24 Hours in A&E

24 Hours in A&E
TV Show · Documentary

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.

2011 · 47m
Starring Anthony Philipson

Season 3

  • EPISODE 1
    Brief Encounter
    A new series begins with an episode about how our lives can change forever in the blink of an eye. In a shocking random act of violence, a young woman is knocked to the ground after being punched in the face by a stranger on her way home from work. Also in Resus is 12-year-old Tom. He was hit by a car on his way home from school and airlifted to King's by HEMS, the helicopter emergency medics.
    47 min
  • EPISODE 2
    Three Sisters
    This episode looks at three daughters and their love for their mother. Eighty-year-old Rose has fluid on her lungs and is having trouble breathing. Her three daughters Christine, Sandra and Debbie put on brave faces around their mother's bedside, convincing her that everything will be all right, but in the relatives' room there is high emotion as they tearfully contemplate life without her.
    47 min
  • EPISODE 3
    Reality Check
    The series continues with a powerful cautionary episode about events that shock people into reflecting on the way they live their lives. Neil was driving a friend's sports car when he was involved in a head-on collision with another vehicle. After remaining trapped in the wreckage for over an hour, he's flown by helicopter to King's A&E. Meanwhile in Minors, two patients have come in as the result of daredevil antics.
    46 min
  • EPISODE 4
    Valentine's Day
    The RTS award-winning series continues with an episode about romance and the complexity of relationships. It's Valentine's Day, and at King's College Hospital's Accident and Emergency Department love is in the air.
    47 min
  • EPISODE 5
    Second Chance
    Chrissie was crossing the road near her home when she was hit by a motorcycle. Her husband Tim struggles to get to the hospital: he's stuck in the traffic jam her accident has caused. John is in Resus with a suspected stroke; fortunately, King's specialises in caring for stroke patients. Meanwhile, Benedict, who's 22 and a gifted musician, has come into King's because of his drinking problems.
    47 min
  • EPISODE 6
    Head First
    Eight-year-old Abby hit her head after falling from the steps of a high diving board. The medical team need to scan her head and neck to check for serious injuries. Meanwhile, the hospital security team deals with over 50 incidents every month in A&E, ranging from verbal abuse to assault. Anne and Holton are both working the night shift, dealing with a variety of challenging patients in the hospital.
    47 min

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Cast & Crew

  • A‌P
    Anthony Philipson
    Narrator
  • S‌K
    Spencer Kelly
    Producer
  • R‌S
    Richard Spiller
    Music

About

24 Hours in A&E

Documentary

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.

Information

Studio
Dkiss
Released
2011

Languages

Original Audio
English (United Kingdom)
Audio

English (United Kingdom) (AD, AAC)

Subtitles

English (United Kingdom)

Accessibility

Audio descriptions (AD) refer to a narration track describing what is happening on screen to provide context for those who are blind or have low vision.
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