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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    24 Hours in A&E Season 7 Episode 4 - Stay with Me
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Stay with Me

    S7:E4

    When 70-year-old John dislocates his shoulder while out running, the St George's staff put him on ketamine for the pain, and the side effects keep his wife entertained.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. 24 Hours in A&E Season 7 Episode 6 - Strong Medicine
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #2 - Strong Medicine

    S7:E6

    82-year-old Rusty has been hit by a car and has a broken ankle. Mihhail, who is 29, has crashed his motorcycle into a bollard.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. 24 Hours in A&E Season 7 Episode 7 - Chip off the Block
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #3 - Chip off the Block

    S7:E7

    7-year-old Freddie is brought to St George's after falling several metres from a tree in his garden. Martin, 66, has collapsed at home and is suffering from poor eyesight and dizziness.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. 24 Hours in A&E Season 7 Episode 8 - In a Heartbeat
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - In a Heartbeat

    S7:E8

    Retired builder Roger has fallen four metres from his daughter's roof. Tad, who is 29, has come to St George's with a dangerously high heart rate, which could possibly lead to a stroke.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. 24 Hours in A&E Season 8 Episode 1 - Modern Families
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #5 - Modern Families

    S8:E1

    Will, 13, gets a CT scan for head injuries sustained in a baseball accident. Baby Amira has an irregular heartbeat. Chris, who is 21 and a pizza delivery rider, has been knocked off his motorbike.

    Director:Unknown
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  6. 24 Hours in A&E Season 8 Episode 2 - Addicted to Love
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #6 - Addicted to Love

    S8:E2

    Carole, 45, is brought to A&E after experiencing chest pains and collapsing. Dinner lady Collette has cut her finger while chopping vegetables. Lucy, who is 25 and has intercranial hypertension, is suffering from a severe headache. Philip, who is 53, is rushed in following a seizure, and doctors suspect he may have had a stroke.

    Director:Unknown
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  7. 24 Hours in A&E Season 8 Episode 3 - Every Minute Counts
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    #7 - Every Minute Counts

    S8:E3

    The staff at St George's tackle one of their most dramatic and unusual emergencies. Rail worker Alan has been hit by a high-speed train and is at risk of losing his right arm.

    Director:Unknown
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  8. 24 Hours in A&E Season 3 Episode 4 - Valentine's Day
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #8 - Valentine's Day

    S3:E4

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  9. 24 Hours in A&E Season 3 Episode 13 - Mothers & Sons
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #9 - Mothers & Sons

    S3:E13

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. 24 Hours in A&E Season 3 Episode 19 - Night Shift
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #10 - Night Shift

    S3:E19

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  11. 24 Hours in A&E Season 7 Episode 5 - Bouncing Back
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #11 - Bouncing Back

    S7:E5

    60-year-old Iain is rushed to St George's after falling 10 feet off a ladder. 13-year-old Lucy has lost the feeling in her feet and hands after falling off a trampoline.

    Director:Unknown
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  12. 24 Hours in A&E Season 10 Episode 24 - Coming Home
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #12 - Coming Home

    S10:E24

    43-year-old cyclist John is brought to A&E after crashing face first into a car, with injuries are so severe that he was put into an induced coma at the scene. Pat, who is 68, awaits the results of an X-ray after injuring her leg on holiday. Adrian, 89, has severe chest pain.

    Director:Unknown
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  13. 24 Hours in A&E Season 7 Episode 1 - One Fine Day
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #13 - One Fine Day

    S7:E1

    At St George's in south west London, the trauma team fight to save the life of a young woman after a motorbike accident. Luke, who is 11, is brought in after having a seizure.

    Director:Unknown
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  14. 24 Hours in A&E Season 7 Episode 2 - Seize the Day
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #14 - Seize the Day

    S7:E2

    Dave, 53, has crashed into a stationary car while riding his bicycle, and has a significant facial injury. 30-year-old Richard has come into A&E after dislocating his thumb while cycling. Billy, a 19-year-old motocross rider, has been thrown off his bike during a race and suffered multiple spinal fractures.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. 24 Hours in A&E Season 7 Episode 3 - Someone to Love
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    #15 - Someone to Love

    S7:E3

    Paul, who is 38 and a tree surgeon, is rushed into resus after falling 25 feet from a tree. Anthony, who was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's and prostate cancer, has fallen down some stairs.

    Director:Unknown
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  16. 24 Hours in A&E Season 3 Episode 1 - Brief Encounter
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #16 - Brief Encounter

    S3:E1

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  17. 24 Hours in A&E Season 3 Episode 2 - Three Sisters
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #17 - Three Sisters

    S3:E2

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. 24 Hours in A&E Season 3 Episode 3 - Reality Check
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #18 - Reality Check

    S3:E3

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  19. 24 Hours in A&E Season 3 Episode 5 - Second Chance
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #19 - Second Chance

    S3:E5

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. 24 Hours in A&E Season 3 Episode 6 - Head First
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #20 - Head First

    S3:E6

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. 24 Hours in A&E Season 3 Episode 7 - Walk Like A Man
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #21 - Walk Like A Man

    S3:E7

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. 24 Hours in A&E Season 3 Episode 8 - No Regrets
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #22 - No Regrets

    S3:E8

    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.

    Director:Unknown
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  23. 24 Hours in A&E Season 3 Episode 9 - Live & Let Live
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #23 - Live & Let Live

    S3:E9

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. 24 Hours in A&E Season 3 Episode 11 - Duty of Care
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #24 - Duty of Care

    S3:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
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  25. 24 Hours in A&E Season 3 Episode 12 - For Better or Worse
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #25 - For Better or Worse

    S3:E12

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

    Director:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Stay with Me" is the best rated episode of "24 Hours in A&E". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/20/2014. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Strong Medicine".