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Holby City

Name: Holby City
Genre: Soap, Drama
Released: 1999-01-12
Cast: Bob Barrett, David Ames, Rosie Marcel, Guy Henry, Jaye Jacobs

1999 | 23 seasons | 60 min | Soap, Drama

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It drew serious awards attention. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

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Who'll love it: Made for anyone who loves a strong character drama.
The mood: Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace: 23 seasons and 1102 episodes: a long-haul commitment, hour-long episodes, about 1102 hours in all.
What might put you off: A big time investment at 23 seasons.

Drama series about life on the wards of Holby City Hospital, following the highs and lows of the staff and patients.

CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
AwardsStrong
Won 1 BAFTA: British Academy Television Awards: Best Continuing Drama. Also nominated for 2 more BAFTAs. Plus 15 other awards.
Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 23 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 111K people sought it out in the past year