The Human Body
1998 · BBC One · 60 min · 1 season
S01E07 · The End of Life
Wed, 1 July, 9:00 pm
This episode looks at death and follows Herbie on his final journey as he slowly succumbs to cancer.
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.
Episodes
- E01
Life Story
Wed, 20 May· 60 minIn this first episode, Professor Robert Winston looks at the skills the body routinely uses without even realising it.
- E02
An Everyday Miracle
Wed, 27 May· 60 minLeading fertility expert Professor Robert Winston examines how the human body has evolved. This programme explores the human body's greatest achievement - reproduction.
- E03
First Steps
Wed, 3 June· 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.
- E04
Raging Teens
Wed, 10 June· 60 minLeading fertility expert Professor Robert Winston examines how the body has evolved. In this programme he looks at the teenage years.
- E05
Brain Power
Wed, 17 June· 60 minLeading fertility expert Professor Robert Winston examines how the body has evolved. In this programme he looks at the human brain.
- E06
As Time Goes By
Wed, 24 June· 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.
- E07
The End of Life
Wed, 1 July· 60 minThis episode looks at death and follows Herbie on his final journey as he slowly succumbs to cancer.
Cast
Robert Winston
Presenter