Blood and Guts: A History of Surgery
Blood and Guts: A History of Surgery

Blood and Guts: A History of Surgery

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2008
1 Season 5 Episodes
Documentary

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.

Status: Ended
First Air Date: 8/20/2008

Seasons

Season 1

Season 1

5 episodes

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.

Episodes

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Episode 1
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Episode 2
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Episode 3
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Episode 4
5
Episode 5

Cast

Michael Mosley

Michael Mosley

Presenter

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