Bodies (2004– )

Creator:

Jed Mercurio

Stars:

Max Beesley, Neve McIntosh, Patrick Baladi

4 wins & 6 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Max Beesley	...	Dr. Rob Lake (17 episodes, 2004-2006)
Neve McIntosh	...	Sister Donna Rix (17 episodes, 2004-2006)
Patrick Baladi	...	Dr. Roger Hurley (17 episodes, 2004-2006)
Keith Allen	...	Mr. Tony Whitman (17 episodes, 2004-2006)
Tamzin Malleson	...	Dr. Polly Grey (17 episodes, 2004-2006)
Simon Lowe	...	Tim Sibley (17 episodes, 2004-2006)
Susan Lynch	...	Dr. Maria Orton (15 episodes, 2004-2005)
Rhashan Stone	...	Tom Gorman (9 episodes, 2004-2005)
Preeya Kalidas	...	Dr. Maya Dutta (8 episodes, 2004-2005)
Vicky Hall	...	Chrissy Farrell (8 episodes, 2004-2005)
Hattie Morahan	...	Beth Lucas (7 episodes, 2004-2005)

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

nurse | death | maternity | doctor | hospital

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Official Sites:

BBC America [us] BBC Three [uk]

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

23 May 2004 (UK)

Filming Locations:

West Yorkshire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hat Trick Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (6 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

The character of Hospital Management figure Paul Tennant OBE, latterly Sir Paul Tennant (as he appears in the feature length finale) originally appeared in the script writer Jed Mercurio's previous medical drama Cardiac Arrest from series 2 in 1995. On both occasions he was played by Nicholas Palliser.

User Reviews

Gripping

I have been following this fantastic drama over the last few weeks. It was gripping. I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. Every week I kept thinking of a very small swear word to describe Dr Hurley.

I read the book and as Jed Mercurio rightly points out his book taken straight from page to screen would not have worked. I am pleased with the way in which he has handled the transition and made it real in a way that only television and the screen can do.

I felt that by making Donna Rix and Rob Lake older than their characters in the book (21 and 24 if i remember rightly) their lives held a better realm of realism. Max Beesley was far more believable as a doctor rather than trying to find a younger actor to play the part. When he makes mistakes you feel as though as an experienced doctor he should have known better.

All in all bodies was a fantastic piece of drama and my only point of criticism is that the ending of the series was a little abrupt, especially if this is to be a one off drama. I hope not as the doors have been widely left open. I hope to see a DVD release and a new series.