Holby City

Series 5

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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52 Episodes

Perfect Day
E1
Perfect DayLisa assists with a home birth in the country, giving her an opportunity to enjoy her new car. However there are problems and Lisa has no choice but to take the woman to Holby. She is Carjacked, and has to perform the birth at the side of the road. Danny and Diane's relationship falters, and a blast from Mubbs's past turns up at the hospital - with disastrous consequences.
Depths of Devotion
E2
Depths of DevotionTom has to lay down the law after Ed tries to ensure that a young patient gets a new heart. Danny and Diane's relationship is put to the test when they have to treat a suspicious abuse victim. Ben tries to protect a pregnant runaway with disastorus results.
Facing Facts
E3
Facing FactsJess witnesses a car-jacking while jogging to work and she runs over to help the victim. She kicks one of the perpetrators and they run off. Jess then brings the victim to Holby where Robbie Waring also is admitted with injuries. Danny embarrasses Diane at the party which he persuades her to bring him to where Chrissie becomes the center of attention.
Repercussions
E4
RepercussionsAs Tom and Ric both compete for the post of Clinical Director, Toms drg addict brother shows up in need of a heart operation. Diane feels guilty about how she treated him at the party and she goes to his flat to aplogise, only to find him in bed with Lisa.
Long Day's Night
E5
Long Day's NightWhen Danny, Lisa and Sandy host a Bon Fire night party at their flat, it soon turns to tragedy when a drunk Sandy accidentally sets fire to the flat. Ben has to be admitted to the hospital because of smoke inhalation.
Lear's Children
E6
Lear's ChildrenLisa is furious when she discovers that she can't claim insurance because Sandy hasn't been paying the premium.
Old Friends
E7
Old FriendsWhen the patient Tom operated on is dumped outside the hospital by the drug dealers, Tom is panicked that he will wake up and recognize him. Lisa has a hard time coping with the fact her father is involved with Kath.
Ladies Night
E8
Ladies NightMubbs Hussein is in trouble after a night out on the town when he seduced a drunk lady, Gina Wilson. The next day she appears at the hospital as a patient in for a hysterectomy, but she begins to have second thoughtsa about the operation. A woman, Parmita Ashar, brings her husband into Holby after he suffers a heart attack, but it is found that she has been Hurt in a rape attack. When Mira, her daughter, arrives, the truth starts show, thanks to help from Chrissie Williams. Owen Davis lays on a big surprise for Chrissie, but she is more interested in Ed Keating.
Every Cloud...
E9
Every Cloud...Kath Shaughnessy and Terry Fox's plans to have a Christmas are wrecked by terrible news. When he starts suffering severe abdominal pains Kath takes him to see Ric Griffin at Holby. Ric takes him to have surgery, only to find that cancer has spread throughout Terry's Body. Lisa Fox eventually finds out the real situation with her father, and vents her feelings towards Kath Shaughnessy to her face. Following Owen Davis's proposal, Chrissie Williams is torn between him and Ed Keating, at least until when a patient, Fran Turner, tells her about her marrige breakdown... and how stupid it was. . Sandy Harper's admirer, Sean Hunt, sends her a big bouquet of flowers, and ends up lending her the money to repay Danny Shaughnessy and Lisa. In Maternity, a case of eclampsia in a woman pregnant by donor insemination leads Lisa into an awkward situation with the husband. Helen Frost, the wife of a major hospital benefactor, is admitted, and when Ric suspects she may be HIV-positive, her husband bec
Leopard Spots
E10
Leopard SpotsTerry Fox proposes to Kath Shaughnessy, But changes his mind once Ric Griffin tells him he has terminal cancer. Marty Campbell-Gore comes back to Holby, which leads to a revelation for Tom, his brother. Bob Butler is admitted to Darwin Ward for a leg artery by-pass operation, but things turn out even worse than he and his wife feared. In Maternity, Mary Jenkins has triplets by Caesarian, but a serious problem with one of them is discovered soon after birth. A teenager who is sick of her mothers drug-dabbling antics, wants to be put into care after her mother is admitted with a dangerous reaction to an ecstacy tablet, which was supplied by Tom Campbell-Gore's dodgy brother Marty.
Sinners and Saints
E11
Sinners and SaintsTom's old friend comes in for surgery, with fatal results and Tom is tempted to start drinking again. Kath questions her faith when the chaplain won't bless her marriage to Terry. Sandy sees Sean for what he is.
Sins of the Father
E12
Sins of the FatherKath and Terry's wedding day. Ric gives them dismal news after the ceremony. Tom's father comes to visit and observes an operation while interfering and angering Tom. He can't reconcile with his father before he leaves and he takes a drink.
Time to Kill
E13
Time to KillHolby is getting ready to See in the New Year, But Tom Campbell-Gore has returned to drink. When Ed Keating cathces him drinking before an operation, he stops Tom from operating. Kath and Terry Fox go to Terry's beach house, where Terry asks Kath to end His life, she does eventually and reluctantly accept. Danny Shaughnessy and Lisa Fox are caught in a clinch and Midnight and Chrissie Williams decides to keep her baby.
Hair of the Dog
E14
Hair of the DogSandy is still reeling from the drugs. Tom has a robotic arm surgery demonstration and shows up drunk. He threatens Ed to keep quiet about it. Lisa and Kath can't cope with Terry's death. Kath prays for forgiveness. Chrissey is having second thoughts about her baby.
Me and My Gal
E15
Me and My GalTom continues his drinking habits despite Ed's pleas. Tom is later called into theatre for an emergancy operation where he collapses from severe intestinal bleeding. When Ric discovers how bad the condition of Tom's liver is, Tom's life and career are in Ric's hands. Meanwhile, Owen desperately tries to find a best man for his wedding and ask Ed.
A Right to Know
E16
A Right to KnowOn the night of Chrissie's bachelorette party and Owen's Bachelor party, Sandy is left in charge of the ward and Lisa becomes more suspicious about her Fathers death and calls the police.
'Til Death Us Do Part
E17
'Til Death Us Do PartOn the day of Owen and Chrissies wedding, Chrissie asmits her true feelings to Ed and Owens daughter is aginst the wedding. At the hospital, Kath gets worried when the police ask her questions about Terry's death and they decide that they need to exhume his body.
Beneath the Skin
E18
Beneath the SkinAs the police exhume Terry's body, Lisa has doubts as to whether she made th right desicion. The police start to interview Kath and charge her with Terry's murder.
A Kind of Loving
E19
A Kind of LovingIn a very Intense episode Kath Fox is standing in court on a reduced charge of Assisted Suicide of her husband Terry. Ben Saunders attends a home birth on behalf of Lisa Fox, as a hospital birth has complications. Ben's home birth takes a dangerous turn, and he has to give birth to the baby in the back of an ambulance, This allows Ben to qualify as a registered Midwife. At the Hospital There are a number of power cuts and Mubbs Hussein looses a mother in theatre due to severe bleeding. Tony Vincent spends much of the episode looking for his boyfriend (Ben Saunders) and manages to get cover at work so he can join him later for celebration Drink. However Ben meets up with Greg Townsend, the paramedic from the ambulance and they go off together for a bit. Tony arrives after this has finished so it appears Ben is off the hook.
Dominoes Falling
E20
Dominoes FallingSean Hunt comes to Holby to get money from Sandy but when she can't givr it to him, he starts stealing it from patients in the hospital.
Wonderland
E21
WonderlandEd is frustrated that Alex accepted Tom's job. An old boyfriend of Ben's shows up and wants to reignite the relationship. Jess and Mubbs go for a drink, and a kiss. Chrissie's scan shows markers for Down Syndrome in the baby.
When That Shark Bites
E22
When That Shark BitesSean Hunt continues to force Sandy to steal money for him from the hospital.
One of Our Own
E23
One of Our OwnRic sees the video of Jess and Mubbs. Tony needs a kidney and Ben offers to donate his. Mubbs tells Owen that Chrissie has been sleeping with Ed, and everyone at Holby knows. A dying old man gives Sandy all of his money.
For Better, for Worse
E24
For Better, for WorseDanny confronts Sandy about the thefts. Sandy gives Sean the money the old man gave her. He still threatens her for more. Owen sees Ed and Chrissie at his house, and loses his cool. Ric accepts a job in the private sector.
A Tear in My Eye
E25
A Tear in My EyeChrissie's homeless, Owen's still fuming and Ben's got some bad news for Tony. Chrissie's been off work for days, and she's alarmed when she returns to find all her worldly belongings in her office. Ed's shocked to learn she's homeless and offers a bed at his but she flatly refuses. Things are less than rosy for Sandy, too. When Sean turns up blackmailing her again, she resorts to desperate measures and steals from a deceased patient. Danny catches her in the act again and tells her enough is enough and lures Sean into a trap. When he's confronted by Danny he scampers off like a coward. Tom pays a visit to the hospital therapist as part of his AA programme. When he fails to admit he has a problem, he's brought down a peg by the therapist and is forced to face up to the reality of his alcoholism. After Lisa's given an ultimatum by Owen to leave maternity, she goes for an interview at AAU. Jess isn't too happy with the prospect of working with her!
As the Day Is Long
E26
As the Day Is LongA wife comes to see her husband only to find out he has a secret boyfriend visiting him. Diane agrees to go on a date with Steve. When a patient does not want to press charges of rape, Danny storms off because of the injustice of it.
The One You Love (1)
E27
The One You Love (1)At Kath's trial, the prosecution petitions the court to change the charge to murder, and she spends the night in the cells. Tom has feelings for his therapist Anita, and makes a pass at her. Steve and Diane have their official first date.
The One You Love (2)
E28
The One You Love (2)Kath is found not guilty. Steve won't let Robbie borrow his car. Robbie and his friend hot wire a car in the car park. Ben and Steve arrive to realize it's Ben's car, so they chase then in Steve's car and crash. Alex can't control the shaking in his hands with drugs anymore.
Desperate Measures
E29
Desperate MeasuresAfter the crash, Ben and Steve are trapped in a car severly injured. When the medics get to the scene, Ric realises that Steves leg is too damaged to save and they can't get to Ben because Steve is in the way. So Ric deides that Steve needs an amputation. When they get Steve out they can get to Ben but when they get Ben out, they discover that he is too badly injured to save and he dies.
Glass Half Empty
E30
Glass Half EmptyAlex receives a bad prognosis when he has tests for his shaking. Diane Lloyd has to tell Steve that Ben has died. Steve is reeling from the news and Ric convinces Robbie that he can save him from his grief.
Going It Alone
E31
Going It AloneChrissie can't live with her mother anymore and decides to move out. Lisa has her first day in AAU and it is a lot tougher than she thought. Just as Steve Waring is about to leave Holby, he suffers a heart attack and dies.
By Any Other Name
E32
By Any Other NameThings get serious for Chrissie and Owen when the pregnancy runs into complications and a new midwife, Rosie Sattar starts her first day of work. Meanwhile, Danny returns from Australia.
Think Again
E33
Think AgainDiane discovers that she is carrying the late Steve Waring's baby and requests for an immediate termination.
Seasons in the Sun
E34
Seasons in the SunAlex refuses to take treatment for his tremor until he is persuade to by Diane who is back on her first day after her termination.
Mum's the Word
E35
Mum's the WordOn the day of the funeral of Chrissies baby, she asks Tricia to do the planning but asks her and Owen not to come, but they do.
Endgame
E36
EndgameAdam's Parkinson's is bad and he can't operate. Tom is called in, but too late, the patient is dead. Nic Yorke, the new health care asst. starts today. All the girls are throwing themselves at him, but he seems to be keen on Sandy. Jess and Lisa have a party and agree to let Sandy move in.
Private Lives
E37
Private LivesZubin Khan's daughter shows up at the private clinic with a bleeding woman, and convinces her father to help her. He gets Ric and Tom to operate on her without telling them that she has been smuggled into the country. Tom is furious.
Can't Always Get What You Want
E38
Can't Always Get What You WantA patient has to decide whether to have her 6th baby or a heart operation, either one or the other. Alex Adam's tribunal today. Tom saves him by recommending that he not be fired, but put in the out patients clinic. Alex is angry with the result.
Loss of Faith
E39
Loss of FaithA new nurse Kelly Yorke starts work in Keller and Elizabeth Woods is admitted after a suppossed mugging. Her husband tries to convince her to say that Zubin raped her. When she does, Tom suspends him.
Crossing the Line
E40
Crossing the LineWhile Tom juggles Anita and Diane, Alex has to decide if he should have Charles Merricks operation. Kath gets suspicious when she notices that Elizabeth Wood's Husband won't leave her side and Zubin manages to persuade her to tell the truth.
Eyes Wide Open
E41
Eyes Wide OpenCharles Merrick operates on Alex Adas and Diane comes along for support. Meanwhile, Sammi Sattar is in for a sperm test to see why they aren't able to conceive.
The Parent Trap
E42
The Parent TrapTricia is assigned to be Owen's PA, and he is not pleased after she made a pass at him. Ric's son Leo returns to Holby and is still struggling to keep up. Tom can't commit to Anita and she may take the job she has been offered in the USA. Owen changes his mind and kisses Tricia.
Carpe Diem
E43
Carpe DiemLeo is admitted with heroin in his system and is in withdrawal. Alex is happy to be back to work. Anita is tired of waiting for Tom to make a decision and she leaves. Tom races out of surgery and goes to the airport and leaves with Anita.
Home
E44
HomeAlex discovers that he has Parkinson's on his left side now. Kath gives him a message that his father has died. Alex goes home to the farm where he grew up to see his estranged family. He sends Jess a letter saying goodbye and Diane thinks he is going to kill himself. They rush to the farm to find Alex in the barn with a gun.
On the Inside
E45
On the InsideAlex assists on Ed's patient in surgery and Ric is furious. Rosie's blood tests prove she is menopausal at 35 years old. Ric gets the job as Clinical Director. Chrissie confronts Owen on why he hasn't signed the divorce papers yet.
House of Cards
E46
House of CardsMubbs and Rosie have a patient with a difficult birth. Mubbs parents try to arrange a marriage for him. Chrissie comes home early and almost catches Tricia and Owen, but he escapes to the balcony dressed in a towel
To Err Is Human
E47
To Err Is HumanTricia applies to be Ric's PA in order to put some distance between her and Owen. Ric and Zubin become increasingly nervous when it is discovered that the recent enexplained death of Sarah Palmer wasn't due to a faulty morphine pump.
All That You Leave Behind
E48
All That You Leave BehindThe health inspectors' report is far from positive, so Helen decides to question the nurses over who is responsible for the gross negligence. Kelly brings up her displeasure with the situation during her interview and ends up blaming Kathâ€”who then suffers the brunt of Helen's bullying tactics as she takes her turn in the hot seat. Elsewhere, Rosie attempts to play Cupid for Mubbs, but things go from bad to worse when he invites his date to a lap-dancing club.
A Friend in Need
E49
A Friend in NeedSandy wins 150,000 pounds in the lottery and leaves the money to Jess, Ric and Kelly and pays off Lisa's mortgage, and then goes to Australia to hook up with Danny. Owen asks Tricia to go on a vacation.
Love Nor Money
E50
Love Nor MoneyIn a neat cossover, the wards of Holby City are bulging with patients from the train crash featured in Casualty's epic season-opener. So, back is Jason, the bitter widowed father of a newborn baby, and we now meet his mother-in-LAW (Anita Dobson). Peter Bowles guests as an old school surgeon whose competance is called into question by Zubin. And Eva Pope playes a professional escort who, it turns out, has Zubin as a client.
Just Getting By
E51
Just Getting ByGriffin struggles to cope when Keller comes under the spotlight for its recent suspicious deaths. Owen's plan to keep his relationship with Tricia secret is endangered when holiday snaps fall into the wrong hands.
Accidents Will Happen
E52
Accidents Will HappenIt is Jess's 21st birthday, and Ric is worried he cannot afford to buy her a decent present. But when the cause of the recent Kellar deaths is discovered, Ric is left reeling. Meanwhile, Owen and Chrissie have a good time together.