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Edge of Madness (Original title)
Date: 23 July 1996 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom

Director: Diane Tammes, Maggie Ellis

Synopsis: A documentary film which looks at the psychotic illness schizophrenia which at some point blights the lives of one per cent of Britain's population. The film shows how it affected four individuals, manifesting itself in self- abuse, violence against family members and delusions and examines how drugs and therapy have helped these four people reclaim their lives.

Subject:
Schizophrenia

Series title:

TV Transmissions
Date: 23 July 1996Broadcast company: Channel FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 21:00-22:30Slot duration: 90 minsNetwork - Language: English - Colour - Sound
Date: 07 January 1997Broadcast channel: Channel FourCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 01:30-03:00Slot duration: 90 minsNetwork

Credits (6)
Production Company: Partners in Production, Commissioning Company: Yorkshire Television, Producer: Diane Tammes, Producer: Maggie Ellis