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Blood Ties

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Blood Ties: Series 6

Blood Ties: Series 6: Episode 5: Michelle Whitaker

Michelle Whitaker

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Episode 5: Michelle Whitaker

Series 6

BBC Radio Scotland - Blood Ties, Series 6, Michelle Whitaker

Michelle Whitaker speaks to Ruth Wishart about her decision to create a 'saviour sibling'.

Michelle Whitaker speaks to Ruth Wishart about her decision to create a 'saviour sibling' in order to save her young son's life.

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Michelle Whitaker speaks to Ruth Wishart about her decision to create a "saviour sibling" in order to save her young son's life.

Charlie Whitaker was diagnosed with the rare blood disorder, Diamond Blackfan Anaemia, and as neither Michelle nor husband Jayson were suitable donor matches for their son, the only hope was that a perfect tissue match for him could potentially come from a brother or sister.

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Ruth Wishart explores moral and ethical dilemmas facing families.

Ruth Wishart talks to people whose family relationships challenge our ideas about what is typical and how their experiences have shaped their lives.

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