Fourth of six stories of courage, expertise, endurance, or the sheer human spirit which takes individuals to the brink of success or failure.
Ewen Riddick was 18 months away from an honours degree. A dive into the waves on a Portuguese beach put an end to those hopes.
He entered Stoke Mandeville Hospital on a stretcher. He was determined to leave on his feet.
Written and presented by Tony Wilkinson
Executive producer CYRIL GATES Director JONATHAN BULLEN BBC Manchester