Holding Back the Years
By talking to some remarkable members of the Great British public and using fascinating archive footage five celebrities present five personal explorations of some of the key concerns relating to ageing.
- 2017-2018
- 3 seasons
- Documentary
By talking to some remarkable members of the Great British public and using fascinating archive footage five celebrities present five personal explorations of some of the key concerns relating to ageing.
Season 3 Episode Guide
5 Episodes 2018
Episode 1
Episode #3.1
44 mins
In Brighton, we meet a woman who had her benefits stopped when the council thought she had died not her husband. Rangan looks at the rise of the granny annex. Fiona road-tests the marriage MOT.
Episode 2
Episode #3.2
44 mins
In Glasgow, Dr Rangan looks at the winter 'flu asking if we are better prepared this year than last. Fiona investigates facial fitness and looks at how to tackle fuel poverty.
Episode 3
Episode #3.3
44 mins
In Manchester, we meet a 101-year-old man who suffered a horrific burglary. Fiona asks if crimes against the elderly should be a hate crime. Dr Rangan examines if e-cigarettes should be available via the NHS.
Episode 4
Episode #3.4
44 mins
In Belfast, we meet a woman who had to wait to call an ambulance after being cut off by her phone company. Dr Rangan investigates the world of social prescriptions, and Fiona asks whether more public toilets are needed.
Episode 5
Episode #3.5
44 mins
In Coventry, we meet the OAP hoarders who are being threatened with eviction. What life expectancy lessons can be learned from Japan? With the NHS rationing surgery for chronic conditions is surgery a right?