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Casualty 30th first look: trailer breakdown

To celebrate the first real teaser for Casualty's anniversary feature, "To Old For This Shift", We analyse the most explosive 30 seconds of Casualty yet!

Casualty 30th first look

Exclusive preview of the epic, feature-length episode. 27.08.16. BBC One. #Casualty30

1: The penny drops?

By the look on Charlie's face, he may have twigged that his colleagues in the ED are up to something...

2: Surprise!

It's partaaaay time! But we can't figure out who looks more surprised - Charlie or Ethan. Has everything gone to plan with the celebrations for Charlie's 30th anniversary?

3: Duffy and Josh!

Aww, isn't it great to have them both back? But wait a minute - something's not right. Why is Josh in uniform?

4: Crashed out

So now we know a little more about what happened after THAT cliffhanger. Connie's been thrown from her car and looks in a bad way. But where's Grace?

5: Sparks fly

An explosive disaster appears to have hit the hospital. What impact will it have on the staff and patients?

6: We have lift-off

An air ambulance responds to an emergency. Could this be a lifeline to Connie or Grace?

7: Up in flames

As Connie's car ignites, is Grace still inside?

8: Mayday! Mayday!

Looks like there's trouble in the air. What could have caused it and what might be the consequences?

9: "You're going to have to go through me!"

Is this the epic clash between Charlie and Jacob that Derek Thompson teased at the recent press event?

10: Things are falling apart

As a massive scaffolding collapse rocks Holby City, why is there a huge chunk already missing from the back of that ambulance?

11: Heavy lifting?

Is that a howl of anguish from Jacob? Or is he flexing his muscles for a heroic rescue from the rubble?

So, what do you make of this - and what else did you spot? Leave a comment on our Facebook page with your theories and don't miss the feature-length special on Saturday 27th August, BBC One. #Casualty30.