Cardiac Arrest
“MEDICAL SOAP WITH A RAZOR BLADE INSIDE.”
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About
This series shows the workings of an English hospital through the eyes of its junior doctors. Naive and idealistic Dr Andrew Collins (Andrew Lancel), soon realises he still has much to learn. His boss, Dr Claire Maitland (Helen Baxendale) on the other hand, has seen it all. She is a competent doctor, with a cynical view, and is ready to work the system when needed, but she and Collins work well together as she guides him through the many minefields of working in the NHS.
Cast
Andrew Lancel
as Dr. Andrew Collin
Helen Baxendale
as Dr. Claire Maitland
Ace Bhatti
as Dr. Rajesh Rajah
Jo Dow
as Dr. James Mortimer
Tom Watson
as Mr. Ernest Docherty
Michael MacKenzie
as Dr. Graham Turner
Jayne Charlton MacKenzie
as SN Caroline Richards
Peter O'Brien
as Mr. Cyril 'Scissors' Smedley
Jack Fortune
as Mr. Adrian DeVries
Nicholas Palliser
as Mr. Paul Tennant
Jacquetta May
as Sister Julie Novac
Selina Cadell
as Dr. Sarah Hudson
Andrew Clover
as Dr. Phil Kirkby
Ellen Thomas
as Sister Jackie Landers
Angela Douglas
as Mrs. Isobel Trimble
Caroline Trowbridge
as Dr. Liz Reid
Episodes
Season 1
Welcome to the House of Pain
The first scene sees Dr. Rajesh Rajah waking up in the bed with Nurse Reece after having had a skinful the night before. A fresh faced Dr. Andrew Collin arrives on the wards finding himself unprepared for the situations with which he has to deal, including that of the asbestos patient, Albert Gray. The suited consultant surgeon Mr. Betancourt also makes his first appearance. He is revealed to be Maitland's lover and heavy critic of SHO Monica Broome.
Doctors and Nurses
The pressure begins to get to Monica, who starts to drink. After Dr. Mortimer sexually harasses a nurse, Claire embarrases him in front of the other staff by pretending to fancy him. Towards the end of the episode, a patient arrives who is bleeding heavily, and needs treatment in the operating theatre. Betancourt continues his criticism against Monica.
The Killing Season
Andrew overlooks a potassium reading and believes he is negligent over the death of an eldery lady patient, Ada Pitkin. At a hospital party, Dr. Mortimer plays a joke on Raj, and sets him up with a transvestite. This episode also introduces Diane and her child, friends of Dr. Maitland. The child later re-appears in episode 6. Raj has an encounter with Nurse Whitecoat. At the end of the episode, Raj forgets about taking a heart pacemaker out of someone who is being cremated
You Can't Make an Omelette Without Breaking Legs
Raj takes a fancy to one of the medical students are shown around the wards with Mr. Docherty. A fake locum is rumbled. Hospital manager Alex Legg is introduced. A patient who has taken a paracetomal overdose asks Dr. Maitland to stop his treatment. Caroline goes on a date with Andrew. Andrew nearly falls asleep during his date! When they both get back to his place, Andrew holds back going any further than the basics because he is a Christian.
Turning Out the Light
Attention turns to Monica, who fails her fellowship exam. Despite appealling to management, Dr. Collin is expected to work another night when a locum cannot be found to cover. Betancourt reveals to Claire that the hospital did not even attempt to find cover, and that because Andrew has worked an illegal number of hours, he cannot be paid. During Andrew's long night, the hospital manager Alex Legg is brought in suffering from a heart attack.
The Edge
The pressure takes its toll on Claire, Raj and Andrew. After a confrontation with her husband who says their kids will be taken away to stay elsewhere, it is all too much for Monica, who takes an insulin overdose and commits suicide. Mr. Docherty confronts Betancourt about his behaviour towards Monica. Lucy Buxton, the girl from episode 3 is brought in with a chest injury sustained from an accident on a merry-go-round. The doctor treating her initially is hesitant about what to do, and the nurse contacts Claire who rushes to deal with the patient.
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About Cardiac Arrest
“MEDICAL SOAP WITH A RAZOR BLADE INSIDE.”
This series shows the workings of an English hospital through the eyes of its junior doctors. Naive and idealistic Dr Andrew Collins (Andrew Lancel), soon realises he still has much to learn. His boss, Dr Claire Maitland (Helen Baxendale) on the other hand, has seen it all. She is a competent doctor, with a cynical view, and is ready to work the system when needed, but she and Collins work well together as she guides him through the many minefields of working in the NHS. Across 3 seasons and 27 episodes, originally airing on BBC One.
Cardiac Arrest Cast and Characters
The cast features Andrew Lancel (as Dr. Andrew Collin), Helen Baxendale (as Dr. Claire Maitland), Ace Bhatti (as Dr. Rajesh Rajah), Jo Dow (as Dr. James Mortimer), and Tom Watson (as Mr. Ernest Docherty). Their performances are a major reason Cardiac Arrest has built such a passionate audience.
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Cardiac Arrest flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Cardiac Arrest online for free?
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How many episodes does Cardiac Arrest have?
Cardiac Arrest has 27 episodes across 3 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Cardiac Arrest good? What's the rating?
Cardiac Arrest holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 5 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Cardiac Arrest?
The main cast includes Andrew Lancel, Helen Baxendale, Ace Bhatti, and Jo Dow, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Cardiac Arrest available in English?
Yes — Cardiac Arrest was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Cardiac Arrest released?
Cardiac Arrest first aired in 1994.
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Where can I watch Cardiac Arrest for free?
You can watch Cardiac Arrest online for free on Bowood.TV. All 27 episodes across 3 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Cardiac Arrest have?
Cardiac Arrest currently has 3 seasons and a total of 27 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Cardiac Arrest about?
This series shows the workings of an English hospital through the eyes of its junior doctors. Naive and idealistic Dr Andrew Collins (Andrew Lancel), soon realises he still has much to learn. His boss, Dr Claire Maitland (Helen Baxendale) on the other hand, has seen it all. She is a competent doctor, with a cynical… It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is Cardiac Arrest originally available?
Cardiac Arrest was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Cardiac Arrest first released?
Cardiac Arrest first premiered on April 21, 1994 (1994). The series has since concluded its run.
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