Aired Wednesday 13 May, 3:00am - 4:00amon BBC Two HD

Surgeons: At the Edge of Life

Name: 11:00pm - Series 8 Episode 4
Start: 2026-05-28T22:00:00Z
End: 2026-05-28T23:00:00Z
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

Tomorrow, 1:20amon BBC Two
Series 8 Episode 3
Tomorrow, 1:20amon BBC Two HD
Series 8 Episode 3
Wednesday 27 May, 9:00pmon BBC Two
Series 8 Episode 4
Wednesday 27 May, 9:00pmon BBC Two HD
Series 8 Episode 4
Thursday 28 May, 11:00pmon BBC Two
Series 8 Episode 4
Thursday 28 May, 11:00pmon BBC Two HD
Series 8 Episode 4