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Body Invaders

2012

The Body in Question

The Body in Question is a landmark British medical documentary series of 13 shows made for the BBC. It was a groundbreaking show, being the first to e

1978

Ian Hislop's Age Of The Do-Gooders

Ian Hislop rescues the reputation of the maverick 'Do-Gooders' who he believes fixed the 19th century's version of 'broken Britain' in this new histor

2010

Pain, Pus and Poison: The Search for Modern Medicines

In this "entertaining medical series" (The Sunday Times, U.K.), Dr. Michael Mosley shows how drugs have revolutionized medicine and changed the course

2013

From Handsaw to Scalpel

A fascinating insight into the evolution of modern medicine as we explore the medical treatments for certain issues from past to present, seeing just

2023

The Edwardians

It was a time when England was a nation on the cusp of change, an evolving landscape tht lay between Victorian England and the First World War. 'The E

1972

Tony Robinson's History of Britain

Taking a 'bottom-up' view of history by exploring everyday lives of the nations ordinary people.

2020

How the Victorians Built Britain

This series travels the length and breadth of Britain to find out how the Victorians built Britain. It uncovers the incredible and surprising stories

2018

The Victorian Slum

In the heart of the modern East End of London, a Victorian slum has been recreated and a group of 21st-century people are moving in. Michael Mosley jo

2016

Victorian Farm

Historical observational documentary series following a team who live the life of Victorian farmers for a year.

2009

La macchina meravigliosa

A long journey in 8 episodes to discover the human body, with Piero Angela who closely observes our organism, focusing each time on a theme: the eye,

1990

The Brain: A Secret History

Michael Mosley embarks on three journeys to understand science's last great frontier - the human mind - as he traces the history of the attempts to un

2011

Fatal Experiments: The Downfall of a Supersurgeon

The series investigates Paolo Macchiarini’s claims to have invented a ground-breaking method to create new organs. His method using plastic tracheas

2016

Remaking American Medicine

Examining the quality crisis in our health-care system and exploring innovative solutions, this four-part PBS documentary provides a comprehensive loo

2006

A Very British Romance with Lucy Worsley

Lucy Worsley delves into the history of romance to uncover the forces shaping our very British happily ever after and how our feelings have been affec

2015

Incredible Medicine: Dr Weston's Casebook

Surgeon Gabriel Weston introduces us to people from across the globe with the world's most unique bodies.

2017

Blood and Guts: A History of Surgery

From the pioneering work of Galen on Roman gladiators to the latest advances in plastic surgery, this five-part series illustrates the evolution of su

2008

J'aurais donc dû, docteur!

Some people see their lives dramatically turned upside down because they waited for too long before seeking care. The documentary series showcases ind

2016

Wonderland: From JM Barrie to JRR Tolkien

An extraordinary variety of writers, who often suffered terrible adversity throughout their lives, created wonderful places full of happiness in which

2022

Hidden Killers

Suzannah Lipscomb reveals the killers that lurked in every room of the home.

2013