When does Ambulance start on BBC One, what is the North West Ambulance Service and what’s the documentary about?

AMBULANCE is returning for its FIFTH series, tracking the work of North West Ambulance Service crews as they perform miracles every day.

But what time is it on BBC One and what will happen in the latest series? Here's the lowdown.

When is Ambulance on?

Ambulance season five starts TONIGHT (May 30, 2019) at 9pm on BBC One.

It will then air every Thursday nights at the same time each week for six episodes.

Any you miss you can watch on the - where you can catch up with past episodes NOW.

How does the show Ambulance work?

The Bafta-winning series returns with a new cast of characters from North West Ambulance Service as it cares for the people of Greater Manchester.

Each week, there is a new series of call outs for the staff to respond to, from seizures to alcohol-related incidents.

Viewers can watch what paramedics and the air ambulance crew get up to in a typical day of work.

What will happen in season five of Ambulance?

In episode one ambulance crew member, Jade, who is called to what is believed at first to be a cardiac arrest involving an elderly woman, is upset and tearful once she’s back in the vehicle after the patient, Shirley, has been taken to hospital accompanied by her devoted husband Gordon.

Jade can’t give the reassurances that Gordon needs, because she fears the outcome will be the worst.

Back at ambulance control young Laura, who had intensely personal reasons for wanting to join the North West Ambulance Service, must deal with an incredibly distressing 999 call that leaves her harrowed and sad.

What is the North West Ambulance Service service?

North West Ambulance Service NHS Trust provides 24 hour, 365 days a year accident and emergency services to those in need of emergency medical treatment and transport.

Their staff provide life-saving care to patients in the Greater Manchester community and take people to hospital or a place of care if needed.

They also provide non-emergency patient transport services for patients.