BBC Casualty 'set for huge change to attract younger viewers' 38 years after debut As the world's longest-running primetime medical drama, Casualty is a staple of the BBC but as it approaches its 40th anniversary in 2026, the show might see some changes.
Adding to the list of departures, Doctors broadcast its last episode after a 27-year-long run, yet Casualty has consistently held its spot in the BBC's coveted Saturday primetime slot since its 1986 debut.
She said: "In regards to Casualty coming back for a Christmas Special, I feel that this could be a way for the BBC to see if it is a show worth keeping and investing in.
According to a brand and culture expert, the veteran series could undergo to "secure longevity and attract younger viewers", following the harsh cut of fellow medical dramas Doctors and Holby City.
Rochelle White from Rochelle White Agency has shared her thoughts on the future of Casualty as it approaches its 40th anniversary in 2026.
