Death

Latest Episodes

• Season 1 Episode 5: After They Are Gone

  The last in the series looks at the grieving process, following the progress of three families as they cope with a death from chronic illness. In the past, people turned to religion and ritual to help them deal with bereavement : but now both are in decline, how does 21st-century Britain mourn the loss of a loved one?

• Season 1 Episode 4: Beating the Odds

  This episode looks at the secret of longevity, focusing on the stories of three terminally ill people who have surpassed medical expectations in the battle for survival and who all have one thing in common : a positive, fighting attitude. How does a person's outlook affect his or her lifespan?

• Season 1 Episode 3: You're Better Off with Cancer

  Exploration of healthcare provision for patients suffering from the two biggest killers in the UK : cancer and heart disease. Although cancer is commonly thought of as being responsible for more deaths, in fact it's heart disease which kills more : so why does 95 per cent of Britain's terminal care budget go towards cancer sufferers? Following the story of two terminally ill men in Swindon, the programme looks at the help available for both conditions