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The English Surgeon
International documentary series. Following Henry Marsh, a British brain surgeon who operates for free on poor patients in the Ukraine, as he saves the life of a young man.
Henry Marsh is one of Britain's leading brain surgeons. Ten years ago he befriended Igor Kurilets, a fellow neurosurgeon who works in the Ukraine, and ever since he has travelled to the Ukraine twice a year to operate on patients for free.
Geoffrey Smith's moving film follows Henry as he travels to Kiev to help Igor operate on a young man called Marian, who without surgery has just months to live. When Henry arrives, he faces a serious challenge - Marian must be awake when his tumour is removed, and Henry must use the most basic tools, including a Black and Decker drill.
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Wed 7 Mar 2012
23:50
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Role | Contributor |
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Director | Geoffrey Smith |
Series Editor | Nick Fraser |
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- Sun 30 Mar 2008 22:55Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except East, Scotland & Yorkshire
- Mon 31 Mar 2008 23:20Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Scotland
- Wed 17 Nov 2010 22:45
- Wed 7 Mar 2012 23:20Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Scotland, Wales & England only
- Wed 7 Mar 2012 23:50Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two Northern Ireland