With all this mention of Annalese in the show recently is it inevitable that she should be returning? Perhaps to patch things up with Michael?
Are people hoping for her to make an appearance or do you think she should just steer clear?
Maybe this will give us some answers - SPOILER ALERT!
http://www.holby.tv/community/index.php?showtopic=67850
Thursday, 27 May 2010
Tuesday, 25 May 2010
Brutally Frank
This weeks episode saw the arrival of yet another new nurse - Elizabeth. I am assuming that she has been hired to fill in the empty hole left by Maria's sudden departure. From what we can see, Elizabeth is hardworking and will undoubtably make a good nurse but perhaps she needs to relax around the patients and see them as individual people.
Maria's exit, however, seemed to have gone unnoticed throughout the rest of the wards except from a brief mention from Donna. So has the fact that Michael Spence has also failed to make an appearance for the third episode in a row. Ric also seemed to be otherwise engaged.
This left Keller Ward in the capable hands of Sacha Levy and the newly appointed Ward Sister - Donna, who took full advantage of the eager to please Elizabeth, ensuring that both the staffroom and nurses base were left spotless. Sacha on the other hand seems to be coping well on the ward, though some people are a bit confused as to why he was hired in the first place. Any ideas would be welcomed in the comments.
We are also shown the aftermath of Elaine's surgery and we discover that the probability that she will suffer from some brain damage is high. This of course leaves Connie feeling guilty over the fact that she wasn't completely hinest about the surgery - not that the surgery was really to blame, I mean the power cut didn't exactly help. Or the blocked tube for that matter.
However, the luck seems to have changed on the wards, as ones of the porter, Frank, wins on the lottery - big change from the flood last week that seems to have cleared up in next to no time which is amazing after the chaos it caused (somehow leaving Casualty unaffected!)
Jac was back on top form, albeit for one scene, and she conveniently lets slip about the surgical trial being performed on Elaine, ensuring that Kevin was within full earshot. This created some tension between Jac and Joseph - still they were actually talking to each other which could hopefully lead to something.
Obviously, this left Kevin furious and he went up to see Connie, which lead to an emotional but violent discussion. Joseph, being the handsome hero that he is, stepped in to restrain a raging Kevin, while Connie rushed to the aid of Elaine who had began to crash. with Elaine stable, Kevin made it clear that he wanted Connie and Joseph to leave.
Later we see that Kevin steals Elaine's case notes to make copies, leaving Connie understandably worried. As she leaves, she finds that her car has had its windows smashed and we see Kevin lurking in the background.
Mark did indeed successfully apply for the job of CEO which he was accepted for, thus making it his last day on AAU. He had a few run-ins with porter Frank which led to Mark taking a drill to his head.
All was well as Linden rushed in just in time to save the day (and Frank's life). Frank was grateful enough to leave a £10,000 donation to the hospital from his lottery winnings.
Another well played and well written episode, though still quite a lot Mark and the CEO job which I feel is starting to drag on.
Joseph moment of the week - Showing his heroic strength while restraining Kevin.
Maria's exit, however, seemed to have gone unnoticed throughout the rest of the wards except from a brief mention from Donna. So has the fact that Michael Spence has also failed to make an appearance for the third episode in a row. Ric also seemed to be otherwise engaged.
This left Keller Ward in the capable hands of Sacha Levy and the newly appointed Ward Sister - Donna, who took full advantage of the eager to please Elizabeth, ensuring that both the staffroom and nurses base were left spotless. Sacha on the other hand seems to be coping well on the ward, though some people are a bit confused as to why he was hired in the first place. Any ideas would be welcomed in the comments.
We are also shown the aftermath of Elaine's surgery and we discover that the probability that she will suffer from some brain damage is high. This of course leaves Connie feeling guilty over the fact that she wasn't completely hinest about the surgery - not that the surgery was really to blame, I mean the power cut didn't exactly help. Or the blocked tube for that matter.
However, the luck seems to have changed on the wards, as ones of the porter, Frank, wins on the lottery - big change from the flood last week that seems to have cleared up in next to no time which is amazing after the chaos it caused (somehow leaving Casualty unaffected!)
Jac was back on top form, albeit for one scene, and she conveniently lets slip about the surgical trial being performed on Elaine, ensuring that Kevin was within full earshot. This created some tension between Jac and Joseph - still they were actually talking to each other which could hopefully lead to something.
Obviously, this left Kevin furious and he went up to see Connie, which lead to an emotional but violent discussion. Joseph, being the handsome hero that he is, stepped in to restrain a raging Kevin, while Connie rushed to the aid of Elaine who had began to crash. with Elaine stable, Kevin made it clear that he wanted Connie and Joseph to leave.
Later we see that Kevin steals Elaine's case notes to make copies, leaving Connie understandably worried. As she leaves, she finds that her car has had its windows smashed and we see Kevin lurking in the background.
Mark did indeed successfully apply for the job of CEO which he was accepted for, thus making it his last day on AAU. He had a few run-ins with porter Frank which led to Mark taking a drill to his head.
All was well as Linden rushed in just in time to save the day (and Frank's life). Frank was grateful enough to leave a £10,000 donation to the hospital from his lottery winnings.
Another well played and well written episode, though still quite a lot Mark and the CEO job which I feel is starting to drag on.
Joseph moment of the week - Showing his heroic strength while restraining Kevin.
Monday, 24 May 2010
Time and Tide (Part 2)
The second part of this weeks Holby kicks off with a quick reminder of the "story-so-far".
Donna and Maria have become trapped in a lift with an patient. However they weren't trapped for long and the scenes almost seemed pointless, thought Donna may have proved herself to Maria while helping with the treatment of the trapped patient. Things didn't get any better for Donna, as she was told of Mia going missing while a paedophile was roaming free.
The paedophile in question was, however, only trying to help the hospital by getting cables and equipment sorted from "an aquaintance". Mia was soon found by Greg from Paediatrics who brought her back down to Keller.
Back in theatre, Connie and Joseph were struggling to continue operating on Elaine, while the back-up generators also began to fail. It's not surprising as the generators were housed in the basement, which is going to be the first place to flood. After much argument, it is finally decided that Elaine should be moved. On the way it is discovered that the tube enabling her to breathe, has not been working properly, causing her to crash. They manage to regain a rhythm but it is now likely that Elaine will be left with some brain damage. Connie is left feeling emotional and drained when we last see her.
Mark finally manages to arrange cables to be brought to the hospital and power is restored to the wards. It is left clear that he will probably get the role of CEO.
Seeing how much Donna needs the job, Maria decides to accept the job in Tanzinia and we see her driving off into the night.
The second part was rather good, ensuring that it tied up al the loose ends of the first part. It was sad to see the back of Maria because I am not sure if Donna will be the same Donna that we all know and love without her. I guess we'll just have to wait and see...
Donna and Maria have become trapped in a lift with an patient. However they weren't trapped for long and the scenes almost seemed pointless, thought Donna may have proved herself to Maria while helping with the treatment of the trapped patient. Things didn't get any better for Donna, as she was told of Mia going missing while a paedophile was roaming free.
The paedophile in question was, however, only trying to help the hospital by getting cables and equipment sorted from "an aquaintance". Mia was soon found by Greg from Paediatrics who brought her back down to Keller.
Back in theatre, Connie and Joseph were struggling to continue operating on Elaine, while the back-up generators also began to fail. It's not surprising as the generators were housed in the basement, which is going to be the first place to flood. After much argument, it is finally decided that Elaine should be moved. On the way it is discovered that the tube enabling her to breathe, has not been working properly, causing her to crash. They manage to regain a rhythm but it is now likely that Elaine will be left with some brain damage. Connie is left feeling emotional and drained when we last see her.
Mark finally manages to arrange cables to be brought to the hospital and power is restored to the wards. It is left clear that he will probably get the role of CEO.
Seeing how much Donna needs the job, Maria decides to accept the job in Tanzinia and we see her driving off into the night.
The second part was rather good, ensuring that it tied up al the loose ends of the first part. It was sad to see the back of Maria because I am not sure if Donna will be the same Donna that we all know and love without her. I guess we'll just have to wait and see...
Time and Tide (Part 1)
Well I thought that I would give this blogging a go and start with the epic two-parter from last week.
After the opening credits had rolled, we were show the dramatic news coverage of the flood that was causing havoc through Holby. It wouldn't have made a good two-parter if there wasn't a natural disaster going on. Typically the cast of Casualty seemed to be left unaffected!
Donna arrived to work late, along with her niece Mia, who was dropped of at the hospital creche. This lowered her chance of getting the job of Keller Ward Sister even more, as we saw that last week, she was late in submitting her job application. She wasn't the only one going for the job though as, unbeknown to Donna, Maria had also applied. That could make things awkward!
Meanwhile, Connie and the lovely Joseph were left with the prosepect of not having a patient for their research project as it seemed that Elaine had suddenly gotten cold feet over her potentially life-saving surgery. Connie made an attempt to change her mind but gave in, deciding that the only option would be to wait until another suitable candidate had been found. Joseph was, understandable, unhappy with this plan and we saw him putting his foot down with none other that Mrs Beauchamp herself!
The Ward Sister interviews were held, and after much convincing from Mark, Donna was allowed to apply. There was some tension when Maria and Donna met up in the interview room, with Maria saying that she was unlikely to get the job. However she didn't hold back in her interview and put on a good performance, telling them that she had another job offer in Tanzinia. Donna on the other hand showed a much more honest and open side but on comparing the two, the choice was clear.
Indeed, Maria did get the job of Ward Sister, with Donna making it clear that she wasnlt happy, stating that she needed the job. This left Maria considering her options.
Mark spent most of the episode, trying to prove that he was capable of taking on the job of hospital CEO. Basically he tried to take control of the whole hospital as well as trying to find Mia and Chloe who had gone missing from the creche and to make matters worse there was also a paedophile on the loose.
After much persuasion and a heart to heart from Connie, Elaine agreed to the surgery. However all normal operations had been postponed to make room for the numerous incoming casualties of the flood. Connie and Joseph managed to pull a few strings and it wasn't long until Elaine was being wheeled into Darwin Theatre. All was going well until the flood caused a power cut throughout the Wyvern Wing and this left Connie and Joseph in some trouble. The show ended on this cliff hanger with the answers to be shown in the second part.
Personally for me I am finding the whole Mark/CEO job a bit boring now and think he should stick to what he is best at - nursing
Joseph moment of the show - him saying that the hospital was a total washout refering to the flood. Unfortunaltely no-one else seemed to see the joke!
After the opening credits had rolled, we were show the dramatic news coverage of the flood that was causing havoc through Holby. It wouldn't have made a good two-parter if there wasn't a natural disaster going on. Typically the cast of Casualty seemed to be left unaffected!
Donna arrived to work late, along with her niece Mia, who was dropped of at the hospital creche. This lowered her chance of getting the job of Keller Ward Sister even more, as we saw that last week, she was late in submitting her job application. She wasn't the only one going for the job though as, unbeknown to Donna, Maria had also applied. That could make things awkward!
Meanwhile, Connie and the lovely Joseph were left with the prosepect of not having a patient for their research project as it seemed that Elaine had suddenly gotten cold feet over her potentially life-saving surgery. Connie made an attempt to change her mind but gave in, deciding that the only option would be to wait until another suitable candidate had been found. Joseph was, understandable, unhappy with this plan and we saw him putting his foot down with none other that Mrs Beauchamp herself!
The Ward Sister interviews were held, and after much convincing from Mark, Donna was allowed to apply. There was some tension when Maria and Donna met up in the interview room, with Maria saying that she was unlikely to get the job. However she didn't hold back in her interview and put on a good performance, telling them that she had another job offer in Tanzinia. Donna on the other hand showed a much more honest and open side but on comparing the two, the choice was clear.
Indeed, Maria did get the job of Ward Sister, with Donna making it clear that she wasnlt happy, stating that she needed the job. This left Maria considering her options.
Mark spent most of the episode, trying to prove that he was capable of taking on the job of hospital CEO. Basically he tried to take control of the whole hospital as well as trying to find Mia and Chloe who had gone missing from the creche and to make matters worse there was also a paedophile on the loose.
After much persuasion and a heart to heart from Connie, Elaine agreed to the surgery. However all normal operations had been postponed to make room for the numerous incoming casualties of the flood. Connie and Joseph managed to pull a few strings and it wasn't long until Elaine was being wheeled into Darwin Theatre. All was going well until the flood caused a power cut throughout the Wyvern Wing and this left Connie and Joseph in some trouble. The show ended on this cliff hanger with the answers to be shown in the second part.
Personally for me I am finding the whole Mark/CEO job a bit boring now and think he should stick to what he is best at - nursing
Joseph moment of the show - him saying that the hospital was a total washout refering to the flood. Unfortunaltely no-one else seemed to see the joke!
New Poll
I have set up a poll which can be found at the right-hand side of the blog. Simply choose your favourite Holby City character.
The poll closes at midnight on the 31st May so get voting!
The poll closes at midnight on the 31st May so get voting!
Introduction
Here I plan to write my thoughts on Holby City, after each episode has aired. I live in Scotland which means that we usually get to see the episodes before the rest of the UK, so that I don't spoil it for anyone I will update the blog on a Tuesday night, once everyone has had the chance to view the show.
I have no idea how this will go but I know that I have had interest in my other blog - GooseWatch
Comments will be welcomed!
I have no idea how this will go but I know that I have had interest in my other blog - GooseWatch
Comments will be welcomed!
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