Movies and TvShows featuring "national-health-service" theme.
A Very English Scandal (2018) is a dark comedy TV show based on a true story. It follows the scandalous affair of a British politician, who hires a killer to murder his ex-lover. The plot takes unexpected twists and turns as the politician tries to cover up his crime, leading to a dramatic trial and a shocking revelation. Set in 1960s and 1970s England, this series explores themes of politics, homosexuality, and the dark side of power.
Bloods is a sitcom that follows the lives of a group of paramedics working at an ambulance station in London. The show centers around a loner and divorcee who tries to act tough while navigating life and relationships in the chaotic world of the National Health Service. With its unique blend of quirky comedy, Bloods offers a fresh perspective on the challenges faced by emergency medical professionals.
Documentary series going beyond the theatre doors of Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham, where surgeons push medical boundaries to the limits.
The story of the NHS in unprecedented times.
Confronted with death, National Health Service founder Aneurin ‘Nye’ Bevan’s deepest memories lead him on a mind-bending journey back through his life; from childhood to mining underground, Parliament and fights with Winston Churchill.
Behind the scenes at Hull Royal Infirmary to show the night-time challenges facing NHS staff working in the A&E department.
Fourteen young people are put to work on the wards at the Royal Derby Hospital.
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.
Following the investigators tracking down the criminals who steal £1.25 billion every year from the NHS - from organised crime rings to NHS staff themselves.
Doctors and Nurses is a British television sitcom written by Nigel Smith and Dr. Phil Hammond, focusing on the fraught relationship between two orthopaedic surgeons, set in a hospital on the Isle of Wight. It starred Adrian Edmondson, Mina Anwar and David Mitchell, and aired six episodes on BBC One in 2004. The series was neither a critical nor commercial success, and did not return for a second series. Edmondson did go on to play a similar doctor role in the non-comic hospital drama Holby City. Phil Hammond appeared as a neurosurgeon in episode three.
Averroès and Rosa Parks: two units of the Esquirol Hospital, which - like the Adamant - are part of the Paris Central Psychiatric Group. From individual interviews to «carer-patient» meetings, the filmmaker focuses on showing a form of psychiatry that continually strives to make room for and rehabilitate the patients’ words. Little by little, each one eases open the door to their world. Within an increasingly worn-out health system, how can the forsaken be given a place among others.
The Dirty War on the NHS is a documentary that reveals the ongoing battle and challenges faced by the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom. It explores the influences, interests, and political ideologies that have been undermining this essential public service, including the impact of privatization, funding issues, pharmaceutical companies, and political party dynamics. Through interviews, archive footage, and investigative reporting, the documentary sheds light on the struggles faced by the NHS and the importance of healthcare rights.
The Spirit of '45 is a documentary that delves into the social and political changes that occurred in Britain after the end of World War II. It explores the implementation of key reforms such as the creation of the National Health Service, nationalization of industries, and the establishment of a welfare state. The film also examines the impact of these changes on the working class, highlighting issues such as housing shortages, the class struggle, and the rise of Margaret Thatcher's Conservative Party.
Documentary about Down's syndrome and the ethics of pregnancy screening, fronted by Sally Phillips. This film explores the science and thinking around the proposed new screening test for Down's syndrome and its possible availability on the NHS. Driven by the experience of raising her son Olly, who has Down's syndrome, Sally explores some of the ethical implications of our national screening policy. By talking to experts in the Down's syndrome community, the world's top scientists and including people with Down's syndrome in the debate, Sally investigates a thorny subject that begs questions relevant to us all: what sort of world do we want to live in and who do we want in it?
Uplifting series following the extraordinary work of NHS staff in Newcastle's hospitals, as world-class medics and dedicated support teams work all hours to save and transform lives forever
After a lifetime of worrying about her weight, 78-year-old actress Miriam Margolyes attempts to work out why the nation is getting ever fatter.
To mark the 70th anniversary of the birth of the NHS, acclaimed poet Owen Sheers takes us on a journey that weaves the extraordinary story of the birthing of Nye Bevan's vision of free healthcare for all people with personal stories of the NHS in British society today.
This film focuses on the basics of adapting to life in England.
Popular animated character Charley explains the National Insurance Act, which was legislation that made health insurance available to all British citizens.