4: Hostile World | Inside the Human Body

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Michael Mosley reveals how the body defends itself, and the innovations behind a hand transplant operation.

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1: Creation | Inside the Human Body

1: Creation | Inside the Human Body

BBC One | 2011 | 58'06''

Using state-of-the-art graphics, Michael Mosley shows the sequence of biological events that lead to human birth.

2: First to Last | Inside the Human Body

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BBC One | 2011 | 59'07''

Michael Mosley shows how, from its first breath to its last, the body performs countless small miracles to stay alive.

3: Building Your Brain | Inside the Human Body

3: Building Your Brain | Inside the Human Body

BBC One | 2011 | 58'59''

Michael Mosley examines the human brain from birth to adulthood and shows why it takes 20 years to mature.

4: Hostile World | Inside the Human Body

4: Hostile World | Inside the Human Body

BBC One | 2011 | 59'01''

Michael Mosley reveals how the body defends itself, and the innovations behind a hand transplant operation.

1: Creation | Inside the Human Body

1: Creation | Inside the Human Body

BBC One | 2011 | 58'06''

Using state-of-the-art graphics, Michael Mosley shows the sequence of biological events that lead to human birth.

2: First to Last | Inside the Human Body

2: First to Last | Inside the Human Body

BBC One | 2011 | 59'07''

Michael Mosley shows how, from its first breath to its last, the body performs countless small miracles to stay alive.

3: Building Your Brain | Inside the Human Body

3: Building Your Brain | Inside the Human Body

BBC One | 2011 | 58'59''

Michael Mosley examines the human brain from birth to adulthood and shows why it takes 20 years to mature.

4: Hostile World | Inside the Human Body

4: Hostile World | Inside the Human Body

BBC One | 2011 | 59'01''

Michael Mosley reveals how the body defends itself, and the innovations behind a hand transplant operation.

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