The Speakmans

The Speakmans (2014)

EndedReality show

The Speakmans follows therapists to the stars, Nik and Eva Speakman as they attempt to successfully treat ordinary people with extraordinary problems.

In a bid to succeed where counsellors, doctors and other therapists have failed, Nik and Eva will see a range of people with debilitating psychological issues and attempt over the course of one programme to cure them.

From Agoraphobia to post traumatic stress, each programme sees a contributor introduce viewers to a problem that is affecting their life and then follow the experts in action as they seek to cure them.

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ScheduleMonday to Friday (daily) at 14:00 (60 min)

Last Episode

Joanne
Season 1Episode 2060 min

Joanne

Joanne was in a horrific car accident in October 2009 and is now in a wheelchair. She was driving to work on her scooter and a woman pulled out, Joanne swerved, fell off her bike and damaged her back. Since the accident her entire life has changed, she's accepted her disability but she desperately needs help with her PTSD. Joanne hasn't had a full nights sleep since the accident, she wakes up nightly and regularly has flash backs. Joanne lives in Halifax and her family live in Essex. Joanne can only travel a short distance as she suffers from panic attacks since the accident. As a result, Joanne has missed out on several family events as she's not able to travel to Essex. Joanne is very close with her mother, Pat and speaks to her daily. Pat is not very well, she had a tumour removed from her throat two years ago and since then she doesn't like to travel to Halifax as she needs to be close to her hospital. Joanne only gets to see her family twice a year and would love nothing more than to gain confidence so that she can travel to see her family. Joanne's partner, Leanne is her carer and their relationship has completely changed since the accident. Leanne says that Joanne is like a different person, she was once bubbly and confident but now she's constantly anxious and stressed due to the PTSD.

In mediation, Joanne's partner Leanne tells her how much she has changed since the car accident. It's an emotional journey for Joanne.

Will The Speakmans help Joanne overcome her PTSD? Will Joanne be able to get into a car without feeling panicky? Will Joanne be able to make the journey to see her family in Essex?

Aug 8, 2014

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S01E20JoanneAug 8, 2014
S01E19JoAug 7, 2014
S01E18ClaireAug 6, 2014
S01E17AlisonAug 5, 2014
S01E16CarolineAug 4, 2014
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