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Close Calls: On Camera

2014

Seasons & Episodes

  • 11
  • 10
  • 9
  • 8
  • 7
  • 6
  • 5
  • 4
  • 1

EP1 Episode 1 Jun 27, 2023

Stadium medics battle to save the life of a football fanatic who suffers a cardiac arrest on the way to a match. And a mum who is living in fear after her picturesque family home is destroyed by a car.

EP2 Episode 2 Jun 27, 2023

A race against the tide as a young woman lies injured in a rock pool after plunging 40 foot down a cliff during a family holiday. And a young girl and her grandfather come close to tragedy on a bike ride that threatens to be their last.

EP3 Episode 3 Jun 29, 2023

A helicopter rescue mission for an injured climber who is stranded alone after plummeting down a rock face. And a cyclist’s brush with death as a giant hay bale falls from a passing tractor.

EP4 Episode 4 Jun 29, 2023

A father goes into cardiac arrest after risking his life battling a blaze that’s engulfed his family home. And an experienced mountain biker misjudges his take-off in a competition, with devastating consequences.

EP5 Episode 5 Jun 30, 2023

An adrenaline-fuelled jump from a bridge goes terribly wrong, sparking a multi-agency rescue to retrieve an injured woman from icy water. 2 young siblings bravely call 999 after their mum has a seizure that leaves her injured and confused.

EP6 Episode 6 Jul 03, 2023

A man narrowly escapes death after his dog alerts local walkers of his plight, 200 feet down a remote ravine. And an enthusiast's love of cars has dire consequences when he buys back a favourite old motor.

EP7 Episode 7 Jul 04, 2023

Every parent's worst nightmare - a toddler stops breathing and dad has to perform CPR with help from a 999 call handler. Emergency services rush to the aid of a retired father of three who has crash-landed his light aircraft in a field.

EP8 Episode 8 Jul 05, 2023

A group of students face life-threatening conditions on a remote hike when one is injured and a weather white-out closes in. And twin sisters have man's best friend to thank after their family dogs alert them to a house fire.

EP9 Episode 9 Jul 06, 2023

Horrifying dashcam footage captures the devastation caused by an out-of-control car. And a mum of three is trapped in a burning building while her sons desperately struggle to free her before it's too late.

EP10 Episode 10 Jul 07, 2023

A passion for mountain biking turns perilous as a jump goes terribly wrong. And there's a lucky escape for a family when an ancient oak tree comes crashing into their home.

EP11 Episode 11 Jul 10, 2023

A tranquil paddleboarding trip in Gibraltar takes a deadly turn. And a woman risks her life to save her beloved dog from a burning building.

EP12 Episode 12 Jul 11, 2023

A solo climber risks his life when things go wrong on a remote snowy peak. And a dog walk in idyllic rural countryside threatens one woman’s life when she is trampled by cows.

EP13 Episode 13 Jul 12, 2023

A father battles to save his young son’s life when he chokes on a hot dog. And a fun horse ride with friends takes a dramatic turn when a young girl crashes to the ground.

EP14 Episode 14 Jul 13, 2023

A tree surgeon's day nearly ends in tragedy after they plummet from an oak tree. And a cave adventure risks calamity when flash flooding causes an influx of water into a network of caves.

EP15 Episode 15 Jul 14, 2023

A horse ride on the beach ends in disaster, a paraglider loses control during high winds, and a farmer is airlifted to hospital after two huge hay bales fall on him.

EP16 Episode 16 Jul 17, 2023

An adrenaline-fueled base jump goes terrifyingly wrong when a parachute opens the wrong way, a freak lightning strike sets fire to an annex with a young girl inside, and a terrifying road rage incident threatens the life of a cyclist and a pedestrian.

EP17 Episode 17 Jul 18, 2023

A family hike on Dartmoor sparks a helicopter rescue mission when a father of three is injured. And a huge lorry terrifies a young girl and her horse when it fails to slow down while passing them.

EP18 Episode 18 Jul 19, 2023

A man is severely injured and trapped under a tree that’s fallen during a storm. And a toddler is rushed to hospital after a deadly adder bite.

EP19 Episode 19 Jul 20, 2023

Brave rescuers risk their lives evacuating residents from a burning high-rise. And a woman comes to the aid of her best friend when she unexpectedly goes into cardiac arrest.

EP20 Episode 20 Jul 21, 2023

An injured lone walker is lost for two nights during a storm on the Isle of Skye. And travels are cut short in Bolivia for a young woman when she has a terrifying encounter with a pink river dolphin.
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Synopsis

Series presented by Nick Knowles which shows the split-second moments when everyday events are transformed into disasters and meets the people who lived to tell the tale.

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Reviews

Rijndri Load of rubbish!!
Yash Wade Close shines in drama with strong language, adult themes.
Lucia Ayala It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.
Cristal The movie really just wants to entertain people.