Casualty viewers break down in tears over ‘hard to watch’ NHS scenes
CASUALTY viewers were left in tears over a “hard to watch” episode of the BBC show.
Tonight’s episode of the popular medical drama, saw the pressure reach boiling point for Jan in a special improvised episode.
The focus was on paramedics Jan, Iain, Sah and Teddy, who were pushed to breaking point whilst working under pressure.
The episode shedded light on the effect ambulance queues has on the hospital, its patients, and the front-line medical staff themselves as it reflects real life.
It highlighted the current state of the NHS right now – showing how stretched they are and how hard they work.
Those at home found the episode “hard-hitting” and “emotional” and they applauded the series for making “one hell of a statement” about the condition of the NHS.
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Viewers were devastated after watching the episode that features some very moving scenes, and took to Twitter to share their thoughts.
One viewer wrote: “Don’t think I’ve ever watched a full episode of #Casualty. It was an alternative to the football. That was so hard to watch, especially within the last five minutes.”
Another added: “Is anybody watching #Casualty tonight? (I know the footballs on) It’s unbelievably hard hitting & making one hell of a statement about the state of the nhs. I’m not sure if it’s improvised because it’s different, more realistic than usual Congrats to all involved it’s amazing tv.”
A third penned: “Hard hitting episode of #Casualty tonight. They really shouldn’t have had it on at the same time as the #England game. 999 is an emergency service. If you can watch it on catch up and encourage others to as well to see what #Ambulance crews can experience.
A fourth wrote: “#casualty the team does work extremely hard all the NHS workers do can I get a round of applause the cast of casualty and our own NHS workers.”
A fifth said: “Really hard-hitting and imho entirely necessary episode of #Casualty that should be compulsory viewing for every Tory politician.”
Steve Hughes, Director of the episode said: “The actors improvised all their dialogue and we shot everything like a documentary to give it a grounded, naturalistic feel.
“It was vital to make this episode feel as authentic as possible to highlight the challenges paramedics, and the NHS as a whole, face on a daily basis.”
He added that it “was scary for the actors at first, like they were walking a tightrope without a net”.