The NHS: A People's History

The NHS: A People's History

2018•1h 0m

Documentary

A crowdsourced social history of the NHS, told through people's treasured mementoes, whether they be the unsung medical heroes of the staff or the experiences of the patients.

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Production

7 Wonder Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

July 2, 2018

Last Aired

July 16, 2018

Networks

BBC Four

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

US

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Episode 1

E1

Episode 1

Air date: 2018-07-02

A series telling the story of the NHS through the voices of the people whose lives it has affected. This episode covers the first quarter-century of the service.

Episode 2

E2

Episode 2

Air date: 2018-07-09

A series telling the story of the NHS through the voices of the people whose lives it has affected. This episode covers a period in which the NHS expands beyond all recognition.

Episode 3

E3

Episode 3

Air date: 2018-07-16

Alex Brooker charts the story of the NHS through the voices of the people whose lives it has affected. This episode covers 1997 to the present day.

Cast

Alex Brooker

Alex Brooker

Himself - Presenter

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