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E4 Sets Two-Part ‘Made in Chelsea: Sam Vanderpump’s Story’ Following His Liver Transplant Wait

Channel 4 says the series will spotlight the realities of the UK donor waiting list this spring.

Overview

  • Channel 4/E4 has commissioned a two-part documentary centered on Sam Vanderpump’s wait for a life-saving liver transplant.
  • The series traces his end-stage liver disease journey, including consultations at King’s College Hospital and insights into UK transplant waiting lists.
  • It also reflects his public health advocacy after surviving sepsis two years ago as an ambassador for the UK Sepsis Trust.
  • Cameras document family milestones with his wife, Alice, from their wedding to the February 9 birth of their son, Marmaduke.
  • E4 is scheduling a spring 2026 broadcast with the exact air date to be confirmed, and Channel 4 says it aims to illuminate the donor-wait experience.