The fifteenth series of the British medical drama television series Holby City began airing in the United Kingdom on BBC One on 16 October 2012. The series ran for 52 episodes, concluding on 8 October 2013. Many characters departed and arrived during the series.
"Episode #" refers to the episode's number in the overall series, whereas "Series #" refers to the episode's number in this particular series.
The series is produced by the BBC and will air on BBC One and BBC One HD in the United Kingdom. Johnathan Young was the executive producer until Episode 40. As of Episode 41, Oliver Kent is the Executive Producer. Justin Young was the Consultant Series Producer until Episode 52, his last episode as writer was Episode 32.
Main characters
Henrik Hanssen, chief executive officer, director of surgery, consultant general surgeon, Keller - Guy Henry (until episode 4, episodes 13-52)
Serena Campbell acting/deputy chief executive officer, clinical executive director, acting director of surgery, consultant general surgeon, AAU/Keller - Catherine Russell
Elliot Hope, clinical lead, consultant cardiothoracic surgeon, Darwin - Paul Bradley
Ric Griffin, clinical lead, consultant general surgeon, Keller/AAU - Hugh Quarshie
Michael Spence, clinical lead, consultant general surgeon, AAU/Keller - Hari Dhillon
Jac Naylor, consultant cardiothoracic surgeon, Darwin - Rosie Marcel (until episode 15, from episode 21)
Edward Campbell, locum consultant anaesthetist, AAU - Aden Gillett (from episode 42)
Mo Effanga, specialist registrar, cardiothoracic surgery, Darwin - Chizzy Akudolu
Antoine Malick, clinical skills teacher, specialist registrar, general surgery / consultant general surgeon, Keller - Jimmy Akingbola
Sacha Levy, specialist registrar, general surgery, AAU - Bob Barrett
Luc Hemingway, specialist registrar, general surgery, AAU - Joseph Millson (until episode 13)
Oliver Valentine, core training 1, Darwin - James Anderson (until episode 39)
Harry Tressler, core training 1/2, AAU - Jules Knight (from episode 31)
Tara Lo, foundation training 1, Darwin - Jing Lusi (until episode 27)
Arthur Digby, foundation training 1/2, Keller - Rob Ostlere (from episode 12)
Gemma Wilde, foundation training 1/2, AAU - Ty Glaser (from episode 15)
Zosia March, foundation training 1, Keller - Camilla Arfwedson (from episode 48)
Jonny Maconie, transplant coordinator, charge nurse, Darwin - Michael Thomson
Chrissie Williams, ward sister, AAU - Tina Hobley
Eddi McKee, senior staff nurse, AAU - Sarah-Jane Potts (until episode 2)
Chantelle Lane, agency/staff nurse, Keller - Lauren Drummond
Mary-Claire Carter, agency/staff nurse, Keller/AAU - Niamh McGrady (main cast from episode 28; previously recurring)
Terence Cunningham, chairman, Holby City NHS Foundation Trust - Roger Barclay
Imelda Cousins, acting CEO, acting director of surgery, Holby City NHS Foundation Trust - Tessa Peake-Jones (from episode 6 until episode 11)
Nathan Hargreave, consultant oncologist - Jotham Annan (from episode 12)
Sharon Kozinsky, consultant psychiatrist - Madeleine Potter (from episode 30 until episode 46)
Derwood Thompson, consultant obstetrician/gynaecologist - Ben Hull
Rhys Hopkins, consultant radiologist, Keller - Gareth David-Lloyd (from episode 3 until episode 12)
Lilah Birdwood, core training 1, AAU/Keller - Natasha Leigh (from episode 3 until episode 12)
Dominic Copeland, foundation training 1, Keller - David Ames (from episode 28 until episode 34)
Ramona Gomez, healthcare assistant, AAU - Maria Fernandez-Ache (from episode 5 until episode 10)
Jake Patterson, porter, Keller - Louis Payne (from episode 15 until episode 27)
Bonnie Wallis, agency nurse, Darwin - Carlyss Peer (from episode 52)
All 16 main characters from series fourteen initially returned. Derek Thompson returned for a guest appearance as Casualty's Charlie Fairhead in episode 2. Natasha Leigh joined as CT1 Lilah Birdwood for 8 episodes from episode 3. Sarah Jane Potts (Eddi McKee) left in episode 2, followed by Joseph Millson (Luc Hemingway) in episode 13. Guy Henry (Henrik Hanssen) was absent between episodes 5 and 12, though returned in a special episode set partly in Sweden. Ty Glaser and Rob Ostlere joined the show in the New Year, playing foundation year 1 doctors Gemma Wilde and Arthur Digby. Rosie Marcel (Jac Naylor) was absent between episodes 16 and 20. Tara Lo (Jing Lusi) died in episode 27 after having an operation to remove part of her brain tumour. Jules Knight joined as of episode 31 playing core training year 1 doctor Harry Tressler. James Anderson (Oliver Valentine) left in episode 39. Aden Gillett joined in episode 42 playing locum consultant anesthetist Edward Campbell, ex-husband of established character Serena Campbell. Camilla Arfwedson joined as from episode 48 as foundation training year 1 doctor Zosia March. Guy Henry (Henrik Hanssen) left in episode 52, the series finale.
