What did you think of the show? (28/10/2008)
Alastair Campbell joined Adrian and Christine in the studio.
Dr Sarah Jarvis opened up the discussion on mental health problems. The stigma associated with psychological illnesses means some judge those suffering from depression. What are your experiences? Is depression an embarassment?
Current affairs reporter Anita Rani, explored the recent controversy surrounding the canonisation of theologian Cardinal Newman.
The One Show's wildlife man, Mike Dilger travelled to Loch Garten in the Scottish Highlands to celebrate the 50th anniversary of 'Operation Osprey'. Click here for more about birds of prey (external website).
Michael Mosley has been answering some of the most pondered questions in modern science; Why does hair go grey? Why do cats purr? Where is the nearest black hole?
What did you think of the show? Click here to add your comment.
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Good evening all! Show started, CB Looking great, AC looking flustered... And a heavy topic to start with. And aside from me fancying the doc, (Well I am old!) I like the way this is presented, its true, people with mental illness should have as much chance and rights as those that dont! There are probably more people suffering depression or mental health problems than are known about.
Someone said yesterday in comments that the show is too short. I agree. Shall we start a campaign to make it the One (hour) Show?? (Sorry Adrian, more script for you to read)
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Was it Alistair Campbell's interest in raisins that led him to a career in current affairs?
Frank Barnard
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Oh dear, they followed a good topic with mumbo-jumbo. Isn't it time in this day and age, that humankind gave up this superstition about deities and realised that the world wasnt created by some omnipotent being around 4000 years ago... sainthood for someone that lived a 'holy' life and performed at least 2 miracles.... there are a lot of people that lived a good life, cared about others et-al, and it had nothing at all to do with so-called 'god' more their own humankind.
(Bet this causes some controversy!)
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oooh Frank! That was real low!!! :)
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Cardinal Newman - check out that picture again, it's Jimmy Saville! See the likeness - it really is Sir James
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HEY FRANK! You just got read out on the show
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Cardinal Newman bust looked like the spitting image of Michael Parkinson! Not so sure about Jimmy Savile!
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I have suffer from depression for the last seven years. It is so frustrating at times. People cant see that you are ill. I agreed with the lady who had cancer. It is better received if you have an illness that people can relate to than one that they cant necessary see. Getting a job at my age and having been out of work with this illness is am impossible task. I am almost 59 years old. i suffer from manic depression which is now called bipolar disorder. One day I can be fine and the next day all I can do is cry. I am fighting constantly within myself not to commit suicide. thank you for approaching the subject. One thing that I have found since I have been ill people with mental health problems get lumped into this circle which may ;have people with severe personality disorders and then you have people who can have nerve problems but we all are cast in the same mould and that doesnt help people wanting to admit to their mental health problems.
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I was wondering when Christine is going to get pied at the end? Still think she should be gunged for the occasion though?
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The neglected part of NHS. So many out there, very little care. Closure of the Pshyciatric Hospitals, struggling but dedicated outreach staff with patients who have always deserved better. Who cares? The Prisons... for far too many disadvantaged people end up there. Nothing done. My gripe is to invite Aliaster Cambell to comment. A man who has deceived most of the country with his manipulations of government and the voter. Let us be serious with our comments of a frightening experience for many people. It could be you or yours.
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It is only fair Christine gets at least pied. Adrian should not take all the flack.
Mark, Devon
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I was interested in your feature on depression. My daughter has had ME/CFS for 13 years &, although she would now be able to cope with a part time job she is sure that, because she is honest on any application forms about her illness, employers are wary of employing her. She is having to 'survive' on Job Seekers allowance. Chris Croydon
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Did anyone else notice the reflection in the windows at the back of the presenter of a person mopping the floor in last nights show,or was it just my imagination
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Rhian and Andrea, South Wales
Where did christine get her dress from on tonights show? its gorgeous!!
Ricky Gervais is the funniest man on the planet too!
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You recently showed how similar Christine was to Sarah Palin. Have you noticed that the BBC Scotland weather girl (sorry, woman - must be PC), Judith, is an even more dead ringer for Sarah Palin?
Ali
Ayrshire
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