The Best Of Men

[Dodger666]

Really enjoyed "The Best Of Men" last night on BBC2 which was based on the true story of Dr Ludwig Guttman, a neurologist and Jewish refugee from Germany who arrived in 1944 at Stoke Mandeville's ward for soldiers with spinal injuries.

Prior to his arrival the injured were kept sedated and just lay in bed. His methods revolutionised their treatment and led to them eventually playing sports that led to the formation of the Paralympic Games.

Well worth watching on iPlayer if you missed it.

[Kiki-frog]

I watched this after hearing Eddie Marsan being interviewed on the radio. I'm ashamed to say I'd never heard of Dr Guttman - what an amazing bloke! Marsan said in the interview that Guttman was basically given the job with the paraplegics because the authorities didn't trust him as a German (albeit a refugee), so gave him work where the cases were all seen as no-hopers anyway. Extraordinary.

[woofgang]

I have videoed it, looking forward to watching.

[AliceTickband]

this was the best true life drama thingies that I have seen in many a long time. the bbc just know how to do this sort of thing.

[islasmum]

Sometimes the BBC just come up trumps - and this was one of theose times - I thought that it was very well acted, and enjoyed it very much.

[islasmum]

'Those'

[maggiebee]

Thoroughly enjoyed it - very inspiring piece of drama.

[losgigs]

Watched it on iplayer today as I was laughing at Peter Kay last night. Excellent programme - great script & cast.

[mata hati]

Fabulous, and so well acted - we were gripped!

[smurfchops]

It was so good we didn't watch the 10 o clock news !

[excelsior-1]

thank you Dodger.

i was not aware if it -- but now i'll find and watch it.
sounds fascinating.

[Dodger666]

I was browsing through the TV's programme guide last night and saw that the BBC were repeating "The Best Of Men" on their HD channel late last night. It's a pity that programmes exclusively on the BBC HD channel don't get listed in your average TV Magazine or newspaper or more people may have got the opportunity to see it.

[Dee Sa]

Eddie Marsan was brilliant in the role, I did not know the history behind the games but I am glad I do now.
Eddie Marsan is getting like another Timothy Spall - if they are in it you just know its going to be worth watching.

[LochNessMonster]

Can also recommend it was really interesting.