Drama series using case notes, ward reports, autopsy records and diaries to create a portrait of the doctors, nurses and patients of The Royal London Hospital in 1909.
Drama series based on historical records. Revolution grips the East End as an explosion brings fears of a bomb, and the hospital staff struggle to control the angry victims.
DetailsA scandal brews as Nurse Goodley suspects that Mr Dean is ignoring the terrible side-effects of a new anaesthetic. Must she risk everything and turn whistleblower?
DetailsThe strain takes its toll on Sister Ada Russell, as she nears collapse. On one of the London's Jewish wards, Nurse Goodley is drawn to the charismatic radical Saul Landau.
DetailsDrama. Secrets abound as Sister Russell catches probationer Nellie Bowers sneaking out to meet a mysterious young man, and a woman arrives in pauper's clothes but silk underwear.
DetailsDr Culpin is powerless to help when Ethel Bennett rushes to her dying brother in a naval hospital. Star surgeon Mr Dean faces destruction through his cocaine addiction.
DetailsPeriod drama. All the secrets burst open, as Matron Luckes clashes with Sister Russell for leaving London to help a family in the slums, while Dr Culpin clashes with Bennett.
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