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In 1989 the BBC's QED programme aired a documentary about the life of John Davidson, a 15 year old boy from Galashiels in Scotland. John was a sufferer of the then little known Tourette's Syndrome, a complex neurological disorder. It manifests itself through nervous tics and the involuntary use of socially unacceptable words. .. Read more

Starring John Davidson
Genres Documentary

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John's Not Mad

In 1989 the BBC's QED programme aired a documentary about the life of John Davidson, a 15 year old boy from Galashiels in Scotland. John was a sufferer of the then little known Tourette's Syndrome, a complex neurological disorder. It manifests itself through nervous tics and the involuntary use of socially unacceptable words. This release also includes the BBC's follow-up film THE BOY CAN'T HELP IT, where John is now a 31 year old adult.

Starring John Davidson
Studio FREMANTLE HOME ENTERTAINMENT
Run time DVD: 1 hr 4 mins
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Genres Documentary
Language English
Released DVD: 09 Feb 2004
Production year: 1989
Format DVD

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    Educational or comedy

    This documentary is about a really serious medical condition. Two short pieces, one filmed in the late 80's and the other, present day. It illustrates how difficult life can be for it's sufferers; Having said that - if you are like me then you will have to admit it certainly has leanings on the side of comedy. I'm quite sure that you will have hours of fun entertaining your friends with qoutes from the film....'Mum you sl*t, Fu**ing Nescafe' etc etc. On a more serious side - No, there really isn't one - ENJOY...we did!

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      • Posted 28 Oct 2004 01:11

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  • 3 out of 4 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Educational or comedy

    This documentary is about a really serious medical condition. Two short pieces, one filmed in the late 80's and the other, present day. It illustrates how difficult life can be for it's sufferers; Having said that - if you are like me then you will have to admit it certainly has leanings on the side of comedy. I'm quite sure that you will have hours of fun entertaining your friends with qoutes from the film....'Mum you sl*t, Fu**ing Nescafe' etc etc. On a more serious side - No, there really isn't one - ENJOY...we did!

      • A customer from Midlands
      • Posted 28 Oct 2004 01:11

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      • In 1989 the BBC's QED programme aired a documentary about the life of John Davidson, a 15 year old boy from Galashiels in Scotland. John was a sufferer of the then little known Tourette's Syndrome, a ...