A searing, thought-provoking and poignant account of an NHS doctor in the eye of the storm during the early days of the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Created by
- Craig Viveiros
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 3 episodes
S1 E1Containment
Feb 19, 202443 min
In the lead up to the UK’s first Covid-19 national lockdown, acute medicine consultant Dr Abbey Henderson and NHS staff struggle to cope with the rising number of Covid-19 patients as the disease ravages the ward. Running out of tests, unab
S1 E2Delay
Feb 20, 202442 min
During the first lockdown, Abbey moves away from her family to protect them. The team struggle between government policy and best patient care as Covid-19 patients- including a healthcare assistant on Abbey’s team (Divina)- continue to dete
S1 E3Mitigation
Feb 21, 202441 min
Despite improved treatment and knowledge of the virus, the incoming winter wave overwhelms Abbey and staff. The life of Ellie, a patient with multiple sclerosis and Covid-19, hangs in the balance when ventilators are desperately scarce. The
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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch Breathtaking?
- Breathtaking is streaming on The Roku Channel, Shout! Factory TV. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of Breathtaking are there?
- Breathtaking has 1 season and 3 episodes. Status: Ended.
- Will there be a new season of Breathtaking?
- Breathtaking has ended; no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on February 21, 2024.
- Who stars in Breathtaking?
- Breathtaking stars Joanne Froggatt, Lucy Montgomery, Jodie McNee, Mark Dexter, Bhav Joshi.
