Holby City has started filming again for the first time since the coronavirus lockdown halted production.
BBC show bosses have revealed the popular medical drama has commenced work on a special episode that sees Holby City hospital gripped by the coronavirus pandemic.
They added that Covid-19 will be present in the series going forward.
The special episode will see Holby City’s CEO Max (Jo Martin) wrestle to keep the hospital under control, trying her best to keep her staff safe amid the pandemic.
However, it’s not just the pandemic Max is fighting, as Ric (Hugh Quarshie) goes head to head with Max, having previously lost all trust in her.
Holby City has announced filming has started for the first time since the lockdown (Image: BBC)
The difficult task proves harder than anyone could have imagined, and it begins to take its toll on Max and the Holby City staff.
Holby City’s production team have developed comprehensive production protocols to ensure that the series is produced in a safe and responsible manner.
They will adhere to government social distancing guidelines to ensure that the cast and all those involved in producing the show are safe.
Holby City will return to our screens with new episodes, after filming was suspended (Image: Twitter)
Kate Oates, Head of Continuing Drama at BBC Studios explained: “It’s with great pleasure that we open the doors at Elstree to welcome back the exceptional cast and crew of Holby City.
“We have some gripping stories to tell as we explore how the lives of our characters have been irrevocably changed since the start of the pandemic – and how our heroes battle against the odds, come what may.”
The BBC drama will be back on screens later this year, running at the slightly shorter duration of 40 minutes.
Holby City fans were overjoyed after hearing the news (Image: BBC)
Holby City’s official Twitter shared the exciting news with their 61,600 followers, writing: “NEWS JUST IN! We’re back on set Clapper board #HolbyCity.”
Fans flocked to reply to the tweet, overjoyed that the soap has started filming once more.
One said: “Great news!! I look forward to seeing what lies in store.”
While another wrote: “Excellent News Can’t wait to see the special ep.”
“Hooray,” added a third.
Holby City airs on Tuesdays at 8pm on BBC One.
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