As a nation we put in more hours of work than many of our more successful European neighbours. Mrs Thatcher is said to have worked up to 18 hours a day and thrived on it. High achievers, male and female, have been the role models portrayed by advertising. But is being a workaholic any good for you - or is it an addiction like any other? Research shows that after 50 hours a week at work people get less and less efficient. Does working too hard destroy your health - or lead to premature burn-out? And what impact does the compulsive worker have on his or her family? Philip Tibenham tries to find out from some
'work enthusiasts'. Presented by John Humphrys. Producer Patsy Newey Editor Anne Tyerman
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