Why is Casualty not on today and when is it back?

Bad news – but drama awaits (Picture: BBC) Casualty fans are about to spend quite a few weeks not taking their usual Saturday night trip to Holby City Hospital. Last Saturday, the BBC One medical drama aired the final instalment in the latest boxset Lethal Legacy. The mini-series primarily focused on exploring Flynn Byron’s (Olly Rix) army past, as well as the relationships Dylan Keogh (William Beck) has with son Matty Linlaker (Aron Julius) and friend Stevie Nash (Elinor Lawless). Also, Rash Masum (Neet Mohan) received some really positive news, as he learnt that he had finally become a consultant! To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Lethal Legacy was another dramatic boxset (Picture: BBC) Elsewhere in the ED, this boxset saw Rida Amaan (Sarah Seggari) come to terms with her alopecia diagnosis. She was supported by friend and colleague Jodie Whyte (Anna Chell), who helped pick Rida back up whenever her confidence was low. Ask Metro Use AI to go deeper into the stories you care about – powered by Metro and trusted publications. Speaking of Jodie, the character turned into a bit of a detective this mini-series, as she became passionate about exposing the truth surrounding a local housing development. With all of the storylines now wrapped up, Casualty is taking a short break. Here’s everything you need to know. Why is Casualty not on today and when is it back? The 40th anniversary looms (Picture: BBC/Metro) Casualty is currently off air for the summer, and won’t return to our TVs until the start of September. When the show returns on September 5, Casualty will celebrate 40 years on our screens with a special double-bill. And it’s safe to say this particular trip to Holby hospital will change everything. The massive anniversary event centres on a high-stakes major incident that puts Holby in chaos. Lives hang in the balance and the ED team are pushed to their absolute limits in a tense and emotionally charged story, bringing together some of the show’s most beloved characters. Deals of the Day Wuka launches the UK’s first period-proof swimwear for heavy flows Bridgerton fans are rushing to buy these new Netflix-inspired perfumes now £12 off The affordable summer wardrobe update you'll wear from rooftop drinks to beach holidays The £7.99 lip balm beauty fans love for glossy, hydrated lips just dropped four new shades This Keskine hydrogel mask could fix your summer skin A major rescue operation unfolds, forcing impossible life-or-death decisions and testing the courage, resilience and leadership of those at the heart of the hospital. Arrow MORE: TV star reveals incredible ‘Gladiator-worthy’ abs after joining BBC series Arrow MORE: Who could replace Naga Munchetty on BBC Breakfast? The potential candidates explored Arrow MORE: Fourth Gladiators star addresses exit after reports of ‘axing’ from BBC show The Soaps Newsletter – Weekly Sign up for exclusive spoilers and interviews, handpicked by our Soaps Editor.