Episodes
| Title | First Broadcast | Repeated | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bournewood | 20170829 | Deborah Bowman, Professor of Medical Ethics & Law at St George's, University of London, explores the remarkable stories behind some of the world's most discussed legal cases, and how they've have transformed medical practice for us all.
When 'H' got on the bus to his Day Centre, one day in 1997, he began a journey which ended in four court cases, a landmark human rights judgement, and resulted in the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS). H's remarkable story - and that of his campaigning carers - continues to have consequences for tens of thousands of people around the UK.
Closely based on interviews with those who were there, this eye-witness drama tells the story of 'H', and his life at Bournewood Hospital.
Following on, the real-life participants discuss the case and its consequences, in "Test Case: The Legacy of Bournewood".
Test Case: Bournewood is written by Sasha Hails, with additional material by Jonquil Panting.
"H" ..... Samuel James
Produced and Directed by Jonquil Panting.
Drama telling the true story of H, and his life at Bournewood Hospital. By Sasha Hails. Drama and discussion exploring the remarkable stories behind notable legal cases. | |
| Debbie Purdy | 20190226 | Deborah Bowman, Professor of Medical Ethics & Law at St George's, University of London, explores the remarkable stories behind some of the world's most discussed legal cases, and how they've transformed medical practice for us all.
Debbie Purdy was a journalist who fell in love with a Cuban jazz musician, just as she discovered that she had primary progressive MS. Years later, their love led to a legal challenge in the House of Lords.
Debbie was asking for the law to be clarified. If her condition meant she needed an assisted death, would her husband be likely to be prosecuted?
Debbie's book "It's Not Because I Want To Die", a gutsy account of love, life and facing death, is dramatised by Joy Wilkinson, and features the music of Debbie's husband, Omar Puente.
Produced and directed by Jonquil Panting
Debbie Purdy ..... Christine Bottomley
Debbie Purdy's fight to protect the man she loved changed the debate on assisted dying. Drama and discussion exploring the remarkable stories behind notable legal cases. | |
| Mr C | 20140204 | Deborah Bowman, Professor of Medical Ethics & Law at St George's University of London, explores the remarkable stories behind some of the world's most discussed legal cases, and how they've have transformed medical practice for us all.
The case of 'Re C' changed the way we make decisions about our medical treatment forever. Those who were involved in the ground-breaking hearing, in 1993, remember the events vividly and with great affection. But it's unknown to the general public, because of the strange way the case came about ... and because of the extraordinary character at its heart.
Closely based on interviews with those who were there, Philip Palmer's eye-witness drama reveals the story of Mr C.
And after the three o'clock news, you can join the real-life participants as they discuss the case and its consequences, in "Test Case: The Legacy of Mr C".
Produced and Directed by Jonquil Panting.
Philip Palmer's drama reveals the true story of Mr C, whose case made legal history. Drama and discussion exploring the remarkable stories behind notable legal cases. | |
| Mr C | 20140204 | 20170822 (R4) | Deborah Bowman, Professor of Medical Ethics & Law at St George's University of London, explores the remarkable stories behind some of the world's most discussed legal cases, and how they've have transformed medical practice for us all.
The case of 'Re C' changed the way we make decisions about our medical treatment forever. Those who were involved in the ground-breaking hearing, in 1993, remember the events vividly and with great affection. But it's unknown to the general public, because of the strange way the case came about ... and because of the extraordinary character at its heart.
Closely based on interviews with those who were there, Philip Palmer's eye-witness drama reveals the story of Mr C.
And after the three o'clock news, you can join the real-life participants as they discuss the case and its consequences, in "Test Case: The Legacy of Mr C".
Produced and Directed by Jonquil Panting.
Philip Palmer's drama reveals the true story of Mr C, whose case made legal history. Drama and discussion exploring the remarkable stories behind notable legal cases. |
| The Legacy of Bournewood | 20170829 | Deborah Bowman, Professor of Medical Ethics & Law at St George's University of London, explores the remarkable stories behind some of the world's most discussed legal cases and examines how they've transformed practice for us all.
The eye-witness drama "Test Case: Bournewood" told the story of H, a man in his forties with severe learning disabilities. His admission to the secure behavioural unit at Bournewood Hospital, away from his carers, triggered an historic legal case.
But what became of H, and why, more than twenty years on, does his legal case known as Bournewood continue to be discussed so widely?
Deborah Bowman is joined by a panel of experts, including one of H's carers and his solicitor.
They share their memories of what happened to H and discuss why his legal case continues to have such far-reaching consequences, transforming the way we think about dignity, disability and the rights of the most vulnerable.
Produced by Beth Eastwood.
Meet the extraordinary people behind some of the world's most discussed legal cases. Drama and discussion exploring the remarkable stories behind notable legal cases. | |
| The Legacy of Debbie Purdy | 20190226 | Deborah Bowman, Professor of Medical Ethics & Law at St George's, University of London, explores the remarkable stories behind some of the world's most discussed legal cases and examines how they have transformed medical practice for us all.
Our eye-witness drama "Test Case: Debbie Purdy" told the story of Debbie Purdy, a journalist who fell in love with a Cuban jazz musician, just as she discovered that she had primary progressive MS. Years later, their love led to a legal challenge in the House of Lords. Debbie was asking for the law to be clarified: if her condition meant she needed an assisted death, could her husband be prosecuted?
So what became of Debbie Purdy and her husband Omar, who inspired her case? Why did Debbie's legal battle, which happened 10 years ago, have such an impact?
Deborah Bowman discusses these questions with the people who were there: her husband, Omar Puente, her solicitor, Saimo Chahal, and Lord Falconer, the barrister and Labour peer who campaigned on the issue in Parliament.
Producer: Beth Eastwood
Debbie Purdy's fight to protect the man she loved changed the debate on assisted dying. Drama and discussion exploring the remarkable stories behind notable legal cases. | |
| The Legacy of Mr C | 20140204 | Deborah Bowman, Professor of Medical Ethics & Law at St George's University of London, explores the remarkable stories behind some of the world's most discussed legal cases and examines how they've transformed practice for us all.
The case of 'Re C' has had a huge influence on medical practice. Yet few people know about it or the extraordinary character at its heart, whose story is revealed in our eye-witness drama "Test Case: Mr C".
But what became of Mr C, and why, decades on, does his case continue to be so widely discussed? As Mr C's fate is revealed in the High Court's decision, Deborah Bowman is joined by a panel of experts, two of whom were directly involved in Mr C's remarkable story.
They share their personal memories of Mr C, with great affection, and discuss why his legal case continues to have such far-reaching consequences for us all, shaping the way we make decisions about our medical treatment.
You can also follow the heart-breaking dilemma of "Test Case: Bournewood", and explore the impact the case had for us all, in "Test Case: The Legacy of Bournewood", on BBC iPlayer.
Produced by Beth Eastwood.
Meet the extraordinary people behind some of the world's most discussed legal cases. Drama and discussion exploring the remarkable stories behind notable legal cases. | |
| The Legacy of Mr C | 20140204 | 20170822 (R4) | Deborah Bowman, Professor of Medical Ethics & Law at St George's University of London, explores the remarkable stories behind some of the world's most discussed legal cases and examines how they've transformed practice for us all.
The case of 'Re C' has had a huge influence on medical practice. Yet few people know about it or the extraordinary character at its heart, whose story is revealed in our eye-witness drama "Test Case: Mr C".
But what became of Mr C, and why, decades on, does his case continue to be so widely discussed? As Mr C's fate is revealed in the High Court's decision, Deborah Bowman is joined by a panel of experts, two of whom were directly involved in Mr C's remarkable story.
They share their personal memories of Mr C, with great affection, and discuss why his legal case continues to have such far-reaching consequences for us all, shaping the way we make decisions about our medical treatment.
You can also follow the heart-breaking dilemma of "Test Case: Bournewood", and explore the impact the case had for us all, in "Test Case: The Legacy of Bournewood", on BBC iPlayer.
Produced by Beth Eastwood.
Meet the extraordinary people behind some of the world's most discussed legal cases. Drama and discussion exploring the remarkable stories behind notable legal cases. |