24 Hours in A&E Season 3, Episode 1: Brief Encounter

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Brief Encounter

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.

48 min

2

Three Sisters

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.

48 min

3

Reality Check

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.

47 min

4

Valentine's Day

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.

48 min

5

Second Chance

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

47 min

6

Head First

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.

47 min

7

Walk Like A Man

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.

48 min

8

No Regrets

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.

47 min

9

Live & Let Live

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.

47 min

10

Love & Pain

Ahmed has dislocated his shoulder whilst playing a game of American football and has to grit his teeth as doctor Matt puts it back into place. Dad-of-four Simon hasn't eaten for days after his partner ended their relationship.

47 min

11

Duty of Care

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

48 min

12

For Better or Worse

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

48 min

13

Mothers & Sons

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

47 min

14

Under the Influence

Kevin, 57, has fallen off a ladder and landed on a sharp metal bar. John, 53, has fallen down a flight of steps. Ross, 31, has fallen and hit his head while on a night out. Eleven-year-old Archie has fallen up a step at the school library and has badly cut his lip.

47 min

15

A Few Good Men

Tony, who is 59 and a delivery driver, is airlifted to King's from Kent, after being badly hurt in a head-on road traffic collision. Eric, 85, has ongoing stomach problems. 79-year-old Jim is having difficulty breathing. A patient brought in by police tries to escape.

47 min

16

Grin and Bear It

The show takes a look the different ways that people deal with pain and how the care and support of friends and family can help you get through nearly anything.

45 min

17

Tough Love

Mark, who is 31 and has advanced multiple sclerosis, has developed a fever. 65-year-old Christine is brought into King's by her friends after collapsing while playing bingo. Jean, 20, is homeless and was assaulted five days ago.

47 min

18

Twilight

Graham, 75, has been attacked. Mum Cheryl has two poorly boys.

45 min

19

Night Shift

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.

45 min

20

Life Blood

A young girl is brought in who has been seriously injured having been run over by a bus with other pedestrians who were also hit. 12-year-old Jade from Kent is rushed to the hospital after being hit by a car and knocked under a bus while walking to school.

45 min

21

Worst Case Scenario

Arthur, who is 79, has stomach pains but isn't one to complain. Tom, 20, is having trouble breathing.

45 min