The Body in Question

The Body in Question

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The Body in Question

Overview

The Body in Question is a landmark British medical documentary series of 13 shows made for the BBC. It was a groundbreaking show, being the first to ever televise an autopsy (in the final show on 29 Jan 1979). Dr Jonathan Miller considers the functioning of the body as a subject of private experience. He explores our attitudes towards our bodies, our ignorance of them, and our inability to read our body's signals. The first episode starts with vox populi asking where various organs in the body are located. By the final episode we are left in no doubt. Taking as his starting point the experience of pain, Dr Miller analyses the elaborate social process of "falling ill", considers the physical foundations of "disease" and looks at the types of individuals humankind has historically attributed with the power of healing. The series was nominated for two 1979 BAFTAs: Best Factual Television Series and Most Original Programme/Series.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

BBC
CBC
Ontario Educational Communications Authority (OECA)
KCET

Additional Information

Original Name:The Body in Question
Status:Ended
First Air Date:1978-11-06
Last Air Date:1979-01-29
Number of Episodes13
Duration:60 min
Original Language:EN

Seasons

The Body in Question Season 1

The Body in Question Season 1

13 Episodes

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