Room 5

One afternoon, Helena Merriman walked into a doctor's surgery and was given a shock diagnosis. In Room 5, she interviews people who - like her - were changed by a diagnosis.

Episodes (19 available)

Series 2

Introducing Room 5 series 2

Helena Merriman previews the new series of Room 5.

25 Oct 2022

2 mins

Series 2

1. Holly

On being diagnosed as autistic at 39.

1 Nov 2022

28 mins

Series 2

2. Simon

Killing the worm in Simon’s brain before it kills him.

8 Nov 2022

30 mins

Series 2

3. Poppy

The mystery diagnosis that sheds light on pain.

15 Nov 2022

30 mins

Series 2

4. Gareth

Gareth’s search to find out why he has no sperm.

22 Nov 2022

30 mins

Series 2

5. Tilly

On changing her relationship with her body.

6 Dec 2022

30 mins

Series 2

6. Tre

On his childhood nightmares and the diagnosis that explained them.

13 Dec 2022

33 mins

Series 2

7. Ruth

On taking psychedelics to treat depression

20 Dec 2022

30 mins

Series 2

8. Hannah

On being one in a million.

27 Dec 2022

29 mins

Series 2

9. Room 5 LIVE

Room 5 LIVE at Hay Festival with screenwriter Abi Morgan.

28 Dec 2022

34 mins