Aired Wednesday 6 May, 9:00pm - 10:00pmon BBC Two

Surgeons: At the Edge of Life

Name: 11:00pm - Series 8 Episode 3
Start: 2026-05-21T22:00:00Z
End: 2026-05-21T23:00:00Z
Location: BBC Two HD

Series 8 Episode 1: Sacrifice to Survive

One patient's rare penis cancer requires a partial amputation, and another patient with severe endometriosis must have a huge cyst and a damaged kidney removed.

Category: Documentary / Medical
Original air date: 06/05/2026

Cast and crew

Shaun DooleyNarrator

Upcoming broadcasts

Wednesday 20 May, 2:50amon BBC Two
Series 8 Episode 2
Wednesday 20 May, 2:50amon BBC Two HD
Series 8 Episode 2
Wednesday 20 May, 9:00pmon BBC Two
Series 8 Episode 3
Wednesday 20 May, 9:00pmon BBC Two HD
Series 8 Episode 3
Thursday 21 May, 11:00pmon BBC Two
Series 8 Episode 3
Thursday 21 May, 11:00pmon BBC Two HD
Series 8 Episode 3