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The Human Body
The Human Body traces the extraordinary story of human life from birth to death, exploring at each stage the incredible physical workings of our bodies. This is a unique and enthralling account of the body's journey from the miracle of conception and the rude shock of birth, through the rapid and turbulent changes of adolescence, to the gentle deceleration of old age.
Metadata: TVmaze · CC BY-SAEvery chapter of the story.
60m1. Life Story
60 minIn this first episode, Professor Robert Winston looks at the skills the body routinely uses without even realising it.
60m2. An Everyday Miracle
60 minLeading fertility expert Professor Robert Winston examines how the human body has evolved. This programme explores the human body's greatest achievement - reproduction.
60m3. First Steps
60 minFertility expert Professor Robert Winston examines how the body has evolved. In this programme he looks at the leaps and bounds made during babyhood.
60m4. Raging Teens
60 minLeading fertility expert Professor Robert Winston examines how the body has evolved. In this programme he looks at the teenage years.
60m5. Brain Power
60 minLeading fertility expert Professor Robert Winston examines how the body has evolved. In this programme he looks at the human brain.
60m6. As Time Goes By
60 minProf Robert Winston examines how the body has evolved. In this epison he looks at ravages of ageing and its effect on the body including sight, hearing and skin.
60m7. The End of Life
60 minThis episode looks at death and follows Herbie on his final journey as he slowly succumbs to cancer.
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About The Human Body.
- Format
- TV series
- First aired
- Episode length
- 60 minutes
- IMDb ID
- tt0200346
- TVmaze ID
- 27721
Catalogue: TVmaze · CC BY-SA.
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What is The Human Body about?
The Human Body traces the extraordinary story of human life from birth to death, exploring at each stage the incredible physical workings of our bodies. This is a unique and enthralling account of the body's journey from the miracle of conception and the rude shock of birth, through the rapid and turbulent changes of adolescence, to the gentle deceleration of old age.
Who is in the cast of The Human Body?
Robert Winston.
How long is The Human Body?
The catalogue lists an episode length of 60 minutes; individual episodes may vary.
When was The Human Body released?
The listed premiere date is 20 May 1998.
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