Accidental Heroes

BBC One Ended Drama

1 Season · 6 Episodes · Premiered August 28, 2008 · Ended October 23, 2008

Series documenting real-life stories of bravery and courage.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

6 episodes
E01
Cricketers
Thu, Aug 28 2008 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
A group of cricketers comes to the aid of a woman trapped under a car after a horrific road accident. They manage to lift the car off the injured girl - but how long can they hold out?A 10-year-old boy helps his best friend after he slashes his neck with broken glass in a freak accident.Plus, the amazing footage of a skydiver's terrifying ordeal as he plunges to earth without a functioning parachute.
E02
Super Surfers
Thu, Sep 4 2008 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
Surfers save a drowning woman, a postie helps a toddler who has stopped breathing and driver is trapped in his car after a horrific crash.
E03
House Fire
Thu, Sep 11 2008 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
A man is trapped in his burning house, a young boy must help his mum after a fall, plus footage of a dramatic sea rescue.
E04
Night Fishing
Thu, Sep 18 2008 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
Including the rescue of a fisherman, a boy who breaks his arms on a swing, and workmates who search for a missing man.
E05
Mountain's Edge
Thu, Sep 25 2008 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
A man suffers terrible head injuries after falling off a cliff, a young boy is struck by lightning and the shocking footage of a Formula 3 crash.
E06
River Trauma
Thu, Oct 23 2008 7:30 PM GMT+0000 30 min
In Manchester a freak accident sends a car into a freezing river, trapping two people inside.
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