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Last broadcast on Mon, 25 May 2009, 02:15 on BBC One (Wales only) (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
The current affairs programme follows a British family to China as they pin their hopes on a new stem cell therapy to give their daughter sight.
As evidence mounts that some treatments offered abroad are bogus, will the child's eyesight improve, or are they destined for disappointment?
About Stem Cells and Miracles
The hunt for a stem cell miracle
Panorama meets a family who took their little girl to China for controversial stem cell treatment.
Controversial stem cell doctor questioned
Panorama confronts American Dr William Rader about his sales tactics for controversial stem cell therapy in a programme about stem cell tourism.
The science of stem cells
Two of the world's leading stem cell experts tell Panorama where the research stands today - and how long they believe it will be before there is a stem cell revolution.
MS patient: The search for 'a cure'
Linda Oatley, who went undercover to help Panorama investigate foreign stem cell treatment, talks about meeting a doctor who says he can fix her multiple sclerosis.
Q&A: Stem cell research
Stem cell research - the basic questions answered, courtesy of Tom Shakespeare, a contributor to Ouch! It's a Disability Thing - the BBC's dedicated disability lifestyle website.
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Credits
- Presenter
- Jeremy Vine
- Producer
- Jim Booth
Broadcasts
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Mon 18 May 200920:30
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Thu 21 May 200904:30
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Fri 22 May 200901:05
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Fri 22 May 200901:35
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Sun 24 May 200920:30
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Mon 25 May 200902:15
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