Inspiring TV Documentary Explores Role Of Science In MS, UK

Main Category: Multiple Sclerosis
Article Date: 12 Nov 2007 - 4:00 PDT

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Digital TV channel the Community Channel has joined together with the MS Society to explore the role of science in multiple sclerosis (MS) in an inspiring documentary.

The programme 'What can science do for me?' follows singer-songwriter Michelle Mullen in her quest for more understanding about MS following her diagnosis at the age of 29 five years ago and will premiere on the channel on 15 November.

The engaging, honest and positive programme shows Michelle chatting to leading scientists about the latest research, receiving her treatment and charts her artistic journey as she talks about the impact her condition has on her song writing.

The MS Society recommended Michelle to the programme makers after she expressed a wish to speak out about her experiences.

She said: "I was in touch with the MS Society and had spoken to them about how I could help raise awareness of the impact of MS.

"When they suggested I talk to the Media Trust, I was very happy to do it. I want to let people know what living with MS is really like."

Owned by charity the Media Trust, the Community Channel is available on Sky channel 539, Virgin TV channel 233 and Freeview channel 87. It's available 24 hours a day on satellite and cable and between 6am and 9am on Freeview.

The channel is free-to-air and nearly two million people tune in every month.

Matthew Trainer, head of communications at the MS Society, said: "This has been a wonderful opportunity for the MS Society to show how the condition impacts on people's lives. We are extremely grateful to Michelle for telling her story."

In conjunction with the series of programmes, the Channel has launched a 'What can science do for me' section on its website which explains more about the series and lists the programme schedules. Find out more here.

http://www.mssociety.org.uk