2017 • 6 Episodes
Series one was filmed over six weeks during 2016.
January 11, 2017
Two patients await life-saving surgery at St Mary's in Paddington, the biggest of five hospitals in the Trust. They both need a bed on the intensive care ward. But the hospital is full to capacity and there is only one bed left.
January 18, 2017
While the hospital tries to discharge patients, new ones continue to arrive. Peter Lai, a 60 year old retired software engineer arrives at the hospital for a lifesaving operation on an aortic aneurysm in his chest.
January 25, 2017
After collapsing at work, crane driver Phil is becoming increasingly paralysed each day.
February 1, 2017
The hospital's overseas officer tries to recoup money from non-UK residents on the ward.
February 8, 2017
This episode looks at pioneering treatments for some of the oldest and youngest patients.
February 15, 2017
The surgeons must use unconventional methods to get their operations completed.