Embarrassing Illnesses

Newest Review: ... in which they get out whatever "embarrassing" ailment they have, and let one of the Embarrassing Illnesses team take a good old goosey gander. Whilst I personally am just fascinated by how people live with these ailments for years without thinking they should probably go and see someone about it, it's probably useful to people sitting at home with a similar problem. It does educate and inform people about what's normal and what isn't, especially in those 'embarrassing areas'. But aside from it's educational and informative purpose, the thing that really troubles me is why people that have been too embarrassed to go and see one ... more

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Embarrassing Illnesses: Have an embarrassing illness? Why not get it out on national ... (256 words)
by - written on 04/08/09 (Very useful, 99 readings)
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I absolutely love this programme. I can't decide whether it's because I fancy Dr Christian a bit, because it makes me feel better about myself, or because I love to be a bit grossed out. But either way, it's compulsive viewing. I think this show actually does some good, compared to most of the drivel that you find on telly these days. The programme surrounds people's visit to a mobile surgery in which they get out whatever "embarrassing" ailment they have, and let one of the Embarrassing Illnesses team take a good old goosey gander. Whilst I personally am just fascinated by how people live with these ailments for ... Read the complete review

Are You Brave Enough To See The TV Doctors? (878 words)
by - written on 04/08/09 (Very useful, 82 readings)
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Embarrassing Illnesses is another reality-style program brought to TV by channel 4, and I'm not quite sure where my opinion lies with it. On the one hand the premise of the show is positive and original, but on the other hand there are a few issues with it that limit its appeal. This is part of the 'Embarrassing' series, including Embarrassing Illnesses, Bodies and Embarrassing Teenage Bodies, opening up the content of the show to encompass a wider audience and range of issues. Embarrassing Illnesses/Bodies is usually aired at 8pm on Channel 4 Wednesdays. This program is delivered like an on-the-road documentary; there's a voiceover, ... Read the complete review

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