A celebrity couple's fight to get a marijuana-based treatment for their son's epilepsy was aired on Channel 4 last night, sparking a huge reaction on social media.

Gogglebox stars Steph and Dom Parker, together with son Max and daughter Honor, featured in the one-off Channel 4 film Can Cannabis Save Our Son?

It saw the one-time Sandwich residents share their family story for the very first time.

They revealed how their son Max was diagnosed with a rare form of epilepsy as a baby and had been on various types of medication since the age of four.

He suffers several seizures every day, which has left him brain damaged and with a mental age of about five or six.

The couple had been given hope with the increasingly effective use of medical marijuana / CBD being shown to control epileptic seizures.

Yet the renowned 'posh couple from Gogglebox', like thousands of other UK families, are being refused this treatment for Max.

Last night's show followed the family around their home and on their travels around the UK and US talking to others who have secured controversial cannabis oil treatment.

And the show prompted an emotional reaction from fans and supporters of the families' cause, even trending on Twitter at one point.

Joanne Doherty, who suffered from epilepsy, responded to the family to say they were continuing to give others hope.

He tweeted: "Your [sic] an inspiration to many and I as an epileptic thank you for raising more awareness on the disability.

"I hope #CBD works for Max and I would hope @leedsrhinos will give Max a couple of tickets to a game."

Kirsten Mchale added: "You guys are amazing, I’m so grateful for you raising the #epilepsy profile and what families go through.what fabulous young people you have 💜#CanCannabisSaveOurSon"

Jloh @daviesfamile was moved to write "#beautifulmax is a superstar. Sat with my lad watching this in tears. I am walking your journey and feeling everything you are so bravely sharing. Credit to you all x."

The couple tweeted how they were "completely overwhelmed" by the support shown to them after the show.

They added: "Much love to everyone and thank you so much for watching X".

Follow the Kent couple on Twitter @stephanddom to keep up to date with their story.