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Ugly Me: My Life with Body Dysmorphia

Documentary exploring body dysmorphic disorder, a condition which causes people to believe they are extremely ugly, focusing on 29-year-old Liane as she undergoes treatment.

Documentary exploring body dysmorphic disorder, a condition which causes people to believe they are extremely ugly. The film follows 29-year-old Liane and her boyfriend Mitch over a year as Liane starts therapy to try and conquer this crippling condition. Each week Liane meets Professor David Veale, one of the world's leading experts on BDD, who attempts to undo some of her deeply entrenched habits, often leading to uncomfortable and revealing realisations.

The documentary also hears from a range of people who are in recovery from BDD. Talking movingly about their own personal experiences helps illuminate Liane's journey and reveals more about this illness.

59 minutes

Last on

Wed 27 Mar 201900:05
BBC One Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland & Scotland HD only

Music Played

  • Carl Doy With New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, Carl Doy, New Zealand Symphony Orchestra

    My Heart Will Go On

  • Backstreet Boys

    Everybody (Backstreet's Back)

  • Mic-Rob

    Bad Day At Work

Credits

Executive ProducerSarah Waldron
ProducerMarina Parker
DirectorMarina Parker

Broadcasts

  • Tue 12 Jun 201822:45
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland & Scotland HD
  • Tue 12 Jun 201823:40
    BBC One Northern Ireland HD & Northern Ireland only
  • Tue 12 Jun 201823:45
    BBC One Scotland HD & Scotland only
  • Tue 26 Mar 201923:05
    BBC One except Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland, Scotland HD, Wales & 1 more
  • Tue 26 Mar 201923:45
    BBC One Wales & Wales HD only
  • Wed 27 Mar 201900:05
    BBC One Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland HD, Scotland & Scotland HD only

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