The observational documentary returns, this time giving an insight into the work of doctors at Balham Park Surgery in London, who have over 18,000 patients on their books. Dr Sara Kayat must treat a patient who is experiencing a full-blown panic attack, while Dr Clare Taylor has an asthmatic's life in her hands when they suffer a severe attack at the surgery. Elsewhere, Dr William Laird must break the news of stomach cancer to his patient, and a man suffering with throat cancer recounts a recent ordeal which left him hospitalised. Plus, a young man seeks Dr Chris Pearce's advice on various conflicting reports on his fertility. Air Date : 14th-Oct-2015  Read More

The effects of substance abuse are clear when Dr Eleanor Beecraft is forced to call an ambulance for a patient who may have taken a drugs overdose. Elsewhere, another doctor must convince a depressed man with a marijuana habit that life is still worth living, and Dr Sarah Kayat has a consultation with a long-term alcoholic, who explains the events that led to his life coming off the rails. Air Date : 21st-Oct-2015  Read More

Dr Watson tries to break a vicious circle as her patient tries to self-medicate depression with alcohol. Dr Pearce issues an urgent warning to a patient whose liver is showing the strain of coping with 25 pints a week. Dr Kayat treats an unusual case of 'swimmers itch'. Air Date : 28th-Oct-2015  Read More

This episode, the subject of bereavement takes centre stage. Dr Watson offers 'talking therapy' to a young lady who recently lost her mother and Dr Bower treats a depressed gentleman who has been plagued by suicidal thoughts since his mother's death. Air Date : 4th-Nov-2015  Read More

Observational reality series filmed inside the consulting rooms at the Balham Park Surgery, a busy NHS practice in south-west London. Dr Beecraft sends a patient to A&E with what could be a potentially life-threatening blood clot, and Dr Glynne refers a woman with crippling back pain for emergency surgery. Air Date : 11th-Nov-2015  Read More

Two recently treated patients return seeking more urgent help from the hard-pressed doctors. Despite her back surgery, mother-of-two Lisa is still in chronic pain. Cyber bullying left Aaron depressed and suicidal and despite his treatment he is still in a highly distressed state. Air Date : 18th-Nov-2015  Read More

A gentleman needs regular medication for epilepsy, but is unwilling to break Ramadan fast to swallow the tablets and another man with chronic airways disease flatly refuses to quit smoking. Air Date : 25th-Nov-2015  Read More

The victim of a road traffic accident staggers into the surgery intent on getting a doctor's letter, oblivious to the possibility that he has a broken neck, and Dr Heather Watson's patient Ash has been bitten by a mysterious insect whilst camping, but it transpires that the bites are the least of his worries. Air Date : 2nd-Dec-2015  Read More

Two very different patients come in to consult the doctors about their pregnancy - a young couple wanting confirmation that they really are expecting their first baby, and a woman with a history of postnatal depression worried about slipping back into a depressive state now that she is expecting her fourth child. Air Date : 9th-Dec-2015  Read More

The doctors and staff of the Balham Park Surgery in London have more than 18,000 patients on their books, with problems ranging from sore throats to suicidal thoughts. But with GP surgeries receiving less than 10% of the total NHS budget while handling some 90% of its workload, how long can this vital community service survive? Touching, honest and hilarious, this observational documentary series takes a look at the stresses, strains and joys of working in and using the health service in modern Britain. Leslie has suffered tummy pains for years, and Dr Pearce suspects chicken nuggets are to blame. Lucy worries that her bloated stomach is ovarian cancer, but Dr Morris thinks the culprit is more likely to be broccoli. Air Date : 16th-Dec-2015  Read More

Angela is not only suffering with alcoholism and depression, but has also been involved in a nasty fight. Brian needs to quit smoking, but will he listen to his Doctor's advice. William is still struggling to find a job, yet manages to sustain a addiction to marijuana. Air Date : 23rd-Dec-2015  Read More

A patient who has missed hospital appointments to have their ears syringed is furious that their problem still hasn't been solved. A patient fears that stomach pain may be something much more serious. A newly pregnant woman is worried she might miscarry again. Air Date : 6th-Jan-2016  Read More

Dr William Laird tries to help a patient suffering from chronic vertigo, twisting their head in an attempt to shift the debris inside the ear that is causing the problem. Meanwhile, Dr Shah gets busy with a tuning fork, pressing against a patient's skull to ascertain the severity of a man's debilitating tinnitus. Air Date : 13th-Jan-2016  Read More

Nurse Sarah Moloney tends to Elliot, who required stitches after being stabbed in the head, and has come to Balham Park Surgery to have them removed. Meanwhile, Dr Claire Taylor sings the praises of Amanda, who recently donated one of her kidneys to her sister, but was left with surgical scars that are now at risk of becoming infected. Claire plans to clean out the wounds, and provide her patient with help in ensuring the dangerous infection does not get too far into her body. Air Date : 21st-Jan-2016  Read More

Two patients arrive with problems associated with mountain climbing. One is planning to play a rugby match on the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro Air Date : 27th-Jan-2016  Read More

Shilts sheds some light on a woman with self-image issues Air Date : 4th-Feb-2016  Read More

Dr Chris Pearce meets an anxious vicar who is concerned that a bloodshot eye will prevent him leading a funeral the next day Air Date : 11th-Feb-2016  Read More

The doctors at Balham Park Surgery deal with patients requiring emergency hospital treatment, including a 29-year-old man complaining about pins and needles in his hands and feet. Dr Patrick Bower suspects a rare and deadly disease that attacks the central nervous system, Guillain-Barré Syndrome, and sends his patient straight to A&E. Dr Sara Kayat treats a man suffering from sharp chest pains, especially during exercise. Taking his family history of heart disease and high blood pressure into consideration, the GP sends him directly to the hospital. Air Date : 18th-Feb-2016  Read More

Despite receiving a terminal cancer diagnosis, Dr Eleanor Beecraft's cancer patient Kevin is determined to remain positive. He has bought a narrowboat and set up a fundraising scheme to help other sufferers. Meanwhile, Dr Chris Pearce treats a bereaved woman, Touria, who recently lost her husband to pancreatic cancer. She is presenting the classic symptoms of bereavement, and is unable to sleep, eat properly or feel motivated. Air Date : 24th-Feb-2016  Read More

Cameras return to Balham Park Surgery, with the GPs trying to help patients who pose a danger to themselves. Long-term patient Allan, who has a number of long-standing health conditions, arrives in Dr Sian Morris's consultation room, claiming that his weight loss is due to the stress of recently moving house. However, the doctor suspects a more sinister cause - crack cocaine - and leaves Allan in no doubt as to the risks of continuing with such a dangerous habit. Air Date : 2nd-Mar-2016  Read More

Dr Beecraft has to assess whether or not a bipolar patient is safe to take a long-haul flight. Air Date : 9th-Mar-2016  Read More

Dr Morris treats patients who are wracked with anxiety. Air Date : 16th-Mar-2016  Read More

The staff at Balham Park Surgery have to dish out some no-nonsense advice to people who don't want to hear it, including the parent of a young child whose has developed a chronic lung condition Air Date : 23rd-Mar-2016  Read More

Dr Watson treats an exhausted Frenchman with an itchy back passage, Dr Kayat helps a cervical cancer survivor whose self-confidence has taken a knock, and Dr Pearce meets a man who wants clarification on the size of a healthy prostate. Air Date : 30th-Mar-2016  Read More

Dr Claire Taylor is consulted by a partially sighted woman, Gohar, whose eyes were severely damaged by a chemical burn when she was a child. She is beginning to suffer from extreme pain in her one functioning eye, and fears it may be shutting down, leaving her completely blind. Meanwhile, receptionists Nana and Vicky's pens keep going missing, and fellow receptionist Adam is their prime suspect. Air Date : 6th-Apr-2016  Read More

Dr Patrick Bower is consulted by a patient whose occasional binge drinking sessions are potentially putting his health at risk. Meanwhile, Dr Sarah Kayat helps a recovering alcoholic who is claiming to hear voices in his head, and she must try to get him seen by specialists at the local Integrated Drugs and Alcohol Service centre. Air Date : 13th-Apr-2016  Read More

Observational reality series. Kirsty's premature baby daughter Charlotte is having trouble breathing, and a young woman has abdominal pain so severe that the doctors have no choice but to send her to straight to A&E. Air Date : 20th-Apr-2016  Read More

Two long-term patients arrive for a consultation, one with excruciating back pain who thinks that all the painkillers are affecting her, the other a long-term cannabis user with depression. Air Date : 27th-Apr-2016  Read More

Dr Bower is concerned about an eight-year-old boy with an unusually husky voice, and Dr Shah treats a young girl with a crust patch on her top lip. Air Date : 4th-May-2016  Read More

Rabrinda is back to see Dr Shital and it looks like they have finally got to the bottom of his appalling flatulence, OAP Frederik appears unfazed by his prostate cancer diagnosis, and Joyce remains upbeat about life despite living with breast cancer. Air Date : 11th-May-2016  Read More

Rap star Lady Leshurr needs some simple vaccinations before travelling to South Africa for a video shoot. Unfortunately, she is terrified of needles... Air Date : 18th-May-2016  Read More