Synopsis
Health documentary series with anatomist Dr Alice Roberts. In this final episode, she looks at the most complex organ - the brain.
- Programme: Dr Alice Roberts: Don't Die Young
- Series: 1
- Episode: 6: Brain
- Channel: BBC Two
- Broadcast year: 2007
- Biology
Licence: ERA Licence required
UK only
Staff and students of licensed education establishments only
Cannot be adapted
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