Is Casualty on tonight? When it’s back and next on TV confirmed

A fresh update (Picture: BBC/Metro) Casualty fans, I’m here with bad news…the show won’t be airing this evening. The much-loved BBC One medical drama returned to screens last month – six weeks after the conclusion of its latest boxset – to celebrate four decades of the ED. The 40th anniversary double-bill was everything fans could’ve hoped for and more, with dramatic scenes aplenty as an explosion in the city put lives in peril and left our doctors facing one of their biggest challenges to date. Stevie Nash (Elinor Lawless) and Flynn Byron (Olly Rix), meanwhile, were left fighting for their lives after their ambulance plunged from a cliffside into the icy depths of a quarry. Familiar faces including Charlie Fairhead (Derek Thompson) and Ethan Hardy (George Rainsford) staged a return, while Dylan Keogh (William Beck) endured a devastating tragedy with the loss of ex Sophia Peters (Kellie Shirley), who died in the wake of the blast. The scene was very much set for what was to follow – but sadly the subsequent episodes are not available just yet, with Casualty on another hiatus following the return of Strictly Come Dancing. Why is Casualty not on tonight and when is it back? Casualty is not on tonight (Saturday, October 3) because it returned to screens for one week only simply to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Much like it does every autumn, it is now on a hiatus amid Strictly Come Dancing’s run. It will return to TV sometime next year with a brand new series. Confirmation of its return next year came during the end credits of the 40th anniversary, with the BBC One announcer stating that the ‘best is yet to come’. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. The 40th marked the end of one era – with the clever tag line of: Life begins at 40 -with future episodes thought to signify the beginning of a refreshed, exciting one for the BBC medical drama. While little is known about what’s in store upon its comeback to TV, stars Melanie Hill and Neet Mohan previously dropped a few teasers: Mel explained to us: ‘The first episodes of the next series that we’ve shot, not giving anything away, but these 40th celebration episodes were massive, and you think, we cannot ever top that, but these scripts came through the door and I was like, I cannot believe the ambition of the show has just notched up because we’re shooting less.’ To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Neet noted: ‘Like Mel and Will said, the 40th is these amazing two episodes, and then we kick off the next series, with amazing episodes as well. The show has always changed and evolved, and I think that’s testament to its success. ‘And I think it flings the doors open to a whole new era, which is really exciting.’ Exciting times ahead! In the meantime, you can spend your Saturday nights in the ballroom, with the latest series of Strictly now underway. Deals of the Day Kurt Geiger's new Notting Hill collection is a love letter to London's chaotic weather I’ve found the Hoover gadget that could make cleaning your floors so much easier I tried L'Oréal Paris's new PDRN serum and my skin looked glossier after one use This new Cricut gadget turns your favourite photos into stickers in minutes From kitchen hatches to burgundy walls – the biggest home trends for 2027 Casualty will return to BBC One next year. The 40th anniversary episodes, plus the whole of 2023-2025, are now streaming on BBC One and BBC iPlayer. If you’ve got a soap or TV story, video or pictures get in touch by emailing us soaps@metro.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you. Join the community by leaving a comment below and stay updated on all things soaps on our homepage. Arrow MORE: Celebrity Traitors fans gasping after one Traitor betrays another so early in the game Arrow MORE: The next Celebrity Traitors murder is a done deal – and I’m gutted Arrow MORE: Priceless Celebrity Traitors moments you probably forgot because of Richard E Grant The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.