Aired Wednesday 13 May, 9:00pm - 10:00pmon BBC Two

Surgeons: At the Edge of Life

Name: 11:00pm - Series 8 Episode 5
Start: 2026-06-04T22:00:00Z
End: 2026-06-04T23:00:00Z
Location: BBC Two HD

Series 8 Episode 2: Life on the Line

Surgeons face a difficult dilemma in the middle of a life-saving bile duct cancer operation. A chest sarcoma proves more challenging than expected, with no room for error.

Category: Documentary / Medical
Original air date: 13/05/2026

Cast and crew

Steven ToddDirector
Shaun DooleyNarrator

Upcoming broadcasts

Wednesday 3 June, 3:35amon BBC Two
Series 8 Episode 4
Wednesday 3 June, 3:35amon BBC Two HD
Series 8 Episode 4
Wednesday 3 June, 9:00pmon BBC Two
Series 8 Episode 5
Wednesday 3 June, 9:00pmon BBC Two HD
Series 8 Episode 5
Thursday 4 June, 11:00pmon BBC Two
Series 8 Episode 5
Thursday 4 June, 11:00pmon BBC Two HD
Series 8 Episode 5