May 2009

Do you suffer from any extreme phobias? Are you afraid of spiders or open spaces for example? Do you have an addictive personality? Are problems with anger management getting out of hand? Or have physical or emotional issues brought you to the end of your tether? If so, this could be your chance to get expert advice in a radical approach to dealing with these issues. The BBC Northern Ireland television series, The Last Resort, is looking for six new volunteers to take part in a new series due to film in July. The series offers the six people the opportunity to take part in a two-week intensive detox at a location in Northern Ireland with the help of renowned experts and the aim of transforming their lives.

The first series, broadcast earlier this year, featured six people who suffered from a variety of lifestyle and health problems that were ruling their lives - including an addiction to junk food and someone obsessed with cleaning - The production team is now looking for six new people to help.

Tern TV, the production company responsible for making this series for BBC Northern Ireland, is looking for outgoing people who have issues that are hampering them from achieving proper happiness and their full potential in life. Whether it’s physical, mental or emotional the programme want people who are willing to share their story.

Producer David Malone of Tern TV said:

“If you’re fed up with an addiction or a phobia that’s been ruling your life or ruining the lives of your family or friends, this is the chance to take a step to dealing with it. It could be anything – from gambling to emotional problems – we want you to get in touch with us. We’re not offering a magical cure, but we are offering you the chance to take part in an intensive detox regime with expert help from a team of professionals who want to help you dump your addiction and change your life for the better.”