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S3 Mark and Maddy Austin: ‘It was never about the food’

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Elis and John are joined by Sky News presenter Mark Austin and his daughter Maddy to discuss her battle with anorexia, the impact on their family and her subsequent recovery. Please note: NHS England and South West England were contacted regarding comments made by Maddy and Mark in the episode about access to treatment, but did not respond to our requests for comment. Trigger warning: This episode contains descriptions of anorexia and may not be suitable for all audiences. If you, or someone you know, is struggling with an eating disorder, you can find links to organisations who can provide help and support on the BBC Action Line website.

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