Death Episode Guide

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Episode Guide

  • 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

  • Season 1 Episode 2: Who Will Look After You?

    The second programme looks at the practicalities of dying in old age. Today, more than 9 million people in Britain are over 65 and by 2030 this figure is expected to rise to 14 million. Conditions such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and dementia are more common in the elderly, with serious implications for the nation's health. What provision can be made to ensure adequate support for those facing the end of their lives?

  • Season 1 Episode 1: Buying Time

    New five-part series chronicling the experiences of terminally ill people as they embark on their final journey. The first programme follows three women with cancer as they decide whether to buy time with chemotherapy, regarded by many as a miracle cure but characterised by gruelling side-effects, or choose a shorter, and arguably better-quality life without drugs. As oncological treatments cost the NHS over #120million a year, should more people be choosing the latter option to promote both their own well-being and that of the health service?