Long before the growth of celebrity culture, Monday evenings are often reserved for tales of human courage and sacrifice, as the popularity of the show prompts viewers to write in and suggest the names of subjects themselves. This results in a diverse range of stories, from a Llanelli tin plate worker, a compassionate prison governor and a man who had won a legal fight after being jailed ‘for separating a pair of trousers from its owner.' Perhaps one the most intriguing, though, is a doctor described as a ‘Healer to the Living Dead.'