Holby City Spoilers 21 July 09

Tuesday 21 July
8.00-9.00pm BBC ONE
www.bbc.co.uk/holbycity

Ric tells Donna that Derek's cancer has spread and that the outlook is bleak, as the medical drama continues. But Donna refuses to accept this and gets a second opinion from Michael. The scan, however, is no different to the previous one and Donna has to tell her father that he has terminal cancer.

Penny, meanwhile, wants to observe an operation with Jac and Connie, but misses the start due to Jac not telling her about it – she's no longer allowed to be informed. Elliot and Tara, however, let Penny join in on one of the procedures for their forthcoming operation.

Elsewhere, Mark notices Chrissie and Oliver flirting and quizzes Chrissie about her feelings for him.

Aww poor donna