The House of Extraordinary People

Season 1

In a world where we're quick to judge people on their appearance what's it really like to stand out simply because you look different? To gain insight into life for the less ordinary, nine extraordinary individuals from all over the world will live together to share their experiences, challenge the tired public prejudices they encounter, and face their innermost fears about how they're seen.

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S1 E1 - Episode 1
March 17, 2019
44min
16+
In the heart of the Yorkshire Countryside, nine remarkable individuals worldwide are about to meet for the very first time. Amongst the first to arrive are double amputee Rowdy, who walks on his hands, Kristin, a woman with primordial dwarfism, and Ted Parrotman - a man who has gone to extreme lengths to change his identity and appearance to more closely resemble that of his favourite creatures.
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S1 E2 - Episode 2
March 24, 2019
44min
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After four days in the house together, our group of extraordinary people are ready to put public prejudices to the test in the world of work. Kristin struggles to be taken seriously as a waitress at just 3ft 5", while server Rachael and shop assistant Ted fear being ignored altogether. Meanwhile, Lucas takes a painful trip down memory lane after visiting a local school with Rowdy.
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S1 E3 - Epsiode 3
March 31, 2019
45min
16+
As we reach the end of our nine extraordinary people's time together, there's one theme left to explore: love and attraction. Singletons Harnaam, Bashir and Lucas brave the intimidating world of speed dating - will they be able to let their guards down enough to enjoy the night, or will the fear of rejection hinder any real romance?
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