One of histories great poets of the Romantic period of literature, the story of Lord Byron is a fascinating one. He had several illnesses, even a physical deformity, but did he have a particular addiction that would've been been frowned upon in his day?

<p>One of histories great poets of the Romantic period of literature, the story of Lord Byron is a fascinating one. He had several illnesses, even a physical deformity, but did he have a particular addiction that would've been been frowned upon in his day?</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.