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Review of Gok's the naked truth on channel 4

Helping teens see how perceptions of beauty are twisted by the media Fact from the show 1/2 of all anorexics are girls aged 16-19 Good to see that Gok is doing a programme not just highlighting the issue with young people but looking at how to help some individuals. In particular Jake is clearly a guy who needed some help. 6ft 9 and over 20 stone he had been so badly bullied he would not leave his house with out his mum. Bullying can be viscously powerful. When young people get to this stage they need to get personal one to one support. Size and strength is no protection from emotional damage. I am very impressed they show that Jake is getting professional support/help. Too often in TV it seems like the famous presenter solves all their emotional problems but not on Gok's show. Very refreshing to see a more honest approach. Love Gok taking him to the ring Great to see that he is talking to teachers. From my work in schools I know that the opportunities w...