei, just when he thought he had got him back. Dom gets a shock when a patient chooses Sacha as her consultant instead of him. Are Ange and Josh about to lose their jobs over their secret relationship?

Sparks fly between Kian and Fletch after Evie and Andrei disappear, Sacha and Dom compete for the top job, and Josh tries to win back Ange.

Defeated Josh questions his place on AAU, and will Fletch unravel when Darwin faces a crisis?

Lucky tries to overcome her personal crisis by throwing herself into work. A patient accuses Dominic of leaving an unwanted souvenir in his body during an operation. Kylie does her best to interpret Josh's cryptic warnings over a potential faux pas with Louis.

Josh's mum is not impressed that her 20-something son is dating a woman in her forties. The hospital faces an emergency inspection by the CQC, and is a patient lying to the Dom and Jeong about being bitten by a dog?

Dom's mum Carole is admitted with a burnt arm, but is she hiding a more serious ailment? Kylie blurts out Ange's secret to Josh, and Max tries to rally the troops after the disastrous CQC findings. To add to her woes, Sahira's son turns up drunk, wounded and hiding a dark secret.

Dom is shocked when he discovers Carole's secret, Hanssen is torn as to how to handle Abs's secret, and can Josh prove to Ange that he's up to the role of being a father?

Will Holby City's new director of improvement be able to turn the hospital around? Can Ange put her personal news aside and prove that she runs a tight ship on AAU?

Hanssen tries to persuade Lucky to return to Holby, and a terminally ill patient advises Kylie to tell Louis how she really feels about him.

Holby's new director of improvement is furious when Hanssen attempts to block their plans for AAU. Evie finds herself facing an impossible decision, and time is running out for Chloe to find a suitable candidate for Eli's medical trial.

Evie struggles to cope as she is drawn deeper into Jeni's world. Dom has doubts about mum Carole joining Darwin's stent trial, and Kylie must overcome her issues with new nurse Mel for the sake of a desperate young patient.

Assisting in Eli's experimental stent trial proves to be the hardest professional challenge of Chloe's life. Can she overcome her fears? Donna's teenage daughter Mia arrives drunk on the Holby doorstep after a party with Jeni's dodgy clients, and as Carole's dementia worsens, Jeong helps Dominic take her on an imaginary trip to the seaside.

Hanssen trawls hospital CCTV for a potential threat. As Carole's dementia worsens, taking part in the experimental stent trial becomes increasingly risky. Aleysa, another of Jeni's girls, is admitted with a suspicious cut on her arm. 

Eli's experimental stent trail looks like it will be over before it's begun when his patient takes a turn for the worse. Ange prepares for the life-saving transfusion on her unborn baby, and Lucky uncovers the dark truth behind Jeni's activities, but at what price?

Hanssen finds himself in a perilous situation. Will he be rescued in time? Kylie and Dom suspect an elderly patient may be in peril, and Louis fears for Kylie.

As Jeni starts making plans to send Evie away, will Fletch and Donna find out the dark truth about what she did to their daughters before it's too late?Jac refuses to listen to Max, who insists she starts looking into alternative treatment options for her tumour, and is new dad Josh really coping as well as Ange thinks he is?

Fletch confronts Jeni about what she did to Evie. With their latest round of IVF treatment scheduled for today, Amelia springs an awkward surprise on Eli. With Josh pushing himself at work and to be the perfect dad and partner to Ange, an unplanned visit from his mum Elaine leaves her worrying that he might be falling into old habits. What is Josh hiding?

Donna allows her personal life to affect her work and neglects Lucky. Jac and Josh try to win Holby a place on a cutting-edge therapy study. Kylie discovers that Louis and Mel are still together.

When Lucky wakes from surgery, Max has to deliver some life-changing news. Josh tries to cope with the pressures of fatherhood and work, and Henrik is shocked when a familiar face returns to Holby.

Lucky asks Max for an impossible favour. Hanssen reluctantly agrees to mentor a new protege, despite their shared and painful history. Will Ange notice that Josh isn't handling the pressure before it is too late?

On Josh's birthday, a surprise celebration causes him to fall back into dangerous habits. Kylie tries a bold strategy to save Lucky, and Russ and Hanssen find themselves locked in a store cupboard together.

Will Ollie be able to contain his deep-seated fears? Josh finds an unexpected reason to take the Green War of the Wards challenge seriously. Can Max and Kylie put aside their differences in order to save the planet?

Amelia must break some devastating news to husband Eli, Ollie's shady past threatens to catch up with him, and will anyone notice that forgotten and forsaken Jeong is in desperate need of a friend?

Lucky is readmitted to Holby, and Louis learns the truth about her suicidal thoughts. Jac falters just as she's about to start the proton-beam therapy. Eli persuades Josh he needs to tell Ange about his bulimia.

Russ learns the truth about Ollie's relationship with Maisie, while Max and Dom disagree over his diagnosis of a black female patient. Now that Ange knows the truth about Josh's bulimia, will their relationship survive?

Eli struggles to focus on the ward as he worries about Amelia's health. Russ tries to convince Hanssen that he is not irresponsible. Will Josh keep his word and attend therapy for his eating disorder?

Dom remains in denial about Carole's ailing health, Eli and Amelia face a difficult choice, and Ollie is eager to return to work, but Hanssen has doubts.

A young cancer patient returns to go under the knife on AAU, Amelia struggles to cope with yet another devastating setback, and Kylie makes a mortifying Secret Santa faux pas.

Facing a visit from the regulatory body, Jac hopes a complex operation will show Holby at its best. During a surprise inspection, a patient comes into AAU with a suspicious motorbike injury. And can Hanssen and Russ persuade a reluctant patient to accept a lifesaving liver transplant?

Dom returns from compassionate leave, but Sacha is concerned he isn't ready. Jac may be prioritising Holby over her own health - is Fletch's faith in her misplaced?

Eli is compromised ethically when Jac implores him to perform risky surgery on her. Fletch finds himself seriously considering Regina's job offer.

As Fletch's faith in Holby is dented, a job offer from St James' becomes increasingly appealing. Hanssen discovers Billie's secret and is reluctant to keep it from her father. Nicky reaches breaking point with Juliet, but is turning to Amelia for support the answer?

Jac pushes Nicky to overcome her demons and become the doctor she knows she can be. But just how far is Nicky willing to go? Donna feels dejected when she repeatedly goes above and beyond but gets no recognition from anyone. Regina makes Madge a lucrative job offer - if she reports back on Jac's plans.

Jac's ambitious plans for the hospital are pushing her staff near a breaking point. Donna struggles to balance it all. Will Madge keep her promise to spy for Regina?

Josh is tested when a familiar face is admitted to AAU. Max has her principles pushed to the limit. Eli wrestles with his conscience as Amelia presses him about Juliet's future.

Nicky must find the strength to be a mother to Juliet or give away her baby for good. As the hospital is forced to lock down, Hanssen has to help deliver Billie's baby. As AAU handles the Darwin overflow, Ange notices Madge behaving suspiciously.

Kylie believes Madge is the victim of domestic abuse, Dom receives a lucrative offer from a private hospital, and Russ needs to proritise being a father to Billie.

It's the moment of truth: will Holby finally get itself out of special measures? Meanwhile, Regina puts more pressure on Madge to betray Jac and the hospital.

Fletch makes a last-ditch attempt to find a surgeon to save Jac's life. Kylie tries to persuade Jac to visit Madge at home to find out what is behind her betrayal of Holby.

The team operate on Jac to try to save her life, Josh's relationship with Claudia resurfaces, and Lexy receives good news about a new kidney.

As the reverberations of Jac's surgery impact around Darwin and beyond, will life on Wyvern Wing ever be the same again? A wounded Dom feels more left out than ever after learning Josh and Ange have closed him out of their family crises. Donna and Hanssen rally around Lexy after bad news, but she's determined to seize the day.

When a defeated Kian finds himself in a dark place, will Jac be able to pull him back from the edge? Meanwhile, a past acquaintance puts Max in a compromising position.

Jac and Kian return to work, but can they support each other and conquer their demons? Demoted and back in the trenches, Serena must find a role for herself. And will Sacha's efforts to help with Essie's home life only push her into Ben's arms for good?

It's the day of Sacha's groundbreaking transplant operation. As he is still overcoming a bereavement, Max wonders whether Sacha is fit to carry out the procedure.

It's Valentine's Day, but will Cupid's arrow hit the target for Chloe and Cameron? Will Nicky risk a life to pay off a debt? A troubled Sacha is guided by the faith of an old friend.

A reconciliation between Chloe and Cameron seems unlikely after the previous night's events, but nevertheless, he decides to make a bold move to win back her trust. A familiar face returns to Holby to perform surgery on Carole, and Dominic finds a much-needed source of moral support as he waits for the outcome. Jac makes plans for her first unsupervised visit from Emma, but things soon get out of control.

Ric is determined to do anything he can to help the relative of a former patient, despite the AAU being filled to capacity and the hospital being in the midst of a nursing crisis. Essie realises that he has to decide where he stands with Sasha when Ben makes a grand gesture. Kian returns from Holby from Canada to discover that Jac has been taking a step back from her work, and resolves to force her out of her comfort zone.

Max finds herself in a desolate state after receiving blind-siding news, Max tasks Jac and Kian to decide who should be Clinical Lead, but neither are quite ready to take on the baton, and a loved up Essie attempts to do the right thing, but her joy is short lived when shocking revelations threaten her friendship with Dom.

A hectic day sees Cameron seize his chance to impress. Reeling from recent revelations, Sacha, Essie, Dom and Ben face a life-saving surgery with a vulnerable child, and stressed by budget cuts, staffing shortages and an inflexible Max, worried Fletch begins to panic that Holby is heading for disaster.

Xavier is piecing together the puzzle of Evan's death and getting dangerously close to exposing the truth, Essie thinks the worst thing that will happen to her today is dealing with Children's Services, and Jac is keen to impress the Board with a complex and rare surgery that will put them ahead of the competition.

Guy Self returns to Holby, and is now in a relationship with a former patient, a development he wishes to keep a secret from a suspicious Ric. Essie begins her second round of chemotherapy, and her friends are determined to make sure that every other aspect of her life remain as normal as possible. Max makes an announcement regarding the future of Darwin, sending Jac and Kian's relationship into new territory.

Essie attempts to act as if there is nothing to worry about as she starts chemotherapy, but confides in Fletch that she knows they will both face difficult decisions in the future. Guy's past is dredged up, but gets the chance to prove he is better than his reputation - if he can convince Ric to let him operate. Jac is determined to secure a bright future for Darwin after losing a profitable contract, but fears her feelings for Kian may be a distraction.

Kian struggles to cope as a patient dredges up the past, threatening his relationship with Jac, who has uncovered something suspicious concerning Kestrel. Louis works with Guy on a case, only to fall out when he discovers he has been the subject of hospital gossip. Fletch awaits a confirmed date for his operation, only to cause chaos when he makes a false assumption concerning a garish gift.

Fletch's surgery is derailed when Evie reveals a secret that makes him question himself, but both suspect they are just making excuses out of a fear of what the future may hold. Nicky treats a familiar face, and is put in a difficult position by her mother that forces her to choose between cutting her off or making a promise she cannot keep. Max's big day is ruined by devastating revelations from three of her colleagues.

Cameron is devastated after a bad performance review. He is tempted to cross an ethical line to turn things around, but is unprepared for the terrible consequences of his actions. Nicky tries to find a life-saving treatment for Brenda, which puts him at odds with Jac and forced to choose between her professional and personal priorities. Fletch recovers from surgery, and Essie hides the pain from recent events involving Isla.

Nicky is stressed and exhausted, with devastating consequences at work. As she struggles to cope with the pressure from her mother, a tragic incident pushes her over the edge. Ange tells Cameron he is not ready to take the next step in his career. Frustrated by the rejection, he takes out his anger on Louis. Sacha decides to respect Essie's wishes concerning her cancer treatment, but Dominic urges him to persuade her not to give up on palliative care.

Nicky wakes up in hospital to find her overbearing mother interfering in both her work and personal life. She takes the opportunity to reassess her priorities. Fletch and Essie befriend a cancer patient, but the relationship forces all three of them to confront some ugly truths about what the future holds. Guy tries to prove he still has what it takes, and tries to persuade Max to approve a risky operation.

Kian returns to Darwin Ward, determined to make amends with Jac. But when forgiveness does not come easy, Kian goes into self-destruct mode - with almost fatal consequences. Meanwhile, a broken Essie searches for her purpose, but where will she find the answer she seeks? Ric suspects Guy has fallen off the wagon and sets out to stop him working at Holby, once and for all.

Cameron is concerned that charismatic locum Drew Nicholson-Heath (guest star John Barrowman) is out to expose him, so he resorts to his old tricks of playing the hero - but he is almost caught out and gaslights a colleague into thinking she made a mistake. A desperate Sacha wants to give Essie a reason to keep on living, but when she insists on preparing for the inevitable, he does something completely out of character. Kian spends the day babysitting Emma, hoping to win back Jac's heart.

Ric clashes with Max when his determination to destroy Guy puts his health at risk. Distressed by Frankie's disappearance, Essie's suspicions are raised when Sacha avoids the subject. Chloe struggles to keep things professional when her dating life spills onto the ward.

Finding Ric unconscious in theatre, Guy capitalises on the unexpected opportunity. Sacha tries to make things right with Essie, and Nicky receives a surprising offer.

After brain surgery, Ric wakes to find that the world around him has completely changed and that Holby is gripped by a coronavirus pandemic.

A mystery patient could be the undoing of Jac and Kian's secret relationship, and the team are shocked when a new member of staff reveals that Sacha has been lying to them all.

The financial burdens of keeping the hospital doors open and the stresses of her relationship with Louis weigh heavily on Max. A surprise face starts work and stirs up Donna's memories of Xavier.

Sacha battles against the odds to keep going after Essie's death. Cameron tries to win Chloe over, with dramatic consequences. Kian finds himself in a compromised position when Clayton calls him out.

Chloe and Cameron become completely estranged when she finds out that they are competing for the same job. Sacha and Jodie continue to stick together against the naysayers.

Kian's cold turkey is tested when Sarah Jane calls in a favour. Can Kian stand firm or will he crack under the pressure?

Sacha buries his head in the sand when Beka is taken ill on New Year's Eve. Kian is on edge as Sarah Jane avoids his calls, and his stash is running out. He tries to convince Jac he is fine when she worries that their relationship is the problem. It is total chaos on AAU, and the F1s are daunted when Hanssen leaves them alone to face their first New Year's night shift.

Skylar's mistake has fatal consequences, but is she really the one to blame? Kian admits his addiction to Jac, and Donna tries to put Xavier's memory to rest.

It's the day of the hearing, but who will the panel listen to, Cameron or Skylar? Jac can't shake her worries about what Kian is getting up to.

Jac must fight for control of the hospital when a returning patient wreaks havoc. Reeling from Skylar's tragedy, the F1s try to cover their tracks when a flirtatious patient makes a serious accusation. Grieving Sacha is scared of letting go of his daughter while a desperate Jodie is on the loose, and his usual arsenal of lies, delays and deceptions may not be enough to keep Beka safe.

The hospital is locked down with a gunman on the loose. Trapped in theatre, Cameron needs Nicky's help if he is not to be exposed as being way out of his depth. 

Sacha gets the shock of his life when Jodie appears back on the scene. On her first day on Darwin, Jac's replacement, Sahira Shah, doesn't take kindly to Kian. And a bubbly new nurse, Kylie, arrives in acute admissions, but will she survive her first day? 

Sacha and Hanssen battle to save Dom's life in theatre, while Jodie is terrified that she might lose her baby. Sahira tries to steady the good ship Holby, up on Darwin. 

Ange blocks Dom's discharge, Alex makes a shocking discovery when a patient arouses his suspicions, and Nicky's health issues return.

Hanssen is shaken when a figure from his past appears. Cameron is backed into a corner when Bobby arrives on the ward threatening to talk. Ange and Dom clash over his decision to sue the hospital.

Chloe tells Ange that she thinks Cameron was involved in a patient's death. Hansen tries to protect Sahira. Will Max ask Lucky to stay, when she proves her worth on her last day?

After learning from Sahira that he may not have been Reyhan's only victim, a distracted Hanssen makes a terrible mistake in theatre. Will it be life-ending for Reyhan?

Cameron holds Ange hostage as the truth of his crimes comes to light. Max needs to look out for Louis, but is she up to it? And Dom is back on the ward for the first time since he decided to sue the hospital.

Reyhan challenges Hanssen to tell Sahira the truth, Nicky vents her frustrations on a shady patient, and the team rally to support Ange after her ordeal with Cameron.

On a new year road trip to compete for funding, Jac, Ric and Sacha confront some old enemies. Serena's worst fears are realised when a family member becomes her patient.

A surprise blast from the distant past continues to wreak havoc when he returns to Holby. Nicky and Cameron go head to head when Jac offers one of them an opportunity for a promotion. Serena shepherds her flock down on AAU when an old face turns up and upsets the applecart.

Frieda's hard-won contentment is abruptly shattered when Roman reappears. Xavier strains his relationship with Donna thanks to some unsolicited attempts to parent Mia. Ange shoulders the burdens of YAU but seems blinkered as to who might really need help.

When Holby is stretched to breaking point, an angry Ric can't take the status quo any longer. Can Frieda suppress her pain simply by throwing herself into a punishing work schedule? A reluctant Ange considers calling in someone close to help with a difficult patient.

A family secret leads to a young patient delaying vital surgery, Ric campaigns for change, and it remains to be seen whether Nicky has the strength to fight for what she wants.

While Holly's condition weighs heavily on an emotionally invested Ange, Holly's distraught parents must put their differences aside to make a heart-breaking decision.

Zosia returns to Holby looking for work, while a frustrated Jac tries to track down Frieda, and Ange admits there is no hope for her patient, Holly.

Zosia's news gets a mixed response and her situation is further complicated when a colleague from the US turns up. Sacha is rattled when an old flame appears with their partner.

The second of a two-part crossover episode. After a computer virus shuts down the hospital's power, Jac and Connie fight to save friends, and Ric mounts a rescue to help Essie.

The high court gives its judgement on withdrawing care for Ange's patient, and Frieda returns to Darwin, but faces problems when she is paired with Zosia for the day.

As the protesters grow angrier, Holby tightens security - and Fletch realises there may be darker forces at play surrounding Theo's disappearance.Chloe struggles to decide if staying at Holby is the right thing to do. Dom tries to persuade her, but is thrown off course by a surprise visitor.A romantic evening doesn't go as planned for Xavier and Donna when his mother arrives, landing Donna in a difficult position.

Ange uncovers a long-buried secret that threatens to completely shatter her world. Can Frieda manage to work within the rules when a friend of Roman's appears in Holby?

Chloe is wrongfooted when ex-boyfriend Evan unexpectedly turns up on Darwin Ward, and Dom is confronted with life-changing revelations.

Dom throws himself into work as he struggles to process a shocking family secret. Zosia undermines Jac's authority and puts a strain on their already fraught relationship.

Zosia and Jac's relationship deteriorates when Jac pulls rank over a patient's treatment, but a startling incident forces them to unite - causing Zosia to reconsider her future.

Jac's status is challenged when a talented new surgeon arrives at Holby and instantly causes a stir, while Dom is irritated when Carole starts work on reception.

Kian's larger-than-life personality and alternative methods begin to grate on Jac. Ange opens up to Dom, revealing a huge secret in the process, while Sue makes a big mistake.

Ange plans to tell Chloe her biggest secret, but a surprise locum throws her day into disarray. Ric's granddaughter, Darla, arrives at Holby, forcing Ric to deal with her pregnancy head on. Kian rallies Nicky and Cameron to help him find out who Jac's mystery patient is.

Struggling with the news that Dominic is her half-brother, Chloe is forced to operate with him. Lofty returns to Holby with a secret.

Dominic faces his difficult past when he goes head to head with his abusive ex, Isaac, while Ange and Carole band together to try to help him.

As Dominic continues to treat Isaac's father, Lofty is determined to protect him, but when Dominic refuses to let him it puts their marriage in doubt and plays into Isaac's hands. A hungover Jac is mortified she can't remember how the previous night ended with Ken, much to Kian's amusement. She eventually gets her answer, but not before having to save Ken's life first.

In the hope of mending Isaac and his father Jon's relationship, Dom makes a risky decision which lands him in hot water. Hanssen finds himself in unfamiliar territory when an estranged relative arrives at Holby begging for his help. And keen for a new start, a revitalised Chloe throws herself into work when she returns.

The manipulative Isaac continues to drive a wedge between Dom and Lofty, but when Isaac puts Lofty in harm's way and the net is closing in, is Isaac's fate sealed?Good intentions backfire for Cameron when an intervention doesn't go his way, but when faced with an opportunity to protect Chloe, Cameron makes a selfless gesture.Hanssen must navigate the world of parenting to figure out what's troubling his unusually quiet grandson Oskar.

Donna tries to shelter Xavier from his mother's erratic behaviour. Sacha makes a romantic gesture but finds something unexpected in Patricia's cleaning cupboard.

Xavier tries to build bridges with Donna, Cameron can't quite shift his feelings of unease around Evan, and Fletch is anxious about his first official date with Ange.

Cameron tries to prove himself to Kian, but they clash over Kian's teaching methods. A frustrated Xavier gets relationship advice from the most unlikely source, and Carole opens up to Hanssen about her woes with Dominic and impending divorce

When a patient attacks Evan, Chloe is forced to make a huge decision. Serena and Fleur Fanshawe are thrown together to help a patient.

As loved ones continue to worry about her, Chloe starts to learn more about Evan. Will she be rocked by more family revelations? Cameron wants to prove himself as a doctor, and get out from under Bernie's shadow, but he receives some devastating news. And Hanssen discovers his grandson is not the only one who believes in the tooth fairy.

Kian struggles to cope with the anniversary of a family tragedy. The only way he can find hope is by vowing that he will save someone's life today. Hanssen fears his family history makes him unfit to raise Oskar, and questions whether nature or nurture will have a greater impact on the boy. Cameron turns down help from Alex as he tries to process a recent revelation, and Serena receives some surprising news.

Chloe desperately tries to convince Evan that their marriage is over as he bombards her with calls, photos and flowers and refuses to take no for an answer. Hanssen is forced to choose between work and family as he prepares for an important operation, and Dominic and Lofty are surprised by the outcome of their relationship counselling, but secrets threaten to tear them apart.

Essie has a shocking encounter with a distressed stranger who claims to know Raf, and plays on her good nature - leading her to make a pact that could change her life for ever. Xav notices Ric making more and more mistakes, and decides to confront him about it. Kian tries to boost Nicky's confidence by giving her a tricky patient to diagnose.

Chloe's day is thrown into chaos when Evan's sister, Phoebe, returns to Holby. Essie is left torn when she is forced to make a difficult decision, and a high profile patient is admitted to AAU, but are things exactly as they seem?

Jac is rocked when Faye Morton returns to Holby bringing Joseph with her. Sacha struggles to do the right thing for a family grieving their mother.

A friendly face from the past gives Ric someone to confide in. Fletch goes on a mission that could cost him his relationship with Ange.

Ric worries that something may be wrong with him. Will Essie's lie that she's Isla's adopted mother be exposed?

Evan refuses to give up on Chloe and proves what a real threat he can be. Cameron abandons his quest to help Ric when he receives heart-breaking news.

Will it be Chloe or Evan's version of events that will be believed? How can a grieving Cameron make amends for failing Chloe when she needed him most? And what will an MRI scan reveal about Ric's future?

Both Ric and Darla are faced with life-changing decisions, an aggressive stranger at the hospital threatens to blow Essie's baby secret wide open, and will Kian be able to mend the heart of an old flame?

Frankie returns to Holby, keen to take Isla back. Essie is not convinced she is truly ready for the demands of parenthood, and tries to persuade her to leave her daughter behind. A top neurosurgeon has a radical idea for how to treat Ric's tumour, but Serena is not convinced by the plan. Ric is left to consider both their positions, and decide what he wants to do. Jac returns from holiday, and asserts her authority over an overworked Kian.

Ric agrees to undergo the dangerous brain surgery proposed by neurosurgeon Max. During the procedure, Ric has visions of his dead son and lost love, who present him with a terrible choice between life and death. A pregnant Helen returns to Holby, and Dom tries to support Lofty as he faces the prospect of fatherhood.

Cameron makes a fatal mistake on Halloween, which leaves him forced to confront the ghosts of his own past.

In Holby City's 1,000th episode, a familiar face returns for the hospital's 150th anniversary. Ric is discharged, but is this the last Holby will see of him? Jac performs a milestone heart-transplant procedure, while the hospital celebrates it's 150th birthday with a bonfire party.

As Elliot's concern for Jac grows, will he ever be able to tell her his secret? Lofty is determined to be there for his new family, but will it be smooth sailing from here? Sacha is conflicted when his feelings for Essie resurface.

A heartbroken Lofty and Helen are rocked by tragic news which tears their world apart. A guilty Xavier evaluates his working relationship with Donna, and are the cards stacked against Jac at Darwin's mortality and morbidity review?

How much will Kian sacrifice to give Bea what she wants? Will Dom and Lofty's grief bring them closer together or rip their marriage apart?

Elliot needs life-saving surgery. Jac is the only one qualified to do it, but will her struggles with anxiety result in her killing her mentor?

Jac has to face some home truths when she is visited by the three wise men, and Chloe gets some life-changing news.

On the day he and Dom are due to renew their wedding vows, Lofty finally makes a decision about what he really wants in life. A newly pregnant Chloe wrestles with her conscience, and Sacha attempts to put himself first, which means he has to say no to hosting Christmas with Essie.

When Bea requires emergency surgery, a suspended Kian takes matters into his own hands, but at what cost? Essie's feathers are ruffled by a flash new consultant, and how will Dominic react to an unwanted Christmas gift?

Confronted with an unwelcome patient, Serena is forced to make a life or death choice. Chloe decides she's ready to move on in 2020, but will her decision hurt a good friend? And Ange and Fletch plan their first New Year's Eve together, but will Sacha and Dominic's interference scupper their plans?

Ric arrives in prison to begin his sentence. A popular prisoner takes him under his wing, but Ric starts to question who he should trust on the inside.

Sacha finds his allegiances tested as he struggles to judge whether his patient can be trusted or not. Jac is keen to prove she is back on form, but can she step up when she faces competition from a visiting surgeon? Essie finds emotional support in Meena, and impresses Gaskell with an unexpected choice.

Essie struggles to use her head over her heart as she gets involved with Gaskell's trial. Oliver is transferred to AAU for a change of scene, but how will he react to old and new faces? Fletch gets an unexpected delivery.

Torn between guilt and duty, Hanssen is pushed to the brink. Frustrated by her injury and longing to avoid the memorial, Jac turns to an old friend for support. Lofty is thrown when an unexpected patient turns up on Keller.

The clinical trial is heating up and it's time for Gaskell to live up to his reputation. Nicky tests Sacha's patience in a bid to prove her abilities. Frieda has to play tough in order to win Jac's trust.

Hanssen steps down as CEO, with Serena agreeing to take over temporarily. When Ric is admitted to Holby, Serena and Donna treat the injuries he sustained in prison. Distressed by Ric's situation, Serenainvestigates what happened the day Elaine Warren died.Oliver's physiotherapy is cut short when his therapist collapses, triggering his surgical instincts. As he attempts to diagnose her and other patients, Dom, Lofty and Roxanna try to temper his expectations. Oliver starts to wonder if he can still be a doctor.Jac must locate the rare vinyl she took from Raf's collection before Fletch purchases a replacement. This suspicious behaviour leads Frieda to uncover the true nature of Jac's motivations. Knowing Jac may have feelings for Fletch gives Frieda an opportunity to needle her mentor.

Roxanna has been living at the hospital in her relentless effort to aid Oliver's recovery. The bullet is starting to leak poison into his brain and must be removed. Can she convince him to go under the knife again and risk more damage to his mind and body? Fletch's security measures inadvertently put a bike courier in a Darwin bed. Jac finds a replacement for the lost vinyl from Raf's collection and lectures Fletch on the perils of snooping on Evie's phone messages. Nicky, Meena and a reluctant Frieda compare their respective Valentine's card hauls. Jason's girlfriend Greta turns up on AAU with breathing difficulties. A shocked Serena discovers the truth of her condition and expresses concern over the couple's future. Donna tries to find ways to extend Ric's recovery in order to delay his return to prison.

A hungover Nicky must cope with an overbearing new registrar on her first night shift. Fletch and Jac are thrust together on an overnight transplant case. Frustrated with being treated like children, Oliver and Sheilagh team up to reclaim their dignity.

Jac refuses to take time off when her pain becomes unbearable, fearing it will jeopardise her supremacy on Darwin. Frieda must find an alternative solution and convince Jac to take it before she puts her patients at risk.Roxanna believes an experimental treatment could be the answer to Oliver's recovery. With Gaskell sceptical and Serena reluctant to commit funds, Roxanna must call on a weary Hanssen for help before Oliver loses all hope. But is Hanssen ready to return?When Sheilagh receives an unsettling diagnosis, Dominic is determined to help Lofty plan her ongoing care. But is he doing it for the right reasons, or does he still carry a torch for Lofty?

Gaskell battles to protect his trial and save his patient. Serena is determined to find a solution, as she begins to fear that Ric is losing hope. Jac returns with a spring in her step, but will the secret to her new-found happiness be discovered?

Roxanna tries to cure Oliver, but in the process opens old wounds. Dom and Lofty find themselves at odds over Sheilagh's care. Donna and Fletch race to save Ric, when they discover a possible clue to his case.

The events surrounding Elaine Warren's death are relived in court. With new revelations emerging, can Ric fight for freedom? Desperate to no longer be Roxanna's pet patient, Ollie pushes himself to the brink. But what future awaits him on the other side? Jac has eyes for Fletch, but when things take a turn for the worse Frieda is the one she turns to for help.

Essie's determination to know how John's trial patient died comes at a cost. Fletch struggles without Jac. Hanssen helps Ollie come to terms with the fact he will never be a doctor again.

Fletch questions new CEO Abigail Tate's motives. Roxanna grows concerned over a paranoid John. Ric is unhappy to learn that the Trust board only wish for him to treat minor injuries.

A revelation about Gaskell forces Roxanna to choose where her loyalties lie. Still on probation, Ric risks his job to save a familiar face.

Frieda forces new mentee Nicky to question what kind of doctor she ultimately wants to be. Meena puts her friendship with Nicky on the line when a chance to impress Gaskell arises. Serena tests Xavier's mettle, putting him in charge of Sheilagh's recovery.

Dominic's romantic bliss is shattered when he is confronted by a ghost from the past. A dangerous old flame crashes back into Frieda's life. Will she break the rules to help him? And Sacha wants to be the perfect boss when Hanssen returns to work under his leadership.

An exhausted Fletch clashes with Abigail when an unexpected visitor turns up on the ward. Nicky tries to keep her head in the game as her personal issues distract her from a big case. Xavier's patience is tested by a tricky patient when details from his past comes to light.

As the pressure builds from all sides, Gaskell takes a huge risk to save his trial. An unwelcome discovery threatens Dom's career and his relationship with Lofty. An angry relative tests Fletch's professionalism.

Fletch is sent spinning with the arrival of several unexpected visitors on AAU. Roxanna's fears grow for Hanssen as he buries himself in his work. Nicky and Sacha bond over bacteria.

Healthy competition turns sour when Meena and Nicky treat the same patient. Frieda finds an unexpected friend in Fletch when matters of the heart push her out of her comfort zone. Serena takes an undesired approach to Jason's impending fatherhood.

Frieda has to decide what to do when Roman crashes back into her life. A withdrawn Dom just wants to have a quiet night, but things don't go to plan. Determined to shake up his life, Sacha seeks out new experiences, with surprising results.

Desperate to prove her worth, Meena prepares a bespoke care plan for Gaskell's next patient. But while researching previous cases Meena discovers more than she bargained for. Dare she raise her concerns withthe great Professor Gaskell? And has she taken her eye off the ball elsewhere?Bernie's trauma ward in Nairobi is ready to open and she wants Serena by her side. But with Holby still in recovery and Jason and Greta's baby on the way, can Serena choose between the woman she loves and the family she's devoted to?When Abigail invites Fletch on a weekend away, he wonders if she's taking their relationship to the next level. This was just a bit of fun, wasn't it?

The pressure's on for Gaskell to fix Jac, and the whole hospital is watching. With past decisions weighing on his mind and an inquisitive research student shadowing his every move, will Gaskell risk proceedingwith Jac's surgery?When a medical emergency strikes too close to home, Serena's priorities are tested and Bernie fears for the future of their relationship. Does she still hold a place in Serena's life?Fletch and Abigail are forced to confront their feelings for each other in the most public way possible. Is it time to cut their losses?

Hungover, tired and caught out by a surprise assessment, a split-second mistake by Nicky causes things to get a whole lot closer between her and Zav than either of them bargained for.With pressure piling on and Gaskell nowhere to be found, a troubling discovery causes Roxanna to question her loyalties.Dom's commitment to his new relationship is tested when he is offered a great professional opportunity that he can only take up by breaking his promise to Lofty.

The party celebrating 70 years of the NHS is put on hold when a major incident pushes Holby to the limits. Serena is reminded of a patient she saved many years ago - with the odds stacked against her, and withRic's help, can she do the same again?Jac and Abigail find themselves at odds over a patient set for a heart transplant. But with Jac back at work, is the transplant Abigail's only concern?Sheilagh reflects on her stay at Holby and the importance of the NHS. Encouraged by Dom's feelings for her grandson, she gives Lofty one last present before she goes.

Torn between a chance to make history and her conscience, Roxanna faces a tough decision. Will she cross the line?Hanssen's recovery is put to the test with Essie's arrival, but he'll have to overcome painful memories if he wants to save her life.When Donna's hopes for her family seem out of reach, Zav is the last person she expects to save the day - has she misjudged him?

When nothing else seems to be going Sacha's way, he tries his hand at a new romance. Tensions rise as Meena moves in on Nicky's turf up on Darwin. Unconvinced by his slippery charm, Donna puts Zav to the test.

Jac is back on form after her surgery and determined to prove she is a doctor not a patient. Dom and Lofty find themselves at cross purposes, which puts their future in the balance. Essie sees Holby afresh through the eyes of a fellow patient.

Fletch is shocked when someone from his past walks back into his life. Hanssen attempts to express his feelings to Roxanna. Serena and Ric decide to teach Nicky and Meena a little humility.

While trying to help a secretive patient get the care he desperately needs, Fletch's attention is divided by Evie demanding he let her see her grandad. But with so many years of bitter disappointment between them, can Fletch really afford to welcome Steven back with open arms?Essie receives news about her cancer, calling into question her future at Holby. Determined to help fellow patient Julie and her son Josh, Essie must turn once again to Gaskell for answers.Dominic fears for his compatibility with Lofty after a contagious incident on AAU shows they aren't on the same page.

Roxanna questions Gaskell's leadership when his focus seems off. Can they work together to save a patient's life, or is the the trust between them fractured forever?Troubled Fletch throws himself into work as a distraction. When his micro-managing of Nicky puts a scared patient at risk, can Fletch find a way to forgive himself in time to put things right?Overworked and underappreciated, Serena is in no mood for games when a porters' prank goes awry. But is her short fuse making Serena too quick to judge?

When Gaskell suggests a risky unapproved solution, Essie has to choose between Josh's quality of life and her ethical concerns.Stressed out by her flaky clients and ailing beauty business, Donna is consumed by self-doubt and comes close to giving up her side hustle. Can Xavier help her see she's got what it takes?Meena tries to keep smiling when Gaskell banishes her to AAU after suspecting that she's spying on the trial. However, when faced with troublesome patients and a disinterested Xavier, Meena is forced to face a harsh reality.

Sacha breaks a promise to Connor, a young patient, when catastrophic problems arise in surgery. Devastated, he struggles to keep his emotions in check as he faces his personal demons.

Hanssen tries to bury himself in his work, but when Gaskell makes a move he hadn't bargained for, he can no longer ignore his conscience. Fletch is burning the candle at both ends, leaving Evie picking up the slack. Desperate to make things right with his daughter, Fletch faces a tough decision. Feeling more isolated than ever, Meena turns to an old flame for comfort.

Frieda is back and taking no prisoners. Tensions run high when Jac puts her to the test, is Darwin big enough for the both of them? Roxanna makes a devastating discovery… but will it be enough to persuade Gaskell to see sense?Meena finds herself friendless and in need of help, how much can one junior doctor take?

In America, in 1987, three young Holby familiars make a pact to push the boundaries of medicine no matter the cost. With the life of a friend hanging in the balance, Gaskell must question his unshakeable belief in Project Laszlo.

A distraught Hanssen holds vigil at the hospital, while Gaskell agonises over his actions. Fletch is missing Evie and angrily blames Steven for pulling his family apart. Sacha makes a tentative return to Holby after time off for his depression.

As Holby reels from tragic news, Sacha takes on a marathon operation. But Dom worries he's taking on too much too soon. Serena is pulled in all directions when Leah, a sparky new junior doctor, struggles with a problematic first patient. Fletch sets about stealthily engineering some quality time with Steven.

Xavier's secrets are laid bare when his grandfather arrives wounded on AAU. Gaskell's increasingly erratic behaviour puts a patient at risk, leaving Hanssen troubled. Serena tries to put some professional distance between herself and Leah.

Gaskell fears exposure when Hanssen confesses to having doubts about recent events. Jac discovers Steven has been keeping a potentially life-changing secret from Fletch. Donna tries to repair Xavier's broken bonds with his family.

Fletch finally confronts Jac over their feelings for each other. The death of a patient leads Jason to make a life-changing decision. Eager to protect his relationship with Dom, Lofty hides his true feelings about their future.

A tricky case causes Xavier to lose his cool with Jason. Jac and Fletch do their awkward best to avoid each other. Lofty, Meena and Leah confront their problems when they are thrown together.

The lines between past and present blur as Hanssen tries to bring the hospital back from the brink. Gaskell's descent into chaos leaves Jac fearing for her life. Meena's crusade for truth faces a set-back when she loses the only ally she had left.

Unbearable truths emerge as Hanssen faces Gaskell for one last time... With Gaskell's dastardly invention inside of her, Jac fears for her life - but the only one who can remove this ticking time bomb is the man himself. Can she convince him to try?Meena throws caution to the wind and outs Gaskell's nefarious deeds, enlisting Essie's help in unravelling his web of lies.

Fletch and Sacha race against the clock, even calling on some familiar faces for help in Jac's hour of need. Hanssen is determined to bury Gaskell's legacy but is forced to unlock its final secret. Donna is driven to make sense of her relationship with Xavier when he takes his personal pressures out on Jason.

Serena fights chaos on the ward during a hospital inspection as Meena grapples with a momentous decision. Nicky goes all out to impress Mo and prove she deserves her place on Darwin. Hanssen's wounds remain raw as he tries to lock Gaskell and his crimes in the past.

A much-loved face from the past forces a guilty Serena to think about her future. Will she be able to keep her terrible secret? Dom and Lofty find themselves at a crossroads when a game highlights the cracks in their relationship. When Frieda and a difficult patient reach a place of understanding, she finds herself taking in an unlikely companion.

Love is in the air, but can Serena and Bernie overcome their issues? Dom fights for his relationship. Mo pushes Nicky to reach her full potential.

An acquaintance from Nicky's past puts her in a difficult position, but will she do the right thing? With a little nudge from Hanssen, a struggling Sacha finally opens up to a loved one. Serena is forced to acknowledge what is really troubling her.

Christmas Day opens up old wounds for Fletch, while an explosive family secret is exposed. Meanwhile, a mysterious Santa walks the halls of Holby. Events cause Hanssen to doubt his suitability for CEO, but when the team are faced with saving an esteemed colleague's life will he change his mind? Christmas doesn't hold great memories for Xavier, but will an unlikely source encourage him to make happier ones?

Hungover Jasmine desperately tries to step up her game in order to win Ric over, but it has devastating consequences. Zosia is pulled up short when a returning patient arrives on the ward, reminding her of Arthur. Raf is taken with a female patient and questions whether it is the right time to be stepping up his career.

Zosia's behaviour continues to spiral out of control leading Jac to become concerned for her. Morven faces her fears when she takes charge of a charming patient.

Ric has been suspended and Tristan is on the prowl. An ever watchful Hanssen pays a heavy price when he takes Jasmine under his wing. When Ollie doubts a patient's credibility and questions Zosia's judgment, the ex-lovers clash. Determined to protect Zosia at any cost, Ollie is blown away by a startling revelation. Aware that she is subject of gossip and struggling to manage her feelings for Bernie, Serena is unprepared for what unfolds on AAU.

After saving a life in a near-death trauma case, an overconfident Morven clashes with Raf when he is not convinced that her motives are purely professionally.When Tristan asks Guy for a personal favour, Zosia warns Guy that Tristan is not to be trusted. But Guy strikes a deal with Tristan and his reputation hangs in the balance.When his living habits are called into question, a determined Dominic fights to prove his worth to Isaac but is unprepared for the consequences of his actions.

When Tristan Wood's mistress is admitted in suspicious circumstances, Guy discovers the awful truth about their relationship. Will he do the right thing, even if it jeopardises the launch of his eponymous Neurosurgical Unit?Serena has a one night stand with old flame Robbie and is shocked to discover he has a suspected cancerous lump. Will his brush with mortality reunite them, or will Serena's feelings for Bernie scupper a happy ending?Ric is given an ultimatum by Tristan Wood - sign a proposal which will lead to the dismantling of Keller ward or face extinction himself. Is pragmatism the best policy, or will Ric take the moral high ground and face the consequences?

Guy operates on brain-damaged Tristan, compromised because he knows Tristan violently attacked both Jemima and Zosia. Will he keep his counsel to further his ambition? Or will he do the right thing and jeopardise the opening of his much-publicised vanity project, the new Guy Self Neurosurgical Unit?When Kim bumps into Raf at the hospital, there's romance in the air. But when it turns out Kim has been economical with the truth and a serious medical condition is diagnosed, a stunned Raf is forced to reassess their relationship.Post his break-up with Essie, Sacha is down in the dumps, particularly when it seems Essie is enthusiastically enjoying singleton life. He's encouraged by Dominic to embrace internet dating but does he risk becoming someone he's not?

Isaac receives a research grant, and an assistant position is up for grabs. Lovestruck Dom stoops to low levels to get the job, but will he be successful? Mo and Mr T's relationship does not sit well with Inga, and she has to fight for her fiance's attention - especially as she suspects Mo is hiding a huge secret. When Bernie arrives back at work, Serena does all she can to make it clear she doesn't care at all. Can Bernie win her around?

The arrival of Italian stallion Matteo immediately irritates Jac, but when she discovers Matteo's past misdemeanours, she throws down the gauntlet. Dominic gets emotionally embroiled in a challenging case which exposes cracks in his relationship with Isaac. Is Isaac all he seems? Bernie is shocked to discover that her son Cameron is now an F1 on her ward. Can she put their splintered relationship back on track?

Jac puts her patient before her own health concerns, with serious consequences. Raf is taken aback when Parker is admitted and is concerned about the boy's welfare. Fletch bonds with a lonely and vulnerable patient.

Essie's feelings towards Parker lead her to make a questionable decision in her work. Ollie is forced to decide how he really feels about Zosia. Morven and Cameron clash on her first day as foundation doctor representative.

A terrifying blast from the past upsets Dom's plans for a perfect Christmas with Isaac. In true Naylor fashion, Jac pushes her closest friend away as she waits for life-changing news. Fletch is unnerved when he hears from his estranged father, but will it ruin AAU's Christmas?

Mo strives to suppress her true feelings for Mr T but, with his wedding looming, can she lie? Chucked off Darwin, and then Keller, it's Jasmine's last chance on AAU under a steely Serena. Essie and Raf come to blows over a testing patient, but it's a thin line between lust and hate.

When Mo uncovers a dark secret, Mr T and Inga's Swedish-style wedding goes Scandi noir. Serena, Elinor and Jason are involved in a car accident, which has devastating consequences.

Oliver must compete for both funding and Jac's support when Matteo pitches a tempting rival project. Dominic tries to keep his relationship with Isaac a secret from his ever-embarrassing parents. Cameron wrestles with his feelings for Morven on his last day at Holby City.

When Artem returns to the AAU with a life-threatening condition, Fletch must fight to preserve his friend's self-proclaimed 'lucky day'. Little does Fletch know his own luck is about to change for ever.When Sacha begins to suspect Essie and Raf are hiding a relationship from him, he desperately revels in the attentions of a well-to-do patient. But does his pride mask a dark secret about his time away?After winning her support for his stent project, Matteo is determined to woo Jac romantically. The arrival of Jac's supposed old flame on Darwin might provide Matteo with the key to her heart.

A familiar face makes a return under shocking circumstances. Serena takes an eager Jasmine under her wing, but both get more than they bargained for.

Will Jac finally acknowledge her feelings for Matteo? Bernie sees through Serena's attempts to keep everything normal, but will it make or break them?

Isaac's dark side comes to the surface as his relationship with Dominic reaches breaking point. When Hector is taken ill, Mo and Mr T start to reassess their work-life balance. Serena's mentoring of Jasmine gives Morven cause for concern.

Though surprised he's going to be a father of twins, Raf enthusiastically plans for a future with Kim. However, when Kim is accused of a series of deceptions, his hopes and dreams could be dashed. Devastated by the loss of her daughter, Serena channels her grief into a campaign of intimidation directed at Jasmine. Can she admit she has a problem before she inflicts irreparable emotional damage on both herself and her mentee? Matteo wants Jac to share more of her life with him. But when Hanssen alludes to his lies catching up with him, Matteo re-assesses his position. How can he expect Jac to involve him more in her life, when he's been economical with the truth about his?

Jasmine fights chronic fatigue while trying to impress Serena and support Morven, who has found new love.

Dominic's trust in Isaac is rocked when a patient they both know is abandoned at the hospital having overdosed. Fletch makes a shocking discovery.

Essie is shocked when Parker turns up at the hospital. He's been on the run and now needs her to help his injured friend. Zosia harbours a secret from Ollie, and is horrified to learn that Isaac knows what it is. Fletch is relieved when Serena steps in to help him with his daughter's adolescent woes.

Isaac lashes out when Dom questions their relationship. Serena is dealt a further blow after Elinor's death. A drunken mistake prompts Ollie to take a big step in his relationship with Zosia.

Serena faces her demons and comes to a heartwrenching conclusion. Zosia takes action when Isaac reveals his true colours. Mo risks her professional reputation when she goes the extra mile.

Dominic and Isaac's toxic relationship finally reaches breaking point - but will Dominic find the strength to leave? Fletch is shattered by a life-changing revelation. Matteo takes on the seemingly impossible task of reuniting Jac and Jasmine.

Jac uncovers skeletons in Matteo's closet - will he come clean or risk losing her?

Jac and Matteo's relationship is still fraught following Jac's shocking discovery. However, when Jac and Matteo bump heads over a pioneering procedure, it becomes clear that they need to stop the personal encroaching on the professional - but has the rot already set in? Following on from Sacha's recent health scare, it becomes clear to Essie that he's at a low ebb. But when Sacha puts himself in a difficult situation, Essie is the only one he can turn to. Can he muster up enough bravery to ask for the help he needs? Ric is determined to run AAU like a tight ship, but just as he begins to get things in order, a shock guest sends him into a tailspin.

Mo finds herself caught between pregnant patient Trixie and Derwood's overbearing mother when they are admitted as patients on the same day. Oliver's first day on AAU goes awry when his eagerness to impress causes friction between joint ward heads, Bernie and Ric. Essie struggles to discuss the birds and the bees with Parker, while Sacha runs into an old flame.

Matteo wants to prove his marriage is over, but a face from the past brings up painful memories of his life before Holby. Dominic struggles with his first day back on Keller when a deceitful patient reminds him of his traumatic relationship with Isaac. When Bernie's son Cameron returns, Morven must finally confront her feelings for him.

Jac's job and livelihood are at risk when a mystery patient arrives on Darwin and seeks her help. A short-staffed Keller welcomes a new face to the team. A distracted Oliver has his mind preoccupied with a special surprise for Zosia, leaving Fletch feeling overloaded.

Lofty is unexpectedly confronted with his past and realises that he has to come to terms with the life-changing choices he has made.

When a personal emergency strikes, Mo makes a heart-wrenching decision. When Nina oversteps the mark with a patient on AAU, her judgement is called into question. Is it first-day nerves or is there more than meets the eye? Essie's teasing of Raf results in a surprising revelation.

Dominic and Sacha clash professionally, but there is more to it than meets the eye as an out-of-control Dominic reaches crisis point. With Jac and Jasmine at odds, Fran makes it her business to reunite them, with unsettling consequences. A new arrival on Darwin gets more than they bargained for, especially after accepting Jason's help.

It is crunch time for Mo, who has some difficult life choices to make - will she ultimately be led by her head, or will she follow her heart? A patient who is dear to Ric forces him to try to mend some broken ties, but is it too little too late? Jasmine has growing suspicions of Fran's intentions with Jac - could she be on to something?

Jasmine makes enemies for herself as she delves into Jac's past - is she prepared for what she is about to find? A rookie F1 is determined to make a good impression on the first day, and it will certainly be a day they will never forget - can they step up to the plate? A misunderstanding leaves a vulnerable Dom at odds with his new friend Lofty, but a bird-watching patient soon helps Dom see things in a whole new light.

Wrestling with her feelings in the wake of tragedy, Jac buries herself in work, determined to save the life of a scared and fatalistic patient. Donna Jackson returns to Holby on its darkest of days, but can she find her place in a hospital that has changed so much? Sacha is forced to confront his faith when his religious mother sets him up on a blind date.

A grieving Morven will not accept the circumstances of a close tragedy and will stop at nothing to get the truth. A familiar face arrives on Keller for emergency surgery, putting Sacha in a compromising personal and professional position. When Nina makes her presence felt on Darwin, Matteo starts to see her in a new light. Could she be the one that got away?

Essie worries she is not being a good foster parent to Parker. Raf would love to help, but is she ready to let him? On Morven's first day back, a tricky patient diagnosis throws her straight in at the deep end. It is Damon's assessment day, and Matteo recruits an unenthusiastic Jac to work with him.

Donna gets a shock when she is dealt a cruel blow by her ex, but help is on hand from a surprising source. Dominic wants to uncover the truth about Lofty's private life, but after taking some well-meaning advice from his mum, he is unprepared for what unfolds. Nina and Matteo make a surprising, life-changing decision. Damon sees Morven in a new and revealing light.

Ambitious Nina strikes a deal with a face from the past, but will she come to regret it? Party animal Morven makes a decision - can she remain professional? Sacha struggles with the new woman in his life and comes to a confusing conclusion.

It is sink or swim for Bernie, who is confronted with an impossible situation - will she pick up the gauntlet and accept her challenge? Ollie and Zosia are made an offer that they cannot refuse, but is it too good to be true? Lofty has fallen out of favour with Dom - can he win him round?

Guy requests Oliver's help with a patient, hoping to foster support for a new research proposal. But does Guy have ulterior motives? Sasha's rabbi is taken seriously ill, prompting a final reckoning over his belief in God. Nina questions Matteo's feelings for her after they return from a not-so-romantic weekend away.

Zosia is offered a rare opportunity to advance her career, but will she put her ambitions above the needs of the men in her life? While poring over the brain scans uncovered by Guy, Oliver struggles with the thought that Tara's death could have been prevented. Lofty worries that Dominic still harbours feelings for him and contemplates how to let him down gently.

When events take a tragic turn during the Holby half-marathon, Lofty is forced to finally confront his feelings for Dominic. Fletch enlists Jac's help to treat a patient who desperately needs to get home to his children. Guy puts Zosia to the test to prove she made the right decision in transferring to neurology.

Hanssen is forced to confront his past when a familiar face arrives on Keller as a registrar. The new recruit's skill and determination impress the team quickly, but does he have an ulterior motive for coming to Holby? Zosia finally relaxes into some wedding planning, but when Guy's behaviour sparks fresh concern, Zosia is compelled to take action. Donna is exasperated with Fletch implementing his new-found power as director of nursing and makes it her mission to teach him a lesson.

As Guy's behaviour becomes increasingly erratic, Zosia's suspicions put her in an impossible position. Donna is shocked when her patient has a surprising visitor, forcing her to make tough decisions. Dominic seems to be handling his new registrar duties with aplomb, alongside helping with wedding plans - but is he really on top of things?

It is the day of Oliver and Zosia's wedding, and as family and friends gather, emotions are at an all-time high. Jac and Nina bump heads over the running of Darwin ward. However, unforeseen events soon force them to put their differences aside. Will they realise that they share more common ground than they think?

Zosia has a decision to make. Dom and Lofty find themselves in an awkward situation when Dom's boyfriend winds up on Keller.

Matteo makes a devastating discovery when a stranger recognises Nina on the ward. Fredrik tries to impress Hanssen but only winds up testing his patience. Ollie returns to work, but how will he cope without Zosia?

As the newly appointed director of nursing, Fletch learns that with great power comes great responsibility. Essie must close the door on a very important chapter in her life, but is she ready to let go? Donna gets herself into some hot water.

Fredrik finds himself up against the clock to gain ground on Hanssen - but is it too little too late? An impromptu visit from a loved one gives Raf food for thought. Oliver tries to find common ground with Damon.

Nina receives surprising news that throws her entire future with estranged husband Matteo into question. While trying to rally morale on a despondent Keller, Nina offers the registrars an opportunity that only increases the brewing rivalry between Fredrik and Dom. When Fredrik inadvertently learns her secret, Nina must decide if she can trust him.Oliver's high hopes to resurrect his research project are dashed when a face from the past arrives as the new consultant neurosurgeon, carrying with her a research proposal of her own. When his patient requires a neuro consultation, Oliver is forced to work with his rival, unearthing painful memories of his late wife Tara.After transferring to AAU, Lofty struggles to find his place on the busier ward. His meticulous approach to treating a notorious patient clashes with a recently promoted and overstretched Morven. Can Lofty convince Morven to slow down and remember why she became a doctor in the first place?

Hanssen faces a fight for Holby's survival as the prospect of a merger hangs over them. He finds strength in an unexpected source, as Sacha rallies to his side and brings the fight to Keller. Will they be successful?It is Donna's first day back since the coroner's court, and she feels everyone judging her. Her problems are compounded by having to deal with an unwanted visitor.Oliver is trying to settle into his new single life. When he obsesses over a lost possession, a frustrated Matteo encourages him to find a way to move on from Zosia.

Oliver is determined to win funding for his chest wall reconstruction project, but he has a tough decision to make when he realises why Roxanna is going up against him.Morven is faced with a shock from her past when she discovers the identity of Lofty's mystery patient. Can she deal with someone she's been avoiding for years?It's a big day for the Keller team as they rise to the challenge of rolling out SAINT in a bid to save Holby.

With the merger decision hanging over the hospital, Fredrik has his own future at Holby firmly on his mind. Donna's friendship with Ric takes an unexpected turn. Damon faces a difficult decision.

In light of Nina's news, Matteo can no longer run from their past. Jac faces mounting pressures, both personal and professional. An unwelcome visitor puts Donna in a tough position.

A new arrival in Holby sets the wheels of change in motion. Is the hospital ready for a new world order? With all eyes on Jac, she's forced to take an inventory of her personal and professional life. Raf is reminded of why he fell in love with medicine. Is his new-found passion here to stay?

The resolve of the Holby family is put to the test when a face from the past arrives with a chilling vendetta. How will the team cope when their whole world is torn apart?

With the merger bringing new F1s Nicky and Meena to Holby, Hanssen wants to protect his staff more than ever. Meena relishes the thought of Hanssen's hands-free learning, but Dominic is determined to push his new colleague to the limit. Fletch calls in outside assistance for a beleaguered Darwin, but Jac is adamant she does not want or need help. Can she swallow her pride and welcome a familiar face back into the fold?

Rushed off her feet on Christmas Eve, Morven finds herself torn between her past and her future. Jac must decide which family - personal or professional - she owes allegiance to, or whether she can have it all. Essie is surprised to bond with Gaskell over an intriguing and unusual patient.

Jesse treats the seriously ill sister of a former patient. Fran and Jac clash over the treatment of a patient. Raf and Fletch play cupid for Cara.

Fran escalates the campaign she has begun against Jac but this has terrible consequences. Serena finds a way to restore festive goodwill across the department. Dominic is left reeling when he discovers something about Lee.

Fran returns to Holby and is determined to get Jac's full attention. Sacha finds himself treating someone who bullied him at school. Arthur sets Morven's heart aflutter.

Selena has resigned herself to yet another lonely New Years Eve, but fate has other ideas. Ric comes back to the department with a bang, but he struggles to find his place back in the staff. Mr T has a shocking proposal for Mo.

Arthur is pushed to the limit as he continues to try and win over Morven. Zosia is offered a prestigious position in Edinburgh, but that throws her future with Ollie into doubt. Hanssen sends Dom, Morven and Arthur to a outdoor pursuit centre to try and win a grant.

Guy's career goes from strength to strength but has he realised what price he is paying. Essie is confronted with a difficult mother and son relationship which see's her personal life affect her professional life. Arthur realises honesty is the best policy.

Guy tries to regain control of the hospital from Hanssen. Arthur's ambition drives him to a strangely familiar path. Sacha tries to protect Essie so lies.. Jac tries to win against Guy in the race for funding.

Arthur doesn't know how to cope on his first day back, as his first patient is Morven's Dad. Mo and Mr T face their feeling as Mo finds out whether or not she is pregnant. A family secret is revealed and Serena finds herself caught up in it.

Tensions run high for Guy and Ollie when a medic arrives on Darwin. Serena discovers a family secret which she struggles with. Dom lands himself in trouble trying to keep a secret from Ric.

A figure from Dominic's past arrives and sets of a chain of traumatic consequences. Zosia gets over-involved in the life of a patient. Bernie Wolfe finds herself out of her depth.

Dom is struggling, as he finds out on his first day back at work, that Lee has made a internal complaint about him and he's now been investigated, even though outside of work he's been cleared by any wrong-doing by the police. Morven decides to help her father when she finds out his liver disease has progressed. Mo takes her plans to the next level.

Arthur hopes he might be a match for Moven's father as he pushes ahead with compatibility tests, he isn't expecting the life-changing news he's about to receive though. Bernie leaps at the chance of getting involved in a trauma case, but she soon breaks hospital rules, leaving Hanssen questioning whether she's ready or not. Jason's carer is involved in a minor accident, that leaves Serena questions things.

Ric fights to be able to stay in control when operating on his much-loved old school teacher. Mo is left upset when she finds out she didn't get the consultant job. Serena is in love with Robbie but feels nervous about introducing him to her family.

Bernie is foced to question what she really wants when her future at Holby is put in doubt. Ollie and Zosia's world is torn apart when a former lover of Ollie's turns up.

Morven pushes Arthur away when Austin is admitted to AAU. When Mo and Sir Dennis clash over a patient she wonders if she is paranoid or if Sir Dennis is out to set her up. Ric stops at nothing to get in touch with his daughter.

It's Arthur and Morven's engagement party and Arthur receives some life-shattering news. When an old friend is readmitted to Darwin, Adele makes a startling decision. Complications arise when Cara finally makes a move on Raf.

When Jason arrives on AAU with his seriously ill carer Allan, Serena's personal involvement affects her professional judgement. If anything happened to Allan, Jason's life would change forever. In the aftermath of the news that Arthur's cancer has progressed, Dominic is overly protective of his friend, but acting out of character proves counterproductive. Keen to impress on her first day on Darwin, Cara has to manoeuvre herself though a Mo/Sir Dennis personality clash and a song-based initiation test.

In the aftermath of his mother's death, in a long night of the soul, Jesse reappraises his relationship with his grieving father and makes a life-changing decision. When Mo's mother Ina is admitted with end-stage heart failure, Mo clashes with Sir Dennis over Ina's treatment, putting her own career in jeopardy. Ric takes the case of a patient with an injury to a very delicate part of his anatomy very seriously, but a shared interest in poker and boxing help Ric to find his own funny bone.

Arthur rallies when Morven's dad Austin is admitted with end stage liver disease. Austin needs a transplant today or he'll die. Zosia persuades a terminal patient to be a guinea pig for Jac's new stent prototype. Bernie's served with divorce papers and realises her ex is going for the jugular.

Bernie's utterly shocked when her estranged husband turns up at work, and she battles to keep her adultery a secret. New psych Naomi Palmer makes an instant impression on Fletch, and the two hit it off - much to Raf's disapproval. A fragile Zosia struggles to keep her emotions at bay as she deals with Arthur's cancer.

Arthur and Morven receive some news which leads them to question what's really important - can love win out? Mo is full of regrets when she struggles to face up to her actions of the previous night. Will she realise before it's too late that her biggest regret will actually be letting someone go? Serena is forced to reassess her working life when she makes a mistake which has devastating consequences on the hospital and its staff.

When Zosia oversteps with a patient, Oliver faces an unwelcome dilemma. As his suspicions spiral out of control, Zosia makes a gut-wrenching decision. Still bruised from the impact of her suspension, Serena returns to find Bernie helping out on AAU. However, Serena's gratitude is short-lived when she discovers the real reason for Bernie's presence on the ward. As Arthur embarks on a soul-searching daytrip, Dominic leaves him to go it alone. But when Arthur struggles, Dominic makes a rash decision.

Hanssen suddenly decides to be a hands-on surgeon on Keller, and Arthur is desperate to prove his worth. But when he has difficulty separating the personal from the professional, Arthur makes a heartwrenching decision. With the ice thawing between them, Oliver grabs his chance to get back with Zosia. However, disaster strikes when Oliver crosses a line. A secretive Raf makes a personal sacrifice when a newly empowered Fletch finally makes a date with Naomi.

When bad publicity threatens Zosia's participation in Jac's new stent, she fights to prove herself worthy. But when a loved one needs her help, will Zosia sacrifice her own career to help them? Ready to prove himself the best junior doctor on Keller, Dom is unnerved by a face from his past. Can he keep it together? Bernie struggles to find her place on AAU when an overbearing Serena insists she knows best. But will Jason become a casualty of their spat?

A major train accident gives Dom the perfect opportunity to escape back into work mode. Bernie's husband is fighting dirty in the divorce, turning her children against her. The mother of a young train victim overpowers Bernie with her grief, leading her to confront her own failings as a mother. Zosia's keeping her grief bottled up, but Ollie's there to offer a shoulder to cry on. Is their romance about to be rekindled?

Popular hospital drama centering on the busy working and social lives of the doctors, nurses and patients in the frantic wards of Holby City General Hospital.

Jac is forced to rely on Ollie when an allergic reaction prevents her from operating, but how will she cope when he dares to defy her?Raf and Fletch's friendship is tested when they work alongside Naomi following her split from Fletch, and Raf's true feelings for her are finally revealed. Can the pair restore their friendship?Essie is full speed ahead with her plans to get pregnant, but Sacha struggles with the pressure of it all.

With Mr T still absent and a new role as temporary clinical lead, Mo finds coping with her pregnancy increasingly difficult. Will she manage under growing pressure with only Hanssen to confide in?Already snowed under with a packed and understaffed AAU, Fletch is out of sympathy when he treats a drug addict making light of his situation. But when Mikey strikes a bond with the patient, Fletch gets more than he bargained for.Isaac finds his confidence knocked when he treats a mouthy teenager. As Ric watches on unimpressed, Isaac strives to prove himself both professionally and personally.

Essie finds her own life in danger when she tries to help a desperate patient, the first patient on the new trauma unit is a shock to Serena and a new doctor shakes things up with her arrival on Darwin.

Ollie questions his worth on the Darwin team. Morven braces herself for her first day back since Arthur's death. Dom is forced to make a decision about Isaac.

Still grieving for Arthur, Ric questions his surgical skill when he faces losing another young man. Oliver realises he needs to mend his own heart and move on from his relationship with Zosia when he treats a patient with a malfunctioning mechanical heart. When Jason observes the ward, Serena finds herself not only clashing with Bernie but also under scrutiny from her nephew.

Bernie faces an ethical dilemma when her wayward son arrives at the hospital. Sacha and Essie try to put the events of the pharmacy siege behind them, but struggle to do so. Morven confides in Jasmine when she treats a difficult patient.

Guy must face his past when an unexpected patient arrives at Holby. Fletch struggles with single parenthood as his home and work lives collide. Ric makes a new enemy in his bid to become deputy CEO.

A zen-like Jac returns from her break but gets the shock of her life when she sees who is working on Darwin. Serena is excited about going on holiday with her daughter Eli but discovers that she is needed on AAU. Essie and Sacha get their relationship back on track.

With Evie still recovering from her fall, Fletch commits to being a better dad, with tragic consequences. Morven finally allows herself to let her hair down.

Sacha's birthday celebrations don't go quite according to plan. Mo's delight at Mr T's return from Sweden soon turns to despair. Serena struggles to keep things professional at work following her kiss with Bernie.

Fletch is in the grip of a creeping paralysis, and Raf struggles to make the diagnosis that will save his life. Ollie attempts to tell Zosia about his relationship with Jasmine with disastrous results. Sacha and Essie come to terms with their break-up.

Dom is knocked for six by a shocking discovery about Isaac's relationship with his charismatic former mentor. Jasmine wants Jac to acknowledge her as a sister but comes unstuck when she gets what she wishes for. Romance is in the air for Ric with a feisty French femme fatale.

Mr T comes to Mo's rescue when she fears for her baby's life. Bernie makes a big decision about her future with Serena when an exciting opportunity arises. A big step in his relationship with Isaac puts Dom's friendship with Zosia at risk.

An accident in rehab sets back Fletch's recovery, but it's his attitude that proves the biggest obstacle. Can he beat the doom and gloom before pushing away those who are trying to help him? Isaac wants to impress Ric and Dom wants to impress Isaac, but when Dom sidelines his own success to help make Isaac look good they both wind up in trouble. Mo tries to befriend Inga in light of her new role as best man. Her attempts prove futile when she puts her foot in her mouth repeatedly and winds up covered in wee, having made an enemy out of Inga instead.

Malick struggles to come to terms with the fact he is now a patient and that his career may now be over. Elliot struggles to manage new mentee Zosia when she starts carrying out psyche assessments on his patients and Sacha struggles to come clean to Chrissie about his kiss with Mo.

Harry has a difficult day when a childhood friend is admitted with a serious condition. Gemma brings her son to work once again but when he and medical drugs go missing she has to face the consequences with Ric. Meanwhile after clearing the air with Sacha, Mo tries to hide the fact she is online dating.

Chantelle faces her first day back at work after the crash. Despite looking forward to the comfort of her job she discovers her expectations were not all they were cracked up to be. Elliot has more trouble with Zosia when she interferes in one of his cases.

Malick feels as redundant as ever when his former mentor is booked into the hospital as a patient. Despite his injury it does not take long for him to start interfering on the case. Despite having booked the chapel for the vow renewal Sacha and Chrissie question if they have the commitment to make another go of things.

Chantelle faces her biggest fear when Cameron is again admitted onto the ward. When Digby confronts her with his true feelings she realises things have gone too far between them and she must leave to put it right. Mo is shocked to see her online date turn up at the hospital with chest pains. When Sacha serves Chrissie with divorce papers she turns to Michael for comfort.

When Chrissie is offered the job of Director of Nursing it forces her to take stock of her life at Holby and comes to the decision to leave her past behind and make a clean break elsewhere. Meanwhile Digby struggles to manage an increasingly erratic Malick but will he be able to stand up to his mentor?

Serena has her hands full when a major incident takes place but is later shocked to discover the new CEO, Guy Self, has arrived without her knowledge. Will they get off on the right foot? Malick is furious when he discovers Jake is working at Holby again but when a particular case takes them both to the edge he realises he must make a clean break away from Holby.

Guy attempts to put his own stamp on Holby by hiring former colleague Colette Sheward as Director of Nursing. His clean break does not last long however when he is confronted by a case from his past. Jonny tries to lighten Jac's work load but can he keep across the extra cases? Serena faces a tough task impressing Guy when a particularly difficult patient arrives on AAU.

Edward turns nasty with Mary-Claire when she threatens to reveal their affair to Serena. Guy press-gangs Elliot into performing the Herzig operation on a patient but when it doesn't go well he is left questioning his ethics. Zosia uses Arthur's obsession with Chantelle to earn herself the spare room in his flat.

Fed up following his recent heartbreak Michael breaks all the rules to perform a transplant operation for a desperate father and his son. When Guy confronts him about it he walks away from Holby after being suspended. Under pressure from her sons father Gemma makes a crucial mistake with a patient and decides to quit to focus on her son. Edward continues to sideline Mary-Claire and blames her when a machine malfunctions.

When Mary-Claire stands up to Edward and exposes him for the alcoholic bully he is can she persuade Serena to believe her. With Elliot still reeling from Zosia's revelation that Guy is her father she is determined she won't allow him back into her life following the death of her mother. But will a present from beyond the grave make her change her mind?

When Guy continues to clash with Zosia he accepts their relationship is purely professional but is that what she really wants? Meanwhile on AAU both Serena and Mary-Claire face the difficult task of picking themselves up after being fooled by Edward.

When Jac goes into labour early everyone hopes that the baby will be alright. Meanwhile Ric goes to a school reunion and meets an old flame. Has he left it too late?

There is shock on Keller when doctor Dominic Copeland returns to Holby to retake his first year. Will Arthur forgive him for what he did to Malick? Mo's sister Adele joins AAU as the new healthcare assisstant but will there be trouble between them? Meanwhile Colette discovers Guy cut corners to give her the nursing job and now she must prove herself to somebody from HR.

Jonny is shocked when Jac prioritises her patients over her daughter on the day of her big operation. Arthur attempts to sabotage Dominic in a bid to get him thrown out of Holby. Meanwhile Mo and Adele clash when Mo pulls rank when they deal with a difficult patient.

New registrar Raf Di Lucca arrives on AAU and makes an impression when he takes on a revolutionary procedure. Sacha comes under pressure from Guy to help Zosia make it as a surgeon and Jac struggles to bond with Emma.

Arthur is undermined by Dominic when they treat a patient with a mystery illness leading to a near fatal situation. Harry's father is admitted to Holby leading Serena to create an opportunity to impress Guy. When Jonny is cut out of the loop by Jac he teams up with Bonnie to make his voice heard.

Under pressure from Raf, Harry desperately tries to find his speciality when he stumbles across a bariatric patient. On the day of Emma's christening Jac is left with a difficult choice when a patient with a rare heart condition arrives at Holby.

Connie finds out from Terence and Mark that they have replaced Michael with Henrik Hanssen as the new Joint Director of Surgery. Connie clashes with him almost immediately. Elsewhere, Joseph begins to have the same doubts about Faye that Linden did. Meanwhile, Penny begins to stress out after being on call constantly. Hanssen meets with the staff and tells them there will be job cuts and appoints Michael as new consultant of AAU to replace Linden.

Henrik Hanssen has until the end of the day to make cuts as requested by the Department of Health and he decides that a consultant post will make the necessary cut he needs and decides on Ric. But Connie is far from happy with this scenario and asks that she tell Ric instead of Henrik. But then she decides to cut 8 nurses instead to make the savings and keep Ric on but this decision goes down badly with Elliott. Meanwhile, Michael neglects his post on AAU and focuses his time in Holby Care much to the annoyance of Hanssen.

Chrissie returns to Holby much to Sacha's delight but it doesn't turn out quite what he expected when Chrissie responds to Greg's charm. Ric's daughter Jess also makes a return and is newly engaged but is unaware of how serious Ric's condition is and they come to blows before he finally realises that he needs to take some time off to deal with his treatment. Meanwhile, Faye becomes increasingly unstable and puts herself and the baby at risk during a measles outbreak.

New locum consultant Keira Balfour manages to ruffle Jac's feathers on Keller and she takes her eye off the ball and messes up in surgery. She later falsifies the patients record to take the blame off her and put it on Chrissie. Mark later tells her she can interview for the permanent locum consultant and after a balsy interview with Mark and Hansen she is offered the job but Michael warns her of her rash decision in applying for the job. Meanwhile, Faye's stability on the ward is questioned and later at her baby shower she throws a wobbly and then becomes violent towards a patient forcing Joseph to have her committed to a baby and mother psych facility. Elsewhere, Donna's colleagues give her a taste of her own medicine.

Eager to please Michael in his bid for Director of Surgery at St. Stephen's Sheena Clore sneaks her way into Hanssen's office to get information off his laptop but Hanssen catches her via his web-cam and suspends her. She is further devastated when Michael fails to take some of the blame. Meanwhile, Sami, a young foreign national is brought in by border patrol but Elliott refuses to do the surgery he needs done as he is not covered in the UK. His mother decides to leave him thinking he will get the treatment he needs with her gone but when Oliver and Elliott re-read the scans they find that Sami has very little time and dies shattering Oliver and which underlines his own unprofessionalism. Elsewhere, Donna and the rest of the nurses take a hard line with the agency nurses, including new male nurse, Kieran Callaghan, and brings her concerns to Hanssen and the Board. Penny had a hard time trying to cover for Michael and getting him to write her AEU rotation report.

On Connie's first day back, after looking after her father, Hanssen tells her that not all on Darwin are pulling their weight indicating Elliott. Connie decides not to tell Elliott and he continues to make slip ups in front of Hanssen unknown that he is being watched until it all comes to a head when a patient learns her daughter died in an accident and Elliott had concealed the truth from her in order to get the mother into surgery. Elsewhere, Jac trying to show that she is a worthy consultant in front of Hanssen messes up big time when she goes ahead with colon surgery to remove a blockage after Hanssen tells her to stop. Meanwhile, Frieda impresses Michael when she is asked to work day shift by Penny.

Vanessa initiates an investigation into Faye's son Archie emergency hospitalization. Vanessa also introduces Judith Marchand the new surgical wards matron who manages to rub Mark up the wrong way and who recommends to Vanessa that he should be one of the AAU cuts. Elsewhere, Maddy's killer Chantelle Tanner is admitted into AAU where none of the staff want to treat her forcing Judith to deal with her where she finds that she is 16 weeks pregnant and has been kicked around by her vicious boyfriend. Archie's nurse Judith dropped his medicine labels and mixed them up with medicine meant for Chantelle and these were fed into Archie's saline drip.

Vanessa continues her investigation into Faye's son Archie emergency surgery and subsequent sudden death and discovers that Faye changed Archie's bag of saline because Lauren had forgotten to do so, a fact that Lauren was only too pleased to pass on when she found out that Ric and Connie were trying to cover it up. This ended in Vanessa suspending Ric, Connie and Faye whilst the investigation continued. Meanwhile, Maria tried to get Chantelle Tanner to confess to the murder of Maddy which she denied but it was Mark that managed to get a confession after blackmailing her with threats to care worker Adam Bowden who was also the father of her baby.

Donna received her Dad's possession which led Donna and Maria to a garage and a red Mustang. A letter also in his possessions led them to taking the car to see Patti, a friend of Derek's. But when they got there Patti had collapsed from a suspected stroke and her grand-daughter risked being taken into care. Later Patti shockingly revealed that the child, Mia, was Derek's grand-daughter and that Donna should look after her. Meanwhile, Linden compromised his professionalism by talking to Lauren about the incident that got Faye suspended. Elsewhere, witnesses were interviewed about the circumstances leading to Archie's death.

Faye buries her son and her mother persuades Joseph to let her come and stay with her to help her thought the grieving process. With Connie and Ric on extended annual leave the wards struggle to cope but in particular Elliott who is pushes to his limit by the demanding wife of a serious ill patient and the combined efforts of Vanessa and Judith who assume he cannot do the job without extra help. It leads to him collapsing in theatre with an angina attack and Joseph, who's in the hospital to find out more information on the enquiry, is asked to step in and complete the surgery. It's also Maria's first day back since her accident and in trying to do too much she nearly compromises herself. Mark finds out that Judith is going through a nasty divorce. Meanwhile, Vanessa sends out an email telling the staff that Ric's ex-wife will be the new replacement Registrar - everyone assumes it is Lola until they are introduced at a reception and the find out shockingly that it is in fact Thande

Linden goes to visit his wife Olivia's grave on the anniversary of her death but sees his daughter Holly there and leaves before she can see him. But when his mother-in-law Julia turns up at Holby to tell him that Holly has ran off with her boyfriend he can no longer avoid their tragic past and confronts Holly and finally realises he is ready to be a father to her again. Meanwhile, Oliver and Jac disagree over a diagnosis on his friend Gavin's daughter and Thandie tries to smooth over things with Elliott. Elsewhere, Penny is caught between Thandie and Elliott's war.

Joseph tries to get an early copy of Archie's autopsy report from the mortuary and neglects his job but which Elliott took notice of. But his distraction causes Joseph to tell a workaholic patient she could delay her surgery but then she took a turn for the worse and had to be rushed into theatre. This was the last straw for Elliot and he gave Joseph a dressing down. Penny gets close to her heart patient Scott, Jac continues to push Oliver hard and Linden gets Holly a temporary job on AAU.

Penny got her assessment back and was devastated when she was marked down on her relationship skills. Determined to improve she threw herself into Scott's case but lost control when his girlfriend Becca wouldn't stand by him realising too late that Elliot had seen her unprofessional outburst. Meanwhile, Joseph brought the report he got to Vanessa but she refused to act on it as it was obtained illegally. Elsewhere, Holly began working with Donna in Holby Care and finally admitted, after much probing from Donna, that her mother was killed in a car crash and that neither Linden or Holly have ever gotten over it leaving Donna shell-shocked.

Jac learns a consultant's post is available on Keller.

Kyla's drinking at work leads her to make a serious mistake.

Maddy convinces Sam he may have chlamydia, but the tests reveal a more serious problem.

Sam tells Maddy and Elliott he's all-clear but they're unsure he's collected his results.

Sam cannot concentrate after his diagnosis, but has to continue work due to to a staff shortage. Mark too is overstretched, and his drug habit leads to paranoia.