The Fragile Heart

1996 TV-14 3h 15m 7.8

Oscar® nominee Nigel Hawthorne (The Madness of King George) stars as a renowned surgeon in the midst of a personal and professional crisis in this compelling miniseries.

Edgar, a cardiac surgeon, is confronted with an ethical dilemma over the abuse of human rights in China where he is heading a medical delegation while clashing with his wife Lileth, who finds herself increasingly drawn to the holistic methods of healing practiced there.

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Episodes:

Episode 1

1.

Aired: Nov 5, 1996

Edgar finds himself at a crossroads when a patient dies in surgery after he t...

Episode 2

2.

Aired: Nov 12, 1996

In China, Edgar is asked to treat a controversial politician accused of organ...

Episode 3

3.

Aired: Nov 19, 1996

As his health deteriorates, Edgar is deported from China and forced to face h...

Info about The Fragile Heart

Current Status: Ended

Network: Channel 4

Genres: Drama