I have just watched this and am astonished at the behaviour of some of those taking part. They have been taken to a wonderful facility (presumably all paid for), and yet within a day or two most of them are complaining, refusing to comply and behaving like two years olds!
What would most of us give for such an opportunity?
(June Brown was the exception - what a fantastic example to us all).
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Re the small glass of wine.
The programme said the local people had twice as much chance of living to be 100 as those in other parts of Europe, and that much was made of the Mediterranean-style diet, which is indeed full of fresh fruit and veg and fish and olive oil. However, added to that is usually a little wine in moderation. Some of the procedures looked pretty taxing and I thought maybe it would be a nice reward at the end of the day (for those who chose it). They haven't taken anyone's cigarettes away, though they are trying to make the point, especially to June Brown who - in so many ways - is remarkable and to be admired. The producers may have chosen the wrong example of what smoking does!
They might even get more out of the more reluctant celebs if they offered a wee incentive as the sun goes down. And this time I will remember to put the smiley in 
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