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One Day That Changed My Life

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2 Seasons · 15 Episodes · Premiered February 24, 1987 · Ended July 8, 2019

Each of us will have experienced a day that changed the course of our lives - dramatic moments that can send lives in one of any two directions.In this series, we will be capturing those extraordinary moments. From medical results to business decisions, creating a family to saving communities, those crossroads moments when everything changes. With four stories in each episode, we show the run up to real life results moments, culminating on one day that's delivers intimate decisions that reflect the audiences lives back to them.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

5 episodes
E01
Episode 1
Mon, Sep 3 2018 8:15 AM GMT+0000 45 min
After becoming deaf, concert violinist Carol undergoes surgery which could potentially restore her hearing. Alison and Chad risk their home on launching their new business, former nurse Laura takes her train driving test after a gruelling eighteen-month training process and Izzy attempts to give hope to future Olympic hopefuls. All their efforts, hopes and desires culminating on one day where their lives could change.
E02
Episode 2
Tue, Sep 4 2018 8:15 AM GMT+0000 45 min
Today, we'll follow Gary as he tries for the last time to become a London cabbie - after thirty-two failed attempts, teenager Beth who's racing towards a place in Team GB's canoeing team, and a dream of an Olympic Gold, Emmet hoping to conquer the world of competitive barbering. and Alex and Sarah whose dream of adopting hangs in the balance. All their efforts, hopes and desires culminating on one day where their lives could change.
E03
Episode 3
Wed, Sep 5 2018 8:15 AM GMT+0000 45 min
Today, we'll be with Mark as he discovers if his life-threatening cancer has returned, David, who's determined to be crowned Premier Butcher of Year, Louise and Mark as they struggle with the grueling process of IVF, and severely deaf Melissa as she attempts to break into show business. All their efforts, hopes and desires culminating on one day where their lives could change.
E04
Episode 4
Thu, Sep 6 2018 8:15 AM GMT+0000 45 min
Today, the villagers of South Moreton discover if they can save their village pub from developers. MS sufferer, Tracey finds out if man's best friend can help restore her independence, Bethany has a blood test that'll reveal whether she's a carrier of the gene responsible for breast cancer and Chris finds out if he has what it takes to make it as a professional footballer at the ripe old age of twenty-three. All their efforts, hopes and desires culminating on one day where their lives could change.
E05
Episode 5
Fri, Sep 7 2018 8:15 AM GMT+0000 45 min
Today, we'll follow Amreeta as she undergoes intricate surgery in an attempt to regain her sight. Luke, who was born with Spina Bifida, as he takes his driving test in an attempt to gain independence, Donald and Sue as they find out if they can foster and provide a loving home to vulnerable children and Nik and Caroline as they try to launch themselves into the competitive world of street food at one of London's top foodie destinations. All their efforts, hopes and desires culminating on one day where their lives could change.

Season 2

10 episodes

Cast

Jo Joyner
Jo Joyner as Narrator
Dominic Littlewood
Dominic Littlewood as Narrator
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