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Extraordinary People

A boy born with less than two percent of a brain survives three years later.

Series 2012
Nick Smith stands less than three feet tall and weighs under two stone.
The story of Helen Stephens, who is believed to be suffering from one of the rarest neurological conditions in the world – stiff person syndrome.
The story of 16-year-old Zara Hartshorn, who suffers a rare genetic condition that means she's often mistaken for a much older woman.
The story of Minh Anh, who suffers from a rare skin condition, and the Essex gran devoted to improving his life.
Documentary following Nick, who has primordial dwarfism, and the doctors trying to save his life.
Mandy Sellars's extremely rare genetic condition is diagnosed for the first time.
Documentary following a mother from Zimbabwe who has sacrificed everything to try to save her daughter’s life.
The inspirational story of Terri Calvesbert and her incredible recovery from the house fire that almost ended her life.
This film follows the case of 6-year-old Deepak.
The story of 16-year-old Zara Hartshorn, who suffers a rare genetic condition that means she's often mistaken for a much older woman.
The shocking, moving and inspirational story of Charla Nash – the American woman nearly mauled to death in a chimpanzee attack two years ago.
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