This man was one of the great writers and social critics, creating some of literatures most famous fictional characters, but what was Charles Dickens' mental state towards the end of his life? 

<p>This man was one of the great writers and social critics, creating some of literatures most famous fictional characters, but what was Charles Dickens' mental state towards the end of his life? </p>

In Part One of each episode, Dr Frank will talk about a famous figure from history who suffered from an illness or had a disability. At that time, no-one knew or understood what may have caused the problem, or how to treat it - It was a mystery at the time. In Part Two of the episode, Dr Frank will discuss that same or similar illness or ailment in a modern-day context, and many times it has remained a mystery. Each two-part episode will be intriguing and informative.

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