The Real A&E

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  • TV-14
  • 2009
  • 1 Season
  • 4.4  (3,995)

The Real A&E is a gripping reality TV series that first hit the screens in 2009 and was produced by the Digital Rights Group. The reality series ventures into the hectic world of Accident and Emergency Departments, hence the "A&E" in the show's title, focusing on how real-life heroes of the healthcare sector work tirelessly to save and improve lives. The gripping episodes bring to the viewer a realism that captures the essence of the A&E department, shedding light on the daily operations within emergency rooms and the miraculous work performed there every day.

The series visits several hospitals around the UK, exploring the inner workings of their respective Accident and Emergency Departments. Each episode plunges the viewer into the frenzy of these departments as healthcare professionals tackle all kinds of emergencies, from life-threatening conditions to minor ones. The show offers authentic insight into the services provided by paramedics and emergency doctors who strive to deliver immediate medical care under extreme pressure.

Rather than focusing on the strategic decision-making processes at an administrative level, The Real A&E turns the cameras on the frontline staff, highlighting their efforts. The series follows these individuals as they navigate the challenges and hardships, as well as the triumphs associated with emergency healthcare. It displays the raw resilience, poise, and dedication that it requires to work in these intense settings - often painting an emotional and deeply personal portrait of these healthcare heroes.

In the age of fast-paced medical dramas that portray high-stakes circumstances with a dose of fiction, The Real A&E stands out by showcasing difficult moments and situations with authentic realism. The series doesn't shy away from revealing the harsh realities accompanying healthcare delivery in A&E departments. It brings to light the fact that not all scenarios have happy endings, bringing to the fore the real-life tensions, emotions, and unpredictability bubbling beneath the surface in modern healthcare settings. The portrayal of these explicit realities drives home the gravity of the work being undertaken by healthcare professionals and the reality of the world in which these brave individuals operate.

One of the series' significant strengths lies in its narrative. The Real A&E tells a gripping story of courage and determination in every episode. Despite revolving around the medical field, medical jargon is skillfully avoided, ensuring that the narrative remains accessible and engaging for all viewers, regardless of their medical knowledge. Simultaneously, the series retains an impressive degree of accuracy and depth of information, making it intriguing even for those in the medical profession.

The series also takes the time to focus on individual patients and their stories. These poignant narratives are seamlessly woven into each episode, adding a rich human element to the proceedings. The personal stories and experiences shared by patients, their families, and medical staff alike serve to highlight the human elements in a high-pressure environment where every second counts.

Moreover, the show's incredible production values, combined with its raw and honest depiction of the realities on the ground, result in an invigorating watch that doesn't dull down the gravity of real-life emergencies but rather encourages appreciation for the heroic efforts of individuals in the medical profession.

In summary, The Real A&E is an awe-inspiring, emotion-filled reality series that gives viewers a front-row seat into the frantic world of Accident and Emergency Departments in UK hospitals. The series has a profound impact, not just due to its medical content, but because it captures the delicate balance of life and death scenarios, handled daily by the unsung heroes of the medical world.

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Episode 30
30. Episode 30
November 27, 2006
Air ambulance crews fear a 41 year old mum may have broken her neck after being kicked in the head by her horse.
Episode 29
29. Episode 29
November 20, 2006
Air ambulance doctors fear 50 year old Richard Field has serious back injuries and internal bleeding after falling feet off a ladder onto a stone patio.
Episode 28
28. Episode 28
November 13, 2006
Beefy security guard Paul Gamble is laid low by a tiny insect after being attacked on a fishing trip.
Episode 27
27. Episode 27
November 6, 2006
Rally car mechanic Kevin Soles fears he may be blinded after a gas canister explodes in his face.
Episode 26
26. Episode 26
October 30, 2006
Doctors fear eight year old Ethan Lavelle may be poisoned after he swallows a stink bomb!
Episode 25
25. Episode 25
October 23, 2006
Val Ingham comes close to death after being stung by a wasp on her houseboat.
Episode 24
24. Episode 24
October 16, 2006
Air ambulance Helimed 5-3 makes an emergency flight to Silverstone Race Track where motorcyclist Ian Airey has come off his bike at 90 miles per hour.
Episode 23
23. Episode 23
October 9, 2006
Air ambulance Doctors fly to the rescue of a fifty three year old woman who's fallen off a ladder while pruning trees - and impaled herself on the metal spikes of a garden fence.
Episode 22
22. Episode 22
October 2, 2006
The crew of the Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air ambulance find themselves in a desperate search for survivors after two aircraft crash only a few miles from their base at Coventry Airport.
Episode 21
21. Episode 21
September 25, 2006
18 year old motorcyclist Chris Morris is paralysed from the waist down after being involved in a horrific crash with a lorry while on his way to visit his Grandma.
Episode 20
20. Episode 20
September 18, 2006
A Mountain biker can't move and is struggling to breathe after flying over his handlebars and crashing onto the ground on a remote woodland track.
Episode 19
19. Episode 19
September 11, 2006
A DIY enthusiast ends up in A&E after screwing himself to his garden shed.
Episode 18
18. Episode 18
September 4, 2006
A mother of three comes close to death when her body has an extreme reaction to antibiotics she takes for an abscess on her tooth.
Episode 17
17. Episode 17
August 28, 2006
Chef Rod Bruder is left fighting for his life after he suffers a full blown asthma attack.
Episode 16
16. Episode 16
August 21, 2006
A keen horsewoman has to be airlifted to hospital after being seriously injured by her friend's horse.
Episode 15
15. Episode 15
August 14, 2006
A heart attack victim with a fear of heights and helicopters ends up at the centre of a massive air-lift rescue after he collapses on the top of a medieval castle tower.
Episode 14
14. Episode 14
August 7, 2006
A fun day out in the forest ends in disaster for window cleaner David Maskill when he tries to jump a stream and breaks both legs.
Episode 13
13. Episode 13
July 25, 2006
A door-to-door salesman narrowly escapes a broken neck after a BMX bicycle stunt goes badly wrong.
Episode 12
12. Episode 12
July 31, 2006
74 year old car crash victim is rescued by The Great North Air Ambulance and overcomes her fifty year fear of flying.
Episode 11
11. Episode 11
July 17, 2006
22 year old Steven ends up in A&E after accidentally shooting himself in the back.
Episode 10
10. Episode 10
July 10, 2006
Seventy three year old golfer Geoffrey Webb owes his life to his friends after suffering a massive heart attack on the golf course.
Episode 9
9. Episode 9
July 3, 2006
A 33 year old fitter's mate ends up in A&E after falling through a hole in the pavement into a pub cellar.
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
June 26, 2006
Warwickshire and Northamptonshire Air Ambulance flies to the rescue of 71 year old Bill Prior who is in the throes of a massive heart attack in his home.
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
June 19, 2006
Yorkshire champion point-to-point jockey Jacqueline Coward is dramatically airlifted to A&E after she came off her horse during a race.
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
June 12, 2006
Teesside postman Michael Jackson emulates his pop star namesake and has plastic surgery - after being bitten by a dog.
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
June 5, 2006
66 year old Carol's ear is left hanging by a thread after a freak accident in her driveway.
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
May 29, 2009
A 32-year off roader taking part in a fund-raising event for air ambulances ends up being rescued by one.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
May 22, 2009
A father of five has a lucky escape when the motorcycle he was sitting on burst into flames between his legs.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
May 15, 2010
25 year old free runner John Wolfendale comes a cropper when he tries out the extreme sport in a Coventry car park - and has to be rescued by the air ambulance.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
May 8, 2009
25 year old motorcyclist Richard Smith suffers life-threatening injuries after a crash left him trapped for almost an hour under a thirteen tonne truck.
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  • Premiere Date
    May 8, 2009
  • IMDB Rating
    4.4  (3,995)