Inside Birmingham Children's Hospital (2016)

5.2 (2 votes)

2 Seasons

June 9, 2016

English

Documentary

Synopsis

Exploring modern-day parenting though the patient visits to Birmingham Children's Hospital

Network

More4

Episodes

Episode 1

Jun 9, 2016

46 min

Three fathers go through a series of parenting challengers: a football coach's son goes into minor surgery; another dad finds his feet in difficult circumstances; and a third father battles an instinctive fear about his son going under the knife.

Episode 2

Jun 16, 2016

46 min

Tijana was born with abnormally small eyes, reducing her vision. First-time parents Charlotte and Dan have only just had baby Lily but she requires surgery to correct a cleft lip and palate.

Episode 3

Jun 23, 2016

46 min

Seven-year-old Eman has a kidney condition that means more than a cup of water a day could kill her. She wants to drink more, so her mum has to balance being a loving mother and a disciplinarian.

Episode 4

Jun 30, 2016

46 min

Teenagers Jack and Rene make life-changing decisions about their medical treatment, as their parents await the outcome. Evie and Rodi are treated following mountain biking and rugby accidents.

Episode 5

Jul 7, 2016

46 min

This episode follows parents who have to adjust their hopes for their children's future in the face of life-threatening accidents. Meanwhile, Matthew, who's nine, urgently needs a kidney transplant.

Episode 6

Jul 14, 2016

46 min

A baby born with no eyes has her sockets widened to accommodate prosthetic ones and the parents of an 8-year-old put him forward for a new treatment for his genetic disease.

Episode 7

Aug 30, 2016

46 min

Can teenager Keanu take responsibility for her own health, and can her mum let her? Meanwhile, Evan urgently needs a new kidney. His parents face a vital decision when they receive extraordinary news.

Episode 8

Sep 6, 2016

46 min

Ten-year-old Louie faces the prospect of major heart surgery with quiet courage, while his parents struggle to hide their fears. Finley, who's four, has an alarming cut on his forehead.