13. All That Remains

Robert Jensen describes his work recovering people killed in mass fatality incidents and the process of reuniting them with the families left behind.

12. What Lies Beneath

Suzanne Crossley supervises a team of police divers in the North of England. She’s on the boat at every body recovery.

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11. Last Train

Every 30 hours someone dies on Britain’s railways. Chaplain Liam Johnston supports the drivers and devastated families left behind.

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10. Road to Nowhere

Mac Hobbs is a tow truck driver. He recovers vehicles from remote locations where people have taken their lives. The hardest part of his job?

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9. Handle With Care

Anita Hardy takes great pride caring for her ‘patients’. She likes to wash their hair before putting them back in the fridge.

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8. Don't Look Down

Cathy MacDonald’s voice is calm and encouraging. As a former police Crisis Negotiator, it has also saved lives.

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7. Dad, we need to talk...

We need to talk about death. Whilst the vast majority of us are not going to die of the coronavirus, some of us will.

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6. Behind Closed Doors

“Specialist officers are supporting the family at this time” is a chilling phrase. Lou Pye explains why.

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5. Picking up the Pieces

Stumbling across a dead body is the stuff of nightmares. For Mo Oliver, it’s all in a days work.

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4. Meetings at the Edge

Most midwives guide us into the world. Lizzie Neville is a Death Doula guiding us out.

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3. Investigating Sudden Death

Bob and Karen investigate sudden deaths, from fatal car accidents to deadly street attacks.

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2. Dying to Meet You

When Andy Holter sees his first dead body he’s riveted. He also realises he’s found his vocation.

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1. Gone Too Soon...

Cheryl Johnson has a heartbreaking day job. She photographs babies whose lives are cut short.

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