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- Previous episode S15E16 - A Turn of the Scrooge
- Number S15E17
- Country United Kingdom
- Original language English
- Genre Drama
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Merry Christmas Dr Spiller
This episode is at Christmas. Holly and Patrick have gone out to lunch to celebrate. All through the meal Patrick is grumpy and Holly gets really annoyed with him and starts to wish she had not brought him.
There is snow everywhere and while Patrick is driving Holly back his car breaks down. Patrick can not get a signal on his mobile to call for help so has to try to mend it himself. While he is trying to fix it he falls over and sprains his ancle badly. Holly leads him over to a barn so that he can sit down in the warmth, they sit down in there talking and Patrick reveals to Holly that the reason he does not like Christmas is because when he was 10 years old his mum died on Christmas Day. Holly goes outside again and when she comes back she says that she has managed to get a signal on her mobile and help is coming. She then looks over at Patrick, he is asleep, she says ""Merry Christmas Dr. Spiller.""
Holby City, the iconic British medical drama spun off from the long-running series Casualty, has captivated audiences since its premiere on January 12, 1999. Set in the bustling Holby City General Hospital, this show dives deep into the everyday lives of doctors, nurses, and patients alike as they navigate through emotional challenges and life-altering situations. With a total of 23 seasons and over 1,100 episodes under its belt, Holby City promises an engaging mix of drama and heartfelt stories that will keep you glued to your screen.
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