24 Hours in A&E

20119 series
Available on
Channel 4

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.

Young at Heart: Episode Image
Episode 2Young at Heart

A look at the work of the King's stroke team, who treat over 1300 patients a year. And the UK's over-40s BMX champion visits A&E after falling 20 feet when a stunt went wrong. (S6 Ep2/7)

Going the Distance: Episode Image
Episode 3Going the Distance

Brian, who's 74, is taken to King's by ambulance after falling down some stairs. His partner Margaret discusses their life together and the challenges of his severe dementia. (S6 Ep3/7)

Resilience: Episode Image
Episode 4Resilience

This episode meets older patients at King's hospital who've had to show resilience in their lives. And junior doctor Jim tries to get some Lego out of toddler Zara's nose. (S6 Ep4/7)

Throw of the Dice: Episode Image
Episode 5Throw of the Dice

Linden, who's 15, is at King's after cutting his leg backflipping off a shed onto a trampoline. And Antony - who has smoked for 40 years - has lost all feeling in his left leg. (S6 Ep5/7)

Family Matters: Episode Image
Episode 6Family Matters

Builder Jamie is rushed in to A&E after falling from the roof of a three-storey building. Eighty-year-old Daphne has dislocated her replacement hip while putting on her socks. (S6 Ep6/7)

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