Episodes

1. Episode 1

Transplant surgeon Colin performs a kidney transplant on Kimberly using an organ that her sister has donated. Welfare hound Poppy Jingles returns to work after being 'furry-loughed' because of Covid.

2. Episode 2

Neurophysiotherapist Rachel helps patient Jason learn to walk again after a serious accident at work. Reconstructive plastic surgeon Dan performs complex surgery on skin cancer patient Bill, whose tumour returned 16 months after it was first removed. Eight-year-old Violet's life is transformed by corrective surgery to her feet, which helps with her walking, as well as feeling more comfortable at school.

3. Episode 3

Cystic fibrosis patient Karl has male fertility surgery. Six-year-old Harrison needs an op to strengthen his voice.

4. Episode 4

A patient faces her second major cancer surgery in a year. And a plastic surgeon treats a father of the bride whose stag-do antics landed him in hospital.

5. Episode 5

A 13-year-old dancer faces complex transformative surgery to straighten her spine. It's a busy day at the kidney stones clinic. And a tumour growing behind a patient's eye is removed.

6. Episode 6

Vascular surgeon Anne performs a bypass to save a patient's leg. Head chaplain Katie is on her rounds. And Doris gets the gift of sight for her birthday.

Overview

Uplifting series following the extraordinary work of NHS staff in Newcastle's hospitals, as world-class medics and dedicated support teams work all hours to save and transform lives forever

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