The Heart Surgeon

Drama

Alex Marsden is a handsome and celebrated cardiac surgeon with a champagne lifestyle. His two closest friends are Marcella and her husband Larry. Marcella and Alex are in the middle of an affair when Larry develops a heart problem. A heart bypass operation will save him and Larry wants Alex to perform it.

Production Companies

BBC

World Productions

Episodes

Cast

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

4th May 1997

Talented cardiac surgeon Alex Marsden starts a passionate affair with Marcella, the wife of his best friend Larry Duggan. When Larry discovers that he needs an urgent heart bypass operation, he only agrees to undergo the procedure if Alex performs it.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

5th May 1997

Heart surgeon, Alex Marsden operates on his best friend Larry Duggan with tragic results.

First air date

4th May 1997

Last air date

5th May 1997

Status

Ended

Type

Miniseries

Original language

en

Networks