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EPISODE · Sep 14, 2026 · 53 MIN

The Boy Who Can Never Grow Old (Medical Documentary) | Real Stories

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19-year-old Stuart Wikinson has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy – he's trapped inside his body, barely able to move and facing death, but is determined to make it to university. This intimate film charts Stuart's remarkable journey as he leaves behind the security of his old life to realise his dreams.Want to watch more full-length Documentaries? Click here: http://bit.ly/1GOzpIuFollow us on Twitter for more - https://twitter.com/realstoriesdocsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/RealStoriesChannelInstagram - @realstoriesdocsContent licensed from ITV Global. Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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