Holby City series 4

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Holby City series 4

Airing and format
- BBC One show: Holby City
- Original run: 9 October 2001 to 1 October 2002
- Episodes: 52 (the series was originally planned as 26, but another 26 were added at the end, making one long 52-episode block. From now on, each series is 52 episodes.)

Key events and storylines
- Ric Griffin arrives to replace Mr. Barratt.
- Mr. Meyer is involved in a road accident; the wife of the other victim is seen driving Meyer's car, prompting an investigation by Alex.
- Janice’s pregnancy has serious complications and requires an emergency C-section; both mother and baby face life-threatening problems.
- Sam works against the family’s wishes to delay a child’s operation, leading to disastrous results.
- Owen must leave Katie with Chrissy during Janice’s operation; Chrissy’s supervision lapse results in Katie burning her arm.
- Meyer's team treats a young heart patient, but delays prove fatal.
- Alex reveals to Meyer that Sam influenced the family not to proceed; Meyer fires Sam and blackballs her from the profession.
- Sam tries to reconcile with Alex and with Ric, but both turn her down.
- Alistair defies Meyer and operates on his own daughter; Meyer forgives and helps; the baby survives, and Owen’s efforts save Janice.
- The episode ends with Sam confronting Jan Goddard (a Casualty crossover) about Meyer; Sam makes a formal complaint and Meyer comes under investigation.
- Uncertainty remains about whether Chrissy is responsible for Owen’s daughter’s burns.
- Meyer breaks his operating ban to save a child, is exonerated but resigns; he leaves for the USA, and Alex goes with him.
- Chrissy hosts a housewarming party without Owen’s knowledge.
- Mubbs and Lisa renew their relationship.
- Final appearance of Anton Meyer.
- Robbie Waring’s friends steal drugs from the ward; Steve chases them and one is hurt.
- Terry Fox’s surgery is successful.