The Human Face

The Human Face
Written byJohn Cleese
Directed byJames Erskine
David Stewart
StarringJohn Cleese
Elizabeth Hurley
David Attenborough
Candice Bergen
Pierce Brosnan
Mali Finn
Charles Fleming
William Goldman
Kevyn Major Howard
Michael Palin
Joan Rivers
Michael Rix
Country of originUnited Kingdom
United States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Producers[1]
Running time50 minutes
Original release
NetworkBBC
Release7 March (2001-03-07) –
25 March 2001 (2001-03-25)
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The Human Face is a 4-part BBC series that examines the science behind facial beauty, expression, and fame. Actor and comedian John Cleese investigated identity, perception, creativity and sexuality and their relation to the human face, combining art, technology and human interest stories. Paul Ekman served as scientific adviser.

  1. ^ "The Human Face with John Cleese". Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.