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.Episode guide-
"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.
"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.