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Radio 4,25 Oct 2022,2 mins

SeriesSeries 2

Introducing Room 5 series 2

Room 5

Available for over a year

Helena Merriman previews the next series of Room 5 which starts on Tuesday 1st November. 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. Combining intimate storytelling, immersive sound design, candid interviews, science and a large dose of compassion, Room 5 is a gripping portrait of extraordinary people at a moment when everything changes. Written, presented and produced by Helena Merriman Composer: Jeremy Warmsley Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore Production Co-ordinator: Janet Staples Editor: Emma Rippon #room5

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