Holby City Season 3 Episode 7 The Trouble with the Truth

The Trouble with the Truth is an episode from the third season of the British medical drama series Holby City. The episode originally aired on November 20, 2001, and was directed by Nic Phillips and written by Katharine Way.

The episode follows the lives of the staff working at Holby City Hospital's surgical ward. Among the main characters is Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon Ric Griffin, who is struggling with his feelings for his ex-wife Jac Naylor, currently a Registrar at the hospital. Jac, on the other hand, is dealing with her own personal demons as she finds herself becoming more involved with a patient's family.

The episode also focuses on Theatre Nurse Chrissie Williams, who is trying to reconcile with her estranged father. She soon learns that he has plans to leave the country, which leaves her devastated. Meanwhile, Registrar Zubin Khan is reunited with a former patient, which brings up his unresolved feelings towards her.

As the day goes on, tensions rise and secrets are revealed. Consultant John Gaskell is caught out for lying to his colleagues, which puts his reputation on the line. He tries to make things right, but his efforts only make things worse. His actions fall under scrutiny, which could lead to disastrous consequences.

As the characters deal with their personal struggles, the patients at the hospital are also facing major challenges. A teenage girl whose boyfriend died in a car crash has to undergo surgery, leading to unexpected complications. Meanwhile, a middle-aged man with a severe head injury needs an urgent operation, but his wife is hesitant to give the go-ahead.

The Trouble with the Truth is an emotionally charged episode that delves into the lives of the hospital staff as they deal with their personal issues while trying to save lives. It showcases the complex relationships between the characters and how their actions have consequences that ripple throughout the hospital. The episode is a reminder that even in the midst of chaos and drama, the truth will always find its way out.