9 hours ago The heartwarming true story behind Netflix's Joy: How three dogged scientists determined to 'cure childlessness' helped produce the world's first 'test tube baby'

The story of Louise Brown's birth in July 1978 - and the three fertility experts who fought for her to be conceived - is the subject of new Netflix film Joy, inspired by Louise's middle name.

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9 hours ago James Norton reveals the unusual name of the WhatsApp group he's in with Hollywood stars

The Happy Valley actor, 39, appeared on Friday's Graham Norton show to discuss his new film Joy, which tells the story of the inception of IVF.

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10 hours ago Jean Purdy now as nurse from Netflix's Joy tragically 'forgotten' in history

Netflix's Joy tells the story of the pioneering team that pioneered IVF, with Jean Purdy playing a pivotal role - but what happened to the world's first embryologist?

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13 hours ago Inspiring true story of Netflix's Joy as film shines light on 'forgotten' hero

Joy has just landed on Netflix and tells the remarkable true story of the groundbreaking birth of Louise Joy Brown in 1978 - the world's first IVF baby

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31 hours ago Bill Nighy says holding a baby for new IVF film Joy was a ‘very edgy day’

Based on a true story, the drama follows three pioneering British scientists in the 1960s and 1970s and their struggle to develop IVF.

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