Rida Amaan and Russell Whitelaw storyline, and the episode was made available as an early release on BBC iPlayer.

Here’s a breakdown of what happened:

• The Storyline: Nurse Rida Amaan (played by Sarah Seggari) had been enduring a horrific ordeal after being sexually assaulted by consultant surgeon Russell Whitelaw (played by Robert Bathurst). The “Internal Affairs” boxset of episodes explored her struggle for justice, the difficulties of being believed, and the emotional toll it took on her.

• The Exit: In the latest episode, which premiered early on BBC iPlayer (before its linear broadcast on BBC One), Rida was called into a meeting. She discovered that Russell had made a counter-allegation against her. The hospital, in an attempt to manage the situation and protect its reputation, encouraged Rida to sign a Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA). Under the terms of the NDA, Russell would take ‘early retirement’ (though initially he secured a job at a teaching hospital, a development that horrified Rida), and Rida would receive a settlement fee before leaving Holby.

• Rida’s Decision and Brave Act: Rida struggled immensely with this decision, feeling pressured to be silenced. Although she initially signed the NDA, she then made a powerful and brave choice. She crashed Russell’s leaving drinks and publicly exposed his predatory behaviour in front of everyone, delivering a “phenomenally powerful performance” (as described by outlets like Digital Spy and Yahoo). While initially, many colleagues didn’t immediately back her up, his daughter Claire was shocked and decided not to go to London with her father.

• Russell’s Downfall and Rida’s Future: Later, Rida discovered new comments on an online group that supported her experiences with Russell. This led to his job offer being withdrawn, and he left the hospital disgraced. With Russell out of the picture, Rida realized she could finally move on. She had handed in her notice at Holby, signalling her exit from the ED.

This was a deeply emotional and significant exit for a character who had been at the center of such an important and difficult storyline, and its early release on iPlayer allowed viewers to witness the dramatic conclusion sooner.

Here’s a breakdown of what happened: The Storyline: Nurse Rida Amaan (played by Sarah Seggari) had been enduring a horrific ordeal after being sexually assaulted by consultant surgeon Russell Whitelaw (played by Robert Bathurst). The “Internal Affairs” boxset of episodes explored her struggle for justice, the difficulties of being believed, and the emotional toll it…