Holby City

Series 3

Drama series depicting the frenetic daily lives of the doctors, nurses and patients in the hectic cardiac unit of Holby City General Hospital. The unit is run by the autocratic Consultant Surgeon Anton Meyer (George Irving) assisted by arrogant sidekick Registrar Nick (Michael French) who find themselves in a continuous running battle with Consultant Muriel McKendrick (Phyllis Logan) over beds with the rest of the staff caught in the cross-fire.

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30 Episodes

The Deep End
E1
The Deep EndA serious road accident involving a motorbike cuts short the bus journey to work for Jasmine Hopkins & Julie Fitzjohn. Meanwhile, back at Holby City, new cardio-thoracic surgeon Alex Adams and new junior nurse Sandy Harper are immersed in a struggle to cope with the chaos caused by an infection scare.
Too Much Too Young
E2
Too Much Too YoungA young girl comes in with liver failure. Her father is a donor, but his liver is damaged due to alcohol abuse. He puts pressure on his son to donate to save her life. Victoria Merrick has been transferred to pediatrics.
The Real Thing
E3
The Real ThingBarratt has to make a critical decision when the largest donor to the hospital insists on surgery. To operate may kill him and not to operate may leave him with a poor quality of life. Danny is sent to pediatrics and gets attached to a bratty little girl and turns her into a nice girl.
First Impressions
E4
First ImpressionsThe pressure is mounting for Julie as her trial period as ward sister comes to an end. Difficult patients, incompetent staff and domestic problems all contribute to making this a day from hell. Meanwhile, Steve is proved right when an apparently straightforward case turns out to be something far more sinister.
Against All Odds
E5
Against All OddsSandy makes a play for Adams at the hospital party. Kirstie takes hospital rules into her own hands when she gives an elderly patient an unlicensed drug.
Moving On
E6
Moving OnKeri befriends a teenage runaway with a guilty secret. Kirstie performs a dangerous emergency rescue. Victoria teaches a difficult patient a lesson.
The Trouble with the Truth
E7
The Trouble with the TruthJasmine spends far too much time with a dying patient and his wife and staff notice it. When a patient tells Mike a secret, Mike has to make a difficult decision, A heart patient who is going to miss her wedding is surprised by her fiance.
A Christmas Carol (1)
E8
A Christmas Carol (1)Meyer faces his greatest challenge when his surgical career is threatened by illness. Is he capable of operating on eminent surgeon and former teacher Ian Richards? Julie is forced to reassess her priorities when her daughter, Rosie, is taken seriously ill.
A Christmas Carol (2)
E9
A Christmas Carol (2)Julie begs Meyer to operate on her daughter Rosie, but he refuses as he needs time off due to his illness. A fireman comes in with smoke inhalation, only to find out he has lung cancer. Danny and Stan bring Santa to the hospital.
Anyone Who Had a Heart
E10
Anyone Who Had a HeartTensions run high on Otter Ward when a major road traffic accident brings tragedy to one family as they face up to the death of their son, and joy to another as they are told that their daughter can have a long-awaited heart transplant. Meanwhile, Dr Taylor gets tough with Keri.
Extra Time
E11
Extra TimeJanice Taylor finds herself at the centre of a legal battle when a teenage girl refuses life-saving treatment. Kath attempts to reconcile an estranged couple.
Runaway
E12
RunawayTash faces a professional crisis when a patient fails to come round after an operation. Steve and Jasmine confront danger as they hunt for a missing boy. Dr Taylor clashes with an over-protective mother. Keri has to deal with an unexpected visitor to the ward.
Choices
E13
ChoicesMike's day gets off to a bad start when a politician dies during a routine operation - and when a newspaper reporter gets hold of the story, things go from bad to worse. Alex solves a riddle with welcome consequences for a new mother.
Night Shift
E14
Night ShiftIts a tricky night for the otter ward staff when a young nurse takes it apon herself to take part in a round of the ward with possible tragic concequences. Victoria manages the situation and gets her first ""well done "" from her boss Janice Talyor.
Winner Takes All
E15
Winner Takes AllJanice Taylor becomes emotionally involved with a young patient when he demands more than medical help after his mother dies. Victoria Merrick jumps to conclusions when she treats a young teenage girl with amnesia and bruising.
Silent Witness
E16
Silent WitnessAn ex-alcoholic is admitted with a bleeding oesophagus: his wife suspects that he's been drinking again, but is it fair to jump to conclusions? Meanwhile, the staff of Darwin Ward celebrate too hard in advance of Liam Evans's wedding, which does not go according to plan.
Tip of the Iceberg
E17
Tip of the IcebergTash Bandara faces difficult personal and professional decisions when her estranged father pays her a visit and is diagnosed with a serious illness. Meanwhile, Liam Evans helps melt the ice between two dancing partners whose feelings for each other are more than just work-related.
Borrowed Time
E18
Borrowed TimeDanny Shaughnessy faces a career crisis when he reveals more than he intends to a 15-year-old patient, and Keri McGrath finds herself embroiled in a mother/daughter conflict. Meanwhile, young love on the ward encourages Victoria to reconsider a romantic proposition.
Private Lives, Public Faces
E19
Private Lives, Public FacesAlex Adams's professionalism is under the spotlight when he becomes irate with a young heart-transplant patient who forces him to confront his past. Dr Anil Bannerjee's competence is questioned when a patient claims to have been awake under general anesthetic during an operation.
Family Ties
E20
Family TiesWhen Julie Fitzjohn adopts the role of mediator in an effort to reconcile a dying man with his estranged son, she is soon forced to reflect on her own situation.
Snakes and Ladders
E21
Snakes and LaddersDanny has his interview for the pediatric nurse job. A patient with cancer is told she is pregnant which will halt her cancer treatment. She has to make a tough decision. Jasmine and Steve have a disagreement at Danny's birthday party.
A Change Is Gonna Come
E22
A Change Is Gonna ComeA mother sees Steve hugging her daughter, but when she asks her about it, she claims that Steve kissed her. Steve is charged with misconduct and suspended until an inquiry is held. Danny's first day as student nurse.
Going Gently
E23
Going GentlySteve is back, the little girl confessed that she lied about him kissing her. A meth addicted patient refuses to take a HIV test. New locum Professor Fletcher starts today and the staff find that he is very laid back. Julie's husband is making an effort to be in Rosie's life. Victoria finds Guy taking painkillers.
Release
E24
ReleaseVictoria sees Guy taking pills just before surgery. His patient dies on the table, and Victoria has to decide whether to report him or not. She breaks up with him. Jasmine and Steve have a date. Danny plans to move out of Kath's and Liam offers him a room in his flat.
I'm Not in Love
E25
I'm Not in LoveA patient, Miranda becomes obsessed with Victoria. She is being discharged and does not want to go home. Miranda steals Victoria's scarf and wallet. Victoria and Alex go for a drink and go back to her place. Guy drives over to Victoria's place, but can't get her on the phone. He drives away and we see Miranda standing across the street from the flat.
Getting Even
E26
Getting EvenTwo cases of severe assault are admitted, to different wards, and Steve Waring makes a connection. Meanwhile, the pediatric ward battling short-staffed with the threat of a meningitis outbreak, Victoria Merrick goes missing, as her non-relationship with Guy Morton reaches crisis point.
The Mourning After
E27
The Mourning AfterAlex Adams faces Samantha Kennedy's jealousy and the hostility of colleagues in the aftermath of the shocking news. Martin Bradford proposes to Julie Fitzjohn.
New Beginnings
E28
New BeginningsMiranda is admitted with self harming wounds. The police take an interest in her. Alex and Guy are forced to work together. Jasmine has words with Julie. Sandy discovers what is wrong with a patient with severe symptoms.
Hearts and Flowers
E29
Hearts and FlowersJulie and Martin are getting married today. Steve's wife Emma is in a road accident and is admitted. Steve is torn between her and Jasmine. After questioning, Miranda Locke seems to know more about Victoria's death than she is letting on.
The Road Less Travelled
E30
The Road Less TravelledDr. Mike Barratt is offered a job in New Zealand. New ward sister Chrissie starts today. Stan accidentally creates a power failure and Meyer and James Campbell get stuck in the lift. The murderer of Dr. Victoria Merrick is revealed.