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Terry Pratchett: Choosing to Die

Author Sir Terry Pratchett - an Alzheimer's sufferer - travels to the Dignitas Clinic in Switzerland and witnesses first-hand the procedures...

A Short Stay in Switzerland

One-off drama inspired by the true story of Dr Anne Turner, who in 2006 took her own life in a Zurich clinic having developed an incurable degene...

Should assisted suicide be legalised? | Matters of Life and Death

This film looks at the viewpoints of Charlotte and Paul whose life experiences have left them on opposing s...

How to Die: Simon's Choice

The dramatic and poignant story of one man facing the heartwrenching decision of whether to end his life at a suicide clinic after being diagnosed...

Palliative care doctor | Better Off Dead?

A palliative care doctor talks about her worries of making assisted dying legal.

Assisted dying doctor | Better Off Dead?

Liz meets a Canadian doctor who has assisted over 400 deaths in her profession.

Should we be able to choose when we die? | Sunday Morning Live

A woman with terminal Motor Neuron Disease explains why she believes assisted dying should be legalised.

02: Choosing Death | Louis Theroux: Altered States

Louis Theroux spends time with those preparing to take a lethal but legally prescribed overdose and meets a controversial ...

Different perspectives on Euthanasia | Matters of Life and Death

Representatives from different religions discuss their opinions about euthanasia.

Let Our Dad Die | Dispatches

Seven years ago Tony Nicklinson had a catastrophic stroke, which left him utterly paralysed. He can only communicate via a computer controlled b...

Arguments against Euthanasia | Matters of Life and Death

A nurse explains why she is against euthanasia.

Arguments for Euthanasia | Matters of Life and Death

A man explains his reasons for wanting access to euthanasia.

Poverty assisted dying | Better Off Dead?

A homeless man (who also has disabilities), got approved for Medical Assisted in Dying (MAID) by his doctor, after he knew he quali...

Assisted Dying: The Final Choice

A look at the patients in Canada and California legally choosing assisted dying, including both those undergoing the procedure and those who...

Episode 1 | Miriam's Dead Good Adventure

Miriam Margolyes is on a mission to confront her fear of aging and death. Miriam checks into a dementia care home, to see what getti...

Episode 2 | Miriam's Dead Good Adventure

In the concluding episode of this compelling documentary series, inimitable actress Miriam wants to know if we can ever be ready to ...

Euthanasia | Worlds of Belief

Schools religious education program for 14-18 year olds. Today's theme is Euthanasia which includes a dramatic reconstruction of real events, i...

Mental health assisted dying (MAID) | Better Off Dead?

Liz ponders the different tracks to assisted dying in Canada and how, as well as it being opened it up disabled people...

Do not resuscitate (DNR) | Better Off Dead?

Liz speaks to Baroness Jane Campbell, who had a 'Do Not Resuscitate' order placed on her for a routine illness without consent.

Lord Falconer on assisted dying law | Better Off Dead?

Liz meets a Lord who has consistently campaigned for assisted dying, and makes his case for helping people with termin...