Reap the Whirlwind - Part One

"Reap the Whirlwind - Part One" is the 1036th episode of Casualty and the 32nd episode of the 31st series. It was preceded by "When the Whistle Blows" and followed by "Reap the Whirlwind - Part Two". The episode was directed by Steve Brett and written by Jon Sen.

Synopsis
The first day of Cal's planned strike arrives, and while he and his allies set up their picket line, Lily struggles to decide where her loyalties lie. Inside the hospital, the industrial action causes trouble for Sam, who resolves to make up for staff shortages by manning the ED himself, despite his lack of experience. Meanwhile, Iain's pride over Gemma's recent achievements is dashed when he realises she was the one who leaked lurid pictures of Alicia online, and a hard-line racist is admitted after being injured in a pub brawl.