Series 1 - Episode 1

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The first episode follows the story of Anna, who had her nose removed due to a cancerous tumour and is now having a prosthetic nose fitted. We also meet Frank, who is a young burns victim receiving treatment by the hospital team to reduce the scarring after his accident.

The team also discuss their work and the skills they have, as they treat a young victim of a violent assault and renew a prosthetic ear for patient Ron.

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  • mark

    7 months ago

    mark

    very good program

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  • Ruth Sullivan

    7 months ago

    Ruth Sullivan

    I am In awe of the surgeons and people who make the prosthesis for their patients who have been through so much. They give them hope and a light at the end of the tunnel. This has been a truly fascinating and humbling series and it moves me to tears every week. I hope it helps us to appreciate our health and not to worry about the small stuff.

  • Jacobi Senfital

    7 months ago

    Jacobi Senfital

    After hearing about this from a friend, I must say I am finding this series quite fascinating! I mean just seeing the in and outs , not to mention the effort, of bringing a sense of normality back to someone's life after such a dramatic turn of events :L But alas I must add I am going to have to go and watch this on my digital box downstairs (not going to say names in the fear of making it look like I am advertising) as I am struggling to watch this with my bad connection XD

  • sarvesh

    8 months ago

    sarvesh

    i hard this programme is awesome ........ but how can i watch this show in india? please give me solution thank u

  • sarvesh

    8 months ago

    sarvesh

    i hard this programme is awesome ........ but how can i watch this show in india? please give me solution thank u

  • Susanne Temlett

    8 months ago

    Susanne Temlett

    Terrific programme. Fantastic work done by amazing people. Thought provoking and humbling to be allowed into the lives of these patients, the strength and courage each has shown on their journey is truely inspiring. Thank you.

  • D

    8 months ago

    D

    Ive just caught a bit of the third episode. im so pleased a show like this is on. I've had a lot of reconstructive surgery, including a nose built from a piece of my rib. I wish I could watch a show which featured my surgeons from Princess Alexandra hospitalin Harlow and Charing Cross hospital in London. What a team, they gave me a face and a life. Genius.

  • Kezz

    8 months ago

    Kezz

    What a wonderful programme, not only does it show the amazing work done in this field but it give's you an insight into how your life can be changed in so many ways through illness/injury etc. I also think it will allow so many more people to seek such services and to also understand what a person with any form of visible disfigurement goes though.

  • Ian MacLean

    8 months ago

    Ian MacLean

    Excellent program just shows you what can be done by these experts in their field

  • wendy noble

    8 months ago

    wendy noble

    I too have had my nose removed in jan 2010 due to cancer and have experienced many of the same feelings that anna describes and would love to know if there is any way that i could contact her so we could support each other please give her my e mail address if she feels she would like to contact me . I thought the programme was amazing in making people aware of the psychological difficulties that people experience when they need a prosthesis

  • lesharden

    8 months ago

    lesharden

    a fantastic programme.

  • Tee

    8 months ago

    Tee

    I can't get this programme to work :(

  • Alex

    8 months ago

    Alex

    Fantastic programme.

  • L Watts

    8 months ago

    L Watts

    what a fantastic team! great programme, so informative

  • Dave Threlfall

    8 months ago

    Dave Threlfall

    What an absolute awesome programme what can be done is amazing, the courage of others is inspiring, a truly great idea for a series

  • robert williams

    8 months ago

    robert williams

    im on here for 4 secs

  • Glyn Goodwin

    8 months ago

    Glyn Goodwin

    I have just sat in awe of the work being done by these tallented and dedicated surgeons and Prosthetic experts. What an amazing service bing offered to those who have already suffered such traumas. Never mind the once evey four year Olympic gold medals... these guys deserve one every day!

  • sharon dobson

    8 months ago

    sharon dobson

    what fantastic people you are, and the work you do is life changing!

  • jenny marquis

    8 months ago

    jenny marquis

    I have had an interest in prosthetics in the film industry for many years and the skills it takes to create them, this series is fascinating and very touching just by the very nature of the life changing difference it can make to someone. Its a totally positive and gratifying gift that the technician can give to the patients. Thank you for airing this fabulous look into peoples lives

  • Amy Gower

    8 months ago

    Amy Gower

    This programme was outstanding the whole team do a fantastic job! what an amazing thing you guys do for those people and that little boy ah what a guy! Carry on doing your great work and changing lifes you deserve some real regonition for this !

  • Andrea Moutarde

    8 months ago

    Andrea Moutarde

    Thank you for showing the fantastic work and dedication of the prosthetic technicians .They deserve recognition for the work they do to improve the lives of so many.The programme was very moving and sensitively handled.

  • Lily

    8 months ago

    Lily

    I have also had to have re constructive surgery to my face and think Anna is extremely brave. Her new nose is fantastic and I certainly would not realise that it is prosthetic. Keep strong Anna you are a very attractive and inspiring woman and your nose really does look great.

  • T .. Treadwell

    8 months ago

    T .. Treadwell

    prosthetic ear.. ive had since i was 11 years old made by steve and is still making my ears now at 32 years old. There a brill team .. watching anna made me think back to how i was when i first had my prosthetic ear .. but you learn to come to terms with it and realized that no ones looking or talking about about .. its because we know its there and know its fake .. good luck anna wishing you all the best with your new nose

  • julie

    8 months ago

    julie

    Wow! Anna looks amazing with her new nose doesn't she! I know u know Anna but seriously if I passed u in the street I wouldn't have a clue, hold ya head up n b proud ur gorgeous! Ur hubbys so sweet too :) xx hope u get used to ur nose soon, u deserve to b happy xx

  • Rachel W

    8 months ago

    Rachel W

    will this be available to watch online after broadcast at 9pm?

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  • bunty mackintosh

    8 months ago

    bunty mackintosh

    iam looking forward to watching this new documentry making faces as i saw from your trailers it looks very good indeed keep up the good work channel five ps bring back the emergcy bikers and the police programes too yours hopefully bunty mackintosh

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  • Jeanette Lunt

    8 months ago

    Jeanette Lunt

    I'm aware the ground breaking work of surgeons at the Birmingham and Midland Eye Centre (BMEC) based at City Hospital in Birmingham is also featured in this series. Should be fascinating and very moving viewing.

  • Karryn Dixon

    8 months ago

    Karryn Dixon

    This is a very timely programme as my mum is due to under go an operation ( on 25/09/12) to remove nose due to cancer. We hope this will give her and the family an insight into what is going to happen and the light at the end of the tunnel.

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