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The Human Body

Show Info

  • Status: Ended
  • First Aired: May 20, 1998
  • Seasons: 1
  • Episodes: 7
  • Networks: BBC One
  • Genres: Documentary
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The Human Body(1998)

TMDB Rating: 7.0 (25 votes)

Overview

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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Miniseries

7 episodes • 1998

#EpisodeAir DateRating
1Life StoryMay 20, 19980.0
2An Everyday MiracleMay 27, 19980.0
3First StepsJun 3, 19980.0
4Raging TeensJun 10, 19980.0
5Brain PowerJun 17, 19980.0
6As Time Goes ByJun 24, 19980.0
7The End Of LifeJun 25, 19980.0

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