24 Hours in Emergency

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24 Hours in Emergency

Season 5 | Episode 11 | Lifestyle Channel | August 10, 2018

Health and PE

Personal and social capability

Classification: Mature

This episode focuses on older patients who've had to show resilience in their lives. Ellen, who's 86, has been brought in by ambulance after her daughters found her collapsed on the floor at home.

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This episode focuses on older patients who've had to show resilience in their lives. Ellen, who's 86, has been brought in by ambulance after her daughters found her collapsed on the floor at home.

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Thirty-one-year-old Aaron is rushed to St George's after overturning his car onto metal railings during a high speed collision. Aaron arrives in re-sus with a serious laceration to his face.

24 Hours in Emergency: Flying Solo

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Thirty-one-year-old Aaron is rushed to St George's after overturning his car onto metal railings during a high speed collision. Aaron arrives in re-sus with a serious laceration to his face.

See the love between patients and their nearest and dearest. Eighty-nine-year-old Sir John Cockburn arrives at St George's with acute abdominal pain. Medics think it could be a triple A, an abdominal aortic aneurysm, which can prove fatal. When test results come back, Sir John faces emergency surgery. Sir John's son, Jonathan, talks about his father's long and fascinating life, his eccentric approach to business as a wine merchant and growing up in a rambling manor house where the children lived a loving, carefree existence. Meanwhile 68-year-old Mick and wife Linda have been involved in a head-on car crash. Mick took the brunt of the impact and has multiple injuries from top to toe that could be life changing. The couple fell in love after leaving previous relationships, making a happy life together in their mobile home. And 10-year-old Niall is brought to Emergency after falling eight feet out of a tree during a family picnic. He's broken his arm so badly it looks like a banana and orthopaedic doctors need to work out how to get it back in place.

24 Hours in Emergency: To Sir, with Love

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See the love between patients and their nearest and dearest. Eighty-nine-year-old Sir John Cockburn arrives at St George's with acute abdominal pain. Medics think it could be a triple A, an abdominal aortic aneurysm, which can prove fatal. When test results come back, Sir John faces emergency surgery. Sir John's son, Jonathan, talks about his father's long and fascinating life, his eccentric approach to business as a wine merchant and growing up in a rambling manor house where the children lived a loving, carefree existence. Meanwhile 68-year-old Mick and wife Linda have been involved in a head-on car crash. Mick took the brunt of the impact and has multiple injuries from top to toe that could be life changing. The couple fell in love after leaving previous relationships, making a happy life together in their mobile home. And 10-year-old Niall is brought to Emergency after falling eight feet out of a tree during a family picnic. He's broken his arm so badly it looks like a banana and orthopaedic doctors need to work out how to get it back in place.

A 59-year-old woman is rushed to Emergency after suffering a suspected stroke. Meanwhile, a 19-year-old girl has fallen 20 feet onto concrete after locking herself out of her flat.

24 Hours in Emergency: Force of Nature

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A 59-year-old woman is rushed to Emergency after suffering a suspected stroke. Meanwhile, a 19-year-old girl has fallen 20 feet onto concrete after locking herself out of her flat.

A nine-year-old boy is in Emergency with hid dad after suffering from a dangerously high heart rate. Meanwhile, a 32-year-old man has fallen thirty feet from scaffolding.

24 Hours in Emergency: Free Fall

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A nine-year-old boy is in Emergency with hid dad after suffering from a dangerously high heart rate. Meanwhile, a 32-year-old man has fallen thirty feet from scaffolding.

Sixteen-year-old Max is brought to King's by air ambulance after falling 14 feet in a skate park, while Hector, who's 13, injured his hip playing football but is proud that he hasn't cried.

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Sixteen-year-old Max is brought to King's by air ambulance after falling 14 feet in a skate park, while Hector, who's 13, injured his hip playing football but is proud that he hasn't cried.

Builder Jamie is rushed in after falling from the roof of a building, and four-month-old Weston has been brought to paediatric AandE after suffering from diarrhoea and vomiting for over 24 hours.

24 Hours in Emergency

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Builder Jamie is rushed in after falling from the roof of a building, and four-month-old Weston has been brought to paediatric AandE after suffering from diarrhoea and vomiting for over 24 hours.

This episode shows how A&E is a place where wisdom and insight are passed not just from medic to medic, but also from generation to generation.

24 Hours in Emergency

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This episode shows how A&E is a place where wisdom and insight are passed not just from medic to medic, but also from generation to generation.

75-year-old Gerry is rushed to A&E with a dangerously high heart rate of over 250bpm. 92-year-old Margaret has come to St George's after falling over and hitting her head- the cut may be small, but doctor Tom wants to investigate.

24 Hours in Emergency: Heartbreak

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75-year-old Gerry is rushed to A&E with a dangerously high heart rate of over 250bpm. 92-year-old Margaret has come to St George's after falling over and hitting her head- the cut may be small, but doctor Tom wants to investigate.

Bricklayer Phil, 60, is rushed to A&E in a critical condition after falling just two feet off a ladder at work and suffering multiple injuries. His injuries are so severe he needs to be transferred to Major Trauma.

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Bricklayer Phil, 60, is rushed to A&E in a critical condition after falling just two feet off a ladder at work and suffering multiple injuries. His injuries are so severe he needs to be transferred to Major Trauma.

Ten-year-old Josh arrives at St George's having severed his finger during an accident on the school playing field. Mum Jane accompanies Josh into resus, but she has a secret - Josh has no idea that his finger has actually been cut off during the accident. Doctors now face a double challenge: to work out whether they can reattach his finger, which will require major surgery, and how and when to explain to Josh what has really happened. Meanwhile 40-year-old stonemason Guido is in minors having dropped a marble slab on his finger. His finger is wrapped up and Guido has reassured his wife Dina that it's just a little cut. But when specialist nurse Prav unravels the bandages the extent of the injury is revealed and Dina isn't happy. And 74-year-old Maggie, who's partially sighted, is brought to resus after falling over and hurting her leg. She's come with neighbour Nathalie, who lives in a housing complex for people with visual impairment. Maggie admits that she couldn't stand Nathalie when they first met, but Nathalie persisted and they became best friends. An X-ray reveals that Maggie's ankle is broken in two places and, as doctors fix it, Maggie talks about the challenges she faced during childhood that led her to lose trust in other people and rely on herself.

24 Hours in Emergency: Out Of Sight

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Ten-year-old Josh arrives at St George's having severed his finger during an accident on the school playing field. Mum Jane accompanies Josh into resus, but she has a secret - Josh has no idea that his finger has actually been cut off during the accident. Doctors now face a double challenge: to work out whether they can reattach his finger, which will require major surgery, and how and when to explain to Josh what has really happened. Meanwhile 40-year-old stonemason Guido is in minors having dropped a marble slab on his finger. His finger is wrapped up and Guido has reassured his wife Dina that it's just a little cut. But when specialist nurse Prav unravels the bandages the extent of the injury is revealed and Dina isn't happy. And 74-year-old Maggie, who's partially sighted, is brought to resus after falling over and hurting her leg. She's come with neighbour Nathalie, who lives in a housing complex for people with visual impairment. Maggie admits that she couldn't stand Nathalie when they first met, but Nathalie persisted and they became best friends. An X-ray reveals that Maggie's ankle is broken in two places and, as doctors fix it, Maggie talks about the challenges she faced during childhood that led her to lose trust in other people and rely on herself.

Twenty-six-year-old Lawrence is rushed to St George's after being hit by a car while crossing the road on a night out in Eastbourne. He was thrown 15 feet after hitting the car's windscreen. Lawrence was bleeding from his ears and was put into an induced coma at the scene by emergency doctors. Lawrence is taken straight to the CT scanner so that doctors can assess the severity of his injuries - particularly in his head, neck and spine - which could be life-changing. His family are rushed by police to be by his bedside. Meanwhile 53-year-old Katrina is brought to AandE after having difficulty breathing and chest pains that could indicate a heart attack. While doctors carry out blood tests to find out what's wrong, Katrina's daughter Jamila talks about how this is the latest challenge for her mum, who has been receiving treatment for cancer. And 63-year-old former lollipop lady Angela has come to AandE with her sister Sue after being attacked by one of her cats, as she shouted at a fox in the garden. The scratches have become infected. While she's treated, Angela and Sue talk about losing their parents and siblings and the strong bond between them.

24 Hours in Emergency: Handle With Care

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Twenty-six-year-old Lawrence is rushed to St George's after being hit by a car while crossing the road on a night out in Eastbourne. He was thrown 15 feet after hitting the car's windscreen. Lawrence was bleeding from his ears and was put into an induced coma at the scene by emergency doctors. Lawrence is taken straight to the CT scanner so that doctors can assess the severity of his injuries - particularly in his head, neck and spine - which could be life-changing. His family are rushed by police to be by his bedside. Meanwhile 53-year-old Katrina is brought to AandE after having difficulty breathing and chest pains that could indicate a heart attack. While doctors carry out blood tests to find out what's wrong, Katrina's daughter Jamila talks about how this is the latest challenge for her mum, who has been receiving treatment for cancer. And 63-year-old former lollipop lady Angela has come to AandE with her sister Sue after being attacked by one of her cats, as she shouted at a fox in the garden. The scratches have become infected. While she's treated, Angela and Sue talk about losing their parents and siblings and the strong bond between them.

Ninety-one-year-old Cyril arrives at St George's by air ambulance after being in a car crash. He was on his way home to wife Betty with some fish for their supper, but never made it back and had to be cut from his car. Doctors are concerned about injuries to his chest and side. As Cyril awaits further reports and examinations, wife Betty talks about how she fell for the former miner, finding out that he couldn't read or write and the strength of their 68-year marriage. Meanwhile, 57-year-old Caroline arrives at St George's with chest pains. The medical team are concerned she may have had a heart attack, having had one in her 40s as well as a family history. As they wait for test results, Caroline's daughter Chelsea talks about their relationship and the moment her mum left the family home and moved away when she was very young. But she came back and wants to stick around a little longer. And five-year-old Roman has a pencil lead stuck in his ear. He's with his mum Annie, who talks about how he's charming and affectionate, but can also be a handful.

24 Hours in Emergency: Give Me Strength

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Ninety-one-year-old Cyril arrives at St George's by air ambulance after being in a car crash. He was on his way home to wife Betty with some fish for their supper, but never made it back and had to be cut from his car. Doctors are concerned about injuries to his chest and side. As Cyril awaits further reports and examinations, wife Betty talks about how she fell for the former miner, finding out that he couldn't read or write and the strength of their 68-year marriage. Meanwhile, 57-year-old Caroline arrives at St George's with chest pains. The medical team are concerned she may have had a heart attack, having had one in her 40s as well as a family history. As they wait for test results, Caroline's daughter Chelsea talks about their relationship and the moment her mum left the family home and moved away when she was very young. But she came back and wants to stick around a little longer. And five-year-old Roman has a pencil lead stuck in his ear. He's with his mum Annie, who talks about how he's charming and affectionate, but can also be a handful.

$Twenty-two-month-old Daisy arrives at St George's by air ambulance. The accident happened at her family's stables in Sussex and mum Georgie was so shocked, she fainted at the scene. Daisy is rushed into resus and a CT scan reveals she has a fractured skull, a bruise on her brain and concussion. As surgeons plan their next move, Daisy is carefully monitored for any signs of brain damage. Meanwhile 54-year-old Mike arrives in minors with a bandage round his jaw after falling face first onto a pavement. Mike has a form of epilepsy that doesn't respond well to medication and he is subject to sudden seizures that can result in injuries. Doctors discover that Mike's jaw is broken in two places and will need a metal plate fitting. Mike's wife Alison talks about meeting him through a dating web site and how living with his epilepsy has its challenges. And 100-year-old Florence has had a suspected stroke. Daughter Frances is with her, but all is not straightforward as Florence was diagnosed with dementia three years ago. Frances talks about Florence, who was born during World War I, the youngest of eight children.$

24 Hours in Emergency: Always On My Mind

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Twenty-two-month-old Daisy arrives at St George's by air ambulance. The accident happened at her family's stables in Sussex and mum Georgie was so shocked, she fainted at the scene. Daisy is rushed into resus and a CT scan reveals she has a fractured skull, a bruise on her brain and concussion. As surgeons plan their next move, Daisy is carefully monitored for any signs of brain damage. Meanwhile 54-year-old Mike arrives in minors with a bandage round his jaw after falling face first onto a pavement. Mike has a form of epilepsy that doesn't respond well to medication and he is subject to sudden seizures that can result in injuries. Doctors discover that Mike's jaw is broken in two places and will need a metal plate fitting. Mike's wife Alison talks about meeting him through a dating web site and how living with his epilepsy has its challenges. And 100-year-old Florence has had a suspected stroke. Daughter Frances is with her, but all is not straightforward as Florence was diagnosed with dementia three years ago. Frances talks about Florence, who was born during World War I, the youngest of eight children.

$Nineteen-year-old motorcyclist Sam is airlifted to St George's after crashing into a bus and being thrown under a car, leaving him bent double. Sam arrives in resus with multiple injuries, he's in an induced coma and classified code red. CT scans reveal Sam has bruising to his lungs, a ruptured kidney, a broken thigh bone and a fractured spine. The priority is to stop his internal bleeding. Sam's parents are rushed to the hospital by police. When they arrive at St George's consultant Will updates them on their son's condition. Meanwhile seven-year-old Raheem arrives in Emergency with his dad Dennis after cutting his wrist while playing at home. Raheem is scared he might need stitches and when doctors examine the cut his fears are confirmed. While Raheem has his stitches, Dennis talks about how his own father suffered terrible injuries in a horrific assault that left their roles reversed. And 59-year-old Therese arrives in Emergency with a painful lump on her finger. She suspects it might be stitches left over from a previous operation to remove a cyst. Therese is no stranger to hospitals, having suffered a range of ailments, but the lump on her finger is proving to be a mystery.$

24 Hours in Emergency: One Step At A Time

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Nineteen-year-old motorcyclist Sam is airlifted to St George's after crashing into a bus and being thrown under a car, leaving him bent double. Sam arrives in resus with multiple injuries, he's in an induced coma and classified code red. CT scans reveal Sam has bruising to his lungs, a ruptured kidney, a broken thigh bone and a fractured spine. The priority is to stop his internal bleeding. Sam's parents are rushed to the hospital by police. When they arrive at St George's consultant Will updates them on their son's condition. Meanwhile seven-year-old Raheem arrives in Emergency with his dad Dennis after cutting his wrist while playing at home. Raheem is scared he might need stitches and when doctors examine the cut his fears are confirmed. While Raheem has his stitches, Dennis talks about how his own father suffered terrible injuries in a horrific assault that left their roles reversed. And 59-year-old Therese arrives in Emergency with a painful lump on her finger. She suspects it might be stitches left over from a previous operation to remove a cyst. Therese is no stranger to hospitals, having suffered a range of ailments, but the lump on her finger is proving to be a mystery.

A pub landlord has badly burnt his legs when his barbeque gas cylinder exploded. Meanwhile, a 93-year-old war veteran is rushed to emergency after suffering breathing difficulties.

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A pub landlord has badly burnt his legs when his barbeque gas cylinder exploded. Meanwhile, a 93-year-old war veteran is rushed to emergency after suffering breathing difficulties.

A 39-year-old father-of-six comes to Emergency with a nasty cut on his arm. Meanwhile, a 66-year-old man has fallen 10-feet from his loft.

24 Hours in Emergency: Lean On Me

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A 39-year-old father-of-six comes to Emergency with a nasty cut on his arm. Meanwhile, a 66-year-old man has fallen 10-feet from his loft.

Filmed around the clock at King's College Hospital in south London, this award-winning series continues with an episode which reveals how an emergency is somewhere that wisdom and insight are passed on, not only from medic to medic, but also from generation to generation. Fifteen-year-old Linden is brought to AandE having badly cut his leg while back flipping off a shed roof onto a trampoline. As well as calling an ambulance, Linden's friends filmed the accident on their mobile phones and happily show the clip to AandE staff. But Linden's mum Liz is less impressed and worries whether her son will ever learn to be more careful.

24 Hours in Emergency: Throw Of The Dice

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Filmed around the clock at King's College Hospital in south London, this award-winning series continues with an episode which reveals how an emergency is somewhere that wisdom and insight are passed on, not only from medic to medic, but also from generation to generation. Fifteen-year-old Linden is brought to AandE having badly cut his leg while back flipping off a shed roof onto a trampoline. As well as calling an ambulance, Linden's friends filmed the accident on their mobile phones and happily show the clip to AandE staff. But Linden's mum Liz is less impressed and worries whether her son will ever learn to be more careful.

The award-winning series continues, capturing dramatic and emotional stories of love, life and loss on the frontline of the NHS. 72-year-old Laura is rushed to King's after suffering a suspected stroke. She's unable to speak and her husband Camillo, daughter Gabby and grandchildren are quickly by her bedside. Scans show a blood clot on Laura's brain and the family have to decide, with the help of the medical team, whether she should have the clot-busting drug that could reduce the risk of permanent brain damage, while carrying a low risk of serious side effects.

24 Hours in Emergency: Young At Heart

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The award-winning series continues, capturing dramatic and emotional stories of love, life and loss on the frontline of the NHS. 72-year-old Laura is rushed to King's after suffering a suspected stroke. She's unable to speak and her husband Camillo, daughter Gabby and grandchildren are quickly by her bedside. Scans show a blood clot on Laura's brain and the family have to decide, with the help of the medical team, whether she should have the clot-busting drug that could reduce the risk of permanent brain damage, while carrying a low risk of serious side effects.

Sixty-three-year-old Zaki recently underwent a tonsillectomy after being diagnosed with throat cancer. Ten-month-old baby Amy is rushed in after her parents awoke to find she's stopped breathing. Meanwhile 21-year-old expectant dad Craig has fallen thirty feet while racing his motocross bike, which landed on top of him.

24 Hours in Emergency: Guardian Angels

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Sixty-three-year-old Zaki recently underwent a tonsillectomy after being diagnosed with throat cancer. Ten-month-old baby Amy is rushed in after her parents awoke to find she's stopped breathing. Meanwhile 21-year-old expectant dad Craig has fallen thirty feet while racing his motocross bike, which landed on top of him.

$Fifty-year-old Nikki and her 68-year-old mother Angela have been in a serious car crash. A passer-by dragged both women from the car due to fears it could explode. Nikki has lacerations to her head and staff suspect internal injuries. Fifty-three-year-old Ellen has a swollen elbow after falling in a supermarket. Seven-year-old Jack has an open fracture and a blow to his head. He's broken both bones in his forearm.$

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Fifty-year-old Nikki and her 68-year-old mother Angela have been in a serious car crash. A passer-by dragged both women from the car due to fears it could explode. Nikki has lacerations to her head and staff suspect internal injuries. Fifty-three-year-old Ellen has a swollen elbow after falling in a supermarket. Seven-year-old Jack has an open fracture and a blow to his head. He's broken both bones in his forearm.

$Fifty-nine-year-old Becky is rushed to St George's after a suspected stroke. Becky could have had a bleed on the brain and a CT scan reveals a large clot on her brain. Nineteen-year-old Georgia is brought to A&E by ambulance with suspected spinal injuries after trying to climb in through a second story window when she lost her balance and fell 20 feet onto concrete, landing on her back. CT scans show an unstable fracture in her back that could damage her spinal cord permanently, leaving her legs paralysed.$

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Fifty-nine-year-old Becky is rushed to St George's after a suspected stroke. Becky could have had a bleed on the brain and a CT scan reveals a large clot on her brain. Nineteen-year-old Georgia is brought to A&E by ambulance with suspected spinal injuries after trying to climb in through a second story window when she lost her balance and fell 20 feet onto concrete, landing on her back. CT scans show an unstable fracture in her back that could damage her spinal cord permanently, leaving her legs paralysed.

Filmed round-the-clock at King's College Hospital in South London, this award-winning series continues in the A&E department. Twelve-year-old Grace has fallen down a flight of stairs with potentially serious spine and neck injuries. She's brought into Resus by paramedics with her mum Michelle. Eighty-eight-year-old Irene is brought in by ambulance after suffering with chest pains through the night. As she reflects about growing up in London during the war, her son Stuart faces up to the fact that his own role in the family is changing.

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Filmed round-the-clock at King's College Hospital in South London, this award-winning series continues in the A&E department. Twelve-year-old Grace has fallen down a flight of stairs with potentially serious spine and neck injuries. She's brought into Resus by paramedics with her mum Michelle. Eighty-eight-year-old Irene is brought in by ambulance after suffering with chest pains through the night. As she reflects about growing up in London during the war, her son Stuart faces up to the fact that his own role in the family is changing.

Bob, 51, is airlifted to St George's after falling 20ft from a ladder while repairing his roof. With debris in his wound, doctors are concerned he could develop a life-threatening infection.

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Bob, 51, is airlifted to St George's after falling 20ft from a ladder while repairing his roof. With debris in his wound, doctors are concerned he could develop a life-threatening infection.

Tree surgeon David, 27, is airlifted to St George's after falling 40ft to the ground, hitting several branches on his way down and landing head-first onto concrete. Anne, 74, arrives with a sharp pain in her chest; 51-year-old taxi driver Mark receives treatment for a cut on his finger caused by broken glass; and 92- year-old Betty is brought in by ambulance after her carers found her with slurred speech and a shaking hand.

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Tree surgeon David, 27, is airlifted to St George's after falling 40ft to the ground, hitting several branches on his way down and landing head-first onto concrete. Anne, 74, arrives with a sharp pain in her chest; 51-year-old taxi driver Mark receives treatment for a cut on his finger caused by broken glass; and 92- year-old Betty is brought in by ambulance after her carers found her with slurred speech and a shaking hand.

Peter, 85, has been brought unwillingly by his stepson Brian. He cut his finger on some wire two weeks earlier and his hand is swollen and won't stop bleeding.

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Peter, 85, has been brought unwillingly by his stepson Brian. He cut his finger on some wire two weeks earlier and his hand is swollen and won't stop bleeding.

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Dr Chris van Tulleken takes over part of a GP surgery and stops patients' prescription pills. This time, his focus is on children on medication, and taking them off drugs.

The Doctor Who Took Kids Off Drugs

Years 11-12 Health and PE, Biology

Dr Chris van Tulleken takes over part of a GP surgery and stops patients' prescription pills. This time, his focus is on children on medication, and taking them off drugs.

We find out just how far a contortionist can bend their body, meet a ball-crazy pooch, and discover how to be the best at badminton.

Totally Wild

Years 3-4, 5-6 Science, Health and PE

We find out just how far a contortionist can bend their body, meet a ball-crazy pooch, and discover how to be the best at badminton.

Join Kellyn, resident scientist Clare, the crew and a cast of historical characters as they brainstorm answers to your questions.

Brainbuzz: Conservation

Years 3-4, 5-6 Dance, Health and PE

Join Kellyn, resident scientist Clare, the crew and a cast of historical characters as they brainstorm answers to your questions.

We find out just how far and how fast pedal power can take you, we check out cakes that take weeks to make, and discover the perfect diet to keep a horse nice and trim.

Totally Wild

Years 3-4, 5-6 Science, Health and PE

We find out just how far and how fast pedal power can take you, we check out cakes that take weeks to make, and discover the perfect diet to keep a horse nice and trim.

Join Kellyn, resident scientist Clare, the crew and a cast of historical characters as they brainstorm answers to your questions.

Brainbuzz: Elements 2

Years 3-4, 5-6 Dance, Health and PE

Join Kellyn, resident scientist Clare, the crew and a cast of historical characters as they brainstorm answers to your questions.

This program looks at those responsible for marketing cocaine as an everyday drug. This documentary series explores the users, the dealers, and the addicts, as well as those who are trying to stop its distribution. It tackles another major issue affecting millions of people in Britain, provides new insights into the drug's distribution and usage, and explores how it affects all facets of UK society, spanning the rich, poor, old, and young.

Cocaine: Britain's Epidemic

Years 11-12 News and current affairs, Health and PE

This program looks at those responsible for marketing cocaine as an everyday drug. This documentary series explores the users, the dealers, and the addicts, as well as those who are trying to stop its distribution. It tackles another major issue affecting millions of people in Britain, provides new insights into the drug's distribution and usage, and explores how it affects all facets of UK society, spanning the rich, poor, old, and young.

Four days behind schedule and with increasingly angry camels, Ben and James try and pick up the pace, but disaster strikes and their friendship is pushed to the limit.

Ben and James Versus the Arabian Desert

Years 11-12 Geography, Health and PE

Four days behind schedule and with increasingly angry camels, Ben and James try and pick up the pace, but disaster strikes and their friendship is pushed to the limit.

Join Kellyn, resident scientist Clare, the crew and a cast of historical characters as they brainstorm answers to your questions.

Brainbuzz: Wearable Tech

Years 3-4, 5-6 Dance, Health and PE

Join Kellyn, resident scientist Clare, the crew and a cast of historical characters as they brainstorm answers to your questions.

Shalin reveals the groundbreaking therapy creating cancer fighting super cells. Plus, arch rivals 'team virus' and 'team immune' battle it out on the sports field - all in the name of science.

Ask the Doctor: Immunity Wars

Years 9-10, 11-12 Health and PE, Science

Shalin reveals the groundbreaking therapy creating cancer fighting super cells. Plus, arch rivals 'team virus' and 'team immune' battle it out on the sports field - all in the name of science.

Paramedics Rick and Amie's easy morning is shaken by a serious call: a 51-year-old male is suffering a heart attack and they are the closest responders. It is a race against the clock to save his life.

Ambulance Australia

Years 11-12 Health and PE

Paramedics Rick and Amie's easy morning is shaken by a serious call: a 51-year-old male is suffering a heart attack and they are the closest responders. It is a race against the clock to save his life.

We've got the weird and the wonderful on this episode. We take a tractor for a dance and discover what happens when a horse visits the dentist. And the wonderful? Lots of fluffy baby penguins.

Totally Wild

Years 3-4, 5-6 Science, Health and PE

We've got the weird and the wonderful on this episode. We take a tractor for a dance and discover what happens when a horse visits the dentist. And the wonderful? Lots of fluffy baby penguins.

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