About this season
RPA is an Australian reality television show that is filmed at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and shows the everyday workings of this major hospital in Sydney, Australia. Premiering in 1995, the program is based on the British series Jimmy's which was filmed at St James's University Hospital in Leeds.
Episodes (8)
1. Episode 1
Aired 27 March 2023 • 60 min
In the all-new RPA, we meet actor James who, after suffering persistent headaches, is sent for an MRI of his brain which reveals multiple aneurysms which could burst at any time.
2. Episode 2
Aired 3 April 2023 • 60 min
In this episode of the RPA, we are reunited with Joelene who has recently undergone marathon surgery to remove a recurrence of a rare type of cancer.
3. Episode 3
Aired 10 April 2023 • 60 min
Amy, a 44-year-old mother from Orange is confronted with a life-changing diagnosis of a rare abdominal cancer–only discovered by chance when trying for a second baby.
4. Episode 4
Aired 17 April 2023 • 60 min
25-year-old adventurer and rock climber John has hit the limits of survival from his lifelong liver disease . Without a transplant, his devoted family will lose him within months.
5. Episode 5
Aired 24 April 2023 • 60 min
Single mum Tracy faces a life and death battle with a rare and aggressive brain cancer. We also meet Kylie, the coordinator of the RPA team revolutionising emergency stroke care.
6. Episode 6
Aired 1 May 2023 • 60 min
When Kyle's first kidney transplant, from an organ donated by his older brother, fails, he miraculously gets a second chance at life when sister Jess offers to donate one of hers.
7. Episode 7
Aired 15 May 2023 • 60 min
Nurse Sharon's life is turned upside down when she is diagnosed with colorectal cancer. Putting her symptoms down to ageing, ignoring obvious signs. She faces a complex operation.
8. Episode 8
Aired 22 May 2023 • 60 min
University student Jack presents suffering a potentially life threating collapse of his lung, known as a pneumothorax. The ED swing into action knowing there's no time to waste.