The Nation's Health
Series Overview
The Nation's Health is a 4 episode series written by G.F.Newman based on his book of the same name, originally broadcast on the fledgling Channel 4 UK TV channel in 1983. The series consists of four episodes that are, in order, titled: Acute, Decline, Chronic, and Collapse. In it we are faced with a maelstrom of political issues, illnesses, fatalities, personal greed and professional vanities. As may be clear from these titles, the series draws a relentlessly bleak view of the NHS in 1980s Britain. The protagonist of the series is a newly-qualified doctor, Jessie Marvill (Vivienne Ritchie). The series follows Jessie through four different sectors of the NHS, although the episodes are not focused entirely through Jessie: the NHS is seen from a variety of different perspectives, from doctors and patients to administrators and kitchen staff.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 4 Episodes
1983 – 1983
Premiered: Thu, Oct 6, 1983
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 4: “Collapse”
The fourth episode confronts the issue of the treatment of mentally ill patients and is perhaps the most overtly troubling.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
G.F. Newman
G.F. Newman
Charles Stewart
Jon Gregory
Irving Teitelbaum, Verity Lambert
Department Leadership Roster
Irving Teitelbaum
Producer
G.F. Newman
Writer
Jon Gregory
Editor
Charles Stewart
Director of Photography
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12: Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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Suitable only for 12 years and over.
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What is The Nation's Health about?
The Nation's Health is a 4 episode series written by G.F.Newman based on his book of the same name, originally broadcast on the fledgling Channel 4 UK TV channel in 1983. The series consists of four episodes that are, in order, titled: Acute, Decline, Chronic, and Collapse. In it we are faced with a maelstrom of political issues, illnesses, fatalities, personal greed and professional vanities. As may be clear from these titles, the series draws a relentlessly bleak view of the NHS in 1980s Britain. The protagonist of the series is a newly-qualified doctor, Jessie Marvill (Vivienne Ritchie). The series follows Jessie through four different sectors of the NHS, although the episodes are not focused entirely through Jessie: the NHS is seen from a variety of different perspectives, from doctors and patients to administrators and kitchen staff.
How many seasons does The Nation's Health have?
The Nation's Health comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in The Nation's Health?
Key cast members in The Nation's Health include Vivienne Ritchie, Julian Fox, Ian McDiarmid, P.H. Moriarty.
Who created or directed The Nation's Health?
The Nation's Health was developed and directed by G.F. Newman.