Series 21 saw the use of an orchestral-style variation of the theme tune, though this reverted to the previous version from series 16 onwards. Series 26 returned after its Christmas break in January , filmed in high-definition for the first time, to coincide with the move to Cardiff's Roath Lock. A new opening sequence was introduced, reminiscent of the early opening titles, in homage to the show's roots.
The variant of the theme music used since series 16 except series 21 remained in use. On the 4th January , the theme tune received a revamp and had a resemblance to the original theme tune. The closing credits were a continuation of the new updated theme tune. The original closing credit music was known for being slightly different from its opening music.
It was originally over one minute in length and over the years was shortened. The original music also had a lead in, known for being haunting and emotional. At the beginning it wasn't used in every episode.
Between series 1—9, it was only used during emotional endings, for example when Duffy was raped and Sandra Mute being killed off. Between series 9—12, it was mainly used to close every episode. In September , the closing theme was moved up a semitone, making the tune even more haunting. The end theme was reduced further in to go with BBC guidelines. Usage of this tune ended with series 15 in April When the theme tune was updated in , the closing credit music was a shortened version of the opening music.
The main change was the lead in music, two versions where used in the twelve years. Series 21 saw the theme tune being changed for a single series, it was made orchestral and only lasted one series. When Adam left the series at the end of series 25, a sad piano based version was used. It has only ever been used on that one occasion. When the theme tune changed for series 21 in September , the closing credits were essentially a continuation of the opening tune. Dramatic and edgy, it was more akin to the original theme and the current theme.
When the series returned in after the Christmas break, the theme tune had received a revamp, more akin to the original. The closing credits had been slightly extended with sections from the original end theme returning, for example the final end notes.
The end lead in music a piece of music which leads into the main closing credits which was used between series 1—15 returned, sounding very similar to the original. There are four versions of the end lead in. A simple section of beeps and strings, a second version sounding very similar to the original, used for the more emotional endings, and third version, which is very similar to the second.
The fourth version, introduced on 15 August is used exclusively for character departures. Casualty follows the professional and personal lives of the medical and ancillary staff of Holby City Hospital's emergency department. It features an ensemble cast of regular characters, and began with ten main characters in its first series. New main characters have been both written in and out of the series since, with only Charlie remaining in the show.
Now as then, Casualty holds a mirror up to British society and its treatment of the vulnerable, which helps to explain its longevity. They were deeply concerned about what they regarded as the Thatcherite attacks on the health service. When an audience looked at that world, they could compare it and relate it to their world. More examples tumble out: a recent storyline focused on emotional coercion, with a man, nurse manager Jacob, as the victim. George played the role of alcoholic nurse Clive King in the first series and later returned to the show as an entirely different character.
That's right. George appeared in an episode in as Neville Newton, who was the father of murdered paramedic Fin. Sandra can be credited for two significant moments in Casualty history : as the show's first ever female paramedic and also the first regular to die. Like George, the actress later came back to the ED in another guise, when she returned for a guest role in These days, Lisa is probably better known for her work in Doctor Who and its assorted spin-offs, where she starred as companion Bernice Summerfield in the Big Finish Productions' Doctor Who audio plays.
Lisa is also a professional photographer. Robert played paramedic Andy Ponting in the first series, with his most memorable storyline involving his affair with colleague Sandra — who we mentioned above.
After leaving the show in the second series, Robert has gone on to add a number of high-profile roles to his CV. Bernard played Casualty's first ever consultant — Ewart Plimmer — in the first three series of the show, before his character was killed off. He passed away in November at the age of Julia's character Baz Wilder is probably best-remembered for playing Charlie's love interest and being the mother of his son, Louis.
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