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The Giant Gene

The film follows Brendan Holland who suffers from a condition known as Gigantism, as he explorers the history and genetic nature of his disease, as well as the extraordinary discovery of a genetic hot spot for gigantism recently found in Mid-Ulster.

39 minutes

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Thu 12 Dec 201919:15
BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

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Credits

DirectorChris Nikkel
ProducerChris Nikkel
Executive ProducerPaul McGuigan

Broadcasts

  • Wed 20 Jun 201822:40
    BBC One Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only
  • Thu 21 Jun 201823:15
    BBC Two Northern Ireland
  • Thu 12 Dec 201919:15
    BBC Two Northern Ireland & Northern Ireland HD only

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  • True North

    Series of documentaries looking at life in modern-day Northern Ireland.