CinemaOSSeries · 2008 · 1 Season

Blood and Guts: A History of Surgery

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From the pioneering work of Galen on Roman gladiators to the latest advances in plastic surgery, this five-part series illustrates the evolution of surgical techniques—a story as much of mishaps and misadventures as it is of successes and amazing advances. Filmed in America and Europe and presented by the charismatic and medically trained Michael J. Mosley. Contains surgical scenes of a graphic nature. A BBC Production. 5-part series.

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Status
Ended
Language
EN
First aired
August 20, 2008
Last aired
September 17, 2008
Seasons
1
Episodes
5
Network
BBC Four

Season 1

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Michael Mosley

Michael Mosley

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