Bodies

Bodies

BBC Three Ended Drama • Medical

2 Seasons · 16 Episodes · Premiered May 23, 2004 · Ended November 20, 2005

Bodies was a medical drama based on the book of the same name by Jed Mercurio, described as a "dark, sometimes funny" take on the favorite genre made popular through such shows as Casualty & Holby City. Made by Hat Trick Productions & co-commissioned for BBC3 & BBC2. The creator, writer & producer was Jed Mercurio Starring: Max Beesley, Patrick Baladi, Neve McIntosh, Keith Allen, Susan Lynch, Tamzin Malleson.

Where to Watch: BBC Three

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

6 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Sun, May 23 2004 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 min
Junior doctor Rob Lake starts work in a maternity unit and witnesses the negligence of an incompetent obstetrician, leaving him facing a moral dilemma about whether to take action.
E02
Episode 2
Sun, May 30 2004 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 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?
E03
Episode 3
Sun, Jun 6 2004 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 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. A drugs mix-up leaves a patient in a coma and Rob's secret affair with Donna becomes more intense.
E04
Episode 4
Sun, Jun 13 2004 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 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?
E05
Episode 5
Sun, Jun 20 2004 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 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.
E06
Episode 6
Sun, Jun 27 2004 8:00 PM GMT+0000 60 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 harrassment.

Season 2

10 episodes
Tamzin Malleson
Tamzin Malleson as Dr. Polly Grey
Max Beesley
Max Beesley as Dr. Rob Lake
Keith Allen
Keith Allen as Mr. Tony Whitman
Patrick Baladi
Patrick Baladi as Dr. Roger Hurley
Neve McIntosh
Neve McIntosh as Sister Donna Rix
Preeya Kalidas
Preeya Kalidas as Dr. Maya Dutta
Simon Lowe
Simon Lowe as Tim Sibley
Karen Bryson
Karen Bryson as Hazel Melrose
Nicholas Palliser as Paul Tennant
Liz Hume-Dawson
Liz Hume-Dawson as Dottie Sands

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