On Giant's Shoulders

The true story of Terry Wiles, born with no limbs in 1962 as a result of his mother's use of the drug thalidomide. This film tells the story of his childhood and adoption by the couple Len and Hazel Wiles who live on a remote farm, and the subsequent challenges and resistance to give Terry a 'normal' life.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
91 mins
Status
Finished
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Details

Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
91 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Mar 28, 1979
Season
1979
Average Score
90%
Mean Score
90%
Ratings
1
Popularity
1
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
BBC
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Country
GB

Tags

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Description

The true story of Terry Wiles, born with no limbs in 1962 as a result of his mother's use of the drug thalidomide. This film tells the story of his childhood and adoption by the couple Len and Hazel Wiles who live on a remote farm, and the subsequent challenges and resistance to give Terry a 'normal' life.

Immersion

Japanese

Characters

Staff

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