Matthew Perry was no Hollywood idiot – he dedicated his life to helping other addicts

Of all the powerful videos of Matthew Perry that have gone viral in the days since his tragically early death at 54, the one where he took on Peter Hitchens really stands out. The Friends actor appeared on Newsnight a decade ago to debate the 72-year-old journalist about alcohol and drugs, and you can guess which side both men come down on. Perry has immense empathy and understanding for addicts, being one himself, while Hitchens thinks that the whole concept of addiction is preposterous, border