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Series 5 (1990)
13 Episodes, 7/9/90 - 7/12/90 watch the opening titles

Major Incidents
A football riot; a gas explosion on a barge; Ted's death; Charlie gets shot.

Series Overview
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  • Megan's husband, Ted dies.
  • Duffy struggles with her son and her demanding career.
  • Charlie turns to drink after his friend dies.
  • Megan's attacked by a neighbour with a knife but saved by a social worker, Tony.
  • Megan has an affair with Tony.
  • Megan's held hostage by an armed madman who then shoots Charlie in the chest... watch the clip

  • The Patients
    A prostitute with human bite marks; two sisters dressed as chocolates; a raped prisoner; an armed madman.

    Guest Stars
    Mark McGann stars as Joe, a cabbie who assault a girl.
    Louise Lombard (The House of Eliott) plays Clare, the sister of a patient.

    Regular Characters
    Charlie Fairhead (Charge Nurse), Lisa 'Duffy' Duffin (Sister), Josh Griffiths (Paramedic) and Jimmy Powell (Porter).

    Characters Joining
    Ep1: Julian Chapman (Registrar), Beth Ramanee (Senior House Officer), Martin Ashford (Staff Nurse), Helen Green (Receptionist), Tony Walker (Social Worker), Ep2: Jane Scott (Paramedic).

    Characters Leaving
    Ep 10: Tony Walker, Ep13: Megan Roach; Helen Green and Keith Cotterill.

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