Inside Birmingham Children's Hospital
Eight-part documentary series going behind the scenes at Birmingham Children's Hospital following the young patients, their families and the staff caring for them.
- 2016-2017
- 2 seasons
- Documentary
Eight-part documentary series going behind the scenes at Birmingham Children's Hospital following the young patients, their families and the staff caring for them.
Season 1 Episode Guide
8 Episodes 2016
Episode 1
Like Father Like Son
47 mins
Chris prepares to go under the knife as he will be a 'living-donor' for a liver transplant for his son, Charlie. Single father Michael comes into the hospital with his son Josh who has sickle-cell anaemia.
Episode 2
Fitting In
Tijana was born with abnormally small eyes, reducing her vision. First-time parents Charlotte and Dan have only just had baby Lily but she requires surgery to correct a cleft lip and palate.
Episode 3
Stepping Up
Rob's given up his job as a HGV driver to become full-time carer for his 4-year-old daughter Chelsea, who has a serious kidney disorder. Shafak has four children one of whom, Eman, also has a kidney problem.
Episode 4
Teen Spirit
47 mins
Two teenagers are offered risky procedures that could help them. 16-year-old Rene has sickle cell anaemia and decides whether to have a stem-cell transplant while epileptic Jack is offered brain surgery.
Episode 5
Great Expectations
47 mins
This edition follows parents who have to adjust their hopes for the future of their children following potentially life-threatening accidents. Mollie is knocked down by a car and Rebecca falls from her horse.
Episode 6
Growing Up Fast
A baby born with no eyes has her sockets widened to accommodate prosthetic ones and the parents of an 8-year-old put him forward for a new treatment for his genetic disease.
Episode 7
Losing Control
47 mins
Evan's family find that he requires an urgent kidney transplant, acts of teenage rebellion threaten the health of Keanu, five-year-old Lewis has swallowed several coins while playing shop with his teddy bears.
Episode 8
Lean on Me
46 mins
10-year-old Louie faces up to the prospect of major heart surgery with courage, while his parents struggle to hide their own fears. Four-year-old Finlay has a nasty cut across his forehead.