Ellie Simmonds: A World Without Dwarfism?
Season 2022Episode 33Season 2022Episode 35

E34 Ellie Simmonds: A World Without Dwarfism?

BBC Documentaries / Season 2022 / Episode 34

05 Apr, 2022 · 1h

 
Season 2022Episode 33Season 2022Episode 35

E34 Ellie Simmonds: A World Without Dwarfism?

BBC Documentaries / Season 2022 / Episode 34

05 Apr, 2022 · 1h

 

The five-time Paralympic gold medal-winner investigates a controversial drug that promises to make children with Achondroplasia, her form of dwarfism, grow closer to normal height. But there is a concern - could this bring an end to dwarfism, and if so, should people be using it? Ellie explores all sides of the debate, meeting families embarking on the drug trial and others who are proud of their identity and question... see more

The five-time Paralympic gold medal-winner investigates a controversial drug that promises to make children with Achondroplasia, her form of dwarfism, grow closer to normal height. But there is a concern - could this bring an end to dwarfism, and if so, should people be using it? Ellie explores all sides of the debate, meeting families embarking on the drug trial and others who are proud of their identity and question... see more
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