Everything you need to know about Geordie Hospital
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Last updated 18th Jan 2022
You've probably witnessed the adverts, but today (Monday 17th January), is finally the day Channel 4's brand new documentary series Geordie Hospital hits our TV screens.
The show, which follows the amazing staff across one of the country's biggest and best hospital trusts in Newcastle, will feature six, 60-minute episodes over the next few weeks.
As episode one airs on Monday 17th January, we've found out everything you need to know about the hugely-anticipated Geordie Hospital.
What is Geordie Hospital?
Commissioned by Curve Wales, Geordie Hospital is a brand new documentary series on Channel 4, following the outstanding work by NHS staff across Newcastle's hospitals.
From world class medics to the support teams behind them, the new series is described as: 'Featuring a joyful, returning cast 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.'
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.”
Dame Jackie Daniel, Chief Executive of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust added: “We wanted to show the very best of Newcastle in a warm and engaging way – focussing on our world class clinicians as well as our extremely valued support staff who are all equally important in caring for our patients.
“I’m very grateful to all of the staff and patients who gave their time and expertise to help us make this programme.”
The show started filming in Summer last year, just as the country came out of lockdown. Although filming schedules were tight, the cameras follow the staff both at work and outside of work, as they prepare for busy shifts.
Each episode will focus on different staff, with episode one mainly focusing on Head of Chaplaincy, Katie Watson, and staff welfare hound Poppy Jingles.
When is Geordie Hospital on TV?
The first episode of Geordie Hospital will air at 8pm on Monday 17th January, with episodes every Monday for the next six weeks.
What channel is Geordie Hospital on?
Geordie Hospital will air on Channel 4.
Is there a trailer for Geordie Hospital?
There sure is! Channel 4 released the below 40-second trailer earlier this month, featuring some of the staff and patients from Newcastle's biggest hospitals.
How can I catch up on Geordie Hospital?
All episodes of Geordie Hospital will be available to catch up on Channel 4's on-demand service All 4.
How many episodes are there of Geordie Hospital?
The new series is made up of six episodes, all 60 minutes long.
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