A BBC crew will spend the next four months filming a major television documentary series about nursing at Whipps Cross University Hospital.

The show, which has a working title of House of Angels, aims to portray all aspects of 21st century nursing, from trainees to specialists and midwives. It will focus on eight nurses and is due to air in a prime time BBC1 slot in the autumn.

A spokeswoman for the hospital said: "The BBC said they looked at quite a few sites around the country, and they liked the friendly atmosphere and the community spirit at Whipps Cross.

"We're thrilled to have been chosen. It's a great opportunity for us, not only to raise the profile of the hospital but for our staff to show how hard they work and the excellent care they provide.

"It is also a chance to give a real understanding of skills, qualifications and training in modern nursing and midwifery."

To remain as unobtrusive and mobile as possible, the crews will consist of just one director and one camera operator. The trust says patients remain the prime concern, and no-one will be filmed without giving consent.

Producers and researchers have been on site since January and filming is expected to begin at the end of this week.

Series producer Jacqui Wilson said: "The main aim of the series is to provide an uplifting, realistic insight for the family viewers of the daily working lives of nurses and midwives at a busy district general hospital."