ITV's Tourette's Camp
Posted: 13/08/2005 - 14:12
I'm not sure whether to get a recordable DVD-player or throw my TV in the lake, because I don't know if this is utterly funny or just another display of the sadness TV-entertainment has sunk to.
ITV1 are to screen a hard hitting documentary aimed at destroying the myths surrounding Tourette's Syndrome.
Teenage Tourette's Camp will tell the story of five British teens who have the condition which causes sudden outbursts including random noises, swearing and spitting.
The teenagers will be filmed as they spend a week at a special summer camp in the US created so sufferers can spend time with other young people like themselves.
The documentary will follow the five teenagers as they explore their condition giving viewers a unique insight into how Tourette's affects their daily lives, and why it is often misunderstood.
The programme will be made for ITV by Shine Productions.
Executive Producer Jon Riley said: "It will be an amazing experience for the British kids. Being at the camp removes the continual stress they feel having to appear 'normal'.
"By being surrounded by other people with the same syndrome they can relax, accept and like themselves for who they are and even laugh at how Tourette's effects their lives."