Episode 1
The Hands that Rock the Cradle (1)
1h
Faye struggles to cope when her son is admitted for another life-saving operation.
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Holby City
199923 seasons5.8 / 10
Drama series about life on the wards of Holby City Hospital, following the highs and lows of the staff and patients.
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Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Holby City premiered January 12, 1999. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
Drama series about life on the wards of Holby City Hospital, following the highs and lows of the staff and patients.
Season 12 episodes
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Episode 2
The Hands that Rock the Cradle (2)
1h
Everyone is left reeling when Archie dies unexpectedly. Vanessa suspects foul play.
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Episode 3
Myself, Coming Back
1h
Donna deals with the effects from her dad's will. Joseph compromises his professionalism.
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Episode 4
The Professionals
1h
Elliot is determined to prove he can cope running Darwin in Connie's absence.
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Episode 5
Home Truths
1h
Linden's daughter turns up at Holby and he realises he must face up to his tragic past.
Episode credits
Guest stars Joshua Bowman, Damien Matthews
Episode 6
To Have and to Hold
1h
While Joseph is away from the ward, a patient goes into crisis and Elliot has to step in.
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Guest stars Joshua Bowman, John Cummins
Episode 7
Break Away
1h
Penny's struggles to prove to Elliot that she is good with patients.
Episode credits
Guest stars Joshua Bowman
Episode 8
And That's What Really Hurts
1h
Elliot's confidence in Joseph's professionalism unravels.
Episode credits
Guest stars Joshua Bowman
Episode 9
Now We Are Lonely
1h
When Joseph suggests Lauren is responsible for Archie's death, he is accused of bullying.
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Guest stars Joshua Bowman
Episode 10
Too Close for Comfort
1h
Judith's son is admitted with alcohol poisoning, and Holly mistakenly calls her ex-husband
Episode credits
Guest stars Joshua Bowman
Episode 11
Stand by Me
1h
An old friend forces Linden to face his feelings of guilt over his wife's death.
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Episode 12
Resolutions
1h
Thandie risks her own reputation to force Lauren to tell the truth about Archie's death.
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Episode 13
Talk to Me
1h
Faye tries to be brave for her first day back at work since Archie died.
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Episode 14
A Glorious Reunion
1h
Faye is worried she may be blamed for injuring Lauren.
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Episode 15
Stop All the Clocks
1h
Tragedy hits AAU, and Linden has to help Faye and Holly through the day from hell.
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Promises
1h
Donna has to make some tough decisions about the welfare of her five-year-old niece.
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Episode 17
...And the Devil Makes Three
1h
Ric's determination to push Thandie out of Holby nearly costs him a patient.
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Episode 18
Too Cold to Crash and Burn
1h
The strain of Penny's secret relationship with Scott get too much to bear.
Episode credits
Guest stars Joshua Bowman
Episode 19
Downstairs Upstairs
1h
Elliot struggles to save Charlie Fairhead's life, while the Home Office visit Ric.
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Guest stars Joshua Bowman, Derek Thompson, Gregory Foreman
Episode 20
Together Alone
1h
Michael tries to convince Connie to return, but is she too happy at her new hospital?
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Guest stars Joshua Bowman
Episode 21
Amare
1h
Thandie's reunion with her brother is cut short when he asks her to help him to die.
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Guest stars David Gyasi
Episode 22
The Butterfly Effect (1)
1h
When Faye realises Joseph's life is in danger, she prays to have her husband back.
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Guest stars Joe Cole, Nicola Bryant
Episode 23
The Butterfly Effect (2)
1h
Joseph and Daisha find themselves in a shooting incident.
Episode credits
Guest stars Joe Cole, Anjli Mohindra
Episode 24
Faith No More
1h
Joseph realises something is going on between Faye and Linden.
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Episode 25
Tipping Point
1h
When Mark lets his team down, he realises he must become a man of the people again.
Episode credits
Guest stars Jonathan Readwin
Episode 26
Enemies Closer
1h
Jac acts oddly around a patient, while Oliver plays dirty to curry favour with Connie.
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Episode 27
For the Greater Good
1h
Joseph's determined not to allow recent events to tempt his dark side from re-emerging.
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Episode 28
Bette Davis Eyes
1h
Chrissie is rushed into theatre when she develops a life-threatening condition.
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X-Y Factor
1h
Chrissie finds Sacha's mother overwhelming and can't see herself as part of the family.
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Episode 30
What Goes Around
1h
Jac's world is turned upside-down when her mother disappears.
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Episode 31
Apply Some Pressure
1h
Mark impresses Cunningham as he helps resolve the porters' strike that hits Holby.
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Episode 32
Take No Prisoners
1h
Oliver shoulders too much responsibility and blows Penny's secret.
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Episode 33
Time and Tide (1)
1h
Mark must prove his leadership skills when the hospital is threatened with power failure.
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Episode 34
Time and Tide (2)
1h
Everyone turns to Mark for advice on the emergency flood situation.
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Episode 35
Brutally Frank
1h
Frank the porter causes chaos across the hospital on Mark's first day as CEO.
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Episode 36
Taking Over
1h
Things reach boiling point for Elliot, who has to justify his actions to a new registrar.
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Episode 37
Cross My Heart
1h
Greg and Joseph rub each other up the wrong way on a trip to London.
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Episode 38
Thursday's Child
1h
Faye learns she is expecting a boy and tries to keep the peace between Joseph and Linden.
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Episode 39
Fool's Gold
1h
Determined to keep his marriage break-up secret, Michael throws himself into work.
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Swimming with Sharks
1h
Mark cannot control his unease over Sacha, and misuses his power as CEO.
Episode credits
Directed by Steve Hughes
Episode 41
Secrets You Keep
1h
Linden's frustration gets the better of him, and he nearly compromises a patient's life.
Episode credits
Directed by Steve HughesGuest stars Jason Lewis
Episode 42
All Cried Out
1h
Michael gets paranoid about Ric and Annalese, and is forced to agree to a divorce.
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Episode 43
Two in Five Marriages
1h
Linden wants a family with Faye, but finds himself being the subject of hospital gossip.
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Episode 44
Dandelions
1h
Ric worries about some test results and clashes with Michael over the Moyles Fund.
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Episode 45
Man With No Name
1h
Ric tries to deflect his recent diagnosis by staging a domino kidney transplant.
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Episode 46
Skipping a Beat
1h
Greg tries to take control of his sexual dynamic with Connie.
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Episode 47
Transgressions
1h
Michael is forced to face reality when his date becomes a patient twice in one day.
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Episode 48
'Til the Grave
1h
Ric struggles to keep his illness under the radar, but Michael makes that impossible.
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Episode 49
The Last Day of Summer
1h
Ric collapses in theatre, while Oliver ends up landing Greg in trouble with Connie.
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Episode 50
Get Busy Living
1h
Penny discovers Frieda's secret past, while Ric finally agrees to chemotherapy.
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Episode 51
A Failure to Communicate
1h
Jac learns to eat humble pie, while Greg gets his revenge on Oliver.
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Episode 52
Test Results
1h
Linden returns from his religious retreat and struggles to cope with life back at Holby.
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Episode 53
Long Night's Journey Into Day
1h
Michael struggles to cope with Ric and Connie, while Joseph worries about being a doormat.
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Episode 54
Revelations
1h
Oliver wants to prove he's one of the team but ends up having to be bailed out by Frieda.
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Episode 55
Misfit Love
1hfinale
Despite Linden's attempts to leave Faye, their relationship ends up costing him his life.
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Cast
Robert PowellMark Williams
Rob OstlereArthur Digby
Bob BarrettSacha Levy
David AmesDominic Copeland
Chizzy AkudoluMo Effanga
Rosie MarcelJac Naylor
Hugh QuarshieRic Griffin
Catherine RussellSerena CampbellCredits
- Created by
- Tony McHale, Mal Young
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 1,102
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
BBC OneUnited Kingdom- BBC Drama ProductionsUnited Kingdom
BBC StudiosUnited Kingdom
Themes
doctorfictional townhospitalmedical dramaspin off