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Extraordinary People

Extraordinary People

Description: Following people living with rare medical conditions and unusual abilities, as they break free from stereotypes and excel in areas previously closed to them.
Genre: Adult, Documentary
Year Released: 2003
Number of seasons: 19
Number of episodes: 102
First episode air date: March 28, 2003
Network: Channel 5
Language: English
Writers: Tom Peppiatt, Matt Richards
Genres: Documentary, Special Interest
Nominations: British Academy Television Award for Best Specialist Factual

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