Series exploring how doctors decide what is normal and what is not
Radio 4,路11 episodes
Episode 1
How much do our libidos vary and what's normal? Vivienne Parry investigates.
Episode 2
Is there such a thing as a normal immune system? Vivienne Parry investigates.
Episode 3
Vivienne Parry explores changing attitudes to giving birth and asks what is a normal birth
Episode 4
What level of tiredness is normal and when should we seek help? Vivienne Parry finds out.
Ageing
Vivienne Parry explores what is 'normal' ageing.
Health Anxiety
Vivienne Parry asks when a normal concern about our wellbeing turns into health anxiety.
Eating
What does 'normal eating' mean when most of us are overweight or on a perpetual diet?
Lung function
Vivienne Parry asks what is 'normal' lung function?
Post-natal Depression
Vivienne Parry investigates post-natal depression.
Early Menopause
As more women delay pregnancy, will early menopause be recognised more?
Gifted and Talented
Vivienne finds out how 'gifted' children are measured and by whom.
