Cardiac Arrest
“MEDICAL SOAP WITH A RAZOR BLADE INSIDE.”
Series Overview
This series shows the workings of an English hospital through the eyes of its junior doctors. Naive and idealistic Dr Andrew Collins (Andrew Lancel), soon realises he still has much to learn. His boss, Dr Claire Maitland (Helen Baxendale) on the other hand, has seen it all. She is a competent doctor, with a cynical view, and is ready to work the system when needed, but she and Collins work well together as she guides him through the many minefields of working in the NHS.
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3 Seasons • 27 Episodes
30–50 min per episode
1994 – 1996
Premiered: Thu, Apr 21, 1994
Jed MercurioLatest Aired Episode
Season 3, Episode 13: “Death Us Do Part”
A suspicious looking doctor starts doing the rounds at the hospital. The staff hold a surprise party for Mr. Docherty who is getting married the next day. Caroline is shown to be violently vomiting, and later she tells Andrew that she is pregnant. Raj's father is being treated for a heart attack. Dr. Mortimer is diagnosed with pneumonia. Smedley gets back together with Claire. In the final scenes, Dr. Collin visits Liz Reid, who has previously suffered a mental breakdown. Andrew answers the door to what he thinks is a diabetic patient requiring advice, however the patient suddenly stabs Dr. Collin with a needle containing insulin. Raj realises who the man is, and arrives shortly after to bring the maniac under control. In the meantime Maitland, Smedley, Mortimer and Raj attempt to treat Dr. Collin, whose life is clearly in great danger.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Andrew Lancel
Dr. Andrew Collin
Helen Baxendale
Dr. Claire Maitland
Ace Bhatti
Dr. Rajesh Rajah
Jo Dow
Dr. James Mortimer
Tom Watson
Mr. Ernest Docherty
Michael MacKenzie
Dr. Graham Turner
Jayne Charlton MacKenzie
SN Caroline Richards
Peter O'Brien
Mr. Cyril 'Scissors' Smedley
Jack Fortune
Mr. Adrian DeVries
Nicholas Palliser
Mr. Paul Tennant
Jacquetta May
Sister Julie Novac
Selina Cadell
Dr. Sarah Hudson
Andrew Clover
Dr. Phil Kirkby
Ellen Thomas
Sister Jackie Landers
Angela Douglas
Mrs. Isobel Trimble
Caroline Trowbridge
Dr. Liz Reid
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jed Mercurio
Jed Mercurio
Paddy Higson, Tony Garnett, Margaret Matheson
Department Leadership Roster
Paddy Higson
Producer
Tony Garnett
Producer
Jed Mercurio
Writer
Margaret Matheson
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Cardiac Arrest
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What is Cardiac Arrest about?
This series shows the workings of an English hospital through the eyes of its junior doctors. Naive and idealistic Dr Andrew Collins (Andrew Lancel), soon realises he still has much to learn. His boss, Dr Claire Maitland (Helen Baxendale) on the other hand, has seen it all. She is a competent doctor, with a cynical view, and is ready to work the system when needed, but she and Collins work well together as she guides him through the many minefields of working in the NHS.
How many seasons does Cardiac Arrest have?
Cardiac Arrest comprises 3 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Cardiac Arrest?
Key cast members in Cardiac Arrest include Andrew Lancel, Helen Baxendale, Ace Bhatti, Jo Dow, Tom Watson.
Who created or directed Cardiac Arrest?
Cardiac Arrest was developed and directed by Jed Mercurio.