Close Calls: On Camera

Season 11

Series presented by Nick Knowles which shows the split-second moments when everyday events are transformed into disasters and meets the people who lived to tell the tale.

Where to Watch Season 11

20 Episodes

  • Episode 1
    E1
    Episode 1
  • Episode 2
    E2
    Episode 2
  • Episode 3
    E3
    Episode 3A helicopter rescue mission for an injured climber who is stranded alone after plummeting down a rock face. And a cyclist's brush with death as a giant hay bale falls from a passing tractor.
  • Episode 4
    E4
    Episode 4A father goes into cardiac arrest after risking his life battling a blaze that's engulfed his family home. And an experienced mountain biker misjudges his take-off in a competition, with devastating consequences.
  • Episode 5
    E5
    Episode 5An adrenaline-fuelled jump from a bridge goes terribly wrong, sparking a multi-agency rescue to retrieve an injured woman from icy water. And two young siblings bravely call 999 after their mum has a seizure that leaves her injured and confused.
  • Episode 6
    E6
    Episode 6A man narrowly escapes death after his dog alerts local walkers of his plight, 200 feet down a remote ravine. And an enthusiast's love of cars has dire consequences when he buys back a favourite old motor.
  • Episode 7
    E7
    Episode 7Every parent's worst nightmare – a toddler stops breathing and dad has to perform CPR with help from a 999 call handler. And emergency services rush to the aid of a retired father of three who has crash-landed his light aircraft in a field.
  • Episode 8
    E8
    Episode 8A group of students face life-threatening conditions on a remote hike when one is injured and a weather white-out closes in. And twin sisters have man's best friend to thank after their family dogs alert them to a house fire.
  • Episode 9
    E9
    Episode 9Horrifying dashcam footage captures the devastation caused by an out-of-control car. And a mum of three is trapped in a burning building while her sons desperately struggle to free her before it's too late.
  • Episode 10
    E10
    Episode 10A passion for mountain biking turns perilous as a jump goes terribly wrong. And a lucky escape for a family when an ancient oak tree comes crashing into their home.
  • Episode 11
    E11
    Episode 11A tranquil paddleboarding trip in Gibraltar takes a deadly turn. And a woman risks her life to save her beloved dog from a burning building.
  • Episode 12
    E12
    Episode 12A solo climber risks his life when things go wrong on a remote snowy peak. And a dog walk in idyllic rural countryside threatens one woman's life when she's trampled by cows.
  • Episode 13
    E13
    Episode 13A father battles to save his young son's life when he chokes on a hot dog. And a fun horse ride with friends takes a dramatic turn when a young girl crashes to the ground.
  • Episode 14
    E14
    Episode 14A tree surgeon's day nearly ends in tragedy after they plummet from an oak tree. And a cave adventure risks calamity when flash flooding causes an influx of water into a network of caves.
  • Episode 15
    E15
    Episode 15A horse ride on the beach ends in disaster, a paraglider loses control during high winds, and a farmer is airlifted to hospital after two huge hay bales fall on him.
  • Episode 16
    E16
    Episode 16An adrenaline-fuelled base jump goes terrifyingly wrong when a parachute opens the wrong way, a freak lightning strike sets fire to an annexe with a young girl inside, and a terrifying road rage incident threatens the life of a cyclist and a pedestrian.
  • Episode 17
    E17
    Episode 17A family hike on Dartmoor sparks a helicopter rescue mission when a father of three is injured. And a huge lorry terrifies a young girl and her horse when it fails to slow down while passing them.
  • Episode 18
    E18
    Episode 18A man is severely injured and trapped under a tree that's fallen during a storm. And a toddler is rushed to hospital after a deadly adder bite.
  • Episode 19
    E19
    Episode 19Brave rescuers risk their lives evacuating residents from a burning high-rise. And a woman comes to the aid of her best friend when she unexpectedly goes into cardiac arrest.
  • Episode 20
    E20
    Episode 20An injured lone walker is lost for two nights during a storm on the Isle of Skye. And travels are cut short in Bolivia for a young woman when she has a terrifying encounter with a pink river dolphin.

 

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