Casualty fans will have to switch channels tonight if they want to watch the latest episode of the hit BBC One soap after a schedule shake up

The creators of the popular drama Casualty have issued a crucial last-minute reminder to fans about the upcoming episode, scheduled for Saturday, August 3. The long-standing hospital drama typically airs on BBC One during prime time, but the new episode will be shifted to a different slot.

An update has been shared on Casualty’s official Instagram account to ensure fans don’t miss out on the latest developments. The post reveals that the episode will air on BBC Two at 8.10pm as BBC1 alters its usual Saturday night schedule to accommodate coverage of the Olympics in Paris.

Numerous fans expressed their anticipation for the show, with many simply commenting “Can’t wait! ” The overall summary for season 38, as reported by the Radio Times, states: “During the season, Teddy seeks advice from Gethin, Max plays a dangerous game as Donna’s sentencing looms, and Jodie goes in search of Max’s kidney donor as his health deteriorates.”

Melanie Hill is one of the stars of BBC’s Casualty (Image: BBC)

Casualty first aired in 1986 and has become a staple of Saturday night television, leading to the creation of the spin-off, Holby City, in 1999. Primarily filmed in and around Wales, it narrates the lives of the staff and patients at the fictional Holby City Hospital’s emergency department.

Over the years, many prominent names have featured in the soap, with the latest cast members including Barney Walsh, who portrays Nurse Cameron Mickelthwaite, reports the Mirror.

The BBC One soap is set to delve into the traumatic past of Nurse Cameron, revealing and examining the sexual abuse he suffered during his teenage years.

Casualty is on BBC Two on Saturday, August 3 at 8.10pm

Cameron Mickelthwaite is played by Barney Walsh (Image: BBC STUDIOS)