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Surgeons: At the Edge of Life (2018–present) — medical on BBC Two
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About Surgeons: At the Edge of Life
Surgeons: At the Edge of Life is currently airing on BBC Two; the next episode airs on May 13, 2026.
The show is a medical documentary series that first premiered on January 8, 2018. It follows world-leading surgeons as they perform complex procedures, pushing the boundaries of medicine and exploring the limits of the human body. The series provides an inside look at life-saving operations and the dedication of medical professionals working at the forefront of their field.
The series features Shaun Dooley as the narrator and has a rating of 8 on TVMaze. Each episode has a runtime of about 60 minutes. The eighth season began on May 6, 2026, and is scheduled to run for eight episodes, with the next installment titled 'Life on the Line.'
Surgeons: At the Edge of Life episode schedule
2 upcoming · 41 aired . Next episode: June 3, 2026.
Upcoming · 2
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2026 | S8·E5 | The Price We Pay |
| June 10, 2026 | S8·E6 | One False Move |
Aired · 41
| Date | Ep. | Title |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | S8·E4 | Back from the Brink |
| May 20, 2026 | S8·E3 | Replace and Renew |
| May 13, 2026 | S8·E2 | Life on the Line |
| May 6, 2026 | S8·E1 | Sacrifice to Survive |
| April 2, 2025 | S7·E6 | Nothing Left to Chance |
| March 26, 2025 | S7·E5 | The Finest Margins |
| March 19, 2025 | S7·E4 | Rebuild and Renew |
| March 12, 2025 | S7·E3 | All or Nothing |
| March 5, 2025 | S7·E2 | In the Balance |
| February 26, 2025 | S7·E1 | A Lot to Lose |
| May 1, 2024 | S6·E6 | Make or Break |
| April 24, 2024 | S6·E5 | We Can Rebuild You |
| April 17, 2024 | S6·E4 | Hope |
| April 10, 2024 | S6·E3 | The Best Laid Plans |
| April 3, 2024 | S6·E2 | All for One |
| March 27, 2024 | S6·E1 | A Risk Worthing Taking |
| February 22, 2023 | S5·E6 | One Step at a Time |
| February 15, 2023 | S5·E5 | Make or Break |
| February 8, 2023 | S5·E4 | Danger Zone |
| February 1, 2023 | S5·E3 | Back to Life |
| January 25, 2023 | S5·E2 | Every Moment Counts |
| January 18, 2023 | S5·E1 | Major Trauma - Back from the Brink |
| December 16, 2021 | S4·E6 | Episode 6 |
| December 9, 2021 | S4·E5 | Episode 5 |
| December 2, 2021 | S4·E4 | Episode 4 |
| November 25, 2021 | S4·E3 | Episode 3 |
| November 18, 2021 | S4·E2 | Episode 2 |
| November 11, 2021 | S4·E1 | Episode 1 |
| October 27, 2020 | S3·E4 | Episode 4 |
| October 20, 2020 | S3·E3 | Episode 3 |
Show 11 earlier episodes
| October 13, 2020 | S3·E2 | Episode 2 |
| October 6, 2020 | S3·E1 | Episode 1 |
| May 14, 2019 | S2·E6 | Every Second Counts |
| May 7, 2019 | S2·E5 | Getting Better |
| April 30, 2019 | S2·E4 | A New Beginning? |
| April 23, 2019 | S2·E3 | A Risk Worth Taking? |
| April 16, 2019 | S2·E2 | Pushing the Boundaries |
| April 9, 2019 | S2·E1 | One False Move |
| January 22, 2018 | S1·E3 | The Pioneers |
| January 15, 2018 | S1·E2 | Last Chance Saloon |
| January 8, 2018 | S1·E1 | The Longest Day |
