The WORST episodes of 24 Hours in A&E

#1 - Life Lessons

Season 19 - Episode 7 - Aired 12/30/2019

A fall, back damage that could be life changing, and chest pain that could be fatal.

#2 - Without a Trace

Season 19 - Episode 6 - Aired 12/23/2019

Love and loss unfold every single day. In this episode we follow the hospital through 24 hours of stabbing and violent attacks

#3 - You Are Not Alone

Season 27 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/8/2022

Kerrie is rushed to A&E with a suspected stroke. Jitendra has severely cut his hand while cooking for his family. And Bayan, who's 24, is experiencing facial numbness

#4 - Episode 13

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 8/3/2011

Seventy-four-year-old Ted and his wife Irene are on their tenth visit to A&E this year. Ted has already been diagnosed with terminal bladder cancer, but his problems have got worse, and after getting blood test results he's been urgently sent to King's. As much as staff try to keep their emotions in check, Senior Sister Maria, who looks after Ted, finds herself profoundly affected by his situation and how he and his wife are coping. She says 'There are patients that will get to you. For Ted to have such a positive outlook, it can't but inspire you. There are a few Teds in my career that I will always remember.' Emergency medical technician Amanda is a key part of the team administering CPR to a man who's suffered cardiac arrest. She talks about the strain of trying desperately to save someone's life: 'The minute it's in the door, it affects me. You have to be professional and it is hard.' German doctor Roman is still getting used to the cultural differences between practising in Germany and the UK: 'I got the hints from nurses that you can't say "this or that" straight to a patient. You should imply a little bit more: "darling, please, would you mind?" and "unfortunately, I have to, I know it will hurt a little bit". The German way is see the problem, make it known and solve it. "Will it hurt, doctor?" "Yes".' A young man comes in with a splinter in his thumb, which he's had for a month; he is sent back to his GP. Another patient has fallen out of a tree, drunk. And a 40-year-old-man who's been kicked in the face during a football match needs stitches.

#5 - Time to Care

Season 29 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/10/2022

A London Underground worker undergoes tests to look for signs of a heart attack after collapsing at a Tube station, and recalls the difficulties he faced in his childhood. Doctors work to stabilise the chest and back injuries sustained by a man who fell in his garden, and a Royal Navy veteran comes to A&E with an infected splinter in his arm

#6 - Trouble In Mind

Season 32 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/18/2024

A security guard manages violent incident with a patient. Jack, who's 33, is rushed into A&E after falling from a horse, and 7-year-old Lyla has a finger infection.

#7 - Safety Net

Season 23 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/2/2021

A 21-year-old is rushed into the emergency room with a suspected stroke. As the doctors run urgent tests, her dad reminisces. James arrives with a serious leg break after being thrown from his bike.

#8 - I Got You

Season 32 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/12/2024

Young Henry has been hit by a forklift truck driven by his dad. Best mates Dean and Nahum are reeling from a car crash. And 94-year-old Pearl shares a tale of wartime romance

#9 - Episode 10

Season 34 - Episode 10 - Aired 4/17/2025

Roofer Simon is critically injured from a two-storey fall onto concrete. While 97-year-old Doris is in Resus with a fast heart rate. Evelyn's burnt her finger on a cheese stick.

#10 - About a Boy

Season 32 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/5/2024

Fifteen-year-old James has been struck in the eye with an arrow. Jim's in resus after flipping his car onto its roof. Joiner Chris has a wound to his head after a work accident.

#11 - Episode 4

Season 36 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/6/2026

Eleven-year-old William has been hit by a car and thrown 30 feet; 68-year-old Stephen is struggling to breathe; and Ryan has broken his arm at rugby.

#12 - Episode 5

Season 33 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/29/2024

This episode meets people who've taken big risks and explores how it's affected their lives. Motorbikers James and Peter are both rushed in. Ex-miner Alfred has severe chest pain.

#13 - Episode 4

Season 33 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/15/2024

After suffering a severe asthma attack while walking her kids from school, Nichole is rushed to Nottingham's A&E. And Josh has a serious neck injury from an accident playing American football.

#14 - Sliding Doors

Season 26 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/15/2022

#15 - A Love Without End

Season 26 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/8/2022

#16 - Blink of an Eye

Season 24 - Episode 8 - Aired 7/20/2021

The episode follows three stories of people whose lives have been remarkably changed due to unforeseen circumstances. 46-year-old Claire has been sent to A&E by her GP with chronic back pain. Doctors are concerned she may be suffering a serious underlying spinal injury. Claire talks bravely about the life changing moment her sister passed away and the implications for her family. 44-year-old Anne Marie has been rushed to St George’s with a suspected stroke. Doctors have to act quickly to help prevent any long-lasting damage. Her best friend Tunji recalls the medical difficulties Anne Marie has had to overcome throughout her life. New born Gracie has been brought to St George’s paediatric department by new parents Danny and Jordan concerned she has an infected umbilical cord. Gracie’s parents discuss the life changes and joy of becoming parents for the first time.

#17 - Learning Curve

Season 23 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/23/2021

A bartender and dad-to-be is in emergency room. An 88-year-old is rushed in after being found collapsed at home. And a young doctor describes how it feels giving bad news to patients.

#18 - Back to Square One

Season 25 - Episode 1 - Aired 12/2/2021

Karan is rushed to St George's with a leg fracture from football. Will has a painful swelling on his head and recalls how his life changed after he was assaulted as a teenager.

#19 - Episode 4

Season 35 - Episode 4 - Aired 6/17/2025

Adrian has injuries to his face and has been bitten on his arm breaking up a fight in the city centre. Andy's had a motorbike accident. And Connor's fallen 12 feet off a roof.

#20 - Episode 2

Season 33 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/17/2024

Two-year-old Max has come to A&E struggling to breathe. Maureen has fallen down the stairs and broken her ankle. And motorcyclist Josh has been in a high-speed accident.

#21 - From This Day Forward

Season 18 - Episode 1 - Aired 5/7/2019

On royal wedding day, patients - including David, who has fallen from a ladder, and John, who has fallen down stairs - and their relatives reflect on love, devotion and commitment.

#22 - Episode 2

Season 35 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/3/2025

Jeremy and Patricia are rushed to Queen's with multiple injuries after a high-speed car crash. Andrew has fallen three metres from a ladder at work.

#23 - Episode 5

Season 36 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/13/2026

A ten-week-old baby has choked on his milk at home. Fiftysomething Tony has a flesh-eating leg infection. And is the bruising on Gerald’s leg more serious than he realises?

#24 - Episode 2

Season 36 - Episode 2 - Aired 6/22/2026

David's collapsed at home with a suspected stroke. Cecil’s motorbike crashed when his brakes failed at 130mph. And Tanya had a possible seizure on a night out.

#25 - Episode 5

Season 34 - Episode 5 - Aired 3/13/2025

Carol's rushed to Queen's after a lighter set fire to her oxygen tank and burnt her face. Trevor, who's blind, has fallen down the stairs at home. And Grace has injured her knee.