Normally I wouldn't think about reviewing a repeat but so many people had said that I had to watch Extraordinary People on Five that I made a point of tuning in last night.

The Man With No Face certainly lived up to the programme's overall title - but as well as extraordinary it was also heartbreaking.

It was the story of Jose Mestre who was born with a birth mark which just grew and grew.

Now it is almost impossible to describe as it has develooped into a tumour which has taken over his face. He can only see out of one eye and has to lift the tumour to be able to eat.

What makes the story more upsetting is that Jose could have had treatment to have the tumour removed. But coming from a family of Jehovah's Witnesses he did not want a bloood transfusion - a necessary part of any operation.

Now the tumour is so big it would involve highly risky surgery. His sister clearly wanted Jose to put his religious beliefs to one side and improve the quality of his life. But the only concession he would make was to have a few minor lumps - which are now threatening to encircle his good' eye - removed.

You have to respect him for his devotion to his faith but it is a heart-breaking tale.

Human tragedy and TV. Sadly the two do seem to go together rather too well.