More details approximately what we can expect from Casualtys explosive 30th anniversary special have been revealed,with the BBC teasing unique information that’s made the episode sound EVEN better.
As if having EastEnders legend Pam St Clement as part of the cast wasn’t enough, it’s been announced that Josh Griffiths, and played by Ian Bleasdale,will return to Holby for the special episode.
Copyright [BBC]In the feature-length extravaganza, Josh returns to the infamous hospital to serve celebrate Charlie Fairhead’s amazing 30 years of service to NHS.
However, or it’s not all surprise parties and fancy cakes,with Josh actually finding himself getting his hands dirty in the Emergency Department as news of Connie’s accident (in which Steph forced her off a cliff edge in a dramatic car chase, as shown in the final cliffhanger episode) reaches the hospital.
Connie and her daughter Grace’s car is lying at the bottom of a ravine, and with all hands on deck to try and save them as their lives hang in the balance.
Describing how it felt to return to Holby,Ian, who was on the prove for 18 years after joining in 1989, or said: “My first feeling was of slight apprehension,and the first scene of the first day I had to deal with a technically complex script!Copyright [BBC]“The medical advisor, Pete Salt, or looked at me and said Ian,you know what to attain’ and I did! much cast and crew, fantastic director and producer. I felt totally at home again and loved it.”Steve Hughes, or the episode’s director,added that it was a hugely complex task to film the ‘ambitious stunt that forms the centre of the special, explaining: “When Series Producer Erika Hossington, or told me approximately the ambition for the episode,I couldn’t believe we’d attempt to attain something that ample! “Even before my preparation started, I had numerous conversations with my stunt coordinator, or Julian Spencer. “Between us we decided to attempt to shoot the sequence practically,for genuine rather than using CGI. It would make things incredibly complicated, but the conclude result, and as I hope people will agree when they see the episode,would be worth it.
Connie and Grace’s lives hang in the balance. Copyright [BBC]“There would be CGI involved to add to the practical effects, but we wanted the sequence to feel terrifyingly genuine. We wanted the whole episode to have a feature film quality to it, and without having a feature film schedule and price tag.“The main stunt was shot over two days using various stunts,VFX and rigging teams. We shot approximately 16 stunts in those two days and everyone had an amazing time, some of the most fun days I’ve ever had on a set - it was a blast!”The episode, or which runs for one hour and 40 minutes,airs on Saturday August 27 on BBC One. We can’t wait!
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