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Behind Closed Doors- A New Mediacorp TV programme

Mediacorp TV is producing a new docudrama series entitled “ Behind closed doors”.

“Behind Closed Doors” is an upcoming docudrama that profiles selected issues in current events that are both relevant and engaging. It includes re-enactments of thought-provoking case studies, accurate facts and figures, as well as including a stimulating and informative chat segment.

As an integral part of each episode of “Behind Closed Doors”, there will be an evocative and insightful discussion regarding the topic. With Vernetta Lopez chairing the discussion, Mediacorp TV hopes to shed light on the finer points of the topic, as well as helping to dispel misconceptions while ground the audience in the true situation at hand. Several noteworthy guests, including experienced celebrities and professionals in the field will also be participating in this lively debate about the focus of the episode.

Among the guests in one of these episodes that focuses on mental illness are caregiver, author & motivational speaker Raymond Anthony Fernando, Psychiatrist Dr Adrian Wang, recovered schizophrenia consumer Harris Ng and NUS student Tyan Tyan. The recording was carried out on Tuesday 25th March 2008 in Mediacorp.

This programme will be telecast on TUESDAY 1ST JULY 2008 AT 10PM ON CHANNEL 5.
Don’t miss it!

MediaCorp TV has produced a new TV series of a one-hour women’s talk show similar to the Oprah Winfrey Talk Show, entitled, “Rouge”. This local talk show will be hosted by NMP Eunice Olsen and will have an audience of about 40 guests.

In the 2nd episode of this series, which is scheduled to be telecast on Sunday 16th March 2008 @ 10pm on Channel 5, Raymond & Doris Fernando are featured as one of the couples in this real-life issue stories. This particular episode touches on relationships/marriages. Raymond will speak of his 33-year marriage to his beloved Doris and the many challenges he faces in providing a safe haven for his wife who has Schizophrenia.

Don’t miss this warm hearted & inspiring sharing session that goes out on National TV on Sunday 16th March 2008 @10pm!

Synopsis

The face behind the front is the sequel to the author’s successful book, “Loving a Schizophrenic.” As a solitary caregiver to his wife who has schizophrenia, “The face behind the front” focuses on the author’s many challenges he faces in caring for his loved ones, who include his beloved wife, Doris, mother and twin brother. The book reveals that beneath the mask of a happy face is a hidden face – a face etched with years of emotional pain, suffering and depression. "The face behind the front" also speaks of the many people that have walked into Raymond Anthony Fernando’s life and they include his classmates, teachers, office colleagues, his friends and his church – people that showed one face on the outside and another on the inside.

If you are a caretaker for your loved ones, "The face behind the front" will inspire you to continue the difficult journey, strengthen your resolve and help you find meaning in a seemingly thankless task. This is a story of a caregiver’s emotional pain and how he overcomes tremendous odds to bring hope to the mentally ill as well as chart new directions in his life. In this book, the author-caregiver also provides useful caregiver tips in managing persons suffering from mental illness.