From smartphones to slot machines, booze to benzos, addiction is rewiring our brains and no one is immune. In this revelatory three-part series, neuroscientist Dr Brian Pennie explores the science behind addiction, and the behaviours that are quietly reshaping modern life.

Once a heroin addict himself, Brian now uses his deep scientific knowledge and lived experience to uncover the real impact of addiction on our minds and bodies. He meets with leading researchers, individuals in recovery, and those still in the grip of addiction, offering a rare and compassionate insight into the cycle of dependence.

Each episode tackles a different facet of the crisis - from the rise of tech-fuelled obsessions, to alcohol and drug misuse, and ultimately the path to recovery. With science, storytelling and stark honesty, Hooked asks: how did we get here, and what will it take to set ourselves free?