Classic Holby City

Name: Cruel to Be Kind
Duration: 1 h

Series 4 Episode 24
Cruel to Be Kind
Duration: 60 minutes
Subtitles available

A fragile Kath makes a welcome return to the wards after Simon's attack and a jealous Mubbs tries to wind Lisa up about her new man. Jan Pearson stars.

S4 E1 · Rogue Males
Meyer is shot in a road rage attack on his way to work.
S4 E2 · Ghosts
Meyer's recovery suffers a setback, and Keri gets into a sticky situation.
S4 E3 · Men Are From Mars...
It's the morning after the night before and Keri tells Steve she thinks Liam raped her.
S4 E4 · Things Can Only Get Better
Meyer runs into trouble on his first day back when a patient's family go to the press.
S4 E5 · Reflected Truth
The truth is revealed about Keri's rape allegation and friendships are put to the test.
S4 E6 · Starting Over
Liam returns to work after his disciplinary hearing, but struggles to put it behind him.
S4 E7 · Mother Knows Best
Chrissie makes Alistair an offer he finds difficult to refuse.
S4 E8 · Forgiveness of Sins
Kath makes a last attempt to scare Marija off Danny as their wedding plans are finalised.
S4 E9 · Woman in the Dark
Ric faces conflict with staff and patients alike when he treats a high-security prisoner.
S4 E10 · Care
Steve heads for work to escape his personal responsibilities.
S4 E11 · It's a Family Affair
Marija and Danny share a kiss and Alistair confesses his feelings to Chrissie.
S4 E12 · Twas the Night
Janice thinks the worst after finding Chrissie's name badge under her bed.
S4 E13 · Shadow of a Doubt - Part One
Part one. One of Alex's ex-girlfriends re-appears with a daughter he never knew he had.
S4 E14 · Shadow of a Doubt - Part Two
Part two of two. Emotions run high as a boy battles for his life.
S4 E15 · Trust
Chrissie's affair with Alistair becomes public knowledge, but she remains defiant.
S4 E16 · Hello Goodbye
Danny waits anxiously for Marija to decide between him and her ex-husband.
S4 E17 · Life Goes On
A distraught expectant mother demands to have her baby induced.
S4 E18 · All My Sins
Alex prepares to go to court for his drink-driving charge.
S4 E19 · Secrets and Lies
A guilt-ridden Sam tries to offer support to Alex before his court case.
S4 E20 · The Love That Binds
Sam struggles to cope with the gossip after her bitter break-up with Alex.
S4 E21 · Choose Life
Ben plucks up the courage to tell his parents he is gay.
S4 E22 · To Have and Have Not
A victim of domestic abuse is admitted to the hospital.
S4 E23 · Fathers and Sons
Kath's violent home life becomes the talk of her workmates.
S4 E24 · Cruel to Be Kind
A fragile Kath makes a welcome return to the wards after Simon's attack.
S4 E25 · Gamblers
Ric lends his support as Tash nervously awaits the result of her HIV test.
S4 E26 · Birthday
Sam's 30th birthday party becomes a scene of debauchery.
S4 E27 · Change of Heart
A professor begs Meyer to perform an untried heart operation to save his wife.
S4 E28 · We Band of Brothers
Liam's act as a good Samaritan has life-changing consequences.
S4 E29 · Letting Go
Drama at Holby City as poor Owen's day goes from bad to worse.
S4 E30 · Second Chances
Sam is far from amused to catch Alex leaving her home after a night of passion with Jess.
S4 E31 · Hearts and Minds
Kath feels her relationship with Fr Michael is progressing too quickly for her liking.
S4 E32 · Lives Worth Living
Jess tells Sam she's carrying Alex's child and Liam arrives home from hospital.
S4 E33 · Touch and Go
Kath agrees to meet Fr Michael, who tells her he's finished with the Church for good.
S4 E34 · Coming Home
Jess undergoes an abortion as an oblivious Ric prepares his birthday celebrations.
S4 E38 · Love and Devotion
Keri's date with Mubbs goes well until they are interrupted by her mother..
S4 E39 · High Risk
Diane makes mischief by inviting herself to Ric's stag do.
S4 E40 · Winner Takes It All
Events come to a head on Sam's wedding day, as Adam is consumed by jealousy.
S4 E41 · From This Moment On
Janice is stunned by Alistair's request for a divorce and Sam confronts Alex.
S4 E42 · Design for Living
Owen worries Katie will reveal his guilty secret and Chrissie makes matters worse.
S4 E43 · Judas Kiss - Part One
Sam braces herself for Ric's return after he jilted her at the altar.
S4 E44 · Judas Kiss - Part Two
Janice and her baby's lives hang in the balance as both struggle to survive the birth.
S4 E45 · New Hearts, Old Scores
Meyer's abilities as a surgeon come under scrutiny when he comes under investigation.
S4 E46 · Pawns in the Game
A boy is in extreme danger, so Meyer breaks an operating ban to save his life.
S4 E47 · A Second Chance
New consultant Tom Campbell-Gore ruffles feathers on his first day.
S4 E48 · The Private Sector
The tense atmosphere between lovers Chrissie and Owen gets worse.
S4 E49 · Ghosts
Tempers flare at a staff football match when Ed Keating's ex-wife turns up.
S4 E50 · Pills and Frills
Steve starts to feel the pressure after a school trip ends in disaster.
S4 E51 · Last Chances
Terry decides to get a divorce following the operation to remove his cancerous tumour.
S4 E52 · Torn
A rugby team causes chaos, prompting Steve to pass his responsibilities onto Jess.

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