Series 20

2018

Jan 2, 2018 · 60m

Arriving in prison to begin his sentence, Ric struggles with the noise and aggression inside. Popular prisoner Dillon takes Ric under his wing, warning him against a fellow prisoner Danny. But when Danny requires urgent medical care, Ric has to decide whether to keep Dillon on side or follow his sense of duty.

E2. Ready or Not

Jan 9, 2018 · 60m

Sacha and Donna feel anxious when they have to admit an injured inmate from prison. After a conversation with Ric, Sacha is determined to find a way to protect his friend, but will he only make things worse? Jac fills her schedule on her first day back in surgery but is wrong-footed when Gaskell challenges her with a complicated case. Frieda can only watch as Jac powers through, but will she come to regret it? Essie gets an unexpected and unwanted surprise in the shape of Raf's inheritance. Gaskell offers his support as she muses on what to do with this burden, finally coming to an important decision.

E3. There by the Grace of...

Jan 16, 2018 · 60m

Encouraged by Sacha, Essie is having second thoughts about investing in Gaskell. But with Raf's legacy at stake, can Essie be assertive with Gaskell and find confidence in her decision? With worries for Ric ringing in her ears, Donna is concerned that Sacha is off his game. With potential disaster looming, Donna enlists Nicky to help her take matters into her own hands. Fletch's obsession with increased security reaches new heights, however Essie provides Fletch with a distraction and Jac ensures Fletch stays distracted for a long time to come.

E4. Hanssen Is as Hanssen Does

Jan 23, 2018 · 60m

The hospital picks up the pieces ahead of Raf's memorial. At a time when the Holby family need each other more than ever, can Hanssen find his way back to them? Dead set on moving forward and maintaining her status as Holby's supersurgeon, Jac wants to fast track her recovery, but with reminders of the memorial all around, she can't outrun the past. Lofty is thrown when an unexpected patient turns up on Keller. In spite of mounting stresses throughout the day, Lofty wonders whether his future with Dominic may be looking up.

E5. One Day at a Time

Jan 30, 2018 · 60m

The Clinical trial is heating up and it is time for Gaskell to live up to his reputation, while Nicky tests Sacha's patience in a bid to prove her abilities .

E6. Not Your Home Now

Feb 6, 2018 · 60m

Hanssen steps down as CEO, with Serena agreeing to take over temporarily. When Ric is admitted to Holby, Serena and Donna treat the injuries he sustained in prison. Distressed by Ric's situation, Serena investigates what happened the day Elaine Warren died. Oliver's physiotherapy is cut short when his therapist collapses, triggering his surgical instincts. As he attempts to diagnose her and other patients, Dom, Lofty and Roxanna try to temper his expectations. Oliver starts to wonder if he can still be a doctor. Jac must locate the rare vinyl she took from Raf's collection before Fletch purchases a replacement. This suspicious behaviour leads Frieda to uncover the true nature of Jac's motivations. Knowing Jac may have feelings for Fletch gives Frieda an opportunity to needle her mentor.

E7. Precipice

Feb 13, 2018 · 60m

A leaking bullet is poisoning Oliver's brain and must be removed; can Roxanna convince him to risk another surgery? Fletch turns a supposed intruder into a patient.

E8. Hard Day's Night

Feb 20, 2018 · 60m

A hungover Nicky must cope with an overbearing new registrar. Fletch and Jac are thrust together on an overnight transplant case.

E9. Ache

Feb 28, 2018 · 60m

Roxanna pitches an experimental treatment that could help Oliver recover. However, with acting CEO Serena reluctant to commit, can Roxanna convince Hanssen to return? Meanwhile, Dominic tries to help a deeply worried Lofty plan for Sheilagh's future, and it remains to be seen whether Frieda will continue to help Jac when her mentor's pain reaches breaking point.

E10. Square One

Mar 6, 2018 · 60m

Gaskell fights to protect his trial and save his patient, and Serena is determined to find a solution as she begins to fear that Ric is losing hope. Meanwhile, Jac returns with a spring in her step, but will the secret to her new happiness be discovered?

E11. The L Word

Mar 13, 2018 · 60m

Roxanna tries to cure Oliver, but in the process opens old wounds. Dom and Lofty find themselves at odds over Sheilagh's care. Donna and Fletch race to save Ric.

E12. No Matter Where You Go, There You Are (1)

Mar 20, 2018 · 60m

The events surrounding Elaine Warren's death are relived in court. With new revelations emerging, can Ric fight for freedom? Desperate to no longer be Roxanna's pet patient, Ollie pushes himself to the brink. But what future awaits him on the other side? Jac has eyes for Fletch, but when things take a turn for the worse Frieda is the one she turns to for help.

E13. No Matter Where You Go, There You Are (2)

Mar 27, 2018 · 60m

Ollie refuses to relinquish his determination to become a surgeon once again. But when a memory resurfaces, he finally sees a new way forward. Unable to shake the guilt over Fiona's death, Essie is hell-bent on uncovering what went wrong. With Jac gone and Fletch wanting answers, Frieda faces an interminable night shift on Darwin.

E14. Tete a Tate

Apr 3, 2018 · 60m

Ric attempts to dive straight back into work, but hospital bureaucracy throws up some testing problems. Roxanna questions Gaskell's motives when he takes on a controversial new case. Fletch clashes with the new CEO over a vulnerable patient.

E15. Tate Gallery

Apr 10, 2018 · 60m

A revelation about Gaskell forces Roxanna to choose where her loyalties lie. Still on probation, Ric risks his job to save a familiar face, and a secretive young patient causes Fletch to question Abigail's priorities.

E16. New Ain't All It's Cracked Up To Be

Apr 17, 2018 · 60m

Frieda forces new trainee Nicky to question what kind of doctor she wants to be. Meena puts her friendship with Ms McKendrick on the line when a chance to impress Gaskell arises. Serena tests Xavier's mettle, putting him in charge of Sheilagh's recovery.

Frieda has to decide what to do when Roman crashes back into her life, and a withdrawn Dom's plans for a quiet night are scuppered. Determined to shake up his life, Sacha seeks out new experiences - with surprising results.

E23. None but the Brave

Jun 5, 2018 · 60m

With Fletch and Abigail's relationship still a secret, Fletch is thrown when Jac suddenly arrives on Darwin, however complications arise when Fletch accepts Jac's offer of an after-work drink. Loved-up Lofty is anxious not to crush Dominic's weekend plans, but when Lofty catches Sheilagh behaving recklessly, Lofty risks fracturing both relationships. On a high with patient success in Morocco, Gaskell's sceptical reaction to a new trial candidate leads to a disagreement with Roxanna.

E24. Primum Non Nocere (1)

Jun 12, 2018 · 60m

While trying to prove herself, Meena uncovers disturbing news that could spell trouble for Gaskell. Bernie returns to bring Serena home, but is Serena willing to leave Holby behind for good? And Fletch questions if he's ready to commit to a proper relationship with Abigail.

E25. Primum Non Nocere (2)

Jun 20, 2018 · 60m

E26. Fallen Idol

Jun 27, 2018 · 60m

A split-second mistake brings Nicky a whole lot closer to Zav than she bargained for. Meanwhile, a troubling discovery causes Roxanna to question her loyalties. And Dom is forced to make a choice between sacrificing an opportunity and letting down Lofty.

E27. The Anniversary Waltz

Jul 4, 2018 · 60m

The party celebrating 70 years of the NHS is put on hold when a major incident pushes Holby to the limits. Serena is reminded of a patient she saved many years ago - with the odds stacked against her, and withRic's help, can she do the same again? Jac and Abigail find themselves at odds over a patient set for a heart transplant. But with Jac back at work, is the transplant Abigail's only concern? Sheilagh reflects on her stay at Holby and the importance of the NHS. Encouraged by Dom's feelings for her grandson, she gives Lofty one last present before she goes.

E28. Into the Light

Jul 11, 2018 · 60m

Torn between a chance to make history and her conscience, Roxanna faces a tough decision. Will she cross the line? Hanssen's recovery is put to the test with Essie's arrival, but he'll have to overcome painful memories if he wants to save her life. When Donna's hopes for her family seem out of reach, Zav is the last person she expects to save the day - has she misjudged him?

E29. The Friend Zone

Jul 17, 2018 · 60m

When nothing else seems to be going Sacha's way, he tries his hand at a new romance. Meanwhile, tensions rise as Meena moves in on Nicky's turf up on Darwin. And unconvinced by his slippery charm, Donna puts Zav to the test.

E30. Two for Joy

Jul 24, 2018 · 60m

Jac is back on form after her surgery and determined to prove she is a doctor and not a patient. Dom and Lofty find themselves at cross purposes, which puts their future in the balance. Elsewhere, Essie sees Holby afresh through the eyes of a patient.