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Bodies

★6.7 2004 – 2005 2 Seasons Jed Mercurio TV-MA

Bodies is an award-winning British television medical drama produced by Hat Trick Productions for the BBC. Created by Jed Mercurio, the series began in 2004 and is based on his book Bodies. In December 2009, The Times ranked Bodies in 9th place in its list of "Shows of the Decade". The Guardian has ranked the series among "The Greatest Television Dramas of All-Time".

Seasons & episodes

2 seasons · 17 episodes

Episode 1

Episode 01

Episode 1

May 23, 2004 · 58 min

Rob Lake starts work at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at the South Central Infirmary as a new registrar. There he encounters problems from the start including one woman who almost gets the wrong operation after a communication error. Later, things go from bad to worse after a woman dies when Rob has to perform an operation on her throat that he isn't trained to perform! Also, Dr Maria Orton approaches Rob about his supervisor Roger Hurley who she believes is incompetent and only got his job because of the amount of research he does. Karen Taylor is admitted to the ward. She is bleeding internally and requires an operation. Roger performers the operation but things go wrong. Karen is left brain damaged and her child ends up dead and the baby's father, Karen's husband, wants answers.

Episode 2

Episode 02

Episode 2

May 30, 2004 · 58 min

When another of Hurley's operations starts to go wrong, a desperate Rob persuades Whitman to intervene. But what will the consequences be of his betraying a fellow doctor?

Episode 3

Episode 03

Episode 3

Jun 6, 2004 · 59 min

As their relationship grows progressively more difficult, Rob tries to persuade Hurley to admit to his bungled operation. However, when Hurley goes to management, Rob is forced to attend a hearing about his own mistakes. Meanwhile, a drug mix-up leaves a patient in a coma and Rob's secret affair with Donna becomes more intense.

Episode 4

Episode 04

Episode 4

Jun 13, 2004 · 58 min

With Rob on suspension, Polly faces a terrible dilemma when Hurley's bid to meet hospital targets endangers the life of a mother and her baby. The Taylor case comes before hospital management, but will they succeed in getting compensation?

Episode 5

Episode 05

Episode 5

Jun 20, 2004 · 58 min

Rob and Dr Hurley must put aside their differences to save the life of a baby during the process of birth. Meanwhile, Dr Whitman makes a pass at Polly, and Maria Orton faces a psychiatric assessment due to her allegations against Hurley.

Episode 6

Episode 06

Episode 6

Jun 27, 2004 · 58 min

Rob reaches breaking point haunted by the fact that he killed a patient. Hurley bungles another woman's care, yet remains in line for a promotion. Whitman faces a charge of sexual harassment.

About the series

Bodies poster
Audience score
★ 6.7 /10

based on 13 votes

Synopsis

Bodies is an award-winning British television medical drama produced by Hat Trick Productions for the BBC. Created by Jed Mercurio, the series began in 2004 and is based on his book Bodies. In December 2009, The Times ranked Bodies in 9th place in its list of "Shows of the Decade". The Guardian has ranked the series among "The Greatest Television Dramas of All-Time".

Drama

Cast

8 principal cast

Max Beesley

Max Beesley

Rob Lake

Patrick Baladi

Patrick Baladi

Roger Hurley

Keith Allen

Keith Allen

Tony Whitman

Tamzin Malleson

Tamzin Malleson

Polly Grey

Simon Lowe

Simon Lowe

Tim Sibley

Vicky Hall

Vicky Hall

Chrissy Farrell

Preeya Kalidas

Preeya Kalidas

Maya Dutta

Hattie Morahan

Hattie Morahan

Beth Lucas-Hall

Where to watch Bodies

Bodies is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The drama from Jed Mercurio has 2 seasons and 17 total episodes, rated 6.7/10 by 13 viewers.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Bodies have?

Bodies has 2 seasons with 17 episodes in total.

Is Bodies still on the air?

Bodies has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Bodies?

Bodies airs on BBC Three.

When did Bodies first air?

Bodies first aired on May 23, 2004.

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