Bodies
Bodies
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Bodies

6.4 / 10
2004
2 seasons
17 episodes
Drama

Bodies is an award-winning British television medical drama produced by Hat Trick Productions for the BBC. Created by Jed Mercurio, the series began in 2004 and is based on his book Bodies. In December 2009, The Times ranked Bodies in 9th place in its list of "Shows of the Decade". The Guardian has ranked the series among "The Greatest Television Dramas of All-Time".

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A registrar struggles against an established surgeon's dangerous practices in the obstetrics and gynecology ward of a London hospital.

  • Episode 1

    1.Episode 1

    23-05-200458m

    Rob Lake starts work at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department at the South Central Infirmary as a new registrar. There he encounters problems from the start including one woman...

  • Episode 2

    2.Episode 2

    30-05-200458m

    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?

  • Episode 3

    3.Episode 3

    06-06-200459m

    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...

  • Episode 4

    4.Episode 4

    13-06-200458m

    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...

  • Episode 5

    5.Episode 5

    20-06-200458m

    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 psyc...

  • Episode 6

    6.Episode 6

    27-06-200458m

    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...

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