Synopsis
Louis talks to Earl about how his personality has changed since having a serious brain injury. Contains language which may offend.
- Programme: Louis Theroux
- Episode: A Different Brain
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2016
- Health & Social Care
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