Series synopsis
Any Given Day: Cork University Hospital is a documentary reality television series that premiered on RTÉ One on January 7, 2026. It was created by Rachel Currie.
From the pressurised emergency department to the precision of complex life changing surgeries, this six-part series reveals the high stakes and life changing stories unfolding everyday inside Cork University Hospital. Each episode follows staff shifts and patient journeys across the hospital, with every story captured over the course of a single day. Together, these moments combine to tell a larger, compelling story of Cork University Hospital on any given day.
Premise
From the pressurised emergency department to the precision of complex life changing surgeries, this six-part series reveals the high stakes and life changing stories unfolding everyday inside Cork University Hospital. Each episode follows staff shifts and patient journeys across the hospital, with every story captured over the course of a single day. Together, these moments combine to tell a larger, compelling story of Cork University Hospital on any given day.
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | January 7, 2026 | February 11, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 46-year-old Barry arrives to the Emergency Department. Doctor Oge Iwegbulem orders a pan scan to assess serious trauma to Barry’s head, spine, chest, abdomen and pelvis. |
January 7, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 A four-year-old girl suffering from prolonged seizures is rushed to hospital by ambulance. Her condition continues to deteriorate en route. A cyclist has his kneecap put back in place, and Dr Jason Van Der Velde rushes to the scene of an accident, where a 49-year-old has been kicked in the chest by a horse. |
January 14, 2026 |
| 3 | Episode 3 | January 21, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | RTÉ One |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 7, 2026 |
| Last aired | February 11, 2026 |
| Runtime | 50 minutes |
| Status | continue |