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The BBC has commissioned Flicker Productions to produce a documentary with Paralympian Ellie Simmonds about dwarfism and the relationship between science, diversity and disability. Ellie Simmonds: A World Without Dwarfism? (1 ...
The BBC has unveiled a lineup of brand-new natural-history programming for BBC One, BBC Two and iPlayer, as well as a documentary with Paralympian Ellie Simmonds.
Jay Blades confronts his struggle to read in Jay Blades: Learning To Read At 51 Published: 22 July 2021 Jay BladesLearning to read is going to be the toughest challenge for me. On this journey I'll be meeting people who can't read, for whatever reason, and hopefully helping them. I'd love this film to inspire the millions of other adults in the same situation as me.'- Jay Blades Jay Blades, presenter of The Repair Shop, has decided it's finally time to learn to read. Until he was in his 30s, Jay concealed a big secret: he has the reading ability of a child. Throughout his life he has found wa...
Gambling addict Paul Merson to take on betting companies with new BBC documentary Mirror 7 hrs ago Nicola Methven Gambling addict Paul Merson is to take on the betting companies with a hard-hitting BBC film exploring the hold they have over the world of football. The former England legend, who has gambled away more than £7million over the past 30 years, was seen weeping in ITV's 2019 series Harry's Heroes, as he admitted he had not beaten his long addiction and was feeling suicidal. Recently reformed after seeking professional help, Merson, 53, has given up booze as well as...
BBC One annouces Joe Wicks: Mental Health, My Family And Me (w/t) Published: 8 July 2021 Joe WicksII've spent a lot of time helping people improve their physical health, but as a child that grew up in a home with parents that struggled with their mental health I know that this is just as important, especially given what's happened over the last year.'- Joe Wicks In the course of one remarkable year, Joe Wicks has gone from being an Insta-famous health & fitness guru to a full-blown national treasure, drawing millions to his online PE sessions during lockdown and winning the country over with ...