Casualty has indeed aired a major exit in the powerful Rida and Russell storyline, with the episode becoming available early on BBC iPlayer.

Here’s what happens:

The latest episode, titled “Non-Disclosure” (the finale of the “Internal Affairs” boxset), brings the harrowing storyline of nurse Rida Amaan and consultant Russell Whitelaw to a head.

• Rida’s Ordeal: Nurse Rida Amaan has been subjected to sexual harassment and assault by consultant Russell Whitelaw. She bravely disclosed her assault to HR, but the situation becomes incredibly difficult.
• Russell’s Counter-Allegation and NDA: Rida is called into a meeting where she discovers that Russell has made a counter-allegation against her, effectively turning the tables. She is then encouraged to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). The terms of this NDA are that Russell would take “early retirement” and Rida would receive a settlement fee, but she would then have to leave Holby and find another job.
• Rida’s Decision and Initial Exit: After struggling with the decision and consulting Flynn (who urged her not to let Russell win), Rida initially decides to sign the NDA. She informs her best friends, Jodie and Cam, that she has handed in her notice, signaling her intention to leave Holby. This is a painful decision, as it means being silenced and forced out of a job she loves.
• The Ambulance Crash and Forced Collaboration: In a dramatic turn, an ambulance crashes into the ED (driven by newcomer Indie), plunging the hospital into chaos. Rida and Russell are forced to work together to save a patient who is impaled during the incident.
• Russell’s “Victory” and Rida’s Exposure: Rida is later horrified to learn that an operating theatre is being named after Russell, and he is taking up a post at a teaching hospital in London – essentially, getting a golden parachute. Disgusted, Rida crashes Russell’s leaving drinks and powerfully exposes his predatory behavior in front of everyone. While initially no one supports her directly, Russell’s daughter Claire is shocked and decides not to go to London with her father.
• The True Exit and Justice: Following Rida’s brave public outburst, she discovers new comments on the online group she created (exposing dodgy surgeons) that corroborate her experiences with Russell. This new evidence leads to Russell’s job offer being withdrawn. He leaves the hospital in disgrace, a thoroughly disgraced man.
• Rida’s Future: With Russell gone and finally facing consequences, Rida realizes she can finally move on. The episode leaves her future at Holby slightly ambiguous, but with the sense that she is now free to choose her path, having fought for justice. While she initially planned to leave Holby due to the NDA, Russell’s downfall means she is no longer forced out, allowing her to stay if she chooses.

So, the major exit is Russell Whitelaw, who leaves the hospital in disgrace, ultimately brought down by Rida’s bravery and the power of collective testimony. Rida herself was on the verge of exiting but managed to clear her name and push out her abuser instead.

Here’s what happens: The latest episode, titled “Non-Disclosure” (the finale of the “Internal Affairs” boxset), brings the harrowing storyline of nurse Rida Amaan and consultant Russell Whitelaw to a head. Rida’s Ordeal: Nurse Rida Amaan has been subjected to sexual harassment and assault by consultant Russell Whitelaw. She bravely disclosed her assault to HR, but…