Fears for Casualty after 39 years following Holby City and River City axings as BBC makes big move

FEARS are growing for Casualty after BBC bosses make a big decision behind-the-scenes amid Holby City and River City's axe.

The long-running medical drama first launched in 1986 and has been a staple of the schedule ever since.

Fears have grown for Casualty's future on air as the BBC make a big move behind-the-scenesThe medical drama will no longer be made by the Beeb – as bosses call on production companies to take over producing the seriesHolby City ended in 2022 after it was axed by the BBC

However, with its companion show , Casualty fans have maintained fearful of its future ever since.

The Sun previously revealed how crew working on Casualty.

Due to “super-inflation in drama production”; and a string of cost-cutting measures, staff say they have been told their contract renewals will be the last.

And now it's been revealed bosses will no longer produce the drama as they seek a new production company to take over.

Since 2012, BBC Cymru Wales has produced episodes of Casualty, having taken over from BBC Bristol.

Addressing fan fears, the BBC said the show will continue to be made in and it remains an important part of Wales' output.

David Pembrey, Chief Operating Officer, BBC Content, said: “The award-winning Casualty is a hugely important continuing drama which has been on our screens since 1986.

“We are opening it to competition as part of our ongoing commitment to delivering the very best value for audiences.”;

Last year the BBC opened up for competitive tender – and last month .

Meanwhile, just last month as it beat off competition from fellow BBC showandsoap.

found out it won the top gong at aat London’s JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel.

Comedian and host delivered the results in front of a packed out crowd filled with telly favourites.

Last year Casualty legend quit the show after whopping 38 years playing the fan-favourite role of Charlie Fairhead.