Did anyone just see the Terry Pratchett programme

[rowanwitch]

I was interested to hear that 21% of those seeking to die were simply 'weary of life'
Probably the biggest argument against it becoming legal here.... but what a wonderfully touching programme... wrong to say I enjoyed it but I was deeply moved

[Mick-Talbot]

I tried to watch it .
But the daughter, the wife and the wifes friend, seemed to think i was more interested in their blackberrys

[rowanwitch]

catch it on i player when you have some peace and quiet

[pastafreak]

Fantastic program...I am very glad I watched it. Mr Smedley did die with dignity...and the whole subject was dealt with in a honest and sympathetic manner.

[BetteK]

I might be able to say something here once I have stopped crying!

[ummmm]

I'll watch it tommorrow. Wasn't in the mood for sobbing tonight.

[seadogg]

The sheer guts and composure of the chap who went through with it was impressive.
My own view is very much with Terry Pratchett but maybe society isn't ready to accept assisted suicide yet.

[rowanwitch]

And Terry Pratchett presented it in a way a person without a life limiting condition couldn't hope to achieve... definitely needed the tissues...but I was most sorry for mrs Smedley...I think she'd have preferred to nurse him to the end...

[pastafreak]

For me-the positive aspect of this is that those left have a final,last memory of a whole,and relatively healthy person.In conditions such as Alzheimers or Motor Neurone-that is never the case -once the disease has run its course....only the shell of the person is left.

[ladybirder]

How brave they all were. Very moving. Glad I watched it.

[seadogg]

You are spot on pastafeak., Having been through it with my mother, the worst aspect of her suffering was that she was a sub human wreck when the doctor finally helped her out with massive morphia doses.

[mojohnson]

I thought it was presented with honesty - I'd go there

[pastafreak]

I don't know if it's something I would do myself.....but seeing that made it a far more positive experience that I'd expected.

[scotman]

I thought it was a very good programme. I was surprised at the cost though. Not everyone has £10k available.

[Chaffinch]

It was a very touching and thourght provoking programme, and very well presented by Pratchett.

[anneasquith]

i posted earlier re this programme, i did watch it and the following discussion afterwards, i thought Peters death was anything but dignified,,,,,,,,,,,,,, he was away friom his own country, his home , his own bed , relatives. what i found distressing was the fact he looked extremely uncomfortable, fully clothed sitting in a chair in a foreign country, and rather than sleeping instantly seemed very distressed prior to becoming unconscious, ( when he asked for water ) a brave man .( both of them )

[ClareA]

Honest, touching and thought-provoking, as others here have said.
I do hope the following won't be regarded as disrespectful.
I'd served our dinner as we watched the last few minutes of the programme, and indeed of Mr Smedley.

Engrossed in the programme, I remarked, 'It really isn't all that bad, you know'.
To which OH replied 'No, it's really quite nice', as he concentrated on his dinner!

[Old_Geezer]

If that's the biggest argument, then presumably assisted suicide will be passed as, "ok", in the Commons tomorrow.

Even if one disagreed in that as an option, then that doesn't have to be the system used here.

[Halifaxmum]

well done Sir Terry. A thoughtful documentary presented sensitively. Thank you.

We must remember that 'quality of life' is always subjective, and always must be.

Peter..RIP

[Tizzi24]

I think assisted suicide should be available here for people with those kind of diseases. I hope that if I were in that position, I would be helped to die, as I wouldn't want to live and be a burden on others.

[redman41]

Good programme although a controversial subject.
Personally I feel it should be legalised in this country, after all we take our Pets to the Vets to have them humanely put down.
It should be discussed in Parliament and hopefully one day the NHS can deal with this in a lawful way.