³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ TV and Radio this week: an American comedienne and a Malaysian politician
| 10:46 UK time, Wednesday, 24 August 2011
In Broadcasting House on Radio 4 over the weekend, Ruby Wax discussed her descent into depression charted in her new theatre piece - Losing It - which she is performing at the Edinburgh Festival. She talks about leaving Chicago, show business, mental illness, medication and reinventing herself after moving on from television. The show transfers to the Duchess Theatre in London's West End at the end of August.
Other highlights include:
Watch - ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ One - Harry's Arctic Heroes
The first programme in a two part documentary following Prince Harry as he joins four British soldiers in their attempts to make the first unsupported trek to the North Pole by servicemen wounded on active duty in Afghanistan. Writing for the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ TV blog Captain Martin Hewitt, who features in the programme, explains how he has adjusted to his injuries and how the trek has helped his recuperation.
Listen - World Service - Your World
John Blades has multiple sclerosis and talks to friends with disabilities about how their sexual needs are often neglected.
Listen - Radio 4 - In Touch
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association expresses concerns about the future of the concessionary bus travel and Liz Cooke relives her parachute jump for the programme back in 1993.
Listen - Radio 4 - Caring Too Much
Julie Fernandez, a disabled actor best known for her role in The Office, explores the complex relationship between child and parent carer.
Listen - Radio 4 - No Triumph, No Tragedy
Peter White interviews Malaysian politician and human rights campaigner, Karpal Singh, who became a wheelchair user following a motor accident in 2005.
Watch - ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Three - Tulisa: My Mum and me
Pop star Tulisa Contostavlos finds out what life is like for young people in Britain caring for a parent with mental health issues, as she has done for her mother since childhood.
Listen - Radio 4 - Woman's Hour
Libby Dowling, clinical advisor for Diabetes UK and David Leslie, Professor of Diabetes and Autoimmunity at Barts in London discuss Type 1 diabetes in children.
Catch up with disability radio & TV programmes on the ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ every Wednesday on this blog.
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