| The Human Body | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Intimate Universe: The Human Body |
| Genre | Science |
| Directed by | Richard Dale Emma De'Ath Andrew Thompson Peter Georgi Christopher Spencer Liesel Evans John Groom |
| Presented by | Robert Winston |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Lorraine Heggessey |
| Producer | Richard Dale |
| Production companies | BBC The Learning Channel |
| Original release | |
| Network | BBC One |
| Release | 20 May – 25 June 1998 |
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The Human Body is an eight-part documentary series, first shown on 20 May 1998 on BBC One and presented by medical scientist Robert Winston. A co-production between the BBC and The Learning Channel, the series looks at the mechanics and emotions of the human body from birth to death.
The series was nominated for numerous awards, winning several, including three BAFTA awards, four RTS awards and a Peabody Award.