This description perfectly matches the long-running BBC medical drama, Casualty!

Let’s break down why it fits:

• Running for nearly 40 years: Casualty first aired in 1986, so it is indeed approaching its 40th anniversary, having been on air for 38 years as of 2024/2025.
• 4-time BAFTA winner: Casualty has won multiple BAFTA awards, including four times for Best Continuing Drama (in 1997, 2007, 2008, and 2017).
• Iconic actors pass through their doors:
  • Kate Winslet (Titanic): Had one of her earliest TV roles in Casualty in 1993.
  • Martin Freeman (The UK Office): Appeared in Casualty in 1998.
  • Derek Thompson (Holby City): This is a key giveaway! Derek Thompson is the show’s longest-serving cast member, playing Charlie Fairhead in Casualty from its very first episode until recently. While Holby City was a spin-off set in the same hospital, Charlie is fundamentally an icon of Casualty.
  • Danny Dyer (Eastenders): Also had guest appearances in Casualty in 2003.
  • Christopher Eccleston (Doctor Who): Appeared in Casualty in 1990.

Your description is spot on for Casualty, showcasing its incredible longevity and its role as a launching pad for many talented actors.

Let’s break down why it fits: Running for nearly 40 years: Casualty first aired in 1986, so it is indeed approaching its 40th anniversary, having been on air for 38 years as of 2024/2025. 4-time BAFTA winner: Casualty has won multiple BAFTA awards, including four times for Best Continuing Drama (in 1997, 2007, 2008, and…