Thursday TV Tips: When a common cold led to toxic shock syndrome and amputations
Alex Lewis with his son Sam. Picture: Channel 4
This week's theme is 'attention grabbers' and the contestants are Andrew who lives in Birr, Offaly with his husband Joseph and pets; Frances in Freshford, Co. Kilkenny who lives with husband Peter and children Eleri and Robyn, and a host of dogs, cats and hens; and Julie-Anne who lives in Kilnashane, Co. Laois with her husband Eoin and lots of rescue animals.
A look back at some of the interview and performances on Imeall: Úna Mullally, Theo Dorgan and Tristan Rosenstock feature. In this episode Micheal D Higgins visits Galway's iconic 'An Taibhdhearc' theatre, and Imelda May performs.
Documentary about Alex Lewis, who lost both legs and both arms in 2013, after he caught a common cold that led to life-threatening toxic shock syndrome, multiple amputations and a face unrecognisable from surgery.
This programme tells the story of his battle to rebuild his life and relationships.
2FM, 10pm: Dan Hegarty presents live highlights from UK soul/hip-hop fusionists Nubiyan Twist's recent performance at the Round Chapel, in Hackney, London.
