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7.026 votes1998NR50mEndedDocumentary

Synopsis

The Human Body is a seven-part documentary series that looks at the mechanics and emotions of the human body from birth to death.

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1. Life StoryNow viewing1998-05-2050mDocumentary series focusing on the seven ages of existence, using real-life examples as well as state-of-the-art photography and specially-devised medical imaging. In this programme, Professor Robert Winston explores the complexity of the human body, explaining how it came to be the most advanced life-form on the planet.
2. An Everyday Miracle1998-05-2750mThis programme follows a pregnancy from conception to birth using new medical imaging techniques developed for the series
3. First Steps1998-06-0350mMotion analysis, a new filming technique, reveals the intricacies of how babies crawl. Medical imaging shows the tiny organ in a baby's ear that ensures balance. And an ingenious experiment proves how children as young as three can lie convincingly.
4. Raging Teens1998-06-1050mIn this programme, Professor Robert Winston looks at the physical changes brought about by puberty. Footage shot inside the body reveals how sexual development accelerates, periods start, voices break, and spots and body odour make their first appearance as hormones surge through the system.
5. Brain Power1998-06-1750mThis programme examines the human brain, the most complicated object in the known universe. Cameras capture a single brain cell, magnified 10,000 times, as it fires an electrical impulse. Scanners show the complex activity required for simple pastimes. And, in the name of science, Professor Robert Winston shows how the brain's delicate balance of chemicals can be disrupted by a few glasses of wine.
6. As Time Goes By1998-06-2450mHumans are the only mammals to live beyond their child-bearing years, and this programme examines the ravages of ageing. Professor Robert Winston explains why baldness and wrinkles set in, and how we become more vulnerable to diseases and accidents.
7. The End Of Life1998-06-2550mProfessor Robert Winston explores the processes our bodies go through when we die. He discovers what it is that determines when we are dead, and hears from people who have been through heart attacks and near-death experiences. And to shed light on the human side of dying, cameras accompany Herbie as he slowly succumbs to cancer and shows that it is possible to die without pain and fear.

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Robert Winston

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How many seasons does The Human Body have?

The Human Body has 1 season and 7 episodes.

When did The Human Body first air?

The Human Body first aired in 1998.

Is The Human Body still running?

The Human Body's status on TMDB is: Ended.

What genre is The Human Body?

The Human Body is classified as Documentary.