24 Hours in A&E

2011•10 series

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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 1Life in the Fast Lane

This episode focuses on patients involved in road traffic accidents. Steve, who's 48, was found unconscious at the wheel of his car. Scarlett, 11, has been knocked down by a car. (S4 Ep1/6)

Episode 2Love Hurts

A touching episode dedicated to love, from the concerned parents of an unresponsive child to the devoted sisters of a 52-year-old who has Down's syndrome. (S4 Ep2/6)

Episode 3One Day at a Time

This episode focuses on families' strong bonds and the challenge of breaking bad news. Bill, 92, has a swollen leg and is struggling to breathe. Andy, 45, has stomach cramps. (S4 Ep3/6)

Episode 4Remember Me

It's a busy day at King's, as 400 patients are treated in 24 hours. Peggy, who's 85, comes in with her doting husband. And Ben's swollen finger is more serious than he realises. (S4 Ep4/6)

Episode 5Mum's the Word

This episode focuses on mums. Eddie, who's 12, has been hit by a car. It's his fourth visit to A&E on a blue light. Meanwhile, Linda, who's 64, has had respiratory failure. (S4 Ep5/6)

Episode 6Next of Kin

Stacie, 38, has fallen out of a tree onto her head. Ashleigh, who's 19, is rushed in after being involved in a high-speed, head-on car crash. And Peter, 78, has abdominal pains. (S4 Ep6/6)

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