Casualty series 9

Production

Corinne Hollingworth, who had previously worked on EastEnders and Eldorado replaced Michael Ferguson as producer. The debate over whether Casualty should air twice a week resurfaced once again causing unrest among the cast and crew. Fortunately, the proposal was abandoned, preserving local jobs and ensuring that production remained rooted in Bristol rather than relocating to London. Casualty proved its worth as a weekly 50-minute drama, maintaining its distinctive appeal and loyal audience.

The series initially met with negative responses from some viewers due a key visual change - the switch from the videotape visual style to a 'filmic' look. Many felt the grainy new visuals lacked the immediacy and clarity of videotape. The filmic effect was added in post-production, but was removed after a few weeks so that all remaining episodes in the series reverted to the familiar videotape look. In spite of earlier setbacks, the series secured audiences of over 18 million, affirming its widespread popularity and viewer commitment.

Cast

Overview

The ninth series of Casualty features a cast of characters working in the emergency department of Holby City Hospital. Only 5 of the regular cast from the previous series were retained. Clive Mantle starred as emergency medicine consultant Mike Barratt. Derek Thompson continued his role as clinical nurse manager Charlie Fairhead. Patrick Robinson and Jane Gurnett appeared as charge nurse Martin "Ash" Ashford and staff nurse Rachel Longworth. Ian Bleasdale portrayed paramedic Josh Griffiths.

Joan Oliver, Sorcha Cusack, Steven Brand and Jason Merrells were introduced in episode one as senior house officer Eddie Gordon, senior staff nurse Kate Wilson, staff nurse Adam Cooke and receptionist Matt Hawley. Lisa Coleman and Sue Devaney were also introduced throughout the series as staff nurse Jude Korcanik and paramedic Liz Harker respectively. They made their first appearances in episodes two and ten respectively. Colette Brown appeared in three episodes of the series as Adam's former wife Emma Quinn. Julia Watson decided to reprise her role of Barbara "Baz" Hayes, now a locum emergency medicine consultant. Watson had last appeared on the show at the conclusion of the first series and returned in episode twenty. She stated appearing on Casualty was one of her favourite roles, adding "…it's great to be given the chance to come back and appear in it again." Oliver and Brand departed at the conclusion of the series.

Main characters

• Ian Bleasdale as Josh Griffiths
• Steven Brand as Adam Cooke (episodes 1−24)
• Lisa Coleman as Jude Korcanik (from episode 2)
• Sorcha Cusack as Kate Wilson (from episode 1)
• Sue Devaney as Liz Harker (from episode 10)
• Jane Gurnett as Rachel Longworth
• Clive Mantle as Mike Barratt
• Jason Merrells as Matt Hawley (from episode 1)
• Joan Oliver as Eddie Gordon (episodes 1−24)
• Patrick Robinson as Martin "Ash" Ashford
• Derek Thompson as Charlie Fairhead
• Julia Watson as Barbara "Baz" Hayes (from episode 20)

Recurring and guest characters

• Colette Brown as Emma Quinn (episodes 6−15)
• Frank Grimes as Brian Hawley (episode 17)

Episodes

Notes

References

Bibliography

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