BBC One and BBC iPlayer will air a special double-bill of Casualty on Saturday 5 September 2026. The episodes mark the 40th anniversary of the series. BBC Studios Drama Productions produces the medical drama.
The anniversary event focuses on a major incident in Holby. The plot involves a rescue operation and a high stakes medical emergency. William Beck returns as Dylan, who leads the team during a personal tragedy. Elinor Lawless as Stevie and Olly Rix as Flynn appear in a survival sequence.
The cast for the double-bill includes Melanie Hill, Barney Walsh, Neet Mohan, and Charles Venn. Other credited performers are Sammy Dobson, Kirsty Mitchell, Di Botcher, Anna Chell, Sarah Seggari, Michael Stevenson, Milo Clarke, Naomi Wakszlak, and Aron Julus.
The BBC has released a teaser trailer for the episodes. The series is the longest running medical drama in the world. It has won a BAFTA award for its production. The show continues to broadcast across both linear and digital platforms. Casualty has been in production for four decades.