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24 hours in A&E

Tuesdays 8.30pm

Show Synopsis

The award-winning documentary series returns following patients treated in the same 24 hour period at St George’s in south west London. The hospital has one of the busiest A&E departments in Britain - under more pressure than ever. It’s a place where stories of life, love and loss unfold every day.

24 Hours in A&E Video Cover

Go behind the scenes of one of the busiest A&E departments in Britain.

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24 Hours in A&E Video Cover

Go behind the scenes of one of the busiest A&E departments in Britain.

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Episode 24, Series 15

Wednesday September 23 at 2:15am

Go Your Own Way

Episode 24 | Series 15

Mark (32) has a head injury after an epileptic seizure and Anastasia (80) struggles to walk.

Episode 11, Series 15

Wednesday September 23 at 4:20am

Roll With The Punches

Episode 11 | Series 15

Tania (40) has been hit by a car, Edwin (77) has a bleeding tumour and Lilli has damaged her eye.

Episode 24, Series 15

Wednesday September 23 at 9:40am

Go Your Own Way

Episode 24 | Series 15

Mark (32) has a head injury after an epileptic seizure and Anastasia (80) struggles to walk.

Episode 11, Series 15

Wednesday September 23 at 11:45am

Roll With The Punches

Episode 11 | Series 15

Tania (40) has been hit by a car, Edwin (77) has a bleeding tumour and Lilli has damaged her eye.

Episode 12, Series 15

Wednesday September 23 at 7:40pm

The Extra Mile

Episode 12 | Series 15

Xintong (28) has had a go-karting accident and Gary (58) has an extraordinarily swollen finger.

Episode 12, Series 15

Thursday September 24 at 4:20am

The Extra Mile

Episode 12 | Series 15

Xintong (28) has had a go-karting accident and Gary (58) has an extraordinarily swollen finger.

Episode 12, Series 15

Thursday September 24 at 11:45am

The Extra Mile

Episode 12 | Series 15

Xintong (28) has had a go-karting accident and Gary (58) has an extraordinarily swollen finger.

Episode 13, Series 15

Thursday September 24 at 7:40pm

I'll Stand By You

Episode 13 | Series 15

Jeremy (71) has crashed his bike, Allen (82) has fallen down stairs and James has cut his arm skateboarding.

Episode 24, Series 15

Thursday September 24 at 9:20pm

Go Your Own Way

Episode 24 | Series 15

Mark (32) has a head injury after an epileptic seizure and Anastasia (80) struggles to walk.

Episode 24, Series 15

Friday September 25 at 3:05am

Go Your Own Way

Episode 24 | Series 15

Mark (32) has a head injury after an epileptic seizure and Anastasia (80) struggles to walk.

Episode 13, Series 15

Friday September 25 at 4:20am

I'll Stand By You

Episode 13 | Series 15

Jeremy (71) has crashed his bike, Allen (82) has fallen down stairs and James has cut his arm skateboarding.

Episode 24, Series 15

Friday September 25 at 10:30am

Go Your Own Way

Episode 24 | Series 15

Mark (32) has a head injury after an epileptic seizure and Anastasia (80) struggles to walk.

Episode 13, Series 15

Friday September 25 at 11:45am

I'll Stand By You

Episode 13 | Series 15

Jeremy (71) has crashed his bike, Allen (82) has fallen down stairs and James has cut his arm skateboarding.

Episode 14, Series 15

Friday September 25 at 7:40pm

Too Close For Comfort

Episode 14 | Series 15

Brooke (12) has had an asthma attack, Howard (76) has serious burns and Colin has had a cycling accident.

Episode 14, Series 15

Saturday September 26 at 4:20am

Too Close For Comfort

Episode 14 | Series 15

Brooke (12) has had an asthma attack, Howard (76) has serious burns and Colin has had a cycling accident.

Episode 24, Series 15

Saturday September 26 at 4:35pm

Go Your Own Way

Episode 24 | Series 15

Mark (32) has a head injury after an epileptic seizure and Anastasia (80) struggles to walk.

Episode 24, Series 15

Sunday September 27 at 12:15am

Go Your Own Way

Episode 24 | Series 15

Mark (32) has a head injury after an epileptic seizure and Anastasia (80) struggles to walk.

Episode 12, Series 11

Sunday September 27 at 2:40pm

24 Hours In A&E

Episode 13, Series 11

Sunday September 27 at 3:30pm

24 Hours In A&E

Episode 14, Series 15

Monday September 28 at 12:45pm

Too Close For Comfort

Episode 14 | Series 15

Brooke (12) has had an asthma attack, Howard (76) has serious burns and Colin has had a cycling accident.

Episode 15, Series 15

Monday September 28 at 8:40pm

The Outsiders

Episode 15 | Series 15

Alex (77) has had a suspected stroke, Steven has stomach cramps and Aaliyah (16) has damaged her fingernail.

Episode 15, Series 15

Tuesday September 29 at 5:20am

The Outsiders

Episode 15 | Series 15

Alex (77) has had a suspected stroke, Steven has stomach cramps and Aaliyah (16) has damaged her fingernail.

Episode 15, Series 15

Tuesday September 29 at 12:45pm

The Outsiders

Episode 15 | Series 15

Alex (77) has had a suspected stroke, Steven has stomach cramps and Aaliyah (16) has damaged her fingernail.

Episode 16, Series 15

Tuesday September 29 at 8:40pm

You Before Me

Episode 16 | Series 15

Junior (8) has been knocked off his bike by a car and Anthony (46) has suffered chest pain at the races.

Episode 25, Series 15

Tuesday September 29 at 9:30pm

24 Hours In A&E

Episode 25, Series 15

Wednesday September 30 at 3:15am

24 Hours In A&E

Episode 16, Series 15

Wednesday September 30 at 5:20am

You Before Me

Episode 16 | Series 15

Junior (8) has been knocked off his bike by a car and Anthony (46) has suffered chest pain at the races.

Episode 25, Series 15

Wednesday September 30 at 10:40am

24 Hours In A&E

Episode 16, Series 15

Wednesday September 30 at 12:45pm

You Before Me

Episode 16 | Series 15

Junior (8) has been knocked off his bike by a car and Anthony (46) has suffered chest pain at the races.

Episode 17, Series 15

Wednesday September 30 at 8:40pm

Fix You

Episode 17 | Series 15

Greg (47) fights for life after a motorcycle crash, Cara (11) has a broken arm and Steve, a swollen ankle.

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