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3. Poppy

Episode 4 of 10

The mystery diagnosis that sheds light on pain.

The mystery diagnosis that sheds light on pain.

After a routine knee-op, 23-year-old Poppy comes round in excruciating pain. Her leg changes colour, soon she can鈥檛 walk, yet her scans show nothing wrong with her knee.

Doctors are baffled and about to discharge her when she鈥檚 seen by Dr Deepak Ravindran - one of the UK鈥檚 top pain consultants - who solves the mystery.

In Room 5, Helena Merriman shares stories of real-life medical mysteries, interviewing people who - like her - were changed by a diagnosis. Combining intimate storytelling, immersive sound design, candid interviews, science and a large dose of compassion, Room 5 is a gripping portrait of extraordinary people at a moment when everything changes.

Written and presented by Helena Merriman
Produced by Claire Bowes and Helena Merriman
Composer: Jeremy Warmsley
Sound Design: Eloise Whitmore

Production Co-ordinator: Janet Staples
Editor: Emma Rippon

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End song: Miffed by Tom Rosenthal

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30 minutes

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Tue 15 Nov 2022 21:30

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  • Tue 15 Nov 2022 09:00
  • Tue 15 Nov 2022 21:30

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