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The Vicar's Desperate Remedy (Original title)
Date: 27 January 1994 (Television)

Country: United Kingdom



Synopsis: Cannabis can relieve the symptoms of multiple sclerosis, AIDS, cancer and certain spinal conditions. The programme took several sufferers to Amsterdam, where cannabis is legal, to see if it benefitted them. Some doctors oppose its use. Participants include Baroness Masham of Ilton who is President of the Spinal Injuries Association; and four MS sufferers.

Subjects:
Amsterdam, Cannabis, Thanksgiving services

Series title:
Big Story
TV Transmissions
Date: 27 January 1994Broadcast channel: ITVCountry: United KingdomTransmission time: 19:30-20:00Runtime: 25 mins Network - Language: English - Colour - Sound

Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(3)

Accessible materials to view(1)
Description: MP4BFI identifier: N-61513
Status: Viewing - Digital file can be accessed on request



Digital materials(2)
Description: 50IDuration: 00:25:02 minutesD10 - BFI identifier: N-61512
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved digital file


Description: MP4BFI identifier: N-61513
Status: Viewing - Digital file can be accessed on request



Video materials(1)
Description: 1-inch C-FormatDuration: 25.02 minutesLine standard: 625Colour standard: PALTX date: 1994-01-27BFI identifier: C-760663
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved videotape