24 Hours in A&E
British television series following the hard and dedicated work of the NHS doctors and nurses battling to keep Britain alive and well.
Genre: Documentary
Cast:Anthony Philipson , Anthony Philipson , Peggy Coldwells
S1.E1 ∙ Code Red
Senior consultant Malcolm Tunnicliffe and his team face a battle to save a 'Code Red' - a patient with potentially fatal injuries - brought into A&E by helicopter.
S1.E2 ∙ Red Phone
This episode includes 31-year-old Brendan, who has had a head-on collision between his motorbike and a car, a teenager with injuries after punching a wall and the team struggling to revive two patients in their eighties.
S1.E3 ∙ Back in Resus
This episode includes an 11-year-old, critically injured after being hit by a van and the arrival of three trauma patients in quick succession: one shot in the face, another stabbed in the chest, and the third knifed in the head.
S1.E4 ∙ Booze Has Ruined My Life
This episode focuses on the consequences of alcohol on A&E departments. It includes a 39-year-old who has fallen and broken his neck after a few drinks, 56-year-old David, a long-term alcoholic who collapsed in the street and hit his head and a 26-year-old who has been arrested after a day of heavy drinking, sent to King's as he cut his hand putting it through a window.
S1.E5 ∙ Brain Attack
This episode reveals what can happen when something goes wrong with the brain. Including 65-year-old Charlie, who has not been the same since crashing his cab two days ago and 89-year-old Peggie, who was rushed in with a suspected stroke.
S1.E6 ∙ Woken at Gunpoint
This episode includes 35-year-old Colin, who was stabbed after being woken at gunpoint, 87-year-old Nancy, who has fallen over at home and former lawyer Robert, who collapsed in the street drunk. He has lost his family and home after years of alcoholism.
S1.E7 ∙ For Penetrating Trauma
This episode focuses on the stabbings dealt with by King's College Hospital. It includes 17-year-old Levi, who was stabbed after a fight in the street, and two other young men from different areas, with stab wounds. Also, a young woman, punched in the face, turns up at King's, as well as a man who has had too much to drink at the House of Commons.
S1.E8 ∙ Triple A
This episode includes 77-year-old John, who's been sent to King's after a routine health screening revealed a potentially deadly 'Triple A' (abdominal aortic aneurism) - a dramatic swelling of the main artery that could burst at any moment.
S1.E9 ∙ Sport and Drink
The medical team faces a range of sport and drink-related injuries on a busy Saturday. But the evening takes a dramatic turn when a father and son are rushed into A&E with life-threatening injuries after being attacked by gatecrashers at a family birthday party. Also, two 19-year-old girls are waiting for treatment after falling when the bar they were dancing on collapsed, while bricklayer Colin has been badly cut by someone trying to mug him.
S1.E10 ∙ It Takes All Sorts
In an episode focused on accidents, construction worker William has been trapped under a cherry picker, breaking his leg in three places and crushing his chest, Nick has fallen from a ten-metre ladder onto concrete, landing on his head, resulting in a severe brain injury and Darren has fallen through a window while trying to clean it, cutting his arm badly.
S1.E11 ∙ There are Risks
This episode includes 78-year-old Reginald, rushed to hospital after severe stomach pains; doctors suspect that part of his gut may have died, leaving him in a life-threatening situation. Other patients include Richard, who has twisted his knee moon-walking in a club, and a young cyclist brought in unconscious after coming off his bike.
S1.E12 ∙ Resus
88-year-old Omar is brought in after suffering severe stomach pains and a suspected abdominal aortic aneurism, 33-year-old Hanny is rushed in after attempting to take his life with a lethal cocktail of drugs and staff fight to save an 18-year-old who's been stabbed in a street fight. This episode also looks at the effects of working at King's on some of the non-medical staff.
S1.E13 ∙ Can't Say This or That
This episode includes 74-year-old Ted, on his 10th visit to A&E this year after being diagnosed with terminal bladder cancer, German doctor Roman, who is still getting used to the cultural differences between practising in Germany and the UK and a 40-year-old-man who's been kicked in the face during a football match needs stitches.
S1.E14 ∙ Memory Man
Focusing on mental health issues, this episode includes a regular patient to King's who suffers from schizophrenia, admitted after failing to take his diabetes medicine and a young girl seeks refuge with the mental health team. Also visiting King's are 16-year-old Joseph and 61-year-old Clive, both suspected of having a stroke.
S2.E1 ∙ Rush Hour
Kicking off during the morning rush hour, meeting workers who set off on their daily commute but find themselves fighting for their lives in the skillful hands of the. King's College Hospital A&E team. Two cyclist arrive with serious head injuries. IT analyst Christopher hit a log on his way to work, and concerns are raised when scans show a bleed on his brain.
S2.E2 ∙ Riding Accident
A quarter of all patients treated in King's A&E are children, and this episode follows some of their stories for the first time, as well as one of A&E's youngest and newest recruits, 27-year-old emergency medicine trainee, Matt. He's the first member of his family to go to university and pursue a career in medicine.
S2.E6 ∙ One Moment in Time
A powerful and cautionary episode following the work of King's College Hospital's A&E department on the night that singing superstar Whitney Houston died aged 47. As staff and patients alike come to terms with Whitney's untimely death, King's is filling up with young people who were having fun with their friends when disaster struck.
S2.E7 ∙ A Good Life
An illuminating and poignant episode focusing on some of the elderly patients who are treated at King's College Hospital, including a 93-year-old war veteran who arrives with life-threatening injuries after being knocked over by a hit and run driver just outside the hospital.
S2.E9 ∙ Mum
A powerful and poignant episode focusing on mothers and daughters, and coming to terms with mortality.
S2.E10 ∙ We Are Family
An episode focused on one of King's newest recruits and the importance of family in times of crisis.
S2.E13 ∙ Cause Unknown
From King's Hospital featuring difficult diagnoses, from a nine-year-old girl with sudden memory loss to a woman whose symptoms may have a psychological cause.
S2.E14 ∙ Life's Little Hiccups
Focuses on men with very different problems, from Andrew, who's been knocked off his motorbike, to Henry, who's been hiccupping for three days.
S3.E3 ∙ Reality Check
39-year-old Neil was driving a friend's sports car when he was involved in a head-on collision with another vehicle. Trapped in the wreckage for over an hour, he's been flown by HEMS, the helicopter emergency medics, to King's A&E. The main concern is potential paralysis from injury to his neck and back.
S3.E5 ∙ Second Chance
47-year-old Chrissie was crossing the road near her home when she was hit by a motorcycle. The side of Chrissie's face took the brunt of the impact and the main concern is potential bleeding behind the eye or in the brain. Her husband Tim struggles to get to the hospital - ironically he's stuck in the traffic jam her accident has caused.
S3.E8 ∙ No Regrets
47-year-old Gary was on his motorcycle when he had a head-on collision with a car. The single father of two is a code red trauma and is being flown fifty miles to King's by air ambulance. He's on life support with serious head, chest and limb injuries and has been put in a medically-induced coma to reduce the risk of brain damage.
S3.E9 ∙ Live and Let Live
Thirty-two-year-old scaffolder Thomas has been struck on the back of the head by a six-metre pole at a building site in South London. He lost consciousness and was convulsing at the scene. Meanwhile, Hilton has diabetes and is worried about his swollen legs, and retired architect Edgar come after suffering an asthma attack.
S3.E14 ∙ Under the Influence
One in ten of all patients in A&E comes in after a fall. 11-year-old Archie has tripped and fallen up a step at the school library and has badly cut his lip. Archie's worried about stitches, but he's also concerned about his rumbling tummy - he hasn't had his favourite dinner of chicken and chips.
S3.E15 ∙ A Few Good Men
Staff nurse Graeme has been at King's for three years after spending time working in Afghanistan with the Territorial Army. "At King's you always have to be ready for anything," says Graeme. "You can always assume it's going to be a busy day. You can never predict what's going to happen really".
S3.E17 ∙ Tough Love
The RTS award-winning series continues with an intense and emotional episode showing the importance of friends and family in times of crisis.
S3.E19 ∙ Nightshift
The RTS award-winning series, filmed round-the-clock at King's College Hospital in south London, continues with an episode looking at a busy Saturday night in the A&E Department where staff have to juggle the needs of elderly patients and sick children alongside patients who are drunk or violent.
S3.E20 ∙ Lifeblood
This week the RTS award-winning 24 Hours in A&E focuses on a young girl seriously injured after she's run over by a bus, as well as other pedestrians who've ended up as patients at King's College Hospital in south London.
S4.E2 ∙ Love Hurts
The award-winning series, filmed round the clock at King's College Hospital in south London, continues with a touching episode dedicated to love. As the patients are treated, their stories reveal how love can offer support and consolation whatever the challenges life throws up.
S4.E5 ∙ Mum's the Word
The award-winning series, filmed round the clock at King's College Hospital in south London, continues with an episode focusing on mums.
S4.E6 ∙ Next of Kin
The award-winning series, filmed round the clock at King's College Hospital in south London, continues with an episode looking at how friends and relatives can help in the healing process.
S5.E1 ∙ A Time to Laugh
Consultant Des is running Resus today. Amonghis patients is 50-year-old mechanical engineer Graham, who's rushed to King's by ambulance after a suspected heart attack after complaining of chest pains.
S5.E3 ∙ Luck of the Draw
89-year-old Alyce is brought to King's by ambulance after falling near her home. She's accompanied byher neighbourand close friend Linda. 23-year-old Sean is rushed to King's after a seizure that has lasted most of the night. He's brought to King's three to four times a year forseizuresthat stemfrom his epilepsy.
S5.E4 ∙ Wake Up Call
56-year-old Malcolm has been rushedto King's from his home in Kent after suffering a cardiac arrestand is on life support.He was actually incredibly lucky: his wife Heatherfound him when his heart stopped and she managed to resuscitatehim after two minutes before the paramedicsarrived.
S5.E5 ∙ City of Angels
Consultants Graham and Firasare running A&Etoday and tensions run high as police suspect a patienthas come to King's with a concealedweapon. "I guess it's part of King's -you expect the unexpected, " says consultant Firas.
S5.E8 ∙ Bolt from the Blue
Leanne is the sister in charge of Resus at King's College Hospital in south London today. 78-year-old Kevin is rushed to A&E by ambulance after suffering a cardiac arrest while exercising at the gym. Luckily for Kevin, gym instructor Jeff was nearby and was trained to use the gym's portable defibrillator to save his life.
S6.E2 ∙ Young at Heart
King's is a specialist stroke centre treating over 1, 300 stroke patients each year and this episode features the work of the stroke team over a 24-hour period in the Emergency Department.
S6.E3 ∙ Going the Distance
74-year-old Brian is brought into King's by ambulance after falling backwards down a flight of stairs and being knocked unconscious. Brian has severe dementia and lives in sheltered accommodation, but he was staying at his partner Margaret's house at the time of the accident.
S6.E4 ∙ Resilience
86-year-old Ellen has been brought in by ambulance after her daughters, Carole and Janet, found her collapsed on the floor at home.As she was on the floor for a long time, Ellen's body temperature has dropped dangerously low to just 27 degrees. She's also lost five pints of blood.
S6.E6 ∙ Family Matters
It's a busy Mothering Sunday at King's.23-year-old builder Jamie is rushed to King's by paramedics having fallen from the roof of a three-storey building, landing on a brick wall.
S6.E7 ∙ Boys Don't Cry
16-year-old Max is brought toKing's by air ambulance from after falling 14 feet onto his face at a skate park. He suffered a serious head injury and was motionless for about thirty seconds after the accident. As Max's parents, Steve and Tracey, are rushed to hospital in a police car, doctors need to ensure that Max is stable before they take him to CT.
S7.E1 ∙ One Fine Day
29-year-old dental nurse Kerry arrives from Essex by emergency air ambulance on the hospital's new helipad. She lost control of her motorbike, completely severing her right leg below the knee.
S7.E3 ∙ Someone to Love
19-year-old Billy has been thrown twenty feet from his motocross bike during a race, suffering multiple spinal injuries and he's lost sensation from the chest down.
S7.E5 ∙ Bouncing Back
Filmed around the clock with 104 cameras, the series captures dramatic and emotional stories of love, life and loss on the frontline of the NHS. In this week's episode those providing the bedside support take centre stage as a girlfriend, a wife and a daughter keep spirits high in difficult times.
S7.E7 ∙ Chip Off the Block
In this episode, St George's A&E team treat two trauma patients who arrive by helicopter on the hospital's recently opened helipad.
S7.E8 ∙ In a Heartbeat
Seven-year-old Freddie is brought to A&E after falling several metres from a tree in his garden. He's been in and out of consciousness and vomiting, doctors are concerned he could have head or spinal injuries and rush him to the CT scanner.
S8.E1 ∙ Modern Families
St Georges Hospital in London UK. Will, age 13 comes in after a collision at a game of baseball. Chris, 20 comes in after a motorcycle accident, Amira, 6 months old comes in after a regular checkup shows she has a heart murmur.
S8.E2 ∙ Addicted to Love
In this series opener staff and patients discuss how A&E is a place where support really matters, but these days that support doesn't always come in the form of a traditional family, but in all kinds of variations.
S8.E3 ∙ Every Minute Counts
45-year-old Carole is brought to A&E by ambulance after suffering from chest pains and collapsing at home. Carole's partner Ken found her and called 999. Tests reveal that Carole has had a heart attack and she's given a blood-thinning drug and prepared for an emergency procedure to unblock an artery in her heart.
S8.E5 ∙ No Place Like Home
11-month-old Isabel is rushed to St George's after suffering a fit and becoming unconscious. Isabel's grandmother Debbie was babysitting her at the time. "You think 'This shouldn't be happening, she's only a baby', " says Debbie.
S8.E6 ∙ Free Spirit
85-year-old Peter has been brought, unwillingly, to A&E by his step-son Brian. He cut his finger on some wire two weeks ago and his hand is swollen and won't stop bleeding. An x-ray shows it is dislocated.
S8.E8 ∙ Free Fall
Nine-year-old Robert is in A&E with his dad, Marcus. He has a heart problem and today he has a dangerously high heart rate -it's been up to almost 200 bpm for nearly an hour.
S8.E9 ∙ Force of Nature
59-year-old Becky is rushed to St George's after a suspected stroke. "As soon as the bleep goes off I know that the clock is ticking. Every minute that a stroke goes untreated, the less likely somebody is to have a good outcome," says stroke registrar Helen.
S8.E11 ∙ Guardian Angels
63-year-old Zaki recently underwent a tonsillectomy after being diagnosed with throat cancer. But he's come to A&E after suffering a bad bleed at home, He's transferred to resusso that doctors can get his bleeding under control.
S8.E12 ∙ Soldier On
40-year-old betting shop owner Les is rushed to St George's after losing control of his Land Rover on a country road on his way to work. Les has lacerations on his head, which will needto be treatedwith emergency surgery, but also leadthe medical team to worry about underlying head or neck injuries.
S9.E1 ∙ Summer of Love
The documentary series following A&E staff at St George's Hospital, London returns. Amongst the patients featured are Ashley, 28 who has been knocked off his motorcycle and a teenage boy has fallen out of a tree.
S9.E2 ∙ The One
3-year-old Billy is brought to A&E by his parentswith swollen eyes after accidentally squirtingwashing detergent in them.Billy also hasa life-threatening kidney disorder, nephrotic syndrome, which lowers his immune system and makes him more prone to infections -he's been hospitalised five times in the last yearalone.
S9.E3 ∙ Never Too Late
A 68-year-old actor visits St. George's after injuring his shoulder but may be living with a more serious condition. An 88-year-old woman with a swollen leg discusses her marriage to a younger man.
S9.E4 ∙ Take Care
The show looks at altruistic acts by patients, visitors and staff. German-born Ursula arrives in A&E having lost a lot of blood from a series of nosebleeds. A 13-year-old cyclist is sent for a CT Scan.
S9.E5 ∙ Lean on Me
The stories of patients who have been supported by loved ones during difficult times. 66-year-old Gerald has suffered a serious head wound after a 10ft fall. Beverly was knocked down outside her home.
S9.E6 ∙ Keep on Moving
Featuring patients who have faced adversity head on. A 70-year-old part-time DJ has suffered a high speed bicycle accident while training for a 100 mile charity cycle ride.
S9.E7 ∙ Some Like It Hot
A 40-year-old doorman has been stabbed multiple times outside the social club where he works. A student who got into a fight at a party is brought in bleeding from the ear and behaving oddly.
S9.E8 ∙ Father's Day
80-year-old Ida has a painful knee but an X-Ray reveals something of concern. A three-year-old boy has accidentally squirted detergent into his eyes. A 60-year-old diabetic has an infected leg wound.
S10.E1 ∙ To Sir, with Love
The documentary series following staff at the A&E department of St George's Hospital in South-West London returns. Amongst the patients treated are a young boy who fell out of a tree and a man with severe abdominal pains.
S10.E2 ∙ One Step at a Time
A young motorcyclist is placed in an induced coma after suffering a horrific accident in which he was thrown under a moving car after crashing into a bus. Also, a young boy has cut his wrist badly while playing at his home.
S10.E3 ∙ Always on My Mind
Surgeons are faced with a dilemma when treating a 22-month-old child who has been kicked in the face by a racehorse at the family stables. A 100-year-old lady is suspected to have suffered a stroke.
S10.E4 ∙ Give Me Strength
91-year-old Cyril had to be cut free from the wreckage of his car after an accident. 57-year-old Caroline is taken to A&E complaining of chest pains and five-year-old Roman has got a pencil stuck in his ear.
S10.E5 ∙ Handle with Care
26-year-old Lawrence was on a night out with friends in Eastbourne when he was hit by a car as he crossed the street. 53-year-old Katrina has been taken to A&E after experiencing chest pains and difficulty breathing.
S10.E6 ∙ Out of Sight
A 10-year-old schoolboy has severed his finger and a stonemason has crushed his hand beneath a slab of marble. A neighbour brings in an elderly lady who has fallen and broken her ankle.
S10.E7 ∙ First Impressions
A mechanic is rushed to hospital after being crushed by his own car. 44-year-old Doug has a rare growth on his head and face that is prone to bleeding profusely. Cage fighter Charlie has something in his eye.
S10.E8 ∙ Brave Hearts
A five-year-old girl with a rare medical condition is rushed to A&E with breathing difficulties. A 12-year-old must be brave as she has a nasty cut on her leg treated. An elderly man arrives at A&E in a confused state after a fall.
S10.E9 ∙ Independence Days
A young man faces losing his foot after suffering horrific injuries in a motorcycle crash. 18-year-old Rosa has fallen off her bike after a night out with friends and a retired nurse has suffered a suspected stroke.
S10.E10 ∙ Fathers and Sons
Builder Rod has fallen 18ft from scaffolding damaging his spine, his wife must break the bad news to their two sons. A retired policeman has injured his head after falling off a wall and a cyclist has collided with a car.
S10.E11 ∙ Extra Time
84-year-old Paula is sent to A&E after a routine blood test found she had exceptionally high levels of potassium in her blood. 74-year-old Derek has suffered a stroke and a fire-fighter has an abscess in his throat.
S10.E12 ∙ Glass Half Full
3-year-old Louie is airlifted to the hospital after being run over by a car suffering worrying neck injuries. 14-year-old Josh has injured his ankle while riding his BMX and 41-year-old Sam crashed her car into a tree.
S10.E13 ∙ Altered States
A woman's false eyelashes cause abrasions to her eyes. Doctors consider amputating the foot of a 77-year-old diabetic. Neurologist Dr Mahinda opts for an operation with only a slim chance of success for a stroke patient.
S10.E14 ∙ Stronger Together
77-year-old Joan has injured her leg after falling down the stairs at home. 52-year-old John has suffered a critical head injury after a freak golfing accident. A lack of response from his right eye is a cause for concern.
S10.E15 ∙ Stiff Upper Lip
Jim, a 37-year-old doctor, has been knocked off his bike. Despite reassuring staff that his injuries are not serious scans tell a different story. 85-year-old Maura has suffered severe spinal injuries after a fall at her home.
S10.E16 ∙ Forever Young
81-year-old cyclist Bill has been knocked down by a car, but he wasn't wearing a helmet and may have suffered serious head injuries. 93-year-old Amy has had an accident while doing her laundry.
S10.E17 ∙ Till Death Do Us Part
59-year-old Charulata is awaiting a heart bypass but is brought to A&E after suffering a suspected stroke. 28-year-old carpenter Luke appears to have merely cut his finger at work but his epilepsy causes complications.
S10.E18 ∙ Training Day
Doctors carry out tests to determine why 77-year-old Martin collapsed at home. 83-year-old Harry collapsed while out shopping. Paediatric nurse Kelly treats 6-year-old Lily who has cut her head after falling off her scooter.
S10.E19 ∙ Daddy's Girl
10-year-old Ashleigh has injured her leg playing football and may require surgery. 3-year-old Lola is brought to A&E by her father after she suffered a seizure and 91-year-old Betty is suffering severe chest pains.
S10.E20 ∙ Work Hard Play Hard
37-year-old Robert faces life-changing injuries after his motorbike collided with a car. 27-year-old Jessica has a wound that will not heal and doctors try to discover why 54-year-old Mary suddenly collapsed in the street.
S10.E21 ∙ New Horizons
5-year-old Isha was knocked down by a car, the medics suspect she has serious internal injuries as well as head injuries. 26-year-old Tom has suffered a leg injury with a circular saw that may have cut the blood flow to the leg.
S10.E22 ∙ Heartbreak
75-year-old Gerry is rushed to A&E with a dangerously high heart rate. 92-year-old Margaret has fallen and hit her head and 6-year-old Daniel is treated for a blister on his foot that has become infected.
S10.E23 ∙ Through Thick and Thin
13-year-old Tom may require facial surgery after crashing his bicycle into a parked car while racing a friend. 26-year-old Andy has suffered a knee injury while playing Frisbee and 51-year-old Jason has blurred vision.
S10.E24 ∙ Coming Home
Pat has injured her leg while on holiday. Father of three John has crashed face first into a car while cycling. 89-year-old Adrian, a former Governor of Pentonville prison has chest pains.
S11.E1 ∙ Quality of Life
When a 78-year-old man is rushed into St. George's Hospital with breathing difficulties, tests reveal he has fluid on his lungs. 75-year-old David has fallen down a flight of stairs.
S11.E2 ∙ Love Thy Neighbour
A train driver is rushed into hospital with badly fractured ankles after falling out of a tree. A woman is admitted because her heart has been beating at over 150bpm for eight hours.
S11.E3 ∙ Only Yesterday
A woman is rushed into St. George's after she has been kicked by a horse. A retired dairy farmer is taken to the resuscitation unit after suffering an uncontrollable nose bleed for three hours.
S11.E4 ∙ Keep on Going
A man is brought into the hospital after suffering his fourth epileptic seizure of the day. A 12-year-old girl requires extensive surgery after breaking her leg while playing rugby.
S11.E5 ∙ Here We Go Again...
A 39-year-old man is rushed to St. George's Hospital with bleeding from his femoral artery. Meanwhile, a 19-year-old who suffers from sickle cell anaemia arrives in crisis.
S11.E6 ∙ Dangerous Pursuits
Motorcyclist Michelle is rushed to A&E after crashing head-first into a lamp post. Timothy has crashed into a parked ambulance on his bicycle and expectant mum Eleanor has sliced open her thumb.
S11.E7 ∙ Lonely Hearts
68-year-old Beth is rushed in after falling down the stairs and suffering a horrific ankle injury. 26-year-old Luke has had an accident at work involving an electric saw.
S11.E8 ∙ Love's Sacrifice
91-year-old Peter is keen to get back on his feet after a fall as he is the primary carer for his wife. Doctors are concerned about Athar, 22, who has been knocked off his bike as he wasn't wearing a helmet.
S11.E9 ∙ You Only Live Once
Accident-prone 24-year-old Jake has had a head-on collision with another car, while 11-year-old Jack is rushed to A&E after being hit by a motorbike while walking to his first day at high school.
S11.E10 ∙ The Handover
10-year-old Lucy has been having seizures for 48 hours. 71-year-old Tony has fallen head first onto a tiled floor while doing DIY in his kitchen and 23-year-old Charlie was attacked on a night out.
S11.E11 ∙ One False Move
12-year-old Tulsi is airlifted to St George's after falling off a cliff near Hastings and requires emergency brain surgery. Retired mechanic Ron got his hand trapped between two vehicles while trying to fix a friend's car.
S12.E1 ∙ Someone to Watch Over Me
71-year-old Mel is rushed into A&E after being accidentally knocked down by her husband's car and her blood pressure has dropped critically low. 4-year-old Maddi has injured her neck after falling over on board a train.
S12.E2 ∙ Dear Heart
25-year-old Kayley has dislocated her hip after being thrown from her horse. 52-year-old Mark has suffered cardiac arrest after a road accident. As he battles for survival his wife reminisces about how their friendship turned to romance.
S12.E3 ∙ Never Say Die
Ruth's heart is beating at three times the normal rate. 80-year-old Frances has fallen into her empty swimming pool and suffered a head injury. 20-year-old student Jerry is questioning the wisdom of a night out after crashing his car.
S12.E4 ∙ Time of Our Lives
An 84-year-old is rushed to hospital after losing control of his car and crashing into a road sign, he requires an emergency transfusion after his blood pressure drops dangerously low. 8-year-old Reggie has broken his arm.
S12.E5 ∙ Time's Arrow
A 61-year-old woman is rushed into the CT scanner to ascertain the extent of her injuries after a car mounted the pavement and knocked her down. 91-year-old Sam arrives after suffering a suspected stroke.
S12.E6 ∙ Face Value
The staff at St George's in south-west London tend to 59-year-old Debbie, who cut her hand on her lawnmower. 70-year-old George has injured his eye on a piece of driftwood while in his boat on the River Thames.
S12.E7 ∙ You've Got a Friend in Me
This edition focuses on the stories of patients whose friendships have seen them through good times and bad. 60-year-old bricklayer Phil fell off a ladder at work. After a fall 93-year-old Violet arrives with her friend Bob.
S12.E8 ∙ In Sickness and in Health
Cameras follow couples as they cope with treatment. Corey has been rushed to St George's after suffering a cardiac arrest during an ice-hockey game and his wife of 7 days Alice who was watching him play when he collapsed.
S12.E9 ∙ You Raise Me Up
Cameras follow Derren, 41, who has fractured his ankle while trampolining with his 12-year-old daughter. 54-year-old Michelle is airlifted to St George's after being involved in a car crash alongside her husband Paul.
S12.E10 ∙ Made of Steel
Family bonds come to the fore when 64-year-old Mohammed is brought in with serious injuries after being knocked down by a pizza delivery motorbike. 90-year-old John talks about 65 years of marriage to Iris, who has dementia.
S12.E11 ∙ Flying Solo
Aaron, 31 is rushed to St George's after overturning his car onto spiked metal railings after a high-speed collision. One of the spikes has seriously lacerated his face - just missing his eye socket.
S12.E12 ∙ The Tree of Life
84-year-old Neil has fallen down the stairs at home and his wife Jenny has to face the shock that their life may change forever. Orthopaedic registrar Sadia is worried about a young man knocked off his motorbike.
S12.E13 ∙ Carpe Diem
Niki, 34, is airlifted to St George's after crashing into another rider during a charity bike ride between London and Brighton. While staff try to contact Niki's wife 300 miles away Peter, 90, is rushed in with blood poisoning.
S12.E14 ∙ Catch Me If I Fall
Consultant Will is worried about potential spinal and head injuries when 63-year-old Valerie is rushed in after falling from a horse. 30-year-old Natasha has had an accident on a trampoline with her daughter.
S12.E15 ∙ Flesh and Blood
This edition focuses on the ups and downs of family life and how people pull together to get through them. Pam, 53, is admitted after suffering a suspected heart attack. Cora, 10, has been thrown by a horse.
S12.E16 ∙ Safe from Harm
Staff and patients discuss the importance of family support when dealing with difficult circumstances. Cameras follow 5-year-old Beatriz who has a rare kidney condition that affects her immune system.
S12.E17 ∙ Sweethearts
After suffering a serious chest injury that may require surgery 40-year-old Adrian has to phone his wife - who is 1,400 miles away in Montenegro. Julia persuades husband Steve to come to hospital as he has an accelerated heart rate.
S12.E18 ∙ Against All Odds
Doctors examine damage to the chest and lungs of a 40-year-old woman who fell off her horse, which then trampled on her. Leukaemia patient Hayley, 29, comes to St George's with wife Emma after suffering an infection.
S12.E19 ∙ Stand by Your Man
A long-distance lorry driver is sent for an urgent CT Scan after falling onto a concrete floor. Meanwhile, a man who has dislocated his shoulder in a cycling accident awaits treatment.
S12.E20 ∙ Boys Will Be Boys
30-year-old Chris is admitted after suffering a life-threatening wound during a dangerous game. 74-year-old Stafford is having problems with the internal cardiac defibrillator that he has had fitted.
S12.E21 ∙ Candle in the Wind
Eight-year-old Billy is rushed into hospital after being crushed by falling bricks and six-year-old Luther arrives at A&E with a metal washer firmly stuck on his finger.
S13.E1 ∙ Just Seventeen
Shea and Bob are both 17. Shea's been stabbed, while Bob has impaled his leg on a fence. James, who's 33, has collapsed shortly after spending four weeks in hospital with a fractured skull.
S14.E1 ∙ The Unknown
The St George's staff try to unravel the mystery of an unknown man who has collapsed in the street. Rick has had an accident at the gym, and three-year-old Marigold has signs of a chest infection.
S15.E1 ∙ Every Cloud...
Maria, who's 52 and has MS, comes to St George's with suspected sepsis. Six-year-old Grace has tissue stuck in her ear. Eve, who's 83, has fallen down the stairs.
S15.E2 ∙ Born To Be Wild
This edition of the show explores the chances that people take in life and whether a gamble ever pays off. Megan, who's 20, has been in a high-speed car crash. James, who's 78, has suspected internal bleeding.
S15.E15 ∙ Moving on Up
Zac has dislocated and fractured his ankle playing football. Doctors work swiftly to restore the blood flow to his foot. Ian has fallen off a lorry tailgate. Jayden has a swollen eye.
S15.E17 ∙ Down to Earth
Bridget broke her wrist on a mountain path in Greece. Derek has had a suspected stroke. Stephen has severely damaged his ankle after coming off his bike deep in the woods.
S15.E18 ∙ Love's Young Dream
Michael's brought in with chest problems after collapsing on a golf course. Neil's rushed in with lung injuries after coming off his bike. And George grazes his eye on a branch.
S16.E1 ∙ Value of Life
Justin has a potentially life-threatening bleed on his brain following a football accident. Rich has been in a car crash and can't move his legs. His pregnant girlfriend rushes to be by his side.
S16.E2 ∙ Mother's Courage
Jacob, who's 20, has crashed his car into a wall at high speed. Joan, who's 82, has fallen down the stairs. Young Jackson has a suspected infection on his cheek.
S16.E3 ∙ Inside Out
Clive, who likes to tell a joke or two, has breathing difficulties. Samuel has crashed his motorbike and been thrown into the road. And two-year-old Florence's parents think she has swallowed a coin.
S16.E4 ∙ To Have and To Hold
27-year-old Nikkita comes into A&E with her father after having a severe epileptic seizure. Plumber Sebastian has sliced the tops of his fingers off at work.
S16.E5 ∙ A Job for Life
Kitty, who's eight, has had two epileptic seizures and has a worryingly high temperature. Hitin has been assaulted on a night out, and doctors are worried that he has a bleed on his brain.
S16.E6 ∙ I Will Survive
In the 200th edition of the show, a hit and run results in 18-year-old Ky suffering leg and pelvis injuries after being knocked off her motorbike. 41-year-old Aleks suffers confusion and memory loss after falling out of her loft.
S17.E1 ∙ Acts of Love
David has severe leg pain; meanwhile Annie has been struggling to breathe.
S17.E2 ∙ A Change is Gonna Come
This special features patients whose visions of the world are rocked by life-changing events. Sergio, who's 44, and Alan, who's 71, have both been badly injured in cycling accidents.
S17.E3 ∙ The Cards We're Dealt
Four-year-old Milly has fallen on her face. Ten-year-old Ryan has fallen and badly damaged his spleen. Maureen, who has multiple system atrophy, is struggling to breathe through her tracheostomy.
S17.E4 ∙ Do the Right Thing
Katrina has injured her knee. Mark, who sustained brain damage in his twenties, is struggling to breathe. Three-year-old Thomas, who was born with a rare blood condition, has a high temperature.
S17.E5 ∙ Man Down
Stanlie is airlifted to hospital after being impaled on a metal rod. Max and his two-year-old daughter Darcy have been involved in a bus collision.
S17.E6 ∙ Walk on the Wild Side
This special features people who've faced challenges and transformed their lives. Nicole was born a man and used to be a pop star. She's burnt her foot with caustic soda.
S17.E7 ∙ Look Both Ways
Finn has been hit by a car while he was out jogging, and three-year-old Alf has been hit by a car too; Dave has fallen from a ladder.
S17.E8 ∙ A Road Less Travelled
Paul has been in a collision with a van. Four-year-old Jeremy is struggling to breathe; he has a series of chronic conditions including microcephaly and epilepsy.
S18.E1 ∙ From This Day Forward
On royal wedding day, the patients at St George's - including David, who's fallen from a ladder, and John, who's fallen down the stairs - and their relatives reflect on love, devotion and commitment
S18.E2 ∙ Leap of Faith
Emergency consultant Ahmed rushes to save the life of a woman with an abdominal aortic aneurysm, while ensuring that the other patients in busy resus also get the attention they need.
S18.E3 ∙ Roll with the Punches
40-year-old Tania is in resus after being knocked down by a car. 77-year-old Edwin is rushed into A&E bleeding from a tumour, and footballer Lilli has damaged her eye socket.
S18.E4 ∙ The Extra Mile
Xintong has been thrown from a go-kart at speed, doctors worry that she may have damaged her spine. Gary has an enormous swelling in his finger after trapping it between shopping trolleys.
S18.E5 ∙ Mother's Little Helper
Benoit, who is nine, has abdominal pains. Doctors are concerned that it may be appendicitis. Michelle has suspected sepsis. Schoolgirl Charley-Ann has got part of an earring stuck in her ear.
S18.E6 ∙ I'll Stand by You
Jeremy is airlifted to hospital after a collision while riding his bike, Allen has fallen down a flight of stairs, and student James has cut his arm in a skateboarding accident
S18.E7 ∙ Too Close for Comfort
Brooke, who's 12, has gone into respiratory arrest after having a severe asthma attack. Howard has burns from trying to put out an explosion in his shed. Meanwhile cyclist Colin has fractured his collarbone.
S18.E8 ∙ The Outsiders
This special meets the St George's specialist stroke team. Meanwhile, Steven has severe stomach cramps, and 16-year-old Aaliyah's fingernail has been badly damaged in a fight.
S18.E9 ∙ You Before Me
Junior, who's eight, has been hit by a car and has an open leg fracture and suspected internal bleeding. Anthony has suffered chest pain at the races and has a dangerously high heart rate.
S18.E10 ∙ The Kids Are Alright
Cyclist Ollie, who's 16, has been in a traffic accident. Dominic's throat has been bleeding badly after he had his tonsils out. Narayan's six. He has paper stuck deep in his ear.
S18.E11 ∙ Fix You
Greg has been knocked off his motorbike and has critical injuries to his arm and leg. Cara, who's 11, has fallen from a human pyramid doing gymnastics and has a badly broken arm.
S18.E12 ∙ You're All I Need to Get By
Paul, who's 66, is brought to A&E with a dangerously high heart rate; Nicky has a swelling in her throat; and seven-year-old Kit has injured his chest in a golf buggy
S18.E13 ∙ The Survivors
After a collision with a tree, Ranjan, who's 64, is transferred to St George's. Callum, who's 20, has mysteriously collapsed, and four-year-old Scarlett has hurt her leg.
S18.E14 ∙ Call of Duty
Jahan has severe chest pains, which doctors think could be a heart attack. His daughter reveals how he fought in the Iranian Revolution and the effect that it had on his life.
S18.E15 ∙ Children of Men
Benoit, who's nine, has abdominal pains. Doctors are concerned that it may be appendicitis. Michelle has suspected sepsis. Charley-Ann has part of an earring stuck in her ear.
S18.E16 ∙ Saving Grace
Leslie is rushed to A&E after suffering a stroke; Hannah has pain in her spine after falling from her horse; and Isabella, who's six, hurt her neck falling from monkey bars
S19.E1 ∙ Endless Love
The 19th series of the medical documentary programme begins by following the stories of two people who have come to the UK to make a new home for themselves. Plus, the story of a woman living with the legacy of cancer.
S19.E2 ∙ A Pillar of Strength
43-year-old Mohammad suffers from motor neurone disease and is rushed into hospital with severe sepsis. 47-year-old David has seriously injured his leg.
S19.E3 ∙ Go Your Own Way
Mark, who's 32, is rushed to St George's, suffering a head injury due to an epileptic seizure. Anastasia, who's 80, struggles to walk due to severe pain in her leg.
S19.E4 ∙ In Love and War
Marion, who's 73 and was recently diagnosed with lung cancer, is admitted with a life-threatening infection. Roy, who's 83, suffers multiple injuries after falling off his roof.
S19.E5 ∙ A Life Less Ordinary
Lucy is rushed in after a severe seizure. Simon comes to A&E with severe neck pain. Two-year-old Sophie is in paediatrics after being sprayed in the face with a cleaning product.
S20.E1 ∙ Pressure Point
On one of the busiest days of the year at St George's, this edition focuses on motherhood, the incredible sacrifices made for our children, and what it means to have a family.
S20.E2 ∙ Live and Learn
A motorcyclist is rushed to St George's after hitting a lamp post. A two-year-old has banged his head on concrete, and his mum has a violent tale to tell.
S20.E3 ∙ Because the Night...
A woman who has autism is brought in after crushing her finger in a door. And 82-year-old Alec may have developed life-threatening sepsis after a chest infection.
S20.E4 ∙ One of the Family
Maria is rushed to the emergency department after driving into a lamp post. Ronald is brought in after a fall at home. Little Ronnie is in Paediatrics after a bout of vomiting.
S20.E5 ∙ Count My Blessings
Sylvia, who is 95-years-old, is rushed to St George's after falling down a flight of stairs. Cyclist Mark has been hit by a car at high speed and left agitated and confused.
S20.E6 ∙ Circle of Life
A nine-year-old boy is rushed into St George's after falling on his head. A paediatric consultant assesses a child after an accident on a swing.
S20.E7 ∙ Forever Changes
A look at three patients who have suffered potentially life-changing injuries, including a partially severed hand, a long-standing stab wound, and a serious quad-bike accident.
S20.E8 ∙ Great Expectations
Natai is rushed to A&E with a lacerated wrist after putting his hand through a glass pane. Pauline is struggling to breathe. And 17-year-old Fahad has crippling stomach pain.
S20.E9 ∙ Pride & Prejudice
A cyclist is rushed to hospital with head trauma after he's hit by a car. A 92-year-old falls when out walking near his home. An injured painter and decorator talks about being a dad.
S20.E10 ∙ Best Laid Plans
Muffy, who may have had a stroke, recalls her years as an air hostess with Pan Am. Steve is rushed in after hitting his head on concrete. Fleur has a pain in her leg.
S20.E11 ∙ Heart Special
This one-off follows three patients treated for cardiac problems. Corey has suffered cardiac arrest playing ice hockey. Angie's heart has been beating at over 150 for eight hours. Steve visits A&E with his symptoms a major concern.
S21.E1 ∙ Nothing Can Divide Us
A man is airlifted to St George's with possible significant spinal injuries after a high-speed motorbike crash on the M4. A teen motorcyclist is also brought in following an incident.
S21.E2 ∙ Someone to Lean On
Paramedics rush 86-year-old Filippo to St George's with a suspected stroke. Susan, who is 80, has fractured her leg. Teenager Tilly has injured her ankle during a gymnastics class.
S21.E3 ∙ Never Let Me Go
This edition meets families who've endured life-changing tragedy and explores how grief can shape lives. And nine-year-old chatterbox Rezwan has a rash on his ankle.
S21.E4 ∙ In Safe Hands
Sammy has anorexia. The 16-year-old is in paediatrics with dangerously low blood pressure, while 66-year-old carpenter Ray fell onto concrete working on a building site.
S21.E5 ∙ Remembrance Day
A special edition of the programme featuring some of the most memorable stories from south London's St George's hospital, including Sir John and his devoted son Jonathan, and three-year-old Shane with a suspected broken leg.
S21.E6 ∙ Ready for Anything
A return to memorable stories from King's College and St George's. Jim, who's 79, chats to nurses about lessons he's learnt from life. Van driver Tony has been in a collision.
S21.E7 ∙ On the Edge
A return to some memorable stories from King's College A&E, including a builder who fell down a hole, and a reformed prisoner who turned his life around due to the love of his wife.
S21.E8 ∙ Survivors
This special edition looks back at some memorable stories about patients and staff who've overcome setbacks and adversity. Four-year-old Maddi, who previously had complex neck surgery, has fallen over on a train.
S22.E1 ∙ The Missing
A 22-year-old motorcyclist is rushed in after a crash on a dual carriageway. An 86-year-old man has a suspected life-threatening condition - a ruptured aortic aneurysm.
S23.E1 ∙ Count on Me
It is another hectic day in the Accident and Emergency unit at St George's as a patient is airlifted in after being knocked unconscious. And 78-year-old Ted has fallen down the stairs and seriously hurt his head.
S23.E2 ∙ You Can't Buy Love
13-year-old Harriet is rushed to St George's after being knocked off her bike at a pedestrian crossing. Twelve-year-old Adam has a deep wound in his groin after falling from a tree and impaling his leg.
S23.E3 ∙ Pay It Forward
A 63-year-old builder has fallen from a height. While his daughter tells of her dad's many sacrifices down the years, a teenager who's been hit by a car arrives with possible brain injuries.
S23.E4 ∙ Enduring Love
Paul has transverse myelitis and may have suffered a stroke. Josh broke his leg playing American football. Eric has come to A&E after feeling dizzy, his granddaughter is right by his side.
S23.E5 ∙ Field of Dreams
On a busy bank holiday weekend, the St George's medics treat a man who's been hit by a car, a toddler who's had a seizure, and a man who severed four toes while mowing the lawn.
S23.E6 ∙ Going the Distance
A train driver is rushed to St George's after colliding with a car. And a gold-medal-winning 13-year-old BMX rider has a suspected pelvis injury after crashing at the race track.
S24.E1 ∙ Lead by Example
Mark has collapsed on the tennis court. Harry has hurt his head playing football. Newly qualified consultant Dr Mehrad talks about the pressures and satisfaction of his job.
S24.E2 ∙ Sacrifice
Nineteen-year-old Daniel has come off his motorbike. His mum Diana hurries to hospital to be by his side. Builder William has injured his ankle while playing basketball.
S24.E3 ∙ Someone to Talk To
A stressed 76-year-old is rushed to St George's with a deep head cut. And a mother remembers learning to love the colour of her skin after suffering racial abuse growing up.
S24.E4 ∙ Lasting Legacy
Sir Robert, who's 93, is rushed to St George's with a low heart rate, dizziness and confusion. Brad, who has crushed his finger at work, talks about what masculinity means to him and male role models.
S24.E5 ∙ Into the Light
An 11-year-old is brought in after being struck by a car. A woman has tripped over her cat. And a doctor describes the painful decision to live away from home for the pandemic.
S24.E6 ∙ Everybody Needs Somebody
A patient with an ankle injury recalls how meeting her husband saved her life. And 84-year-old Ioannis is treated for dizziness as his children speak warmly of a brave, loving father.
S25.E1 ∙ Back to Square One
Karan is rushed to St George's with a leg fracture from playing football. Will has a painful swelling on his head and recalls how his life changed after he was assaulted as a teenager.
S26.E1 ∙ Legacy
Emergency care nurse Tim reflects on his role and describes the impact his GP father had on his life. Meanwhile, Pam, who has Alzheimer's, is brought in with suspected sepsis. The 82-year-old's daughter Lisa paints a picture of Pam in her early years as a lively fun-loving woman managing a West End Club. Emergency nurse practitioner Maria treats 27-year-old Theo, who hurt his knee while playing football.
S26.E2 ∙ Lost in Translation
Nasly has a rare life-threatening complication with her diabetes. Charlie has a bad chest and back pain and a complex medical history. And nurse Alison has a hectic shift in injuries.
S26.E3 ∙ By Your Side
Katie has multiple broken bones and internal injuries from a horse-riding accident. Amy has a deep laceration to her ankle after a lockdown party with her flatmates ended badly.
S26.E5 ∙ Sliding Doors
Fifteen-year-old Meldred is rushed to A&E after being stabbed in the thigh by a stranger while walking to school. Sports commentator Andrew has an inflamed ankle with blood spots and a rash.
S26.E9 ∙ One True Love
A look back at some of the most memorable staff and patient stories filmed since 2011.
S26.E13 ∙ Memorable Staff and Patient Stories
Compilation of some of the most memorable staff and patient stories.
S27.E1 ∙ Lessons in Life
Mery is 17 weeks pregnant and in St. George's after falling down the stairs. Jessica has a netball injury. And a junior doctor carries out a chest procedure for the first time.
S27.E2 ∙ Something Changed
A 70-year-old man is rushed to St. George's after he is found struggling to breathe. His daughter shares the story of how her father overcame his long battle with alcoholism. The wife of a man receiving treatment for foot to knee pain shares how her childhood taught her the importance of being there for your partner in marriage. A woman and her five-year-old son are rushed to St. George's after being hit by a car.
S27.E3 ∙ An Education in Happiness
Nurse Emma is called to resus to help 71-year-old Thomas who has had a suspected stroke, and has a narrow window of time to give Thomas a life-saving drug.
S27.E4 ∙ A Love Like No Other
Doctors at St George's in south London treat a cyclist who collided with a stampede of deer, and are concerned about the extent of blood loss from the puncture wounds.
S27.E5 ∙ You Are Not Alone
A man who has already had one arm amputated at 13 after a factory accident cuts his hand in a blender while cooking for his family.
S27.E6 ∙ A Hand to Hold
The wife and carer of an 80-year-old patient whose dementia is progressing reflects on 53 years together as a couple, and her story has a profound effect on nurse Josey.
S28.E1 ∙ Reach Out Your Hand
A 50-year-old woman is rushed to A&E having collapsed at work following a thunderclap headache.
S30.E1 ∙ Tales of the Unexpected
At Nottingham's Queens's Medical Centre, young Hunter needs help after falling from a tree. And 45-year-old Kirsty has had an accident at a fun run. John's final moments in intensive care with his wife after 70 years by his side.
S31.E1 ∙ The Fighter
As the documentary returns for a thirty-first series, staff at Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham help 16-year-old Kaeden, who has a serious illness, a biker who's had a fall, and a woodworker with a sliced thumb.
