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David Harewood: 'I was hearing voices'

Actor David Harewood had a mental breakdown in his 20s and was sectioned.

Speaking to 5 live's Stephen Nolan, he said he was "hearing voices... the police arrived and I was given an injection, probably to calm me down"

David Harewood is now a hugely successful international actor, known for his roles in Homeland and The Night Manager.

He said: "Maybe my brain had to fall apart in order to put it back together slightly differently."

This clip is originally from the Stephen Nolan programme on Friday 13 October 2017.

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