Emergency - First Episode

“Real patients, real drama: real emergencies.” This 2007 series goes behind the scenes of the Emergency Department at Wellington Hospital, focusing on the medical staff who treat patients in most urgent need of treatment. In this opening episode, a zookeeper is mauled by a lion, an infant fights for his life, and a patient has chopped his basil too finely. Produced by Greenstone productions (The Zoo, Border Patrol) the 12-part series was named Best Observational Reality Show at the 2007 Qantas Television Awards. 

If something comes off, they usually bring it [the severed part] in.

– A doctor on severed limb accidents

Key Cast & Crew

Jenny Williams

Producer

Francesca Rudkin

Narrator

Natalie Malcon

Post-Production Director

Philip Hurring

Editor

Andrew McDowall

Composer

Giles Pike

Director, Camera