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Daily Mirror
4 hours ago
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'Netflix's new medical docuseries is not for those with a weak stomach'
The new series is something everyone should watch A brand new medical documentary series is a truly distressing watch that will linger in my memory forever - and it's ready to stream now on Netflix. We've all witnessed Channel 4's 24 Hours in A&E and the immense strains our Accident and Emergency departments endure. But now, a fresh series about the NHS surpasses even that, and it's something everyone should see. Critical: Between Life and Death premieres today (July 23) and highlights London's trauma units as they confront intense situations and strive to save those who are critically injured. From polytrauma patients to life or death surgeries, the documentary covers it all. Netflix fans 'can't sleep' after watching twisted film that streaming giant is taking down Netflix series 'so addictive' fans binge watch in one night Tracking front line workers across 21 days with 40 cameras, Critical doesn't shy away, and it's certainly not afraid to show you everything. It's the kind of programme that stays with you and reinforces the fact that our NHS heroes are indeed just that - heroes. The first episode features a massive tragedy following a fairground ride malfunction in Brockwell Park, London in 2024. The ride failure resulted in several people, including children, being injured as emergency services rushed to the scene, reports the Express. Now, in an unprecedented behind-the-scenes insight, we hear from victims, their families and the emergency services involved. With footage of the ride malfunction and the intense details, it feels like you're right there in the hospital with them. I can honestly say I will never go on a fairground ride again. I've never been a fan of rides anyway, but knowing things can change in a single instant is terrifying. Critical: Between Life and Death has shown me a new perspective. If you're squeamish, this programme might not be for you, but it's something everyone should try and watch. It certainly fosters a profound appreciation for those we often overlook. The first episode plunges us directly into the thick of things, showcasing frontline workers, from initial call receivers to trauma department staff, all battling to prevent dire outcomes. Advanced Paramedic Practitioner Rory, who assisted in orchestrating the emergency response from the operations centre, reflected: "They were having a nice day, and then very quickly that changed." The episode also hears from the sister of one victim who was also at the fairground, who struggles to hold back the tears as she relives the harrowing experience. The synopsis teases: "In London, a major trauma happens every 60 minutes, and for the NHS, each call is a race against time. Critical: Between Life and Death gets inside the minds of the dedicated trauma teams that hold our lives in their hands when the worst happens. "From the makers of the award-winning 24 Hours in A&E and with exclusive access, 40 cameras are embedded for 21 days across the entire London Major Trauma System. "The documentary series goes over the shoulder and under the scalpel to reveal not only the life-saving interventions but also the personal, emotional, and sometimes traumatic reasons that inspire those on the NHS frontline to do a job where every second counts."
Daily Mirror
5 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
'I cheated death when a fairground ride cracked my skull and made me repeat same phrase'
Netflix's new documentary Critical: Between Life and Death looks at the aftermath of a horrific fairground incident at Lambeth Country Show - injuring four people Netflix's latest fly-on-the-wall documentary is set to be a harrowing watch for some, with Critical: Between Life and Death following critical care units across London that are treating those with serious injuries. The first episode takes viewers behind-the-scenes as four patients are rushed to hospital after a ride on a fairground attraction turned into a nightmare on Saturday 8 June last year. The Lambeth Country Show in London's Brockwell Park ended in disaster last June when a fairground ride failed and flung those on it into the air. For Alison and her boyfriend Nick, the injuries proved to be life-threatening. "When I came around, I had a memory of going on the ride with Nick and I was asking, 'Where's Nick?' I think people were quite diplomatic with me about how serious Nick's injuries were," Alison tells the documentary. "Just because it was touch and go for him." Speaking about witnessing Alison and Nick on the ride, Alison's sister Claire says in the episode: "I saw heads and bodies crash into the railings, like crash test dummies. I thought, 'Oh my God, those are my sister's shoes.' "I immediately jumped up onto the ride and my sisters and Nick were still in their seats. The whole of the side of Nick's face was basically open. Just this big hole. It looked so so serious. I was really concerned he wasn't going to make it.' After being rushed to King's College Hospital, Alison began to worry doctors when she was not following commands. During a brain scan, the asset management firm director came around and kept repeating the same phrase: "I'm so internat. I'm so internat." Dr. Lalarukh Asim, Emergency Medicine Consultant, tells the documentary: "Alison has come round but she's still quite confused and not making sense. If someone's incoherent or there's signs of significant brain injury, the main thing you'd be worried about is a bleed on the brain." A scan later showed that Alison had suffered a skull fracture, however she also required an urgent chest drain to avoid her from going into cardiac arrest after rib fractures had ruptured her lung. "When I went into see her, I took a deep breath," Claire says. "There were lots of tubes, lots of beeping. She wasn't making any sense. It was so traumatic for me. Bones you can fix, but the head injuries, I was worried about. How bad is that going to be for both Nick and Alison?" Meanwhile, Nick - who was rushed to St. George's Hospital - had "fractured everything in his face" and "shattered his kidney", according to Dr. Ahmed Mahdi. Thankfully, on the Monday after the incident, Alison was able to ring her sister from the hospital. "It was an incredible sense of relief that she was making sense again because she really didn't for those two days," Claire says. Alison adds, "Everybody tells me that when I started to come around, I was talking a load of rubbish and generally, I'm sort of quite good with memory and words. "Initially, I was told that I would probably be in hospital for five or six weeks. I was stuck in a bed, and didn't even know if I could walk. When can I get out of here? In reality, I managed to get better a lot quicker. So I came out of hospital after two and a half weeks." Nick also managed to recover - however, it took him several months. "It's the last thing you think is going to happen when you go to a country fair, that you'll be in hospital for a few months," Nick says. "It brings it home to you, how lucky we are to have the NHS and critical care when something goes wrong. The skill involved in the surgeon who repaired my face, which to me is absolutely astounding." Alison adds, "It's been challenging, but we cheated death, so we look forward." Critical: Between Life and Death is available to stream on Netflix now.
Daily Mirror
6 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Critical: Between Life and Death reveals extent of Lambeth fairground crash
Critical: Between Life and Death follows the trauma teams at various London hospitals as they tend to injured patients - including those involved in the Lambeth Country Fair crash Netflix' s latest docuseries Critical: Between Life and Death arrives on the streamer tonight, taking viewers behind the scenes at Royal London Hospital as NHS trauma teams attempt to save patients with life-threatening injuries. The hard-working unit is thrown into a dire situation from the first few minutes, with several patients fighting for their lives after being injured at a fairground in Brockwell Park. Four people were left with serious injuries in June last year when a fairground ride at the Lambeth Country Show malfunctioned. "I saw heads and bodies crash into the railings, like crash test dummies," Claire Collins - who witnessed her sister Alison and Alison's boyfriend Nick sustain injuries from the incident - tells the Netflix documentary. "I immediately jumped up onto the ride, and my sister and Nick were still in their seats. The whole of the side of Nick's face was basically open. Just this big hole. It looked so, so serious. I was really concerned he wasn't going to make it." With Critical: Between Life and Death looking into the aftermath of the horrific incident, here's everything you need to know about what happened at the Lambeth Country Show. What happened at the Lambeth Country Show fairground? The Lambeth Country Show hit the headlines last year, when a fairground ride failed and people were thrown through the air. Four people were rushed to hospital as a result of the incident, with emergency services being alerted at 6:20pm on Saturday 8 June 2024. One eyewitness told the MailOnline at the time: "People were running towards us and crying and screaming ... Saw a lady with blood streaming down her face. She had paramedics carrying her off the ride." While another said: "I am told a ride collapsed and all hell broke loose. It was horrific. The screams were terrible. Four people flew off and went through the air. It was like a horror movie." A spokesperson for Lambeth Council said at the time that a "thorough" investigation was being carried out into the cause of the malfunction. "The situation is being closely monitored. The area around the ride is secure and the funfair has been closed ... Additional safety inspections are being carried out on all rides and attractions at the show," a spokesperson said. Those who attended the fair soon took to social media to warn others, with one writing on X: "They need to shut the whole thing down. Do not take your kids, do not go on any of the rides. I am scarred for life. I really hope they are OK. My wife was physically sick. Saw the air ambulance coming over about 15 minutes after it happened." The Metropolitan Police later said in a statement: "Emergency services responded at around 6.20pm on Saturday to a fairground ride having failed at the Lambeth Country Show in Brockwell Park. Four people have been taken to hospital. We await an assessment of their conditions. Nobody is trapped on the ride. "Enquiries are under way to establish the circumstances. Cordons are in place at the location. The Health & Safety Executive will be informed." Among those injured was Alison Collins, who was left fighting for her life in the hospital after suffering horrific injuries. Meanwhile, her boyfriend Nick was also admitted to the hospital after suffering injuries to his face and head. Silvana, 11, was also admitted to the hospital with injuries to her legs, pelvis and lower back, while her grandfather, Sebastiano, sustained a broken nose. During the incident, Sebastiano threw himself between Silvana and a flying speaker, which smashed into his face. 'I was given a bag with my dad's things, like his ring,' Sebastiano's daughter Marcia told The Mirror. "It was covered in blood." Just weeks after the incident, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) launched an investigation into the ride failure. They said that the ride was being "forensically examined by specialists". HSE inspector Stacey Gamwell said in July last year: "We will continue to thoroughly investigate what happened and determine whether there were any breaches of health and safety law at the time of this incident. "Once we have finished our investigation, a decision will then be made on whether formal enforcement is required in line with our enforcement policy. We remain in contact with those affected by the ride's malfunction and will keep them updated throughout our investigation." What happened to the victims? While Critical: Between Life and Death viewers will see that Alison's skull fracture and chest injuries were a cause of concern, both she and her boyfriend Nick made a full recovery. Speaking in the documentary, Alison said: "Everybody tells me that when I started to come around, I was sort of talking a load of rubbish and generally, I'm sort of quite good with memory and words. "Initially, I was told that I would probably be in hospital for five or six weeks. I was stuck in a bed, and didn't even know if I could walk. When can I get out of here? In reality, I managed to get better a lot quicker. So I came out of hospital, I think, after two and a half weeks." Nick's recovery took slightly longer. "It's the last thing you think is going to happen when you go to a country fair, that you'll be in hospital for a few months. It brings it home to you, how lucky we are to have the NHS and critical care when something goes wrong. The skill involved in the surgeon who repaired my face - which to me is absolutely astounding." Alison added: "It's been challenging but we cheated death so we look forward." Sebastiano suffered multiple fractures to his nose but was discharged from hospital, while Silvana's injuries were also not life-threatening. "Well, end of the day, I feel lucky," he told the documentary. "Very lucky." Sebastiano's daughter Marcia said that her family worked with the fun fair and it has now left their business in limbo. 'In a way, we're out of work but we go to different locations.' And her family have made a huge decision: 'My brother said, 'I'm never taking the kids to a fun fair ride again.'
Daily Mirror
18 hours ago
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- Daily Mirror
Top surgeon on Netflix's gripping NHS documentary lifts lid on being filmed during surgery
NHS surgeon Mr Ibraheim El-Daly has opened up about appearing on Netflix's upcoming medical documentary A leading surgeon has shared insights into the reality of hospital life as Netflix gears up to release its riveting new documentary series. The much-anticipated medical docuseries, Critical: Between Life and Death, is set to premiere this week, already being hailed as essential viewing for fans of Channel 4's hit show 24 Hours in A&E. The series will be available for streaming on Netflix from July 23, offering an intimate look at the heroes battling on the NHS front lines. Viewers will be taken through the intense world of London trauma units, witnessing everything from urgent crises to surgeries that tip the balance between life and death over the course of six episodes. NHS surgeon Mr Ibraheim El-Daly has given a candid interview with Radio Times about his experience filming the documentary, noting his previous TV exposure on Channel 4's 24 Hours in A&E. El-Daly revealed crews were constantly checking in, reports the Express, as he added: "The only time I'd switch off my mic was when I went to the loo. There were usually two, sometimes three, cameras." Discussing patient consent, he explained: "Before I saw a patient, the production team asked them or their relatives if it was OK to film them. Then the camera crew would either get the green light or stand down." Critical: Between Life and Death promises an unprecedented view into the lives of those who serve on the front line, from seasoned paramedics to the top surgeons, captured over 21 days using 40 cameras to provide an immersive experience for viewers. A synopsis states: "In London, a major trauma happens every 60 minutes, and for the NHS, each call is a race against time. "Critical: Between Life and Death gets inside the minds of the dedicated trauma teams that hold our lives in their hands when the worst happens. "From the makers of the award-winning 24 Hours in A&E and with exclusive access, 40 cameras are embedded for 21 days across the entire London Major Trauma System. "The documentary series goes over the shoulder and under the scalpel to reveal not only the life-saving interventions but also the personal, emotional, and sometimes traumatic reasons that inspire those on the NHS frontline to do a job where every second counts."
Daily Mirror
3 days ago
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- Daily Mirror
Netflix's gripping new NHS documentary release date and where to watch
A new medical documentary is set to be released this week A ground-breaking medical documentary from the creators behind 24 Hours in A&E is poised to launch on Netflix this week. Viewers who love Channel 4's 24 Hours in A&E are being encouraged to tune into Critical: Between Life and Death. The compelling medical series will drop in mere days and follows frontline healthcare workers across a span of over 21 days. This fresh documentary tracks London's trauma departments as medics battle to rescue those with severe injuries. Covering everything from urgent crises to make-or-break surgeries, the programme also shines a light on the private lives of healthcare heroes. Netflix series 'so addictive' fans binge watch in one night Virgin River could cross paths with another small-town drama as star drops bombshell Critical: Between Life and Death offers unparalleled access to frontline professionals, ranging from specialist paramedics to leading surgeons. Before the series debuts, here's your complete guide covering the launch date and what viewers can anticipate. The Netflix programme arrives on July 23. According to the official description: "In London, a major trauma happens every 60 minutes, and for the NHS, each call is a race against time. "Critical: Between Life and Death gets inside the minds of the dedicated trauma teams that hold our lives in their hands when the worst happens. "From the makers of the award-winning 24 Hours in A&E and with exclusive access, 40 cameras are embedded for 21 days across the entire London Major Trauma System. The documentary series goes over the shoulder and under the scalpel to reveal not only the life-saving interventions but also the personal, emotional, and sometimes traumatic reasons that inspire those on the NHS frontline to do a job where every second counts." When and how to watch The six-part series will take viewers inside the trauma units of London, captured by 40 cameras, with all episodes dropping for streaming on July 23. Audiences will witness a range of emergency situations, including the harrowing fairground incident at Brockwell Park in London, which resulted in multiple injuries due to a ride malfunction, and a severe head injury from an assault. Emergency teams will be seen battling to save a polytrauma patient, facing the most critical level of injury, alongside efforts to avert disaster following a motorcycle crash. After last month's trailer drop, excited viewers have expressed their anticipation, with one commenting: "Looking forward to this! !". Others shared their enthusiasm, with one saying: "Awesome! I love 24 hrs in A&E." Another fan mentioned: "Watched all the seasons of 24 hours in A and E and am really looking forward to seeing this." And another added: "This looks amazing!".
