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TV series

24 Hours in A&E

2011NR36 seasons6.8 / 10

A British medical documentary set in King's College Hospital. 91 cameras filmed round the clock for 28 days, 24 hours a day in A&E it offers unprecedented access to one of Britain's busiest A&E departments.

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Synopsis

A British medical documentary set in King's College Hospital. 91 cameras filmed round the clock for 28 days, 24 hours a day in A&E it offers unprecedented access to one of Britain's busiest A&E departments.

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Episode 1

Brief Encounter

48m8.0 / 10

Suzanne fights for her life after being punched by a stranger and hitting her head on the kerb. 90-year-old Frank has been brought to resus after his wife found him collapsed at home. Tom, who is 12, is brought in from Kent by helicopter after being hit by a car.

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Episode 2

Three Sisters

48m8.0 / 10

55-year-old trucker Kevin has serious injuries after his lorry rolled down a verge. Rose, who is 80, has fluid on her lungs and is having trouble breathing.

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Episode 3

Reality Check

47m8.0 / 10

20-year-old Thomassine has hurt her ankle on her first day skateboarding. Neil, 39, is flown in by helicopter after a head-on road collision while driving his friend's sports car. Matias, who is 34, needs help after trapping his hands in a train door and being dragged along the platform.

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Episode 4

Valentine's Day

48m9.0 / 10

John, who is 53, has crashed his motorbike but doesn't want to worry his partner, who's on holiday. 52-year-old Gary has a bleed on the brain. Ronald, 84, has been bitten by his dog.

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Episode 5

Second Chance

47m8.0 / 10

The show this week takes a look at people suffering with head injuries and the power of unconditional love.

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Episode 6

Head First

47m8.0 / 10

The parents of a young girl who fell dangerously at a local diving pool are worried. We also take a look at the work of the hospital's security team.

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Episode 7

Walk Like A Man

48m8.0 / 10

Nicholas, 26, has been punched in the face, fracturing and dislocating his jaw. 33-year-old Simon dislocated his kneecap playing rugby. Tyrell, who is 17, has damaged his big toe playing football. Amoui, 78, was found collapsed in her flat.

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Episode 8

No Regrets

47m8.0 / 10

Gary, 47, has been flown to King's by air ambulance after his motorbike hit a car. Steve, 69, has got a fish bone stuck in his finger while trying to impress a female friend.

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Episode 9

Live & Let Live

47m8.0 / 10

Thomas has been struck on the back of the head by a six-metre pole at a building site in South London. Hilton has diabetes and is concerned about his swollen legs.

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Episode 10

Love & Pain

47m7.0 / 10

Ahmed has dislocated his shoulder whilst playing a game of American football and has to grit his teeth as doctor Matt puts it back into place. Dad-of-four Simon hasn't eaten for days after his partner ended their relationship.

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Episode 11

Duty of Care

48m8.0 / 10

94-year-old Douglas has been brought to hospital because his breathing has deteriorated.

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Episode 12

For Better or Worse

48m8.0 / 10

Husbands and wives reflect on their enduring marriages and the changing nature of love. The A&E staff discuss wisdom and experience.

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Episode 13

Mothers & Sons

47m9.0 / 10

The series takes a look at the challenges of motherhood and the responsibility of raising sons this week.

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Episode 14

Under the Influence

47m7.0 / 10

Kevin, 57, has fallen off a ladder and landed on a sharp metal bar. John, 53, has fallen down a flight of steps. Ross, 31, has fallen and hit his head while on a night out. Eleven-year-old Archie has fallen up a step at the school library and has badly cut his lip.

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Episode 15

A Few Good Men

47m8.0 / 10

Tony, who is 59 and a delivery driver, is airlifted to King's from Kent, after being badly hurt in a head-on road traffic collision. Eric, 85, has ongoing stomach problems. 79-year-old Jim is having difficulty breathing. A patient brought in by police tries to escape.

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Episode 16

Grin and Bear It

45m8.0 / 10

The show takes a look the different ways that people deal with pain and how the care and support of friends and family can help you get through nearly anything.

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Episode 17

Tough Love

47m7.0 / 10

Mark, who is 31 and has advanced multiple sclerosis, has developed a fever. 65-year-old Christine is brought into King's by her friends after collapsing while playing bingo. Jean, 20, is homeless and was assaulted five days ago.

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Episode 19

Night Shift

45m9.0 / 10

The week the cameras follow a busy Saturday night in the A&E Department where staff have to deal with the needs of elderly patients and sick children as well as patients who are drunk or violent.

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Episode 20

Life Blood

45m8.0 / 10

A young girl is brought in who has been seriously injured having been run over by a bus with other pedestrians who were also hit. 12-year-old Jade from Kent is rushed to the hospital after being hit by a car and knocked under a bus while walking to school.

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Episode 21

Worst Case Scenario

45m8.0 / 10finale

Arthur, who is 79, has stomach pains but isn't one to complain. Tom, 20, is having trouble breathing.

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Episode information updated Sep 2, 2026

More about 24 Hours in A&E

Production details

Status
Returning Series
Series type
Documentary
Episodes
334
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • Channel 4United Kingdom
  • The Garden ProductionsUnited Kingdom