Holby City (series 16)


The sixteenth series of the British medical drama television series Holby City commenced airing in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 15 October 2013. The series ran for 52 episodes.

Episodes


Production

The series is produced by the BBC and will air on BBC One and BBC One HD in the United Kingdom. Oliver Kent is the executive producer. Simon Harper is the series producer.

Cast

Overview

All of the main characters carried over from the previous series, with the exception of director of surgery and chief executive officer Henrik Hanssen, who left the hospital to return to Sweden. Staff nurse Chantelle Lane left in episode 5. Long-serving Chrissie Williams left in episode 6. New chief executive officer and director of surgery, neurosurgeon Guy Self joined as of episode 7 followed quickly by director of nursing Colette Sheward in episode 8. Both Antoine Malick and his son, Jake Patterson left in episode 7. Junior doctor Gemma Wilde departed in episode 10, along with general surgeon Michael Spence, who left for an "extended break from the series". Consultant anesthetist Edward Campbell left the show after episode 13. Both Dominic Copeland and Adele Effanga arrived in episode 14, Ames having appeared as a recurring character in the previous series. Raffaello "Raf" di Lucca arrived in episode 16. Raf's wife, Amy Teo also joined the team as consultant pharmacist on AAU from episode 24. Bonnie Wallis was killed off on her wedding day in episode 25. Jesse Law joined the team as a consultant anesthetist on Keller from episode 28 then left in episode 39. Adrian Fletcher arrived in episode 44. Essie Harrison arrived in episode 30 then left in episode 47. Sam Stockman reprised his role as Elliot's son, James Hope in episode 41, having previously appeared as a recurring character between 2006 and 2007.

Main characters