Hard working Newcastle NHS staff are about to get a well deserved slice of TV stardom in new Channel 4 series Geordie Hospital.
Staff in hospitals all around the country have had an incredibly tough two years after the onset of the coronavirus pandemic and the six part documentary will follow Newcastle-based staff through a shift, from world class medics saving and transforming lives, to the support teams who make it possible.
People in all manner of different jobs will be given air time on Geordie Hospital, from porters to surgeons, dental nurses to sewing room ladies, as they pull together to deliver excellent care with their unique Geordie warmth and sense of humour.
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Announcing plans for Geordie Hospital, Channel 4’s Commissioning Editor, Rita Daniels said. “This is an exciting brand new 8pm series that features an incredible collection of inspiring, passionate and dedicated hospital staff.
"In each of the six episodes you can clearly see their dedication, deep felt connection and enthusiasm for the patients they meet every day.”
Geordie Hospital is being brought to Chanel 4 in conjunction with Curve Media and the production company's CEO, Camilla Lewis added: "“It was incredibly humbling to film with the fantastic staff who are at the heart of Newcastle Hospitals.
"Through their eyes we experience the beauty and complexities of their patients and the NHS."
There is no start date as of yet for Geordie Hospital, but it is set to air on Channel 4 in early 2022.
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