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The Body in Question

The Body in Question (1978-1979) - Where to Watch

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80

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Here are a few key details about the BBC Two series. Originally premiering November 6th, 1978, "The Body in Question" stars Jonathan Miller. The show spans 1 season(s) and currently holds a 80/100 rating on TMDb, which comes from reviews from 2 community users.

Curious about the story? Here’s the plot: "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."