Episode 1

E1

Two patients await life-saving surgery at St Mary's in Paddington, the biggest of five hospitals in the Trust. They both need a bed on the intensive care ward. But the hospital is full to capacity and there is only one bed left.

Episode 2

E2

While the hospital tries to discharge patients, new ones continue to arrive. Peter Lai, a 60 year old retired software engineer arrives at the hospital for a lifesaving operation on an aortic aneurysm in his chest.

Episode 3

E3

After collapsing at work, crane driver Phil is becoming increasingly paralysed each day.

Episode 4

E4

The hospital's overseas officer tries to recoup money from non-UK residents on the ward.

Episode 5

E5

This episode looks at pioneering treatments for some of the oldest and youngest patients.

Episode 6

E6

The surgeons must use unconventional methods to get their operations completed.