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Michael Mosley embarks on an astonishing voyage through the world's most complex organism--you.
Inside The Human Body takes us deep under our skin where we are dwarfed by even the smallest cell, where blood vessels become vast cathedrals and the tiniest cluster of cilia becomes an expansive forest.
Our body’s almost infinite ability to adapt and surprise is illustrated by the stories of remarkable characters whose bodies allow them to do amazing things, live in incredible places and push their physiology to the limits. Spectacular photography shows human behaviour in super slow motion, revealing elements of ourselves that we are completely unaware of.
Inside The Human Body takes us deep under our skin where we are dwarfed by even the smallest cell, where blood vessels become vast cathedrals and the tiniest cluster of cilia becomes an expansive forest.
Our body’s almost infinite ability to adapt and surprise is illustrated by the stories of remarkable characters whose bodies allow them to do amazing things, live in incredible places and push their physiology to the limits. Spectacular photography shows human behaviour in super slow motion, revealing elements of ourselves that we are completely unaware of.
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53 of 54 people found the following review helpful
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I've just finished watching this entire series on iPlayer - took me 2 sittings.
I enjoyed it so much as soon as I finished the last program I came on here and pre-ordered it to add to my growing collection of similar programs (Life On Earth, The Living Planet, The Wonders Of The Solar System, etc etc)
It really doesn't hurt to be reminded again and again how precious and wonderful you, your existence in this world and the existence of this amazing universe we are part of actually are, and is something the BBC seem particularly good at achieving. This series is another such triumph in my humble opinion.
I have nothing but admiration and respect for Gerald and his family for showing, simply, how much a part of living dying actually is. The moment when the 8 year old indian girl see's her face again, after surgery to fix her cleft palate, is something that makes you proud to be part of the human race. The explanations and imagery around simple things like breathing, conception, balance - all outstanding. Even the elements that made me cringe a bit (the guy who gets new hands for instance) at least left me thinking hard about how far we go / should go to preserve life and its quality, and the understated example showing the differences for the pregnant woman in Africa against the one having triplets over here was a particularly clever bit of programming.
Uplifting, awe inspiring, amazing, thought provoking, informative and entertaining. If you want something to balance the "horror of humankind" that is all too often pushed on us by the mass media, simply put, buy this ! (and no, I'm not on commission lol)
I enjoyed it so much as soon as I finished the last program I came on here and pre-ordered it to add to my growing collection of similar programs (Life On Earth, The Living Planet, The Wonders Of The Solar System, etc etc)
It really doesn't hurt to be reminded again and again how precious and wonderful you, your existence in this world and the existence of this amazing universe we are part of actually are, and is something the BBC seem particularly good at achieving. This series is another such triumph in my humble opinion.
I have nothing but admiration and respect for Gerald and his family for showing, simply, how much a part of living dying actually is. The moment when the 8 year old indian girl see's her face again, after surgery to fix her cleft palate, is something that makes you proud to be part of the human race. The explanations and imagery around simple things like breathing, conception, balance - all outstanding. Even the elements that made me cringe a bit (the guy who gets new hands for instance) at least left me thinking hard about how far we go / should go to preserve life and its quality, and the understated example showing the differences for the pregnant woman in Africa against the one having triplets over here was a particularly clever bit of programming.
Uplifting, awe inspiring, amazing, thought provoking, informative and entertaining. If you want something to balance the "horror of humankind" that is all too often pushed on us by the mass media, simply put, buy this ! (and no, I'm not on commission lol)
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have to thank my sister for introducing this series to me, I have enjoyed every second of it.
There are a lot of detailed computer animated scenes to show you what happens within the body so you can get a good idea of what happens, there are some scenes which some people may find "disturbing" obviously unintended to upset anyone, but the fact is this is life and this is what happens, you can't just hide yourself to what can happen.
Nevertheless this series is extremely educational, with a lot of facts that I didn't even know until now, I would recommend this for older children, but would recommend parents to watch through it first to make sure it is 100% suitable for their kids age, if you think they will be able to handle some scenes I think this DVD would be very beneficial to their education.
Top stars from me!
There are a lot of detailed computer animated scenes to show you what happens within the body so you can get a good idea of what happens, there are some scenes which some people may find "disturbing" obviously unintended to upset anyone, but the fact is this is life and this is what happens, you can't just hide yourself to what can happen.
Nevertheless this series is extremely educational, with a lot of facts that I didn't even know until now, I would recommend this for older children, but would recommend parents to watch through it first to make sure it is 100% suitable for their kids age, if you think they will be able to handle some scenes I think this DVD would be very beneficial to their education.
Top stars from me!
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This Dvd is well worth buying. As a nursing degree student and a geek when it comes tot he human body i found this to be interesting factual and informative.
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Inside The Human Body
Not yet seen, but being of medical mind and training ...... I am very much looking forward to watching it. I believe the human body is a walking miracle.
Published 4 months ago by Eveta Hubbardibus
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At first, I did not understand the excitement behind this short series (and the controversy) on the human body. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Coppers
Humen Body is amazing
Bought it for the kids and was amazed myself with the amount of details and the amazing presentation. A great buy!!!
Published 5 months ago by Y. Alony
Inside the Human Body DVD
Great graphics bring the basics taught in Anatomy & Physiology books to life. Good use of terminology, would help those with no previous knowledge as an introduction, those who... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Julia C MacDonald
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Watched this amazing series on TV first. It is so incredible how advanced medical knowledge can be portrayed so accurately + in such an informative way
Published 8 months ago by Mrs. F. J. Bradbury
Inside the human body DVD
Fantastic and informative dvd that I'm going to show in my biology classes. Really great visual experience as well as good details.
Published 10 months ago by Helen
excellent and educational
THe DVD was dispatched very quickly and arrived in excellent condition. It is good to use as an educational tool
Published 10 months ago by lainey99
excellent
A true wonderful combination of a feel good programme, education and stunning images. I am a medical doctor and I have probably known most of the facts presented. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Issa
This is why I pay my licence fee!
Good old Auntie does it again, I only saw one episode whilst it was being shown on TV and it blew me away, well presented and explains everything in just enough detail, my 8year... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mark
Fascinating!
One of the most fascinating DVDds I have ever watched. I was glued to the TV for 4 hours. I would recommend it to anyone. Perfect
Published 12 months ago by LV Loullis
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