Fans of the long-running BBC medical drama Casualty were finally reunited with the staff of Holby City Hospital on Saturday 10 January 2026, as the show made its highly anticipated return to BBC One.
A Sizzling Return with New Faces
The drama resumed after an extended three-month break, plunging viewers straight into the action on the hottest day of the year. The sweltering conditions in the Emergency Department were matched by the simmering tensions and surprising revelations among the staff.
The episode introduced two new characters to the fast-paced A&E environment. Newly-qualified resident doctor Matty Linlaker, played by Aron Julius, immediately made waves, clashing with both Jodie Whyte (Anna Chell) and Flynn Byron (Olly Rix). His arrival also sparked a major personal mystery for veteran consultant Dylan Keogh (William Beck), who became convinced Matty could be his long-lost son.
Clinical lead Stevie Nash (Elinor Lawless) took it upon herself to investigate, directly asking Matty for his mother's name. The answer she received appeared to confirm Dylan's suspicions, setting up a compelling new storyline.
Emotional Unpacking in the Staffroom
Meanwhile, another newcomer, doctor Kim Chang (Jasmine Bayes), faced a challenging first day. Assigned a locker that previously belonged to staff nurse Ngozi Okoye (Adesuwa Oni), Kim inadvertently stirred painful memories for healthcare assistant Nicole Piper (Sammy Dobson).
When Kim noticed a mirror fitted inside the locker and assumed the worst about Ngozi's fate, she deeply upset Nicole. The tension was broken only when Ngozi herself called from the rehabilitation facility where she is currently staying, confirming she is very much alive and on the road to recovery.
Viewers Ecstatic for Drama's Comeback
The show's return was met with an outpouring of joy on social media platform X, where fans expressed their delight at having their favourite Saturday night drama back on screen.
One viewer exclaimed: "Casualty is finally back! So excited for this new series! #Casualty." Another added: "Here we go!!!! After 4 months away due to Strictly #Casualty is finally back." The sentiment was widely shared, with comments like "Yay, it's casualty time, I'm so happy to have my favourite Saturday night drama back" and "#casualty Great to have you back. I missed you and the lovely actors." The new character of Kim also received early praise, with one fan stating: "Loving Kim. Such a lovely character. Welcome back Casualty #Casualty."
Casualty continues to air every Saturday on BBC One and is available to stream on BBC iPlayer.
