Well I also remember it from first time around and I just got to show it to my son, 11. He was absolutely fascinated by it. Just goes to show that the lowered expectations of programme makers today just aren't justified by audience response. In other words, if they smarted up instead of dumbing down they wouldn't lose any audience (and they would actually fulfil the BBC Charter to Educate, Inform and Entertain in the process, instead of ignoring it.
I concur with Vunicorn but would add Carl Sagan's 'Cosmos' to his list. I wish the Beeb would release The Body and Question and James Burke's Connections on DVD! They'd show everyone just how poor the BBC's current science programming is.
I remember the re-breathing experiment Miller performed on the episode 'Breathless' this was an experiment we repeated in our physiology practicals when I was an under-grad.
Interesting documentary. I like the way Dr. Jonathan Miller presents this show.
"We can't be simply tourists in our insides ". I found that statement very thoughtful.
I am by no means an expert but I am really shocked by people's lack of knowledge of their own body parts, some of them which are really mandatory to be known. It becomes even harder to digest when a first aid specialist says he doesn't know where the kidneys are situated.
Thanks so much for making this tremendous series available here. I too was just transfixed by Miller's insightful and moving presentation when the The Body In Question was broadcast all those years ago. Have been wanting to see it again ever since and am delighted to be able to do so.
This show, and James Burke's Connections, were easily the two most influential shows I watched as a kid. Thank you so much for posting this. I can't wait to watch the episode where Miller breathes the filtered air and nearly kills himself.
I'm 43 now. I remembered it with affection but I had forgotten just how damned good it was. Wouldn't it be great If JM could be let loose to make something similar today?
I would add Carl Sagans "Universe" to that list of influental programs.
Mysterious... holes or cavities. The... spaces or volumes.
They were... swamped or covered.
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Didn't Monty Python do a skit like this once.
DaddyOD13 3 months ago
love this whole series. thanks for posting!
DrMillerfan 9 months ago
Well I also remember it from first time around and I just got to show it to my son, 11. He was absolutely fascinated by it. Just goes to show that the lowered expectations of programme makers today just aren't justified by audience response. In other words, if they smarted up instead of dumbing down they wouldn't lose any audience (and they would actually fulfil the BBC Charter to Educate, Inform and Entertain in the process, instead of ignoring it.
belisariusorb 1 year ago
@belisariusorb hear hear! well said!
3LARI 11 months ago
I concur with Vunicorn but would add Carl Sagan's 'Cosmos' to his list. I wish the Beeb would release The Body and Question and James Burke's Connections on DVD! They'd show everyone just how poor the BBC's current science programming is.
I remember the re-breathing experiment Miller performed on the episode 'Breathless' this was an experiment we repeated in our physiology practicals when I was an under-grad.
sanpogiri777 1 year ago
Interesting documentary. I like the way Dr. Jonathan Miller presents this show.
"We can't be simply tourists in our insides ". I found that statement very thoughtful.
I am by no means an expert but I am really shocked by people's lack of knowledge of their own body parts, some of them which are really mandatory to be known. It becomes even harder to digest when a first aid specialist says he doesn't know where the kidneys are situated.
ajittffcure 1 year ago
I love to watch any video about Dr. Miller, he is so informative!
94jmcorrea 1 year ago
Thanks so much for making this tremendous series available here. I too was just transfixed by Miller's insightful and moving presentation when the The Body In Question was broadcast all those years ago. Have been wanting to see it again ever since and am delighted to be able to do so.
MoaSize 1 year ago
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wlwak 1 year ago
this program inspired me to be a nurse MANY years ago.
throbbylovegusset 2 years ago 9
This show, and James Burke's Connections, were easily the two most influential shows I watched as a kid. Thank you so much for posting this. I can't wait to watch the episode where Miller breathes the filtered air and nearly kills himself.
Vunicorn 2 years ago 7
I'm 43 now. I remembered it with affection but I had forgotten just how damned good it was. Wouldn't it be great If JM could be let loose to make something similar today?
I would add Carl Sagans "Universe" to that list of influental programs.
dosser32 2 years ago 4
He already has, it's called A Brief History of Disbelief
10mintwo 2 years ago
Thanks, Ill take a look!
dosser32 2 years ago
@dosser32
I agree. I was also mesmerized by both the series. i am 44. Good memories.
maryatjesusfeet 1 year ago
I remember seeing this back when it first aired, yet another inspiration to want to become a physician
dragonboy718 2 years ago
Thanks for posting. I've been hoping that somebody would post this for ages. A great show but Wow the soundtrack hasn't dated well! That awful synth!
weejoy 3 years ago