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{{Entry
 | image = Pig-Heart_Boy.jpg
 | episodes = 6
 | year = 1999
 | country = United Kingdom
 | seasons = 1
 | breakdown = (1) 6
 | category = Medical
 | colour = Yes
 | format = Series
 | company = A BBC Production
 | run_time = 25
 | language = English
 | creator = Based on ''Pig Heart Boy'' by Malorie Blackman
 | type = Live Action
 | status = Ended
 | broadcaster = BBC
 | first_aired = 1999-12-02
 | last_aired = 1999-12-23
}}

== Summary ==

''Pig Heart Boy'' is a 1999 British television drama based on the novel by ''Malorie Blackman''. The series centres on ''Cameron Kelsey'', a thirteen‑year‑old boy suffering from a severe congenital heart condition that leaves him with limited prospects for survival. When conventional medical treatments are no longer viable, Cameron’s parents consider an experimental ''xenotransplantation'' procedure in which he would receive a pig’s heart, a controversial operation led by pioneering surgeon ''Dr. Bryce''.

Following the transplant, Cameron initially experiences renewed strength and a sense of hope. However, the operation quickly becomes the focus of intense public scrutiny. Media attention escalates, ethical debates intensify, and Cameron finds himself at the centre of national controversy. The revelation of his condition also strains personal relationships, particularly with his best friend ''Marlon'', whose betrayal exposes Cameron’s secret to the wider community.

The series explores themes of medical ethics, identity, stigma, and the emotional impact of living under public observation. As Cameron attempts to resume a semblance of normal life, he confronts fear, isolation, and the moral complexities surrounding experimental science. The narrative concludes with the birth of Cameron’s sibling, symbolising renewal and continuity for the family amid uncertainty about Cameron’s long‑term future.

== Cast==

Cameron Kelsey '''MARLON YEARWOOD''', Tyler Kelsey '''PATRICK ROBINSON''', Cathy Kelsey '''CLARE PERKINS''', Nan Preston '''MONA HAMMOND''', Professor Rae '''SIMON WILLIAMS''', Marlon Bainbridge '''JONATHAN DE HERIT''', Dr. Elstien '''KATE LYNN-EVANS''', John Bainbridge '''MICHAEL LUMSDEN''', Erica Bainbridge '''GEORGIA MITCHELL'''.
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Links:
*[[wikipedia:Pig-Heart_Boy|Pig-Heart Boy - Wikipedia]]