One Day That Changed My Life
Season 2
Moving documentary series following people as they go through pivotal experiences in their lives - ranging from applying for their dream job to a musician undergoing surgery that could restore her hearing.
Where to Watch Season 2
10 Episodes
- Episode 1E1
Episode 1After developing multiple sclerosis, ex-railway worker Simon finds out if man’s best friend can help restore his independence. Entrepreneurs Charlotte and Kim risk their business in a bid to launch their new product, and seven-year-old Alice, who suffers from a rare condition, finds out if she qualifies for a made-to-measure wheelchair. All their efforts, hopes and desires culminate on one day when their lives could change. - Episode 2E2
Episode 2Today's episode follows supermarket manager Calvin as he tries to overcome his soul-destroying stammer, 24-year-old Ayesha as she pursues her dreams of becoming a police officer, and mum-of-two Emma, who is out to win a prestigious design competition in one of the UK’s most famous stores. All their efforts, hopes and desires culminate on one day when their lives could change. - Episode 3E3
Episode 3After being seriously injured, ex-commando Greg is on a mission to represent Great Britain once again – this time as an elite athlete. Alicia and Dexter struggle with the gruelling process of IVF, having failed twice before, and construction engineer Gary is desperate to kick start his new gin business. All their efforts, hopes and desires culminate on one day when their lives could change. - Episode 6E6
Episode 6Former West End, Billy Elliot star Brodie is trying to secure a place at one of the UK’s top ballet schools, Michelle is pitching for a donation to help transform an unloved hospital courtyard into a therapeutic green space, and Nelema, who was born profoundly deaf, takes her driving test in a bid to achieve her dream job. All their efforts, hopes and desires culminate on one day when their lives could change. - Episode 7E7
Episode 7Up for auction today is a highly prized Harley Davidson motorcycle - but what did its former owner do to end up having his bike seized by police and sold off? And we see how a cunning burglar has all the proceeds of his crimes sold off to repay his victims. But proceeds of crime money is a big plus for an all-male choir, who are receiving funding paid for by cash and assets seized from crooks! - Episode 8E8
Episode 8After suffering from a serious stroke, car enthusiast Peter is determined to get back in the driving seat. 19-year-old Antonia undergoes invasive surgery, but will she recover in time for her Team GB Paralympic trials? And local hero Colin faces his final hurdle in getting a community wind farm up and running, after 11 years. All their efforts, hopes and desires culminate on one day when their lives could change. - Episode 9E9
Episode 9Teenager Kate undergoes a genetic test for Huntington’s disease, ex-retail manager Howard waits for an important planning decision that could affect his new business, and horse enthusiast Charley attempts to achieve her dreams of becoming a professional horse-riding coach. All their efforts, hopes and desires culminate on one day when their lives could change. - Episode 10E10
Episode 10Today, Tommy competes for the opportunity to work in a Michelin-starred restaurant with award-winning chef Angela Hartnett. Batuhan, who has muscular dystrophy, takes his driving test in an attempt to gain independence, and the villagers of Cheavely in Cambridgeshire try to save their local church from disrepair. All their efforts, hopes and desires culminate on one day when their lives could change.