Bedlam

A brand new four-part series, Bedlam boldly challenges the myths and taboos about mental illness through unprecedented access to the patients and staff of the South London and Maudsley (SLaM) - the world’s oldest psychiatric institution.

Notes to Editors

The word Bedlam can be traced back to 1247 when the Priory of St Mary of Bethlehem was established in the City of London. The priory, which became a refuge for the sick and infirm, was known as ‘Bedlam’ and was the earliest incarnation of what is now Bethlem Royal Hospital, part of the South London and Maudsley (SLaM). ‘Bedlam’ also reflects how mental illness has been perceived historically and while treatment has changed dramatically over the past 800 years, stigma undoubtedly still remains. This series wants to help change that.

Director/Series Director: Dave Nath
Producer/Camera: Peter Beard
Executive Producers: Amy Flanagan/Jonathan Smith
Production Company: The Garden Productions
Commissioning Editors: Tabitha Jackson, Madonna Benjamin