24 Hours in A&E

2011•8 series

Available on More4 HD

Documenting what happens during a 24-hour period in the accident and emergency department at St George's Hospital in south-west London, one of Britain's busiest hospitals. The programme captures both the joy and heartache experienced by the patients and their families, as well as the staff's hard work, professionalism and determination. The series provides an intimate and powerful look at life and death on the front line of the A&E department, a place where stories of life, love and loss unfold every day.

Episode 1Rush Hour

King's College Hospital in London has one of Britain's busiest A&E departments. In this episode, two cyclists arrive in A&E, and a retired docker takes a shine to nurse Laura. (S2 Ep1/14)

Episode 2Young Ones

This episode focuses on some of the youngest patients treated by King's College Hospital A&E, and meets 27-year-old emergency medicine trainee Matt. (S2 Ep2/14)

Episode 4Allergic to Pain

This episode explores the ways in which men deal with pain and injury, from a cyst on the knee to a dislocated shoulder that takes a five-strong team to pull back into place. (S2 Ep4/14)

Episode 5Vital Organs

Nineteen-year-old fitness fanatic Josh is flown to King's after being injured in a canal barge accident. And two best friends are recovering from a Sunday night out clubbing. (S2 Ep5/14)

Episode 6One Moment in Time

A powerful and cautionary episode following the work of King's College Hospital's A&E department on the night when Whitney Houston died. (S2 Ep6/14)

Episode 7A Good Life

This episode focuses on some of the elderly patients who are treated at King's College Hospital, including 83-year-old William, who hasn't seen a doctor for 40 years. (S2 Ep7/14)

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