Surgeons: A Matter Of Life Or Death
Surgeons: A Matter Of Life Or Death is a TV show on Channel 5. Remarkable life-saving operations and extraordinary stories of surgical skill. The program has been available since 2025. A total of 14 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in January 2026.
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1:30:00Surgeons: A Matter Of Life Or Death
Alfie's life is slowly being destroyed by an incredibly rare tumour growing at speed.
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1:30:00Liz has a satsuma-sized tumour between two sides of her brain - surgery carries huge risk.
1:30:00After tragedy in Afghanistan, an ex-soldier needs surgery for near-unbearable nerve pain.
Series 2
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1:00:00An ENT surgeon must operate on Sarah, whose large bone tumour is pushing into her skull.
1:00:00A cardiac surgeon must perform a heart transplant on 30-year-old mother-of-three Katie.
1:00:00Claire needs surgery for a tumour growing at the bridge between her brain and her nose.
1:00:00Syed's life hangs in the balance as his testicular cancer spreads into his heart.
1:00:00Surgeons face a challenge as Susan's cancer spreads from her jaw to her eye and nose.
1:00:00Sajid has a massive aneurysm above his heart. If it bursts, he will bleed to death.
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1:00:00Gary has a rare tumour lodged in his spine - and an operation carries a huge risk.
1:00:00Laura, 29, faces an excruciating decision, diagnosed with an incurable brain tumour.
1:05:00Following a liver transplant and an operation to remove a rare cancer of the soft palette.
1:00:00Stephen has aggressive jaw cancer and undergoes ground-breaking surgery to save his life.