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3 Episodes 2005 - 2005
Episode 1
49 mins
Roxanne is a typical teenage girl who is into music and clothes but struggles to make friends due to "inappropriate" behaviour and sudden violent attacks. Maneer lost his mother recently and is prone to bouts of frustration. Esther is alone and generally an outsider in her community, with a background of always being by herself. Roy obsessively talks about Eastenders and gets annoyed if his video collection has it's labelling even slightly out of whack and is easily thrown by new things. All four of them are pupils at a state school for pupils with autism. This documentary follows the four people and sees what "normal" life means for them.
Episode 2
50 mins
A documentary about a 19-year-old afflicted with testicular cancer and his experiences in trying to cope with it during his treatment. During this time he is also occupied with preparing for life with his 17-year-old girlfriend Katie and their unborn child.
Episode 3
60 mins
Botton in Yorkshire is a small village that is home to about 250 people. 135 of these have special needs due to various mental illnesses and the other hundred or so are "co-workers" who act as carers to the others. The village has about 30 homes, several farms and workshops where work is carried out at a relaxed pace. Although many social workers believe that isolation is not the answer for the mentally ill, the community is generally a success. This films charts daily life in the village and follows one man, Barry, as he tries to leave and set up for himself.