Life Support
Series Overview
Life Support is a 1999 British medical drama series aired across six episodes on BBC Scotland. Katherine Doone works as a clinical ethicist at Glasgow's Caledonian hospital. Her job is to make the big decisions about what's best for the patient's long-term treatment.
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
60 min per episode
1999 – 1999
Premiered: Mon, Jul 19, 1999
Ashley PharoahLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “The Undiscovered Country”
The husband of a woman with motor-neurone disease doesn't want her to be resuscitated. A wife and his mistress both want to see a coma patient. Doone's father suffers a heart attack and is comatose, forcing her to make a big decision.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ashley Pharoah
Adrian Corker
Colin Monie
Margaret Enefer, Paddy Higson, Barbara McKissack
Department Leadership Roster
Margaret Enefer
Producer
Paddy Higson
Producer
Adrian Corker
Original Music Composer
Colin Monie
Editor
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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 Life Support about?
Life Support is a 1999 British medical drama series aired across six episodes on BBC Scotland. Katherine Doone works as a clinical ethicist at Glasgow's Caledonian hospital. Her job is to make the big decisions about what's best for the patient's long-term treatment.
How many seasons does Life Support have?
Life Support comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Life Support?
Key cast members in Life Support include Aisling O'Sullivan, Art Malik, Richard Wilson, Gilbert Martin, Julie Graham.
Who created or directed Life Support?
Life Support was developed and directed by Ashley Pharoah.