Holby City (1999)

Synopsis

Drama series about life on the wards of Holby City Hospital, following the highs and lows of the staff and patients.

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Cast

• Hugh Quarshie as Ric Griffin
• Rosie Marcel as Jac Naylor
• Bob Barrett as Sacha Levy
• Tina Hobley as Chrissie Williams
• Paul Bradley as Elliot Hope
• Guy Henry as Henrick Hanssen
• Jaye Jacobs as Donna Jackson
• James Anderson as Oliver Valentine
• David Ames as Dominic Copeland
• Amanda Mealing as Connie Beauchamp

If you liked Holby City, try

• Grey's Anatomy
• Chicago P.D.
• Binnelanders
• Chicago Med
• Chicago Hope
• Casualty
• ER
• The Resident

BingeNext's take

If you enjoy long-running dramas that dive into the everyday challenges and triumphs of hospital life, Holby City is a great pick. This series, which has been around since 1999, offers a rich mix of soap and drama as it follows the staff and patients at Holby City Hospital. With over 1100 episodes across 23 seasons, there’s plenty to get into, and the hour-long episodes give you time to really connect with the characters. The cast includes familiar faces like Hugh Quarshie and Rosie Marcel, who bring depth to the stories of both medical staff and patients. Watching Holby City feels like becoming part of a close-knit community where you experience the emotional highs and lows alongside the characters. If you’ve liked shows such as Grey’s Anatomy or Chicago Med, this one will likely fit right into your watchlist with its mix of medical drama and personal stories.