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Casualty

Episode 3 of 3

Paul Jackson tells the story behind the world's longest-running TV medical drama series, 大象传媒 1's Casualty. From 2013.

Paul Jackson visits the purpose-built TV studios of the longest running medical drama in the world. Born out of necessity (as a weapon in the weekly battle for audience-share on Saturday nights) "Casualty" has become one of 大象传媒 1's most consistent performers.

Series in celebrating innovative TV programmes, whilst using them as a window on a particular period in our cultural and social history.

Paul discusses the programme's origins with the show's creators (Jeremy Brock and Paul Unwin) and the people who commissioned it and stood by it during its lean years (Lord Grade and Jonathan Powell). He assesses how much it has changed in its long life.

Featuring cast members Patrick Robinson (Ash) and the ever-present Derek Thompson who from the very first episode played Charlie Fairhead. Plus Pete Salt, the medical consultant on whom Charlie is based) and series producer Nikki Wilson.

Paul also gauges the future of the programme with the head of 大象传媒 1's scheduling, Dan McGolpin.

Producer: Paul Kobrak

First broadcast on 大象传媒 Radio 4 in May 2013.

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30 minutes

Last on

Sun 22 Sep 2019 05:30

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  • Sat 18 May 2013 10:30
  • Wed 12 Aug 2015 23:30
  • Sat 21 Sep 2019 07:30
  • Sat 21 Sep 2019 17:30
  • Sun 22 Sep 2019 05:30