How to Die: Simon’s Choice

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...

Assisted dying doctor | Better Off Dead?

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

Palliative care doctor | Better Off Dead?

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

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.

Better Off Dead?

A documentary on assisted suicide, authored by actor and disability rights activist Liz Carr.

Different perspectives on Euthanasia | Matters of Life and Death

Representatives from different religions discuss their opinions about euthanasia.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Loss of dignity | Better Off Dead?

Liz and her disabled activist friends discuss how the idea of assisted dying reflects on them as people in society.

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...

My body, my choice | Better Off Dead?

Sunday Times columnist Melanie Reid, a disabled ex-horse-jumper, campaigns for the opposite of Liz and is adamant that its her human ri...

My Right to Die

As Canada debates whether it's ready to allow the mentally ill to apply for assisted dying, the BBC follows one man fighting for his right to die.