BBC - The Human Body

The Human Body is a seven-part documentary series, first shown on 20 May 1998 on BBC One and presented by medical scientist Robert Winston. A co-production between the BBC and The Learning Channel, the series looks at the mechanics and emotions of the human body from birth to death.

The series was nominated for numerous awards, winning several, including three BAFTA awards, four RTS awards and a Peabody Award.

Episodes:
"Life Story" – Every second, a world of miraculous microscopic events take place within the body.
"An Everyday Miracle" – The drama of conception activates the most sophisticated life support machine on earth.
"First Steps" – In four years, the new-born child learns every survival skill.
"Raging Teens" – The hormone-driven roller-coaster otherwise known as adolescence!
"Brain Power" – The adult human brain is the most complicated - and mysterious - object in the universe. In this episode, Winston deliberately intoxicates himself in a restaurant to show the effects alcohol has on the brain.
"As Time Goes By" – is far more complex - and fascinating - than mere decline.
"The End of Life" – Even in death, the body reveals remarkable secrets.

Episodes directed by: Richard Dale, Emma De'ath, Andrew Thompson, Peter Georgi, Christopher Spencer, Liesel Evans, John Groom