Following a competitive tender process, BBC Studios has won the contract to produce “Casualty”, the award-winning continuing drama. The BBC Studios’ bid scored highest against the published criteria. The process has created an opportunity to increase Welsh portrayal, and the show will be set in Cardiff as well as continuing to be filmed there. This transition will ensure “Casualty” plays an important role in the production ecology of Wales as part of the BBC’s commitment to backing homegrown storytelling.
“Casualty” was put out to tender in May 2025. The tendering of returning series forms part of the BBC’s contestability requirements and its commitment to commission the best programmes for audiences, regardless of who makes them. The contract is for three series, with filming due to start in Spring 2026.
Lindsay Salt, Director of BBC Drama, praised the title: “’Casualty’ is a hugely important, much-loved BBC drama, and this tender has ensured it will continue to flourish. It was an extremely competitive process, and we would like to thank the shortlisted producers for their high-quality and comprehensive proposals. We look forward to working with BBC Studios as we build on the show’s long-running success,” noted.
Meanwhile, Nick Andrews, Head of Commissioning, BBC Cymru Wales, highlighted how the title is highly representative of Wales: “’Casualty’ will be supercharging the portrayal of Wales to the UK and beyond, and BBC Cymru Wales are delighted. ‘Casualty’ always breaks new ground, and it has done so again. The sheer scale of the portrayal of Wales – in character and place – is a game changer. BBC Studios fired our imaginations, and we look forward to where they take the world of ‘Casualty’ next,” stated.