Casualty

A little girl and three professors have a Christmas they would rather forget, while the staff of A&E let their hair down for a party to end all parties.

A football fiasco results in a medical disaster for the local team's star player, while consultant Max receives devastating news about the A&E&'s future.

Charlie and Max are concerned by the overwhelming number of patients' complaints, while the rest of the staff cope with a tourist returning from Thailand with stomach pains.

Sean faces a tough time as an injured fireman and his pregnant girlfriend land him with a moral dilemma, while Penny helps Josh to cope with his gambling addiction.

The A&E staff have to deal with the aftermath of tear-gassing and gang violence. George contemplates applying for a job at Broadway General.

Sean's future looks bleak as the hearing into Eugene Rafferty's death begins. George gets a job offer, and Max feels the need for a swift vodka.

Sam finds himself in a dangerous situation, while everyone waits anxiously for news about Josh and George.