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DIFFERENT LIVES
Meet some people on a journey through a life less ordinary
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The Human Mannequin
C4
Louise Wedderburn wants to start a career in fashion, despite having a rare condition that is causing her body to freeze
Louise Wedderburn wants to start a career in fashion, despite having a rare condition that is causing her body to freeze
- This episode has subtitles available
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My Transsexual Summer
Series 1 Episode 1
C4
Series following seven people undertaking gender affirmation procedures as they attempt to realise their true identities
Series following seven people undertaking gender affirmation procedures as they attempt to realise their true identities
- Strong language and graphic scenes of surgery
- This episode has subtitles available
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Sex, Lies and Parkinson's
C4
Young mother Vicki was diagnosed with Parkinson's, and her medication has alarming side effects
Young mother Vicki was diagnosed with Parkinson's, and her medication has alarming side effects
- This episode has subtitles available
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Bodyshock
Turtle Boy
C4
The story of six-year-old Didier and the giant mole that covered almost half his body
The story of six-year-old Didier and the giant mole that covered almost half his body
- Graphic scenes of surgery
- This episode has subtitles available
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Katie: The Science of Seeing Again
C4
Following a vicious acid attack in 2008, Katie Piper undergoes her 110th operation, which she hopes will improve her vision
Following a vicious acid attack in 2008, Katie Piper undergoes her 110th operation, which she hopes will improve her vision
- This episode has subtitles available
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Bodyshock
Dad's Having a Baby
C4
Logan and Greg could be two kids in any average American family. Except they have two dads and one of them is pregnant...
Logan and Greg could be two kids in any average American family. Except they have two dads and one of them is pregnant...
- This episode has subtitles available
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Bodyshock
The 27 Inch Man
C4
The documentary strand about the extremes of the human body meets Edward Hernandez, who is 24 years old and just 27 inches tall
The documentary strand about the extremes of the human body meets Edward Hernandez, who is 24 years old and just 27 inches tall
- This episode has subtitles available
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The Undateables
Series 1 Episode 1
C4
This series meets a few people living with challenging conditions and follows their attempts to find love
This series meets a few people living with challenging conditions and follows their attempts to find love
- Strong language from the start and throughout and adult content
- This episode has subtitles available
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The Boy Whose Skin Fell Off
C4
A frank and moving film about Jonny Kennedy, an extraordinary man with a terrible condition
A frank and moving film about Jonny Kennedy, an extraordinary man with a terrible condition
- Some strong language and scenes some viewers might find upsetting
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Transgenders: Pakistan's Open Secret
M4
A rare insight into the life stories of three very different transgender people in Pakistan
A rare insight into the life stories of three very different transgender people in Pakistan
- Strong language, nudity and scenes of a sexual nature
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The Smallest People in the World
This documentary by Jane Treays chronicles the story of five remarkable US children who are Primordial dwarfs
PlaylistThis documentary by Jane Treays chronicles the story of five remarkable US children who are Primordial dwarfs
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Born to Be Different
Series 7 Episode 1
C4
A documentary exploring the extraordinary pressures associated with bringing up children with challenging conditions
A documentary exploring the extraordinary pressures associated with bringing up children with challenging conditions
- This episode has subtitles available
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My New Brain
Series 1 Episode 1
C4
Cutting Edge follows 20-year-old Simon Hales on a remarkable journey through rehab, as he adjusts to life after brain injury
Cutting Edge follows 20-year-old Simon Hales on a remarkable journey through rehab, as he adjusts to life after brain injury
- Strong language
- This episode has subtitles available
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Blind Young Things
C4
A thought-provoking Cutting Edge film following three blind or partially-sighted students
A thought-provoking Cutting Edge film following three blind or partially-sighted students
- Strong language
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Katie: My Beautiful Friends
Series 1 Episode 1
C4
Katie Piper meets two young women who have experienced very different forms of disfigurement
Katie Piper meets two young women who have experienced very different forms of disfigurement
- Strong language and graphic scenes of surgery which some viewers may find distressing
- This episode has subtitles available
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The Real King's Speech
C4
The true story of King George VI's struggle to overcome his stammer, which inspired the Oscar-winning film The King's Speech
The true story of King George VI's struggle to overcome his stammer, which inspired the Oscar-winning film The King's Speech
- This episode has subtitles available
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