Disabled in an Instant
The stories of three young people who have battled to survive life-changing illnesses or injuries, as they leave hospital and discover what life is like with a disability.
Documentary in which actor and sportsman Peter Mitchell - who was himself paralysed in a car crash - follows the stories of three young people who have battled to survive life-changing illnesses or injuries, as they leave hospital and discover what life is like with a disability. Peter tries to help them, questioning why the support networks supposed to assist disabled people don't work as well as they should.
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Go Karting
Duration: 01:43
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Jacob's Story
Duration: 01:14
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Peter's Story
Duration: 01:29
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Peter Mitchell |
| Producer | Kate Ansell |
| Director | Kate Ansell |
| Series Producer | Fiona Blair |
| Executive Producer | Lucy Hetherington |
Broadcasts
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