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Shadow WorldEpisodes

  1. Monday13:45
    BBC Radio 4

    1. Warning SignsImpulsive

    1/11Bill’s new medication helps his Parkinson’s - but then he begins to behave impulsively.

  2. Next Tuesday13:45
    BBC Radio 4

    2. Wonder drugsImpulsive

    2/11Steve starts chatting to camgirls online - how long can he keep it a secret?

  3. Next Wednesday13:45
    BBC Radio 4

    3. Dopamine HitsImpulsive

    3/11Freddie finds out his dad has recklessly invested his life savings in property overseas.

  4. Next Thursday13:45
    BBC Radio 4

    4. Big Pharma, Big SecretImpulsive

    4/11Noel discovers a shocking report from inside the UK company that makes one of the drugs.

  5. Fri 20 Feb 202613:45
    BBC Radio 4

    5. RestlessImpulsive

    5/11Lisa has new medication for her restless legs syndrome - then she meets a man online.

  6. Mon 23 Feb 202613:45
    BBC Radio 4

    6. Chasing LossesImpulsive

    6/11Lucy’s never tried a scratchcard before - but soon her gambling is out of control.

  7. Tue 24 Feb 202613:45
    BBC Radio 4

    7. Missed connectionsImpulsive

    7/11Lucy and Freddie finally make the connection between the behaviour and the medication.

  8. Wed 25 Feb 202613:45
    BBC Radio 4

    8. CollateralImpulsive

    8/11Andrew is arrested for fraud. Will a judge accept that medication affected his behaviour?

  9. Thu 26 Feb 202613:45
    BBC Radio 4

    9. Blame GameImpulsive

    9/11Who should take responsibility for the impact of side effects from dopamine agonists?

  10. Fri 27 Feb 202613:45
    BBC Radio 4

    10. ReflectionsImpulsive

    10/11Impulse control side effects are common, so why are they so hard to talk about?